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Black Sabbath's Iommi Tops Guitar Greats List 
Reuters  -  Feb 02 7:57 PM
Here's one "guitar greats" list that Jimi Hendrix did not top: "the 100 greatest metal guitarists of all time."

Billboard Single Reviews 
Reuters  -  Feb 01 9:23 PM
While the title immediately recalls Van Morrison standard "Brown Eyed Girl," Ben Harper's latest single from "Diamonds on the Inside," is a bittersweet love letter to a former girlfriend. The song unspools as a clever flip side to Morrison's happier effort, with Harper singing, "I would gladly trade all my tomorrows away for a moment with you." The lyrics may hit a sad note, but the musicianship is funky and buoyant, by way of a '70s guitar twang. A jam session even kicks in halfway through the track. And Harper's voice -- soft and wise at the same time -- delivers as usual. Everything points to thinking that this guy cannot be down for long.

Affordable Recording Equipment Becomes a Reality 
Reuters  -  Jan 31 9:02 AM
Customers of Guitar Center in downtown Manhattan will be stunned by the store's dedication to digital recording equipment.

Barber Accused Of Stealing $7,000 Guitar, Model Cars 
WRTV TheIndyChannel.com  -  Jan 21 6:38 PM
A Broad Ripple barber is accused of stealing a $7,000, handmade acoustic guitar and other items, police said.