Trini Lopez Latest about Trini Lopez Trini Lopez, Guitarist, Singer and Actor, Dead at 83 By Jackson Maxwell published 12 August 20 The accomplished musician, who helped create two widely-used signature guitars for Gibson, had been suffering from the coronavirus. Guitarists Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1“It sounded like an angry wasp. It didn’t have any depth or articulation.” Brian May details his disastrous experiment with a Marshall stack — and how Jimi Hendrix showed him up with it 2“It started with the lick — just fooling around on the guitar. And I thought, ‘That could turn into a song!’” He kickstarted 1970s power-pop with a Gibson SG, a rented acoustic and a gem of a song that remains a classic3“I had him mix some paint there on the spot, and finally we came up with Fiesta Red!” With one decision, Fender increased the desirability — and future value — of a select few guitars 4“It's the sound you recognize when you hear 'You've Got To Hide Your Love Away.' ” John Lennon’s legendary Framus 12-string gets an official reissue just months after its landmark sale 5"When it comes to playing, if you do it well and keep at it, somebody is going to appreciate it.” B.B. King on the night in 1967 when he jammed with Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix in New York City
Trini Lopez, Guitarist, Singer and Actor, Dead at 83 By Jackson Maxwell published 12 August 20 The accomplished musician, who helped create two widely-used signature guitars for Gibson, had been suffering from the coronavirus.
