Guitars That Jam

Portraits of the World's Most Storied Rock Guitars

Jay Blakesburg, Warren Haynes

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Insight Editions
19 May 2015

Guitar

Guitars That Jam is a journey through the world’s most famous rock guitars, featuring the photography of Jay Blakesburg and commentary from more than fifty artists.

Guitars That Jam is the definitive illustrated history of the guitars of rock-and-roll legend. Featuring images from live concerts, outdoor festivals, and private recording sessions, this spectacular volume captures the personal connection between artist and instrument. Along with the make and model of the guitar, each image is accompanied by a story from the musician detailing the guitar’s special characteristics, as well as its significance to them and rock history. Including photographs of Neil Young, Santana, Bob Weir, Trey Anastasio, Warren Haynes, and many more, Guitars That Jam is the ultimate photographic guide to the world of improvisational rock guitars.

By: Jay Blakesburg
With: Warren Haynes
Imprint: Insight Editions
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 819g
ISBN: 9781608875252
ISBN 10: 1608875253
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 19 May 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jay Blakesberg is a photographer and music industry insider; he has created images in dressing rooms, recording studios, and artists’ homes. His work appears regularly in many magazines, including Rolling Stone and Guitar Player. Over the last 30 years, his rock-and-roll journey has seen him work with many legendary artists, including the Grateful Dead, Santana, Tom Waits, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Radiohead, and Phish, to name just a few. He has published several volumes of his work, including books on the Grateful Dead, Primus, and the Flaming Lips.

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Blakesberg captures the energy of these artists (plus more than 50 others), the sheer beauty of their instruments, and the intimate relationship between artist and machine, with the sure hand and keen eye that has made him a favorite of rock bands and music fans from coast to coast. Wink Books