I begged to have an electric guitar. I walked in Christmas morning and I could see the silhouette of it, and my heart dropped: Eddie Vedder recalls the time he received his first guitar and mistook it for a vacuum cleaner
Eddie Vedder reminisces about receiving his first electric guitar as a Christmas gift at the age of 12, recalling the initial disappointment of thinking he received a vacuum cleaner instead. He shares this touching memory during a recent interview, reflecting on the nostalgic significance of first guitars in musicians' lives. Vedder's story parallels Bon Jovi's recent experience of recovering his first guitar, highlighting the emotional connection musicians have with their early instruments. The article hints at a broader cultural interest in first guitars this year, spotlighting similar stories from other guitarists.
Published on Monday, September 23, 2024 at 3:51 PM
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