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Last surviving Gibson Gal celebrated as award-winning film spotlights historic Kalamazoo
As Gibson Gal Irene Stearns turns 103, a documentary about the female-made WWII guitars is getting worldwide recognition.
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The history of Gibson guitars in 20 defining moments
Around 1880, Orville Gibson moved from his native New York State to Kalamazoo, Michigan. He developed an unconventional mix of ideas and methods to make his mandolin-family instruments and guitars ...
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Rock icon Jeff Beck’s guitars are going on display in London before they are put up for auction
(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) An art handler displays a Gibson, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1954 and 1972 A Solid-Body Electric Guitar, Les Paul, known as “The Oxblood,” at the Jeff Beck The Guitar ...
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Sounds of the Zoo offers a "Kalamazoo Gals" celebration in honor of Irene Stearns Day
Established 3 years ago in honor of the last living woman factory worker who built "Banner" guitars at the Gibson Guitar Factory in Kalamazoo, Irene Stearns Day will be celebrated with a host of ...