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The Stratocaster Became Rock Music’s Most Iconic Guitar 70 Years Ago
The Stratocaster also had timing on its side. It came out amid two other transformative innovations: television and rock ’n’ roll. Sales picked up once Buddy Holly showcased a Strat on the ...
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How the Fender Stratocaster ushered in an evolution in guitar design – and a revolution in guitar music
The Stratocaster’s cultural legacy, ignited in 1957 when Buddy Holly debuted it with the Crickets on The Ed Sullivan Show, ...
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These special 70th anniversary Fender Strats look as good as they sound
When it comes to musical icons there are arguably none bigger than the Fender Stratocaster guitar ... from Jimi Hendrix and Buddy Holly to John Mayer and Kurt Cobain. It remains the choice ...