The Story Of The Guitar
The Story Of The Guitar

The Story Of The Guitar

(2008)
NR
Documentary
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60 min/ep
October 5, 2008
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Overview

How did the guitar become the world’s favorite instrument? Alan Yentob begins this personal journey, fascinated by both the sound of the Oud, an ancient middle-eastern ancestor of the lute, and the iconic guitar draped round the necks of Bill Hailey and Elvis Presley, which rocked the cosy world of popular music in the 50s.

Network

BBC One

Status

Ended

Type

Documentary

Keywords

guitar
Season 1

Season 1

3 EpisodesAir Date: October 5, 2008

How did the guitar become the world’s favourite instrument? Alan Yentob begins this personal journey, fascinated by both the sound of the Oud, an ancient middle-eastern ancestor of the lute, and the iconic guitar draped round the necks of Bill Hailey and Elvis Presley, which rocked the cosy world of popular music in the 50s.

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