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Background imageGuitar Collection: Cavalier Costumes, A.D. 1670

Cavalier Costumes, A.D. 1670
(Original Caption) Cavalier costume, time of Charles II, A.D. 1670. Color slide

Background imageGuitar Collection: George Benson

George Benson playing the guitar in the 1960's

Background imageGuitar Collection: Young Singer Pat Boone Playing a Ukulele

Young Singer Pat Boone Playing a Ukulele
Publicity portrait of singer Pat Boone singing while playing a ukulele

Background imageGuitar Collection: A Greek Restaurant Scene

A Greek Restaurant Scene
(Original Caption) 08/21/1919. Old country scenes along the street of all nations. Washington Street. A Greek restaurant scene. Men at a table drinking coffee, smoking, and playing music

Background imageGuitar Collection: Paraguayan Soldiers Enjoy Musical Break

Paraguayan Soldiers Enjoy Musical Break
(Original Caption) 7/14/1934-Asuncion, Paraguay-Paraguayan soldiers enjoy a bit of recreation between assignments in the front line trenches of the Gran Chaco war front

Background imageGuitar Collection: James Cagney Playing the Guitar

James Cagney Playing the Guitar
(Original Caption) 1937- Picture shows actor, James Cagney, seated and playing the guitar while wearing a tuxedo

Background imageGuitar Collection: Dancing in African American Church Service

Dancing in African American Church Service
A preacher encourages his congregation in their dancing as he plays a guitar behind his head. December 14, 1937

Background imageGuitar Collection: Men Playing Instruments; Guitar, Violin

Men Playing Instruments; Guitar, Violin
(Original Caption) 9/21/38-Marysville, CA.:Music hath charms

Background imageGuitar Collection: Dancers Rehearsing for Mission Fiesta

Dancers Rehearsing for Mission Fiesta
Dancers in traditional dresses practice to a mariachi band for the Mission Fiesta in San Gabriel

Background imageGuitar Collection: Group Singalong at Dude Ranch

Group Singalong at Dude Ranch
(Original Caption) 5/31/1942-CAMPFIRE CHORUS.... Just a song at twilight. The dudes gather about the campfire and sing to the accompaniment of a cowhand's guitar

Background imageGuitar Collection: Mexican Migrant Workers On Train

Mexican Migrant Workers On Train
(Original Caption) 10/1/1942-Stockton, CA: Grinning from ear to ear, this Typical Mexican Worker, one of a group of 500, is all set to start work on San Joaquin river delta farms

Background imageGuitar Collection: Soldier Marching With Guitar

Soldier Marching With Guitar
(Original Caption) 6/14/1944-WWII: Soldier carries guitar to the French Invasion

Background imageGuitar Collection: Band Performing at Wedding

Band Performing at Wedding
(Original Caption) 2/15/1948- Palm Beach, FL: An African American band performs during a wedding in palm Beach, FL

Background imageGuitar Collection: Rock Star Eddie Cochran

Rock Star Eddie Cochran
(Original Caption) Eddie Cochran, rock star, singing with electric guitar

Background imageGuitar Collection: Dylan and Stones at Live Aid

Dylan and Stones at Live Aid
Singer Bob Dylan performs with Keith Richards and Ron Wood at the Live Aid Concert to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia

Background imageGuitar Collection: Bruce Springsteen Singing on Stage

Bruce Springsteen Singing on Stage
Rock musician Bruce Springsteen belts out his hit song "Born in the USA" before a sellout crowd as he kicks off his US tour in Washington, DC

Background imageGuitar Collection: B.B. King Performing at Farm Aid

B.B. King Performing at Farm Aid
(Original Caption) 9/22/1985-Champaign, IL- B.B. King brought the house down at the Farm Aid concert in Champaign, playing his guitar called Lucille

Background imageGuitar Collection: Chuck Berry Performing in Saint Louis

Chuck Berry Performing in Saint Louis
Rock n roll legend Chuck Berry performs to a large, diverse crowd under the Gateway Arch in Saint Louis

Background imageGuitar Collection: Bob Dylan Singing at Gershwin Tribute

Bob Dylan Singing at Gershwin Tribute
The singer-songwriter rehearses for a George Gershwin tribute concert at the Brooklyn Academy of Music

Background imageGuitar Collection: Rock Stars Jamming on Stage

Rock Stars Jamming on Stage
Rock stars George Harrison, Bruce Springsteen, and Mick Jagger jam together on stage at the 1988 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction

Background imageGuitar Collection: Pete Seeger Leads Procession

Pete Seeger Leads Procession
Folk singer Pete Seeger leads a crowd of mourners from the childhood home of political activist Abbie Hoffman to Temple Emmanuel for a traditional Jewish memorial service

Background imageGuitar Collection: Joni Mitchell Onstage

Joni Mitchell Onstage

Background imageGuitar Collection: Paul McCartney Performing

Paul McCartney Performing
(Original Caption) Paul McCarney, former Beatle, is shown on stage performing. Filed 2/7/1990

Background imageGuitar Collection: Elvis Presley with Guitar

Elvis Presley with Guitar
(Original Caption) Elvis Presley poses with guitar in a promotional still for the movie "Jailhouse Rock" circa 1957

Background imageGuitar Collection: Carl Sanburg Playing The Guitar

Carl Sanburg Playing The Guitar
(Original Caption) Portrait of American folk musician Carl Sandburg, playing the guitar. Undated publicity handout

Background imageGuitar Collection: Housemusic In Minnesota

Housemusic In Minnesota
(Original Caption) Housemusic: Minnesota ca. 1890. Photograph

Background imageGuitar Collection: Violinist, Guitarist; Musicians On Ferry

Violinist, Guitarist; Musicians On Ferry
(Original Caption) Two musicians (violinist and guitarist) on ferry to the Statue of Liberty

Background imageGuitar Collection: Teenagers Listening To Guitar

Teenagers Listening To Guitar
(Original Caption) Teenagers listening to guitar. Undated photo

Background imageGuitar Collection: Japanese Boys Playing Rock Music

Japanese Boys Playing Rock Music
Two young Japanese boys play and gyrate as they sing and play a guitar and a ukulele

Background imageGuitar Collection: Peter the Great and Associates Lithograph After Painting by Daniel Maclise

Peter the Great and Associates Lithograph After Painting by Daniel Maclise
Peter the Great at Deptford, Holland (1697-98). Illustration after a painting byd. Maclise

Background imageGuitar Collection: Page From 'El Maestro'/Illustration

Page From "El Maestro"/Illustration
(Original Caption) Facsimile page from Luys Milan's "El Maestro", Valencia, 1535-36

Background imageGuitar Collection: Willie Mays Turns Cowboy Crooner

Willie Mays Turns Cowboy Crooner
(Original Caption) 3/2/52-Phoenix, Arizona: New York Giants outfielder Willie Mays turns cowboy crooner on the steps of the dugout at Phoenix, complete with hat and guitar

Background imageGuitar Collection: Gypsy Wedding

Gypsy Wedding
(Original Caption) 9/18/1953- The bride and groom, accompanied by a guitar, perform a dance following their wedding

Background imageGuitar Collection: Gypsy Women Singing

Gypsy Women Singing
(Original Caption) 9/18/1953- After tea it is time for rest and merriment

Background imageGuitar Collection: Boxers In A Muscial Mood

Boxers In A Muscial Mood
(Original Caption) 12/10/1953- New York, NY: Ring swing

Background imageGuitar Collection: Harry Belafonte Holding Daughter and Guitar

Harry Belafonte Holding Daughter and Guitar
(Original Caption) 1954: Harry Belafonte playing the guitar and holding his daughter Adrienne

Background imageGuitar Collection: Elvis Presley Singing

Elvis Presley Singing
Elvis Presley singing and playing the guitar in front of a microphone

Background imageGuitar Collection: Liberace

Liberace
Although Elvis Presley, young guitar-singing teen-age idol, appeared ill at ease on stage during his first major club performance at Las Vegas new Frontier

Background imageGuitar Collection: Elvis Presley Performing at Microphone

Elvis Presley Performing at Microphone
(Original Caption) 6/22/1956-Hollywood, CA-His arms stretched out and his head swaying rhythmically from side to side, Elvis Presley loses himself as he pours out his song of woe

Background imageGuitar Collection: Elvis Presley Performing

Elvis Presley Performing
Singer Elvis Presley performing Hillbilly Heartbreak on stage in Hollywood, California

Background imageGuitar Collection: Liberace on Stage with Elvis Presley

Liberace on Stage with Elvis Presley
(Original Caption) 11/16/1956-Las Vegas, NV- Liberace strums out "Blue Suede Shoes" for Elvis Presley at Liberace's opening night at the Riviera Hotel

Background imageGuitar Collection: Singer Pat Boone Rehearsing with Dancers

Singer Pat Boone Rehearsing with Dancers
(Original Caption) Pat Boone runs through a routine with the dance group of ABC-TV's The Pat Boone Chevy Showroom

Background imageGuitar Collection: Duke of Iron Performing on Stage

Duke of Iron Performing on Stage
(Original Caption) 4/1957-New York, New York: Picture shows the Duke of Iron, calypso performer, entertaining at the calypso room in New York City

Background imageGuitar Collection: Pat Boone Playing Guitar with Red Foley

Pat Boone Playing Guitar with Red Foley
(Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageGuitar Collection: Singer Richie Valens

Singer Richie Valens
(Original Caption) Portrait shows Ritchie Valens with his hands resting on his guitar, circa 1958. Undated head-and-shoulders publicity photo

Background imageGuitar Collection: Full Length/Jimmie Rodgers W/Guitar/1958

Full Length/Jimmie Rodgers W/Guitar/1958
(Original Caption) 1958-Full length photo of Jimmie Rodgers smiling as he plays guitar in the studio

Background imageGuitar Collection: Japanese Girl Playing Rock Music

Japanese Girl Playing Rock Music
A teenaged Japanese girl sings and plays rock music on a guitar while wearing an outfit with a heart shape on the front. Tokyo, January 1, 1958

Background imageGuitar Collection: Guitarist Gyrating in Reclining Position

Guitarist Gyrating in Reclining Position
An enthusiastic guitarist gets down on the floor and gyrates in the reclining position amid a bundle of streamers

Background imageGuitar Collection: Tackle Tackles Tunes

Tackle Tackles Tunes
Guitar in hand, New York Giant football star, Roosevelt Grier, of Linden, N.J. frolics in a studio of the American Recording Company. He recently cut his first record for release for the company

Background imageGuitar Collection: Paul Anka Practices Singing with Guitar

Paul Anka Practices Singing with Guitar
(Original Caption) 3/2/1960-New York, New York- Paul Anka, the 18-year-old Canadian singer-composer who has made it big with the world's teenagers

Background imageGuitar Collection: Italian Youths Jam In Roman Forum Ruins

Italian Youths Jam In Roman Forum Ruins
(Original Caption) 5/23/1960-Rome, Italy- Swinging like American rock n rollers, these Italian youths stage a song session amid the ruins of the ancient Roman forum

Background imageGuitar Collection: Beatniks With Guitars In Car

Beatniks With Guitars In Car
Festive residents of Greenwich Village make their way to night court to act as character witnesses for some accused rioters

Background imageGuitar Collection: Johnny Hallyday Plays for Catherine Deneuve

Johnny Hallyday Plays for Catherine Deneuve
(Original Caption) 4/11/1961- Paris

Background imageGuitar Collection: Charlie Byrd Plays Guitar

Charlie Byrd Plays Guitar
Jazz guitarist Charlie Byrd plays "Bossa Nova" for disc jockey Felix Grant on the steps of the Pan American Union Building in Washington, D.C

Background imageGuitar Collection: Hippies Listening to Singer

Hippies Listening to Singer
A group of hippies listen to a singer-guitarist in a New York City park

Background imageGuitar Collection: Ann-Margret and Elvis

Ann-Margret and Elvis Presley rehearse the duet they are to sing in the film Viva Las Vegas

Background imageGuitar Collection: John Lennon and Paul McCartney

John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Policemen stand nearby while John Lennon and Paul McCartney tune their guitars for another number

Background imageGuitar Collection: Fan Faints as John Lennon Sings

Fan Faints as John Lennon Sings
Attendants carry a young woman off stage who fainted while watching John Lennon sing. A note to John Lennon asks him to sing her favorite song lays on the floor where the woman fainted

Background imageGuitar Collection: The Beatles Seated on a Bench, 1963

The Beatles Seated on a Bench, 1963
The Beatles in matching outfits sitting on a bench. From left to right: John Lennon, 23, George Harrison, 20, Paul McCartney, 21, and Ringo Starr, 23

Background imageGuitar Collection: The Beatles In Concert

The Beatles In Concert
The British rock stars, The Beatles, in concert at the Washington Coliseum in Washington, D.C. Left to right: Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison

Background imageGuitar Collection: Man Plays Guitar for Laughing Girls

Man Plays Guitar for Laughing Girls
(Original Caption) 7/24/1964-Hattiesburg, MS: African American man plays guitar for a happy group of African American children

Background imageGuitar Collection: Joan Baez Sings at Freedom Rally

Joan Baez Sings at Freedom Rally
Folk singer Joan Baez sings and plays her guitar in front of a crowd at a freedom rally in front of Sproul Hall at the University of California, Berkeley, California

Background imageGuitar Collection: Joan Baez Playing Guitar

Joan Baez Playing Guitar
(Original Caption) Portrait of folk singer Joan Baez playing guitar. Undated photograph, circa 1965

Background imageGuitar Collection: New Christy Minstrels with Trophy

New Christy Minstrels with Trophy
(Original Caption) 2/7/1965- Paris, France- America's "New Christy Minstrels, " the folksong group which revives the songs of the pre-Civil War era

Background imageGuitar Collection: Tim Leary Seated

Tim Leary Seated
(Original Caption) 5/28/1966- A mandala of the "Earth Mother, " a mattress and cushions resting on the floor and used instead of a chair

Background imageGuitar Collection: Bill Lee and Judy Collins

Bill Lee and Judy Collins
(Original Caption) 9/3/1966-Amid the clutter of backstage, Judy and her accompanist Bill Lee go over her songs for the evening. A top-flight musician, Lee provides the rhythm behind Judy's guitar

Background imageGuitar Collection: Eddy Arnold Posing Holding Guitar

Eddy Arnold Posing Holding Guitar
(Original Caption) 10/29/1966- Eddy Arnold may come across like a country boy, but even he admits to being citified

Background imageGuitar Collection: Hippies Sitting in Doorway

Hippies Sitting in Doorway
The Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco is a mecca for hippies

Background imageGuitar Collection: Musician George Harrison with Hippies

Musician George Harrison with Hippies
(Original Caption) The Beatles lead guitar player George Harrison strums a borrowed guitar as he is followed by local hippies strolling through Golden Gate Park

Background imageGuitar Collection: Hank Williams, Jr. in Recording Studio

Hank Williams, Jr. in Recording Studio
(Original Caption) 12/6/1967- Hollywood, CA- One of the eariest sounds in all of show business can be found on a couple of record albums featuring the duets of Hank Willams, Jr

Background imageGuitar Collection: Actress Alice Flayten Playing Guitar

Actress Alice Flayten Playing Guitar
(Original Caption) 12/30/1967- Alice Flayten, who looks about as old as the 14-year-old she portrays in "Henry, Sweet Henry, " is really 20

Background imageGuitar Collection: Marine Waiting For Flight

Marine Waiting For Flight
Carrying a guitar and a M-16 rifle, a marine waits at a landing strip for a flight out of Khe Sanh during the Vietnam War

Background imageGuitar Collection: Bobbie Gentry Seated and Playing Guitar

Bobbie Gentry Seated and Playing Guitar
(Original Caption) 5/27/1968-London, England- Glamourous American singing star pictured with her guitar in London, May 27, is Bobbie Gentry

Background imageGuitar Collection: Bobbie Gentry Leaning Head on Guitar

Bobbie Gentry Leaning Head on Guitar
(Original Caption) 5/27/1968-London, England- Glamourous American singing star pictured with her guitar in London, May 27, is Bobbie Gentry

Background imageGuitar Collection: Joan Baez Playing Guitar on Stage

Joan Baez Playing Guitar on Stage
(Original Caption) 8/1968-New York, NY: Joan Baez is shown on stage performing in New York

Background imageGuitar Collection: Country Singer Chet Atkins

Country Singer Chet Atkins
(Original Caption) 1969- Picture shows country music star, Chet Atkins, posing in a suit while holding his guitar

Background imageGuitar Collection: Jackson Five Singing Group 1969

Jackson Five Singing Group 1969
(Original Caption) "Jackson Five" singing group. Photo dated 1969

Background imageGuitar Collection: Italians Hippies Seated on Spanish Steps

Italians Hippies Seated on Spanish Steps
(Original Caption) 6/9/1969-Rome, Italy- The Spanish Steps are still one of Rome's most popular hippie hangouts

Background imageGuitar Collection: B.B. King Playing Guitar

B.B. King Playing Guitar
Blues singer B.B. King playing guitar and smoking

Background imageGuitar Collection: Joan Baez Performs with Group Outside

Joan Baez Performs with Group Outside
(Original Caption) 7/27/1969-Toronto, Canada- Thousands of folk music fans flocked onto Toronto Island in Toronto Harbor 7/25 to 7/27 to attend the Mariposa Folk Festival

Background imageGuitar Collection: Eric Clapton And Bride-To-Be

Eric Clapton And Bride-To-Be
(Original Caption) London:Alice Ormsby-Gore, 17, youngest daughter of Lord Harlech, former British Ambassador to Washington, and Eric Clapton

Background imageGuitar Collection: Arlo Guthrie Performing Live at Tufts University

Arlo Guthrie Performing Live at Tufts University
(Original Caption) Medford, Mass.: As folk singer Arlo Guthrie performs during a music festival on the football field at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, Sept

Background imageGuitar Collection: Demonstrators Singing over Mock Coffin

Demonstrators Singing over Mock Coffin
(Original Caption) People taking part in the Moratorium Day demonstrations gather in Bryant Park, 10/15



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