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Billy Gibbons shares his lifelong passion for collecting vinyl records and vintage guitars, from his first Jimmy Reed single to his legendary "Pearly Gates" Les Paul, revealing the stories behind iconic instruments and rare recordings.
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Billy Gibbons has honorary doctorate from Musicians Institute
Extensive record collection includes many well-preserved 78s
Takes records on tour bus, plays DJ with Elwood
About 1,200 legitimate record stores exist worldwide today
Favorite shops include Waterloo Austin, secret Vegas spot
Record stores create communities with great coffee, food
British resurrected American blues through vinyl reissues
Girlfriend "Stick" sent Hendrix record from London early
Moving Sidewalks learned Purple Haze before tour
Jimi appreciated their nerve playing his songs first
Saw Elvis at age five in 1956 Houston
Witnessed B.B. King recording at ACA Studios age six
First record was Jimmy Reed single via housekeeper's list
Parents supported musical tastes, dad was MGM pianist
Mom "knew how to play the radio" best
Dad's family immigrated 1908, became musicians avoiding gloves
Samuel Goldfish (Goldwyn) brought dad to MGM Pictures
Elvis lit fuse, B.B. King sealed musical deal
Beatles introduced unusual harmonies, more than three chords
First vinyl appearance: Moving Sidewalks "99th Floor"
Recorded at Doyle Jones studio in Houston
Houston had rich recording scene with multiple studios
Various labels operated from Houston recording schools
Pearly Gates Les Paul bought for $250 originally
Searched for guitars matching Pearly Gates' magic sound
Three vintage Les Pauls appeared at Carter Vintage simultaneously
Nacho Banos recreating vintage Les Pauls in Spain
Recently played Albert King's custom Flying V gift
Recording "Chronicles 2" using Albert's original Flying V
Robert Johnson legend, pictures and collectables
Guitar collection includes meteorite picks, slides, Bo Diddley rectangle
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About The Vinyl Guide
If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.