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Jazz guitar legend Bucky Pizzarelli dies aged 94 after testing positive for coronavirus
By Richard Bienstock published
The seven-string guitar pioneer was a prolific performer and session musician, playing for presidents and alongside artists like Miles Davis and Frank Sinatra

Guitar case company Gator is making music-themed masks and filters for those in need
By Richard Bienstock published
Masks are machine washable and reusable, with a pocket for replaceable filters

Martin launches Jam In Place Facebook series to help artists “spend some quality time with fans from the comfort and safety of their homes”
By Richard Bienstock published
Musicians including John Oates, Chris Carrabba and more will perform three-song acoustic sets and talk about their Martin guitars

Fountains of Wayne’s Adam Schlesinger dies aged 52 from coronavirus
By Richard Bienstock published
The songwriter and bassist was also an award-winning composer for film, television and theater

Adam Sandler jams with Conan O’Brien, rips the Stairway to Heaven solo on a video-chat episode of Conan
By Richard Bienstock published
The actor also revisited his Opera Man character in tribute to Italy's battle against coronavirus

Steve Vai to talk guitars, music and “esoteric life principles” in two weekly Facebook Live series
By Richard Bienstock published
“It seems the world lockdown situation was the right time,” says Vai about the Q&A sessions

John Prine hospitalized with COVID-19 symptoms
By Richard Bienstock and Jackson Maxwell published
Though initially in critical condition over the weekend, Prine's condition has since reportedly stabilized

Country music hitmaker Joe Diffie dies aged 61 from coronavirus complications
By Richard Bienstock published
The Grammy winner and Grand Ole Opry member scored a string of number one singles in the 1990s
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