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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: bass guitar

bass guitar stories: 2 news summaries
appreciation

 Happy 100th to the 
 Man Who Changed Rock 

Leo Fender, inventor of the Stratocaster, born Aug. 10, 1909

Aug 10, 09 11:41 AM CDT
(Newser) - Today is the 100th anniversary of the birth of a man who forever changed rock and roll—even though he couldn’t play the instrument inextricably associated with his name. Leo Fender designed guitars and amplifiers that have endured for decades, including the legendary Fender Stratocaster, played by Jimi Hendrix,... More »

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music • rock and roll • guitar • rock music • amplifiers • bass guitar • Fender Stratocaster • Leo Fender

OBITUARY

 Hoops Star Wayman 
 Tisdale Dead at 44 


May 15, 09 11:54 AM CDT
(Newser) - College basketball Hall of Famer Wayman Tisdale died today at 44, ESPN reports. Tisdale was diagnosed with bone cancer last year, and his right leg was amputated. The 6-foot-9 forward was an All-American all 3 years at Oklahoma, and went on to spend 12 years in the NBA. He was... More »

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NBA • Phoenix Suns • Indiana Pacers • Sacramento Kings • Oklahoma Sooners • Hall of Fame • Oklahoma • jazz • University of Oklahoma • college basketball • Jay-ZTV • Wayman Tisdale • bass guitar

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