We’ve all seen a reference to guitarists smashing their instrument after a particular
We’ve all seen a reference to guitarists smashing their instrument after a particularly raucous song. But where did it start? Perhaps the real question is, with Who did it start? The Who was the first group to gain a reputation for smashing guitars: Pete Townshend, pictured above, destroyed his implements many a time to conclude concerts. But this is blown away by Keith Moon, the band’s drummer. Moon, during the U.S. television premiere of the British band, loaded his drums with explosives. This had a predicable result, and the band had to be treated for tinnitus and cymbal shrapnel. (Image credit to Wikipedia and Drum Lessons) -- source link
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