Yahoo Music Blog’s 25 Music Legends

Rob O’Connor compiled a list of 25 Music Legends (With At Least 25 Years of Service) for his Yahoo music blog. His list speaks well of the longevity of great country music by including some legends scattered in with Blues and Rock greats.
Merle Haggard bows in at #23 (as a country music artist, he’s about as close to rock ‘n’ roll as a country musician can go without acting crossing over the line.) Loretta Lynn comes in at #21, [...]

Martin M-21 Steve Earle Custom Edition

Matt Umanov knows a thing or two about guitars.

His New York City West Village shop has been selling new and vintage guitars since 1965 as well as doing excellent repairs and upgrades.

Steve Earle is a neighbor of the shop and eventually found his way in to sample the trade. Matt, who has been matching players with instruments for years, guided his new customer in the purchase of a few Martin guitars and along the way introduced him to the M [...]