Washington Post

Arthur Smith, guitarist who wrote ‘Guitar Boogie’ and ‘Duelin’ Banjos,’ dies at 93

Arthur Smith, a trail-blazing guitarist and banjoist who wrote and recorded “Guitar Boogie” and “Duelin’ Banjos,” the latter heard in the acclaimed movie “Deliverance,” and influenced the Beatles, ...
Rolling Stone

See A Boogie Wit da Hoodie Perform ‘Me and My Guitar’ With H.E.R. on ‘Fallon’

A Boogie Wit da Hoodie performed a fiery rendition of “Me and My Guitar” alongside special guest H.E.R. Friday on The Tonight Show. The Bronx rapper blistered through his Artist 2.0 standout, with H.E ...
Billboard

Gibson Acquires Iconic Amp Manufacturer Mesa/Boogie

Guitar manufacturer Gibson has acquired boutique amplifier brand Mesa/Boogie, the company announced Wednesday (Jan. 6). By Chris Eggertsen Guitar manufacturer Gibson has acquired boutique amplifier ...
Taste of Country

‘Dueling Banjos’ Songwriter Arthur ‘Guitar Boogie’ Smith Dies

'Dueling Banjos' songwriter, Arthur 'Guitar Boogie' Smith has passed away just two days after his 93rd birthday. The songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and TV star came into the spotlight ...