Brad Tolinski, rock journalist and author of the book “Play It Louder:  An Epic History of the Style, Sound & Revolution of the Electric Guitar” picks his first true guitar hero, Charlie Christian. An incredible musician, Charlie Christian caught the ear of Benny Goodman, who not only helped skyrocket Christian’s career, but was also an underrated hero in the civil rights movement. Check out the full interview at www.citizenabels.libsyn.com/play-it-even-louder.

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