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Aubrey Ghent (The Kennedy Center)

Aubrey Ghent

After 38 years of playing the Lap Steel Guitar, he is a true legend and master artist in his own right! At the age of six Aubrey developed a great passion for the lap steel. His first guitar was a 'true tone' rhythm and he used a true tone amplifier which was a great combination, but Ghent wasn't satisfied. He decided to use a #16 nail under the stings to raise their height (as he had seen someone else do) in order to use a steel bar and play the guitar as a steel. After about six months his two grandfathers; Bishop W.L.

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Aubrey Ghent 10/17/07: Aubrey Ghent

Legendary lap steel guitarist Aubrey Ghent has won national acclaim for his unique gospel style and highly skillful techniques. Part of the Homegrown: The Music of America concert series, presented by The Library of Congress American Folklife Center.

Aubrey Ghent

Legendary lap steel guitarist Aubrey Ghent has won national acclaim for his unique gospel style and highly skillful techniques. Part of the Homegrown: The Music of America concert series, presented by The Library of Congress American Folklife Center.

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