February 11, 2000

A Metalhead Turns His Passion for Music Into a Scholarly Pursuit

By SCOTT HELLER

A cultural history of the electric guitar touches on race, gender, and theories of noise

For a guy who picked up his first electric guitar at 13, learned to play by imitating Black Sabbath tunes note

ALSO SEE:

The Electric Guitar: a Listener's Guide

ALSO HEAR:

A recording of Mr. Waksman playing guitar

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