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Longest guitar marathon-world record set by
Andy Hoke
LAWRENCEVILLE,
PA, USA -- Andy Hoke, 39, played during 60 hours more
than 1,000 songs at the Thunderbird
Cafe-setting the world record for the Longest
guitar marathon by
an individual.
Photo: Andy
Hoke played his instrument behind his head, right-handed,
left-handed and even blindfolded. He also managed to play
a full gig with his band The
Smick Brothers.(enlarge
photo)
Some of the rules included: no repeat
songs in a four-hour period, songs more than two minutes long,
and a five-minute break every hour.
Andy
Hoke originally broke the record in February 2007
in a 48-hour marathon that took place at the Thunderbird
Cafe in Lawrenceville (owner John Pergal).
In June, another musician from India set
a new record of 53 hours. Andy
Hoke , not one to back away from a challenge, set
out to reclaim his title. "I figured I did it once and really
felt great afterward, so I went full tilt this time," he said.
Links: Andy
Hoke's website ; Andy
Hoke on Myspace
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Longest
concert-Balatonfured Guitar Festival sets world record
Largest
guitar ensemble-Concordstock sets world record
Longest
karaoke-world record set by Kouvola Club
Longest
Drumming Marathon-world record set by Jagjit Singh
Longest
karaoke-world record set by Kouvola Club
Thursday,
January 15, 2009
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