The Story of the 57 Les Paul 'Lucy'

The video explores the fascinating history of the 57 Les Paul guitar, known as Lucy, which was owned by several famous musicians, including John Sebastian, Rick Derringer, and Eric Clapton. Clapton gifted the guitar to George Harrison as a peace offering amidst a personal love triangle. The guitar played a significant role in the creation of The Beatles' song 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps'. Despite its storied past, the guitar was stolen, highlighting its immense value and the lengths to which Harrison went to recover it.

Who originally owned the 57 Les Paul guitar before it was traded to Rick Derringer?

• Eric Clapton

• John Sebastian

• George Harrison

• Pattie Boyd

What unique feature did Rick Derringer add to the guitar?

• A custom pickguard

• A cherry red finish

• A new set of strings

• A signature on the back

What was the relationship between Eric Clapton and George Harrison?

• They were friends

• They were bandmates

• They were rivals

• They were brothers

Who was Pattie Boyd in relation to the story?

• Eric Clapton's sister

• A famous guitarist

• George Harrison's wife

• The owner of the music shop

Why did Eric Clapton give the guitar to George Harrison?

• As a loan for a concert

• As a trade for another guitar

• As a peace offering

• As a birthday gift

Which Beatles song features the guitar gifted by Clapton to Harrison?

• While My Guitar Gently Weeps

• Come Together

• Let It Be

• Hey Jude

What makes the guitar's lead in 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps' significant?

• It was played by John Lennon

• It was the first electric guitar used by the Beatles

• It was gifted by one legend to another

• It was recorded in a single take

How many years after the guitar was gifted did it get stolen?

• Three years

• Five years

• Seven years

• Ten years

Why was George Harrison so determined to recover the stolen guitar?

• It was his first guitar

• It was a rare model

• It had a unique sound

• It had significant personal value

What was the name given to the 57 Les Paul guitar?

• Ruby

• Lucy

• Cherry

• Lucille