The Profound and Peculiar Sport of Competitive Air Guitar
May 1, 2019 9:21 AM Subscribe
An ethnomusicologist analyzes the origins and the craft of air guitar. From "shadow conducting," to vaudeville, to Joe Cocker, to the rise of heavy metal, air guitar has a century of history you might not know about... along with an international competitive scene.
I just had a glorious vision of the regional Air Guitar champion opening the ceremonies for the regional LARP championship.
posted by Abehammerb Lincoln at 10:56 AM on May 1, 2019
posted by Abehammerb Lincoln at 10:56 AM on May 1, 2019
We took 2nd place at an air guitar content at a fraternity party in college. Winning team was from that fraternity, so it probably wasn't a fair competition. We air played Summertime Girls by Y&T.
Why yes, it was the 80s. Why do you ask?
posted by COD at 4:29 PM on May 1, 2019 [2 favorites]
Why yes, it was the 80s. Why do you ask?
posted by COD at 4:29 PM on May 1, 2019 [2 favorites]
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On that topic, I enjoyed reading To Air is Human: One Man's Quest to Become the World's Greatest Air Guitarist a few years back.
posted by namewithoutwords at 10:55 AM on May 1, 2019