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Rebecca Dirks
By Rebecca DirksAug 12, 2010
Rebecca Dirks
Rebecca Dirks graduated from the University of Iowa with degrees in journalism and art, and joined Premier Guitar as an intern in 2007. She lives in the Iowa City area with her husband, two giant dogs, and more cats than are appropriate to mention. When not petsitting, she enjoys challenging herself in the kitchen, watching the Packers dominate, and discovering new music or rediscovering old favorites.
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June 21, 2010 - Albert Lee
"Albert Lee played a set including ""Just Because"" with the Les Paul trio on his Ernie Ball/Music Man signature guitar."

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