"It took ten years to plan and gather materials, but once the actual construction process began, the guitar was completed in about six weeks, just in time for the opening ceremony of Canada Day 2006. Guitarist and songwriter Stephen Fearing did the musical honors, playing an unforgettable version of his song рThe Longest Road,с which Taylor had wished to be the first piece performed on the guitar back when the process was barely begun."
Gallery: Canada's National Guitar: the Voyageur
The places, people and parts that make the Voyageur so special.
By Gayla DrakeSep 18, 2009
Gayla Drake
Drake was born in Iowa on December 3, 1964. She began playing the guitar at the age of 4 and performed Old-time music, Bluegrass music , and Celtic music throughout her formative years, finally recording her first CD of original music in 1994. She has released 14 additional recordings since that time, along with music for public television and independent films.