Legendary guitarist who changed music forever dies at 88. Here’s the latest
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Key Points:
- Del Kasher, the inventor of the wah-wah pedal and a guitarist who played with legends like Elvis Presley, has died at age 88 after battling cancer for a year.
- Kasher's wah-wah pedal revolutionized guitar music, making his influence widely recognized even if his name is less known among modern fans.
- The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted Kasher’s sound studio business, forcing him to sell valuable equipment and take out a reverse mortgage, leaving his wife Eiko in financial difficulty.
- A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support Eiko Kasher, highlighting the financial struggles she faces amid declining home value and medical expenses.
- Besides performing, Kasher was an accomplished composer for TV shows and films, contributing significantly to the entertainment industry.
