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Duane Eddy: Frank Sinatra's daughter leads tributes to legendary guitarist after he dies aged 86 as she says: 'I am heartbroken'


Duane Eddy, the pioneering rock guitarist known for his instrumental 'twang', died on Tuesday at the age of 86 and Frank Sinatra's daughter has left a sweet tribute.

Eddy passed away from cancer in Franklin, Tennessee, according to wife Deed Abbate The Grammy-winning guitarist had a string of instrumental hits in the late '50s and early '60s including the theme to TV series Peter Gunn He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 The musician gained fame with a string of instrumental hits in the late '50s and early '60s including the theme to TV series Peter Gunn and Rebel Rouser. Eddy's distinctive style left a lasting impression on younger British musicians like George Harrison of The Beatles and Hank Marvin of The Shadows, as well as inspiring numerous instrumental surf bands that emerged in Southern California during the early '60s, per Variety.

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