Fender is closing out its year-long celebration of 75 years of the Telecaster with the launch of The One That Started It All, a new celebration film honoring the guitar that helped shape modern music. According to mia.org.uk, this production highlights the artists who continue to redefine what the instrument can sound like. The release marks the conclusion of the manufacturer’s anniversary activities for this specific model.
The film features interviews with Keith Richards, Bruce Springsteen, Vince Gill, Sheryl Crow, Andy Summers, Joe Bonamassa, John 5, and Julien Baker. These conversations bring together generations of musicians who have each made the Telecaster entirely their own. The footage captures the remarkable range of sounds and styles emerging from one essential design, spanning rock, soul, country, and Americana genres. Bruce Springsteen discusses how the guitar covered everything from rock music to soul music and rockabilly.
Beyond the performers, the film looks at the people and craftsmanship behind the instrument. It specifically includes Abigail Ybarra, Fender’s legendary master pickup winder who worked directly with Leo Fender. She helped shape the sound of countless iconic instruments during her tenure. The project serves as a celebration not simply of where the Telecaster has been, but of the artists continuing to take it somewhere new in the current musical landscape.
For more information, visit mia.org.uk.
