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NOV 10, 09:00 AM

Del Casher, inventor of the wah-wah pedal, dies at 88

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Del Casher, the guitarist who invented the wah-wah pedal and influenced the evolution of rock music, has died at 88 after a battle with cancer.

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Rolling Stone NOV 08, 07:13 PM Unread

Del Casher, Guitarist Who Invented the Wah-Wah Pedal, Dead at 88

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American Songwriter NOV 08, 10:09 PM Unread

Legendary Guitar Innovator Who Helped Change the Sound of Rock Music Forever Dead at 88

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Happy Mag NOV 09, 12:24 AM Unread

Wah-wah pedal inventor, Del Casher, has died

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Loudwire NOV 09, 01:40 PM Unread

Del Casher, Inventor of the Wah-Wah Pedal, Has Died at 88

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Billboard NOV 09, 04:13 PM Unread

Del Casher, Inventor of Guitar Wah-Wah Pedal Dies at 88

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Bande à part NOV 09, 05:16 PM Unread

Del Casher, inventeur de la pédale Wah-Wah pour guitare, est décédé à l’âge de 88 ans

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Billboard NOV 09, 10:25 PM Unread

15 Great Songs That Use the Wah-Wah Guitar Pedal & Its Funky, Fluid Feel

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Virgin Radio France NOV 09, 11:00 PM Unread

Del Casher, l'inventeur de la pédale wah-wah, est mort à 88 ans

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Rolling Stone France NOV 10, 09:00 AM Unread

Del Casher, pionnier de la pédale wah-wah, est mort à 88 ans

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