Restoring a Guitar with a Beatles Connection on The Repair Shop: A Heartwarming Story of Musical Legacy
During a recent episode of The Repair Shop, Will Kirk was astonished to discover a guitar with a special connection to Beatles legend Ringo Starr. Gary Miles from North Wales brought in his first-ever electric guitar for restoration, a gift from his musician father, Eddie Miles. Eddie had played with Ringo Starr in the Eddie Clayton Skiffle Group before Ringo joined The Beatles. Gary hoped to pass down the restored guitar to his son, Ev, as a connection to his grandfather. The specialists successfully restored the guitar, leaving Gary emotional and grateful for the beautiful outcome. The Repair Shop can be watched on BBC iPlayer.