Nancy Wilson Reflects on Guitar Collection and Musical Journey with Aly & AJ
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In a recent Gibson TV clip, Nancy Wilson from Heart sits down with Aly & AJ to discuss her extensive guitar collection, musical journey, and early days as a musician.

The Conversation, a Gibson TV Original Series, brings together two artists from similar genres and different generations for in-depth discussions about their lives and music.

In this episode, Nancy reveals that she has pared down her original collection of nearly 70 guitars to around 40, but the number is constantly evolving.

She also shares stories about her love for vintage guitars, which she believes sound better due to the years of wear and tear.

Specifically, she notes that 'you hear the dirt' when playing through these instruments, implying a connection between the guitar's history and its tone.

Nancy recalls struggling with early guitars that had impossibly high action and a lifting bridge, but ultimately credits those experiences for making her a stronger player.

The interview touches on Nancy's formative years, growing up in a household filled with old English bar tunes, which eventually led to her wanting to be in a band after the arrival of The Beatles.

Her dedication to music paid off as she became one of the most iconic guitarists ever.

Additionally, viewers can hear Aly & AJ's latest album, A Touch Of The Beat Gets You Up On Your Feet Gets You Out And Then Into the Sun, featuring Nancy on guitar and singing backing vocals for their song 'Listen!!!'.

A live performance of Heart's 'Barracuda' with Dave Navarro, Alice In Chains, and Duff McKagan is also included in the video.

This clip is part of the earMusic shared new video below, recorded at Decades Rock Live in 2006 and released on their album Live In Atlantic City.