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1. Guitar Great George Benson Keeps On Breezin' at 81 & Shares Stories Past & Present (INTERVIEW) - Glide Magazine

   Guitar Great George Benson Keeps On Breezin' at 81 & Shares Stories Past & Present (INTERVIEW)  Glide Magazine

2. “The Baddest Cats on the Planet”: George Benson Talks Breezin’ With The Stars, Shares Tales of Miles Davis, Brother Jack McDuff & Bobby Womack - Relix

   “The Baddest Cats on the Planet”: George Benson Talks Breezin’ With The Stars, Shares Tales of Miles Davis, Brother Jack McDuff & Bobby Womack  Relix

3. George Benson on success, critics and staying true to himself - NPR

   George Benson on success, critics and staying true to himself  NPR

4. George Benson: Still Breezin’ After All These Years - Spin

   George Benson: Still Breezin’ After All These Years  Spin

5. HarbourView Equity Partners Acquires Master Royalty Income of George Benson - Billboard

   HarbourView Equity Partners Acquires Master Royalty Income of George Benson  Billboard

6. HarbourView acquires master royalty income of Grammy-winning Jazz star George Benson - Music Business Worldwide

   HarbourView acquires master royalty income of Grammy-winning Jazz star George Benson  Music Business Worldwide

7. “He knocked on the door of his girlfriend’s ex. The guy said, ‘No, man, not my guitar!’ ‘Yep, you’ve got to give it up’”: George Benson on how he got the Gibson that shaped his 1976 chart-topping record, Breezin’ - Guitar World

   “He knocked on the door of his girlfriend’s ex. The guy said, ‘No, man, not my guitar!’ ‘Yep, you’ve got to give it up’”: George Benson on how he got the Gibson that shaped his 1976 chart-topping record, Breezin’  Guitar World

8. “Dreams Do Come True: When George Benson Meets Robert Farnon” - The Urban Music Scene

   “Dreams Do Come True: When George Benson Meets Robert Farnon”  The Urban Music Scene

9. George Benson’s Once-Lost Orchestral Album Out Now Via Rhino / WMG - Shore Fire Media

   George Benson’s Once-Lost Orchestral Album Out Now Via Rhino / WMG  Shore Fire Media

10. The George Benson Celebration - Times of San Diego

    The George Benson Celebration  Times of San Diego

11. Harbourview Acquires George Benson’s Master Royalty Income in Latest Music IP Grab - Digital Music News

    Harbourview Acquires George Benson’s Master Royalty Income in Latest Music IP Grab  Digital Music News

12. The George Benson Reverb Shop Is Open - Reverb News

    The George Benson Reverb Shop Is Open  Reverb News

13. How George Benson Shocked the World With His ‘Abbey Road’ - Ultimate Classic Rock

    How George Benson Shocked the World With His ‘Abbey Road’  Ultimate Classic Rock

14. Struggling to find inspiration on the guitar? “Keep playing,” George Benson says. “You will” - Guitar.com

    Struggling to find inspiration on the guitar? “Keep playing,” George Benson says. “You will”  Guitar.com

15. George Benson Reveals Story Behind Legendary Gibson He's Currently Selling for $999,999: 'I Had Purchased It From One of the Bravest Guys I'd Ever Met' - Ultimate Guitar

    George Benson Reveals Story Behind Legendary Gibson He's Currently Selling for $999,999: 'I Had Purchased It From One of the Bravest Guys I'd Ever Met'  Ultimate Guitar

16. “I had a hard time playing in tune. The producer stopped me and said, ‘George, tune up again.’ I didn’t realize the value of that until Breezin’ came out”: How George Benson landed a hit album by breaking the rules – and learning to play in tune - Guitar World

    “I had a hard time playing in tune. The producer stopped me and said, ‘George, tune up again.’ I didn’t realize the value of that until Breezin’ came out”: How George Benson landed a hit album by breaking the rules – and learning to play in tune  Guitar World

17. Video: George Benson Shows Off His Incredible Guitar Collection - Reverb News

    Video: George Benson Shows Off His Incredible Guitar Collection  Reverb News

18. JAZZIZ Editors’ Choice: Marcos Valle, George Benson, Wayne Shorter & More - JAZZIZ Magazine

    JAZZIZ Editors’ Choice: Marcos Valle, George Benson, Wayne Shorter & More  JAZZIZ Magazine

19. McCoy Tyner, Joe Henderson, George Benson & More: The Week in Jazz - JAZZIZ Magazine

    McCoy Tyner, Joe Henderson, George Benson & More: The Week in Jazz  JAZZIZ Magazine

20. Obituary information for Leslie George Benson - Bannan Funeral Home

    Obituary information for Leslie George Benson  Bannan Funeral Home

21. George Benson Details Rediscovered Lost Album DREAMS DO COME TRUE: WHEN GEORGE BENSON MEETS ROBERT FARNON - Rhino Entertainment

    George Benson Details Rediscovered Lost Album DREAMS DO COME TRUE: WHEN GEORGE BENSON MEETS ROBERT FARNON  Rhino Entertainment

22. George Benson: For Love & Money - Jazz Times

    George Benson: For Love & Money  Jazz Times

23. “Bobby came in and he went, ‘Da-da-da-da-da-da-da DUH-daaa!’ I said, ‘That’s the only thing you think I should do?’” George Benson tells how one small change turned the song “Breezin’” into an instrumental guitar sensation - Guitar Player

    “Bobby came in and he went, ‘Da-da-da-da-da-da-da DUH-daaa!’ I said, ‘That’s the only thing you think I should do?’” George Benson tells how one small change turned the song “Breezin’” into an instrumental guitar sensation  Guitar Player

24. George Benson on the Scene on WZUM - WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh

    George Benson on the Scene on WZUM  WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh

25. Al Jarreau and George Benson: A Long Time Coming - Jazz Times

    Al Jarreau and George Benson: A Long Time Coming  Jazz Times

26. “It's tough for me to talk about giving them up... They came in my life at different times, but they all had meaning”: George Benson is selling his studio-and-tour-used rare and vintage guitars - Guitar World

    “It's tough for me to talk about giving them up... They came in my life at different times, but they all had meaning”: George Benson is selling his studio-and-tour-used rare and vintage guitars  Guitar World

27. Honorary Doctorate Awarded to George Benson at Commencement - Duquesne University

    Honorary Doctorate Awarded to George Benson at Commencement  Duquesne University

28. George Benson's 'Dreams Do Come True' featured on WBGO's New Day, New Play Aug 5-9 - wbgo.org

    George Benson's 'Dreams Do Come True' featured on WBGO's New Day, New Play Aug 5-9  wbgo.org

29. George Benson Releases New Single “A Song For You” | LISTEN! New Album Coming July 19th, 2024 - The Urban Music Scene

    George Benson Releases New Single “A Song For You” | LISTEN! New Album Coming July 19th, 2024  The Urban Music Scene

30. "Their songs were magnificent": Jazz great George Benson on the Beatles' mastery and influence - Salon

    "Their songs were magnificent": Jazz great George Benson on the Beatles' mastery and influence  Salon

31. George Benson Reveals Release Date for Long-Lost Album Following Warner Music Group Return - Billboard

    George Benson Reveals Release Date for Long-Lost Album Following Warner Music Group Return  Billboard

32. George Benson Reveals Release Date for Long-Lost Album Following Warner Music Group Return - Yahoo Entertainment

    George Benson Reveals Release Date for Long-Lost Album Following Warner Music Group Return  Yahoo Entertainment

33. At 81, George Benson Is Still “Bad”—With a New Archival Release and More Music on the Way - Premier Guitar

    At 81, George Benson Is Still “Bad”—With a New Archival Release and More Music on the Way  Premier Guitar

34. George Benson Releases New Single “A Song For You” - Music Feeds

    George Benson Releases New Single “A Song For You”  Music Feeds

35. George Benson Obituary (2024) - Parsippany, NJ - Par-Troy Funeral Home - Legacy.com

    George Benson Obituary (2024) - Parsippany, NJ - Par-Troy Funeral Home  Legacy.com

36. Fretprints: George Benson - Vintage Guitar® magazine

    Fretprints: George Benson  Vintage Guitar® magazine

37. “I told Ibanez, ‘You make wonderful instruments, but you have nothing original.’ They said, ‘That’s why we’re here’”: How George Benson helped take Ibanez to the next level in the late-’70s - Guitar World

    “I told Ibanez, ‘You make wonderful instruments, but you have nothing original.’ They said, ‘That’s why we’re here’”: How George Benson helped take Ibanez to the next level in the late-’70s  Guitar World

38. “If he were just a pop guitar player, he would be a legend – this cat is arguably one of the greatest players to ever exist”: Cory Wong and Andy Timmons on the brilliance of George Benson, and his essential contributions to the guitar vocabulary - Guitar World

    “If he were just a pop guitar player, he would be a legend – this cat is arguably one of the greatest players to ever exist”: Cory Wong and Andy Timmons on the brilliance of George Benson, and his essential contributions to the guitar vocabulary  Guitar World

39. George Benson to head up star-studded guitar event with Steve Lukather and Tommy Emmanuel - Yahoo Entertainment

    George Benson to head up star-studded guitar event with Steve Lukather and Tommy Emmanuel  Yahoo Entertainment

40. Leslie George Benson Obituary (2024) - Hillman, MI - Bannan Funeral Home - Alpena - Legacy.com

    Leslie George Benson Obituary (2024) - Hillman, MI - Bannan Funeral Home - Alpena  Legacy.com

41. Benson’s Breezin’ guitar goes on sale - Jazz Journal

    Benson’s Breezin’ guitar goes on sale  Jazz Journal

42. Quincy Jones Produced Classics in the Late ’70s and Early ’80s — Even When He Wasn’t Working With Michael Jackson - Billboard

    Quincy Jones Produced Classics in the Late ’70s and Early ’80s — Even When He Wasn’t Working With Michael Jackson  Billboard

43. George Benson, Patti Austin, Dave Brubeck & More: The Week in Jazz - JAZZIZ Magazine

    George Benson, Patti Austin, Dave Brubeck & More: The Week in Jazz  JAZZIZ Magazine

44. Warner Music Group Re-Inks George Benson - Digital Music News

    Warner Music Group Re-Inks George Benson  Digital Music News

45. George Benson Explains His Approach to Improvising, Says Melody Is 'the Most Important Part' - Ultimate Guitar

    George Benson Explains His Approach to Improvising, Says Melody Is 'the Most Important Part'  Ultimate Guitar

46. George Benson leads Breezin’ with the Stars workshop event - Guitar World

    George Benson leads Breezin’ with the Stars workshop event  Guitar World

47. George Benson on success, critics and staying true to himself - WFDD

    George Benson on success, critics and staying true to himself  WFDD

48. George Benson announces all-star lineup for Breezin' With The Stars, a 4-day “musical extravaganza” - Yahoo Entertainment

    George Benson announces all-star lineup for Breezin' With The Stars, a 4-day “musical extravaganza”  Yahoo Entertainment

49. “I made him an offer of about half of what it was really worth”: The million-dollar guitar that George Benson bought for peanuts! - MusicRadar

    “I made him an offer of about half of what it was really worth”: The million-dollar guitar that George Benson bought for peanuts!  MusicRadar

50. George Benson Wadkins - Idaho County Free Press

    George Benson Wadkins  Idaho County Free Press

51. George Benson Announces "Breezin' w/ the Stars," a 4-Day Immersive Music Experience - Grateful Web

    George Benson Announces "Breezin' w/ the Stars," a 4-Day Immersive Music Experience  Grateful Web

52. “I’ll see you there!”: George Benson announces 4-day “musical extravaganza” Breezin' With The Stars, with gigs and workshops featuring Tommy Emmanuel, Lee Ritenour, Steve Lukather and more - MusicRadar

    “I’ll see you there!”: George Benson announces 4-day “musical extravaganza” Breezin' With The Stars, with gigs and workshops featuring Tommy Emmanuel, Lee Ritenour, Steve Lukather and more  MusicRadar

53. GEORGE BENSON Is Selling A Buncha Gear On Reverb - GearGods

    GEORGE BENSON Is Selling A Buncha Gear On Reverb  GearGods

54. George Benson Iconic Jazz Guitarist Returns To Warner Music Group - Shore Fire Media

    George Benson Iconic Jazz Guitarist Returns To Warner Music Group  Shore Fire Media

55. How George Benson helped take Ibanez to the next level in the late-’70s - MSN

    How George Benson helped take Ibanez to the next level in the late-’70s  MSN

56. Pittsburgh legend George Benson will release long-lost album in June - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

    Pittsburgh legend George Benson will release long-lost album in June  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

57. HarbourView Equity Partners Acquires Music Catalog of Renowned Jazz Guitarist Great George Benson - That Eric Alper

    HarbourView Equity Partners Acquires Music Catalog of Renowned Jazz Guitarist Great George Benson  That Eric Alper

58. “There’s absolutely no-one like him. I will cherish this for the rest of my life”: Isaiah Sharkey names his favorite guitar player of all time – and reveals he’s bought one of his most iconic guitars - Guitar World

    “There’s absolutely no-one like him. I will cherish this for the rest of my life”: Isaiah Sharkey names his favorite guitar player of all time – and reveals he’s bought one of his most iconic guitars  Guitar World

59. Jazz Marches on in Pittsburgh - and Happy Birthday George Benson on the Scene on WZUM - WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh

    Jazz Marches on in Pittsburgh - and Happy Birthday George Benson on the Scene on WZUM  WZUM Jazz Pittsburgh

60. “Quincy said, ‘Ritenour, this is Q. You gotta get down here right now!’”: Lee Ritenour reveals all about his top secret mission to save George Benson’s Give Me The Night solo - MusicRadar

    “Quincy said, ‘Ritenour, this is Q. You gotta get down here right now!’”: Lee Ritenour reveals all about his top secret mission to save George Benson’s Give Me The Night solo  MusicRadar

61. Lee Ritenour sets the record straight on fixing George Benson’s Give Me the Night solo - Yahoo Entertainment

    Lee Ritenour sets the record straight on fixing George Benson’s Give Me the Night solo  Yahoo Entertainment

62. “I’m a happier person when I’m not trying to sound like John Mayer or Wes Montgomery or George Benson. I get hired to be me, instead of those awkward moments where they say, ‘Can you sound like XYZ?’” Molly Miller on balancing jazz and Jason Mraz - Guitar Player

    “I’m a happier person when I’m not trying to sound like John Mayer or Wes Montgomery or George Benson. I get hired to be me, instead of those awkward moments where they say, ‘Can you sound like XYZ?’” Molly Miller on balancing jazz and Jason Mraz  Guitar Player

63. Quincy Jones, who died Sunday, never forgot his infamous phone call with Eddie Van Halen or the hit track they created - Yahoo Entertainment

    Quincy Jones, who died Sunday, never forgot his infamous phone call with Eddie Van Halen or the hit track they created  Yahoo Entertainment

64. George Benson’s deep respect for the legacy of jazz - wbgo.org

    George Benson’s deep respect for the legacy of jazz  wbgo.org

65. William Benson Obituary (1937 - 2024) - Midlothian, VA - Richmond Times-Dispatch - Legacy.com

    William Benson Obituary (1937 - 2024) - Midlothian, VA - Richmond Times-Dispatch  Legacy.com

66. “I was working with Ibanez in the mid-'70s, and they showed me a new guitar from Japan. I played it, and they told me they'd made it for George Benson. I said, ‘You can call the police, but I'm taking it’: Bob Weir on Ratdog, and his unique custom models - Guitar Player

    “I was working with Ibanez in the mid-'70s, and they showed me a new guitar from Japan. I played it, and they told me they'd made it for George Benson. I said, ‘You can call the police, but I'm taking it’: Bob Weir on Ratdog, and his unique custom models  Guitar Player

67. George Benson Obituary (1943 - 2024) - Wichita, KS - Houston Chronicle - Legacy.com

    George Benson Obituary (1943 - 2024) - Wichita, KS - Houston Chronicle  Legacy.com

68. George Benson: the album that changed my life - Jazzwise magazine

    George Benson: the album that changed my life  Jazzwise magazine

69. From Nas to George Benson - Glasgow Warriors starlet Ben Afshar on DJing passion - Scotland Rugby News

    From Nas to George Benson - Glasgow Warriors starlet Ben Afshar on DJing passion  Scotland Rugby News

70. How George Benson Turned an Early ‘No’ Into a Career of ‘Yes’ (Published 2020) - The New York Times

    How George Benson Turned an Early ‘No’ Into a Career of ‘Yes’ (Published 2020)  The New York Times

71. George Benson Salutes Rock Pioneers Chuck Berry, Fats Domino - downbeat.com

    George Benson Salutes Rock Pioneers Chuck Berry, Fats Domino  downbeat.com

72. Talking More Music with George Benson - Jazz Times

    Talking More Music with George Benson  Jazz Times

73. George Benson - National Endowment for the Arts

    George Benson  National Endowment for the Arts

74. The Legacy of George Benson (Lkeináa), Tlingit Carver and Community Mentor - National Park Service

    The Legacy of George Benson (Lkeináa), Tlingit Carver and Community Mentor  National Park Service

75. George Benson: 'My mother taught me how to be a human being' - The Big Issue

    George Benson: 'My mother taught me how to be a human being'  The Big Issue

76. George Benson Discusses The Fine Art Of Crossing Over In New Interview - uDiscover Music

    George Benson Discusses The Fine Art Of Crossing Over In New Interview  uDiscover Music

77. George Benson: how we made Give Me the Night - The Guardian

    George Benson: how we made Give Me the Night  The Guardian

78. George Benson: My Career in Five Songs - Guitar Player

    George Benson: My Career in Five Songs  Guitar Player

79. The RHINO Interview: GEORGE BENSON - Rhino Entertainment

    The RHINO Interview: GEORGE BENSON  Rhino Entertainment

80. George Benson - Part One - Off The Road - HPR's All Things Considered - Hawaiipublicradio

    George Benson - Part One - Off The Road - HPR's All Things Considered  Hawaiipublicradio

81. George Benson Obituary (2016) - Saint Louis, MO - St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Legacy.com

    George Benson Obituary (2016) - Saint Louis, MO - St. Louis Post-Dispatch  Legacy.com

82. George Benson Obituary October 13, 2020 - Bradshaw Funeral Home and Cremation Services

    George Benson Obituary October 13, 2020  Bradshaw Funeral Home and Cremation Services

83. "I Didn’t Like Playing a Whole Lot of Chords – I Just Liked Playing the Crap Out of Those Single-note Lines!" George Benson looks back - Guitar Player

    "I Didn’t Like Playing a Whole Lot of Chords – I Just Liked Playing the Crap Out of Those Single-note Lines!" George Benson looks back  Guitar Player

84. ‘We start at 10 and then go from there’: Keyboardist Ronnie Foster reboots his career - wbgo.org

    ‘We start at 10 and then go from there’: Keyboardist Ronnie Foster reboots his career  wbgo.org

85. George Benson on backlash to genre experiments: “If you go left, they’ll say, ‘You should have gone right’” - Guitar.com

    George Benson on backlash to genre experiments: “If you go left, they’ll say, ‘You should have gone right’”  Guitar.com

86. George Benson - One Of The Greatest Guitar Playing Crossover Artists - uDiscover Music

    George Benson - One Of The Greatest Guitar Playing Crossover Artists  uDiscover Music

87. Bootsy Collins Collaborates With George Benson, Branford Marsalis And More On ‘The Power Of The One’ - downbeat.com

    Bootsy Collins Collaborates With George Benson, Branford Marsalis And More On ‘The Power Of The One’  downbeat.com

88. The George Benson I knew - Christian Chronicle

    The George Benson I knew  Christian Chronicle

89. George Jones Obituary - Shawnee, OK - Dignity Memorial

    George Jones Obituary - Shawnee, OK  Dignity Memorial

90. George Benson Obituary (1938 - 2019) - Anchorage, AK - Anchorage Daily News - Legacy.com

    George Benson Obituary (1938 - 2019) - Anchorage, AK - Anchorage Daily News  Legacy.com

91. George Benson Innovates, Crafts Pop Hits - downbeat.com

    George Benson Innovates, Crafts Pop Hits  downbeat.com

92. George Benson was about to walk away from music. Then a phone call changed his life - The Arizona Republic

    George Benson was about to walk away from music. Then a phone call changed his life  The Arizona Republic

93. George Benson hopped from jazz to create pop and R&B standards - KNKX Public Radio

    George Benson hopped from jazz to create pop and R&B standards  KNKX Public Radio

94. Jazz guitarist George Benson still breezin’ at 77 with new album, ‘Weekend in London’ - Beaumont Enterprise

    Jazz guitarist George Benson still breezin’ at 77 with new album, ‘Weekend in London’  Beaumont Enterprise

95. George Benson Obituary (2019) - Detroit, MI - The Detroit News - Legacy.com

    George Benson Obituary (2019) - Detroit, MI - The Detroit News  Legacy.com

96. March 1976: George Benson Releases BREEZIN' - Rhino Entertainment

    March 1976: George Benson Releases BREEZIN'  Rhino Entertainment

97. George Benson: ‘I practise every single day’ - Financial Times

    George Benson: ‘I practise every single day’  Financial Times

98. George Benson Has A Story To Tell - NPR

    George Benson Has A Story To Tell  NPR

99. Mary Adeline Benson Obituary January 9, 2024 - Hughes Mortuary

    Mary Adeline Benson Obituary January 9, 2024  Hughes Mortuary

100. The new George Benson 'Live At Montreux 1986' may rival 'Weekend In L.A.' - Goldmine Magazine

     The new George Benson 'Live At Montreux 1986' may rival 'Weekend In L.A.'  Goldmine Magazine