Todd Rundgren Tells the Story Behind the Stunning 'The Fool' Guitar | Rock My Collection

Todd Rundgren shows off a replica of the stunning "The Fool" guitar while talking about how the original one came into his possession, the other notable guitarists who've wielded it, why he had to sell the guitar, and more on Rock My Collection!
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#toddrundgren

[@vedder10]

That view he has is by far the most beautiful view I have ever seen from someone's home. He is living the life.

[@petedaniels7617]

If memory serves, his home is on Kauai. Live from Daryl's House shot an episode from there, and I am indelibly stained with envy for it. What a master of music. Did you note the InstaPot in the background?

[@shereesheree7735]

I'd take the lanai over the guitar too!!
Cool stories with Todd!!😁

[@michelelaraia7358]

One James Hathorn on chat doesn't know him.

[@toddrunt]

Scary, that some people have not a clue about him.

[@Nazz1967]

i remember seeing NAZZ had painted guitars too ....

[@dbob3405]

TR is a GOAT on so many levels-songwriter, performer, guitarist, entrepreneur, producer, arranger, technical wizard, human being, communicator-the list goes on and on. He hooked me from the first song I heard in the early 70’s and will clearly have its grip on me up until my exit. I caught a concert in a small river town in Ohio right before Covid hit the Country like a hurricane. It was a wonderful event. The band was sharp as a razor and Rundgren was a beautiful host as he took us into his world for several hours. The length and breadth of his career is in and of itself GOAT worthy. The sustained quality of the music he created during his career is as rare as the proverbial hen’s tooth.

[@MarJo333]

Yeah, definitely..such a talent...he plays everything piano guitar drums he plays them all.

[@Bangkokguitar]

Todd is definitely a GOAT when it comes to songwriting.

[@seabertotter4325]

an IBIS

[@Bangkokguitar]

@@seabertotter4325 Sorry , what does IBIS mean?

[@raoulduke344]

​@Bangkokguitar think they meant Ibix, as a play on the word "goat"

[@debraderr6359]

Great 👍 interview. Todd is cool and has been doing great concerts with Daryl 😎 and his fantastic band. These guys have so much experience and it's great they share their knowledge with us. 😎 💘

[@johndrew8]

Huge influence, great stories!!!! .
As always JD

[@vampyros1]

Ahmet is a great host, and Todd… is the GOAT.

[@sharonhollock3040]

Have I told you Todd has the most beautiful voice I've ever heard...GOD..

[@marci147]

Todd is the best!

[@dietpepsivanilla3095]

Todd is great in concert too.

[@EJH-jn6mo]

Beats Upper Darby huh Todd?

[@jpm9316]

Hey now… 😂😂😂

[@ash40s]

I watched twice because I also love "what is on your countertop ?" Instapot! The Rundgrens are just like people!

[@sharonhollock3040]

Todd is the best songwriting I've ever heard. He has the most beautiful voice I've heard ....I have listened to him for 40 years.Kudos.I have never stopped listening to him.PEACE..

[@BlackMan614]

ROFL... he didn't pay taxes for TEN YEARS. Normal person would be in prison.

[@glendoggett9670]

Good thing he could liquidate guitars to pay his taxes, Hotblack Desiato was not so fortunate!

[@musicalSFCat]

Todd Rundgren has always been ahead of the curve in music, media, electronics, computers. Remarkable genius. Cool magical story behind the history of "The Fool" guitar. Imagine only paying $500.00 even at that time for such an iconic instrument. Never realized the sad details/reasons was auctioned. At least Todd still has a cool replica. Thank you for sharing, AXS TV.

[@kevinmcgiffin10]

STAY AWESOME TODD from Akron Ohio and Kent Ohio ✌🙏❤

[@MerkinMuffly]

Too bad he didn't hang on to that guitar, it would have brought in at least a million dollars in today's market.

[@pattykweram2391]

Great interview! Love Todd 💯

[@MarJo333]

That looks like Darryl Halls crib !!!

[@guybeavers6026]

That's the smartest guy in the game!

[@johncopeland3826]

A collaboration between Todd Rundgren and the late ,great Frank Zappa ,would have been the greatest ever ! It might yet happen with modern digital imaging ... You never know . Please ! All the best from Scotland ...

[@paulgorrell7361]

There are one of those that Clapton played (don't know if it this one) up for auction on Juliens auction house.

[@hikesystem7721]

I had a similar computer, the SE. I had it in storage for years and recently gave it away.

[@billhennigan3773]

loved Todd and Daryl's house video..Happy belated b'day..Todd...

[@mevenstien]

:)

[@dorinda4ever]

Fabulous

[@matthewryan1185]

Cool!

[@DSilvergun]

Heard Rundgren has warmed up to Trump in the past couple of years.

[@MoreMeRecording]

So what? So much crap coming out lately showing that Trump (who I still abhor!) was correct on a lot of shit he was getting shredded for....Dude, realize there is no Left or Right. Its all the same shit in the end.

[@pattykweram2391]

Heard wrong 😂

[@kevinmcgiffin10]

Are you crappin me dude ?? Oh that would be sooo awesome to see both of them in an interview together. " HEY !! TIN FOIL HAT DUDE ...OVER HERE !!!

[@muskybob8726]

hahaha! i think yer trollin

[@DonMacGillivray]

Yeah, clearly don't know the dude at all.

[@rdpurdom]

Sorry Todd, the 512K WAS NOT TGE FIRST max. The first, which I had, was 128K

[@donlitos]

Get a life nerd boy

[@leesagrrl]

Teac/Tascam 3340S reel-to-reel 4-Track behind the boys.