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November 02, 2010 12:03:55 PM

Your American Icon:

Fender Stratocaster electric guitar

Location:

Scottsdale, AZ

Icon photo:

Video: Unable to find video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hSW67ySCio.

Why is this work an American Icon?:

While the Stratocaster is not a book, movie, song, play or building, it pretty much embodies rock 'n' roll and without it, many awesome songs might never have happened. Rock 'n' roll is America, and the Strat is rock 'n' roll.

First name:

Mark

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