Here is what they look like after the second blanching. Much more bendable. For 1 or 2 citron (or 2 oranges and 2 lemons and 1 grapefruit): After draining the blanched citron strips, I make a sugar syrup in a 12-inch, deep-sided skillet with 3 cups water, 3 1/2 cups granulated sugar and 1/2 cup light corn syrup. The syrup is important to keep the citron supple, after cooking.
Gary Moore is most often associated with playing Gibson Les Paul guitars. His main guitar in the early years was a 1959 Les Paul acquired from Peter Green of Fleetwood Mac, which he owned for more than 40 years before selling it in 2006.
Three of the above musicians - Johnny Grande (piano), Marshall Lytle (bass) and Joey Ambrose (sax) played on the historic first recording of Rock Around The Clock. The other four musicians on that session (all now departed) were: Bill Haley (guitar/vocal), Billy Williamson (steel guitar) and two session men; Danny Cedrone (lead guitar) and Billy Gussak (drums).