Signed Beatles Album Sells for $290,500
A copy of The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album, signed by all four members of the band, sold at auction Saturday for $290,500. According to Heritage Auctions, a Midwest collected submitted the winning bid online during the auction. Heritage originally estimated the album would sell for around $30,000. Pre-auction bids topped $120,000. … Continue reading Signed Beatles Album Sells for $290,500
Session Musician Hugh McCracken Loses Battle with Leukemia
Hugh McCracken, a session guitarist who was in great demand from the 1960’s through 1980’s passed away on Thursday after a long battle with leukemia. McCracken appeared on many recordings by Steely Dan, as well as albums by Billy Joel, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel, James Taylor, Bob Dylan, Yoko Ono, and … Continue reading Session Musician Hugh McCracken Loses Battle with Leukemia
Legendary Producer Phil Ramone Passes Away
Legendary producer, engineer and recording innovator Phil Ramone passed away Saturday morning at the age of 79. No cause of death has been announced, however CNN reports that he was in a New York hospital at the time. Ramone collaborated with a long list of stars including Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, … Continue reading Legendary Producer Phil Ramone Passes Away
ZZ Top Preparing for 2013 U.S. Tour
ZZ Top has announced a string of US tour dates this Spring running from May 2nd in Newkirk, OK to May 25th in Biloxi, MS. After the spring dates, the band will head out on a European trek throughout the summer, followed by a few additional summer dates in the U.S. including the Bonnaroo Festival … Continue reading ZZ Top Preparing for 2013 U.S. Tour
Led Zeppelin’s ‘Houses of the Holy’ Turns 40
Led Zeppelin’s pivotal album Houses of the Holy was released 40 years ago today. Although it was the band’s fifth studio album, it was the first that was composed of entirely original material, and it marks a turning point for the band. During the sessions, Zeppelin recorded a song named “Houses of the Holy,” and … Continue reading Led Zeppelin’s ‘Houses of the Holy’ Turns 40
Q&A With Raiding The Rock Vault’s Howard Leese and John Payne
RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT – LAS VEGAS kicked off its one year engagement at the LVH–Las Vegas Hotel & Casino on March 9, 2013. This one-of-a-kind rock concert experience boasting the ultimate set list will be performing nightly (dark on Fridays and schedule subject to change) at 9pm in the LVH Theater. In this new, … Continue reading Q&A With Raiding The Rock Vault’s Howard Leese and John Payne
Paul McCartney’s ‘Rockshow’ to Play in Theaters This May
Paul McCartney’s Rockshow, a 1980 concert film by Wings, will play in theaters in the U.S. and UK starting May 15th. Reportedly, the film will be released on DVD this year, although a date has yet to be announced. Rockshow was filmed during Wings’ 1976 North American tour. It features 30 songs from four concerts … Continue reading Paul McCartney’s ‘Rockshow’ to Play in Theaters This May
James McCartney, Paul McCartney & Ronnie Wood Perform in London [VIDEO]
James McCartney, son of Sir Paul McCartney, performed last night at the Ambassadors Theatre in London with Ronnie Wood accompanying him on guitar. Reportedly, Sir Paul and the rest of his family sat in ordinary seats in the audience, except for one song, when the ex-Beatle joined in on piano. Check out the video below.
The Rolling Stones to Play Glastonbury Festival
The Rolling Stones have confirmed heavy rumors that the will play Glastonbury this year. The UK festival takes place the final weekend of June at Worthy Farm in Somerset, and the Stones will perform on Saturday night. Frontman Mick Jagger tweeted yesterday: “Can’t wait to play Glastonbury. I have my wellies and my yurt!” Keith … Continue reading The Rolling Stones to Play Glastonbury Festival
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Mick Jones and Lou Gramm To Reunite for Songwriter’s Hall of Fame Induction
Mick Jones and Lou Gramm are finally burying the hatchet after a decade long feud. The Foreigner guitarist and ex-singer will share the stage in June for their induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Lou Gramm told Artisan News, “I’ve talked with Mick for the first time in over ten years. He seems to … Continue reading Mick Jones and Lou Gramm To Reunite for Songwriter’s Hall of Fame Induction
Paul McCartney Announces More ‘Out There’ Tour Dates
Paul McCartney has announced four additional live dates which will be part of his 2013 ‘Out There’ tour. Tickets are already on sale for June 22 in Warsaw, Poland and June 27 in Vienna, Austria, while presale tickets are available to registered fans of paulmccartney.com now for the four newly announced shows. The full list … Continue reading Paul McCartney Announces More ‘Out There’ Tour Dates
