Search results for 'jimi jamison'
News
The Night JIMI HENDRIX Played Tribute To THE BEATLES
NME.com reports that Jimi Hendrix made a public display of his admiration for THE BEATLES when their seminal classic "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" was released during the "Summer of Love" in 1967. Purchasing the record on the day of its release, he performed the title track just two days l...June 1, 2007
News
EXPERIENCE HENDRIX Wins U.K. Court Appeal
According to Earvolution, Experience Hendrix scored a victory in the U.K. courts. The music company had been battling attorney John Hillman over some claims of ownership interest in Jimi Hendrix's music. The company, formed by Jimi's father, says the Court of Appeal in London has now upheld a 2006 d...May 30, 2007
News
Former MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist EDDIE CLARKE To Issue 'Anthology'
On July 16, Sanctuary Records will release "Fast Eddie Clarke – Anthology" on the Castle Music label. Primarily known as one third of the classic MOTÖRHEAD line-up who recorded the perennial speed metal classic "Ace of Spades", guitarist Fast Eddie Clarke has enjoyed a career in the hard-rockin' fas...May 29, 2007
News
Reporter Trades for Piece of JIMI HENDRIX's House In World Series Of Poker Quest
On Monday (May 21),Aaron Todd completed his third transaction in his quest to trade his way from a sixty-cent check to an entry in the World Series of Poker, trading an ABA basketball signed by the 1975-76 Indiana Pacers for two small pieces of a house that Jimi Hendrix lived in from ages 10-13. .....May 23, 2007
News
JIMI HENDRIX U.K. Exhibition Launched
According to NME.com, Jimi Hendrix's legendary Woodstock performance of the "Star Spangled Banner" will be the focus of a special art exhibition. The late guitar star features in a giant digital projection at the Baltic Centre For Contemporary Art in Gateshead, England. Entitled "Star Spangled Banne...May 23, 2007
News
ULI JON ROTH: First SKY ACADEMY Guests Confirmed
The first guests have been confirmed for this year's Uli Jon Roth Sky Academy seminar and concerts. Set to take place August 22-26 at Musician's Institute in Los Angeles, the concept of Sky Academy was conceived by Uli. He wanted a medium to teach his own unique approach to musicians wanting to take...May 22, 2007
News
DIMEBAG Posthumously Inducted Into HOLLYWOOD'S ROCKWALK; Photos, Video Available
PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott was posthumously inducted on Thursday (May 17) into Hollywood's RockWalk, the only sidewalk gallery dedicated to honoring those artists who have made a significant impact and lasting contribution to the growth and evolution of rock 'n' roll (loca...May 18, 2007
News
COCTOPUS, RAMMING SPEED Sign With TEENAGE DISCO BLOODBATH RECORDS
Teenage Disco Bloodbath records will release two records this summer from two of Boston's most raging party metal bands. When skate thrash titans BONES BRIGADE, and MISFITS-worshiping punks SHANGHAI VALENTINE broke up, something was already brewing in the steamy waters of Boston harbor. Two members...May 16, 2007
News
JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist Says 'Nostradamus' Is 'Well On The Way'
JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing has posted the following message on his web site: "I am happy to tell you that I am feeling great, the mill [K.K.'s web site, dubbed 'K.K. Downing's Steel Mill'] is now literally on fire! The mill workers are being pushed to the limits to keep up with production,...May 9, 2007
News
ZAKK WYLDE To Perform At DIMEBAG Hollywood's RockWalk Induction
May 17, 2007 marks the day of "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's induction into Hollywood's RockWalk, the only sidewalk gallery dedicated to honoring those artists who have made a significant impact and lasting contribution to the growth and evolution of rock 'n' roll. A bronze bust of Abbott will be unveil...May 2, 2007
News
Poles Aim For Mass Guitar Record
BBC News reports that almost 2,000 musicians have gathered in the Polish city of Wroclaw to play a rock anthem by Jimi Hendrix. The guitarists were aiming to set a new Guinness World Record by gathering 1,876 guitarists in the city's market square to play "Hey Joe". Organizers say it was the biggest...May 1, 2007
News
Rock.com Launches Travel.Rock.com Site with Themed Tours and Concert Packages
Rock.com has issued the following press release: Wouldn't it be amazing to walk the same streets and hang out at the same places THE BEATLES, THE ROLLING STONES, THE WHO, LED ZEPPELIN, QUEEN, PINK FLOYD, and Eric Clapton did as they played and recorded throughout England? Want to see where Elton Joh...April 30, 2007
News
KORN: 'Hip-Hop Tribute' Due In June
Tribute Sounds has set a June 26, 2007 release date for the "Hip-Hop Tribute to Korn" CD. The disc will feature various hip-hop artists covering KORN songs. The same label has previously released hip-hop tributes to METALLICA (audio samples),JIMI HENDRIX, AC/DC (audio samples),DEF LEPPARD (audio s...April 30, 2007
News
Another JIMI HENDRIX Guitar Brings Relief To Abused Philippines Children
According to Hollywood Today, yet another Jimi Hendrix guitar has brought big auction dollars in for charity, adding to the $480,000 on of his axes brought in for Hurricane Katrina. A hand-painted replica of Hendrix's famous psychedelic Gibson "Flying V" guitar raised $15,000 for the Center of Hope...April 25, 2007
News
GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT Performs At 'Icons Of Music' Auction
TalkingMetal.com reports that the April 21, 2007 Music Rising "Icons of Music" auction in New York City, which raised $2.4 million dollars for musicians who lost equipment in Hurricane Katrina, concluded with a performance by New Orleans R&B legend Allen Toussaint and GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron...April 24, 2007
Prev 