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JIMI HENDRIX Biopic Gets The Axe

The U.K.'s Guardian Unlimited is reporting that the high court has put the kibosh on a proposed Jimi Hendrix biopic after it ruled that its U.S. filmmakers had no rights to the legendary guitarist's music or likeness. Director John Hillman was told he would have to seek permission from the Experienc...

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Director QUENTIN TARANTINO Shoots Down JIMI HENDRIX Biopic Rumors

Quentin Tarantino has shot down published reports that signed on to direct the long-awaited Jimi Hendrix biopic. The movie maker was previously said to be a huge fan of the script of the film, according to producers at Dragonslayer Films, and was expected to team up with Hendrix's brother Leon to te...

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Legendary KISS/LED ZEPPELIN Producer EDDIE KRAMER To Host Photo Exhibition

On May 19, Wild About Music will unveil a new exhibit featuring the photography of noted record producer and engineer Eddie Kramer (ROLLING STONES, JIMI HENDRIX, LED ZEPPELIN, KISS). Expresso@8 with Eddie Kramer From The Other Side of The Glass offers an opportunity to meet the artist in an intimate...

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JIMI HENDRIX Biopic To Be Directed By QUENTIN TARANTINO?

According to Starpulse.com, Quentin Tarantino has reportedly signed on to direct the long-awaited Jimi Hendrix biopic. The movie maker is huge fan of the script of the film, according to producers at Dragonslayer Films, and will team up with Hendrix's brother Leon to tell the story of the guitar gre...

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JIMI HENDRIX: U.K. Legal Victory for EXPERIENCE HENDRIX

Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. has announced a significant legal victory in the London courts. Experience Hendrix is the Seattle-based company owned by members of the family of the late James Allen ("Al") Hendrix, the father of the international rock star Jimi Hendrix. Experience Hendrix owns and admini...

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Former MEGADETH Drummer MENZA Resurfaces In ORPHANED TO HATRED

Former MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza has joined the Los Angeles-based metal band ORPHANED TO HATRED. The group, who describe their sound as "a continuation of the heavy style of '90s PANTERA," are preparing to record a new CD, possibly with Logan Mader (ex-MACHINE HEAD, SOULFLY) in the role of produce...

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LED ZEPPELIN, JIMI HENDRIX Producer's Photo Exhibit Offers Rare Look At Rock Icons

Jonathan Perry of The Boston Globe has issued the following report: As a producer and engineer for the past 40 years, Eddie Kramer has overseen some of the most significant albums of all time. Among them: JIMI HENDRIX's groundbreaking "Are You Experienced?" (in fact, all of his studio albums); five...

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JIMI HENDRIX Woodstock Footage To Be Shown In Boston

TheRockRadio.com is reporting that a salute to JIMI HENDRIX, including his "Woodstock" performance and an all-star jam, will take place next week in Boston. The family-owned Experience Hendrix LLC has arranged for the newly released "Jimi Hendrix Live At Woodstock", which is the most complete visual...

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LED ZEPPELIN, VAN HALEN, GUNS N' ROSES Top Guitar Solo Poll

Britain's Telegraph.co.uk is reporting that LED ZEPPELIN's "Stairway to Heaven" has been voted the best guitar solo of all time. The anthem beat the likes of GUNS N' ROSES' "Paradise City" and JIMI HENDRIX's "Voodoo Child" to best air guitar moment. Despite never being released as a single, the 1971...

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METALLICA Guitarist KIRK HAMMETT: 'I Can't See Us Stopping Anytime Soon'

Therese Owen of South Africa's Tonight recently interviewed METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On how the band maintains their chemistry and energy: "We definitely have a ritual. We get together beforehand in one room where we just play riffs - ours, someone else'...

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ROADRUNNER RECORDS Announces Signing Of BLACK LABEL SOCIETY

Roadrunner Records has officially announced the signing of legendary guitarist Zakk Wylde and his band BLACK LABEL SOCIETY to a worldwide deal (excluding Japan, where the band are signed to JVC). Having sold over 1.4 million albums worldwide, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY is currently working with producer Mi...

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KROKUS Members To Take Part In Concert To Celebrate Chronology Of Electric Guitar

Former and current KROKUS members Mandy Meyer, Marc Storace and Fernando von Arb will be among the guests at a special concert to celebrate the chronology and history of the electric guitar, to be held on Saturday, March 4 at Bierhübeli in Bern, Switzerland. The show will also feature Vic Vergeat fr...

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JOE LYNN TURNER To Take Part In Free Concert In Florida

On Saturday, March 18, The Rotary Club of Weston, The City of Weston, Florida, and title sponsor Cleveland Clinic Weston will be hosting the second annual free concert featuring Joe Lynn Turner (ex-RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE) and RPM (Rock & Pop Masters) at The Weston Regional Park Event Stage beginni...

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ANTHRAX, DROWNING POOL, LIFE OF AGONY Members Pay Tribute To METALLICA's 'Master Of Puppets'

Members of ANTHRAX, DROWNING POOL, SOIL, SWORN ENEMY, LIFE OF AGONY, DRY KILL LOGIC and MADBALL are among the musicians that pay tribute to METALLICA's classic "Master of Puppets" album in the April 2006 issue of Metal Edge magazine to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the album's release. Relea...

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JIMI HENDRIX Signature Amp Launched Via MARSHALL

According to Sonic State, Marshall Amplification have announced a limited-edition, handwired Jimi Hendrix Signature 100 Watt Stack (photo) in close close conjunction with Experience Hendrix, the family company established by James Al Hendrix, the late father of the legendary guitarist, and after man...