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EDDIE VAN HALEN: 'Know The Man, Play The Music' Book Due In August
Backbeat Books has announced plans to publish a book dedicated to VAN HALEN's virtuoso guitarist Eddie Van Halen. Entitled "Eddie Van Halen: Know the Man, Play the Music" (view cover image),the book was authored by Malcolm Dome and Rod Fogg and is scheduled for release on August 29. It will retail...July 25, 2005
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Guitarist ROWAN ROBERTSON Discusses His Time With DIO
The Dio Message Board recently conducted an interview with former DIO guitarist Rowan Robertson. A few excerpts from the interview follow: The Dio Message Board: Is it true you almost replaced Craig [Goldy] after September 11th and have you talked to Ronnie recently? Rowan Robertson: "No, it's not t...July 23, 2005
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Classic OZZY, AEROSMITH, JIMI HENDRIX Posters To Be Auctioned
Backstage Auctions has announced the date for their upcoming Rock Art Poster Auction that will feature over 3,000 original concert posters, which date back from the 1960s through current day. Additionally, the auction will feature complete numbered and first printing series of the "Family Dog" and "...July 13, 2005
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LED ZEPPELIN Voted 'Ideal Supergroup'
BBC News has issued the following report: The four members of LED ZEPPELIN have been voted the U.K.'s ideal supergroup, with Robert Plant beating the late Freddie Mercury to best singer. About 3,500 music fans were polled for Planet Rock Radio and were asked to create their fantasy band. Jimmy Page...July 10, 2005
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JIMI HENDRIX's Childhood Home Gets A Reprieve
Mike Lewis of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer Reporter has issued the following report: The small house where late guitar great Jimi Hendrix lived as a child will remain standing at least for a little while longer, a King County Superior Court judge ruled in a brief hearing yesterday. The decision si...July 6, 2005
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TRANSMEDIA GROUP To Publicize Original Works By JIMI HENDRIX
Hendrix Original Art Expressions, Inc. has retained TransMedia Group to arrange and publicize exhibitions across the country of 48 recently discovered original watercolors by the late rock and roll superstar Jimi Hendrix. "We're proud to be represented by TransMedia Group, which has done a great job...July 5, 2005
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KORN Bassist To Guest On DMC's Solo Album
KORN bassist Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu and Kid Rock are among the confirmed guests on the upcoming solo album from Darryl McDaniels (a.k.a. DMC),formerly one-third of the legendary band RUN-DMC, which has sold more than 30 million albums and singles worldwide. Entitled "Checks, Thugs and Rock 'n Rol...July 4, 2005
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BIRD OF PREY To Collaborate With Guitarist JIMI BELL
BIRD OF PREY, the project fronted by vocalist Kyle Michaels, has announced a collaboration with acclaimed guitarist Jimi Bell. Jimi will contribute to forthcoming releases in the form of guitar work and collaborative writing. Having played for the likes of METAL CHURCH's David Wayne and AFM recordin...July 1, 2005
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LED ZEPPELIN, AC/DC, AEROSMITH, METALLICA Are Top-Selling Metal/Hard Rock Artists In U.S.
The RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) recently updated their list of top-selling music artists in the United States. The following are the cumulative album sales totals for the most popular heavy metal/hard rock arists in the U.S. (sales totals are in millions): #3: LED ZEPPELIN 107.5...June 28, 2005
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BACKSTAGE AUCTIONS Announces ROCK ART AUCTION
Backstage Auctions has partnered with rock artist Stanley Mouse and two of the top poster authorities, Mark Powers and Kevin Phillips, to host "The Rock Art Poster Auction". Never before has a collection been offered of such amazing magnitude, quality, size and value. Among the more than 3,000 origi...June 27, 2005
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JIMI HENDRIX: Infamous 1966 Fender Guitar Hits The Auction Block
A fascinating and genuine piece of rock 'n' roll history has hit the shelves of eBay. Jimi Hendrix handpicked this guitar in 1966 (Fender Serial #L68290) from a New York City music store and began playing it on the some of the most widely recognized songs in history. The rare guitar is exhaustively...June 24, 2005
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JIMI HENDRIX Book Sparks Legal Battle
World Entertainment News Network is reporting that Jimi Hendrix is at the center of a legal battle — despite having died 35 years ago. The guitar legend's former manager Edward Chalpin insists he has been libeled in a new book about the rocker, titled "Jimi Hendrix: The Man, The Magic, The Truth" an...June 23, 2005
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ALICE COOPER To Join VIRGIN RADIO
BBC News is reporting that Alice Cooper is joining Virgin Radio to host a weeknight evening show. Cooper will work on Virgin Radio Classic Rock, a digital station launched at the end of last year. It features music from bands such as AEROSMITH, JIMI HENDRIX and the ROLLING STONES. Cooper — real name...June 22, 2005
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BLEED: Former MSG Vocalist Returns With New Project
BLEED, the new band featuring vocalist Robin McAuley (MCAULEY SCHENKER GROUP, GRAND PRIX, V-PROJECT),guitarist Dave Bates (DAVE PARIS PROJECT, BLIZZARD OF OZZ, KILL VAN KULL),bassist Bjorn Englen (ROBIN MCAULEY, QUIET RIOT, TAKARA, SOUL SIGN, RICKI HENDRIX, TAMPLIN, WHITE DIAMOND, HEAVEN & EAR...June 22, 2005
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GLENN HUGHES Guitarist Launches ALBATROSS Project
What was originally planned as Glenn Hughes' (ex-DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) longtime co-writer and guitarist JJ Marsh's debut solo album is now being put together as an actual band project called ALBATROSS. ALBATROSS' recording lineup: JJ Marsh: Vocals, Guitar, Bass Tomas Broman: Drums Kjell Harald...June 21, 2005
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