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JIMI HENDRIX's Half-Million Dollar Guitar To Be Sold
A charred guitar set alight on stage by JIMI HENDRIX could become the most expensive guitar ever sold when it gets auctioned off in London next month, according to Hits Daily Double. The 1963 Fender Stratocaster is being offered for sale by Dweezil Zappa. One of Hendrix's roadies had given it to Dwe...August 27, 2002
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Former VENOM/CRONOS Guitarist Goes TRIBAL
Ex-VENOM/CRONOS guitarist Jim Clare (a.k.a. Jimi C) and his new band, TRIBAL CORE, are currently recording an album in the UK called Attack of Meanness. For more information, including sample downloads, visit www.jimclare.com. ...August 24, 2002
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JIMI HENDRIX's Brother Files Suit To Gain Share Of Estate
The brother of JIMI HENDRIX filed suit Friday to gain what he considers his fair share of Hendrix's estate, according to Hits Daily Double. Hendrix's legacy was controlled by his father, Al Hendrix, who died in April at age 82, leaving nearly everything to his adopted daughter. In the father's will,...August 19, 2002
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JIMI HENDRIX Tops Guitar Greats Poll
Rock legend JIMI HENDRIX has been voted the greatest guitarist of all time in a poll of readers of UK music magazine Total Guitar. LED ZEPPELIN's Jimmy Page came in at number two, while former CREAM member-turned-soloist Eric Clapton landed at three. Also appearing in the Top 20 are Slash (ex-GUNS N...August 8, 2002
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GUNS N' ROSES, JANE'S ADDICTION, PITCHSHIFTER All-Star Jam Video Posted Online
Video footage of PITCHSHIFTER frontman J.S. Clayden jamming on the JIMI HENDRIX classic "Hey Joe" with all-star cast, including former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash, JANE'S ADDICTION/ex-RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS guitarist Dave Navarro, and THE CULT/ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum, can be viewed at t...July 27, 2002
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Former VENOM Guitarist Resurfaces In PASSION PLAY
Former VENOM guitarist Jim Clare (a.k.a. Jimi C.) has joined forces with TYGERS OF PAN TANG drummer Craig Ellis and bassist Willie Angus in a brand new project called PASSION PLAY, which is currently recording material for a late 2002 release. No further information is available at this time. ...July 13, 2002
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OZZY OSBOURNE Guitarist Welcomes Newest Addition To Family
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY leader/OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Zakk Wylde and family welcomed their newest addition, Hendrix Halen Michael Rhoads Wylde, on Tuesday, July 9th, at 3:40 AM Pacific time. Hendrix is the third child in the Wylde clan. Zakk Wylde is already back at work rehearsing for Ozzfest 2002 whi...July 9, 2002
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GARY MOORE To Issue New CD Through Sanctuary
Legendary axeman GARY MOORE will release an as-yet-untitled new CD through Sanctuary Records on (or around) August 26th. Featuring a return to the power-trio format, with Cass Lewis (bass, ex-SKUNK ANANSIE) and Darrin Mooney (drums, ex-PRIMAL SCREAM) completing the group's line-up, the upcoming albu...July 4, 2002
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Former DIO Guitarist To Issue Two-CD Set Of Covers
Former DIO guitarist Tracy G is currently working on a double-CD solo effort consisting of 90 minutes of cover songs by "a few of my favorite artists and bands that inspired me to play guitar," according to Tracy's latest newsletter. Among the artists whose songs are set to be included on the as-yet...July 1, 2002
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN's "Attack": More Details Revealed
YNGWIE MALMSTEEN has written around 19 songs for his forthcoming album, entitled Attack, which is currently being produced by MALMSTEEN and engineered by Tom Fletcher in Miami, Florida. However, only 14 tracks are expected to make the final CD, which is unlikely to surface before September. Says YNG...June 25, 2002
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TED NUGENT: SHARON OSBOURNE Is Making Millions Off People Laughing At OZZY
TED NUGENT has once again slammed The Osbournes for being a "soulless" show and has singled out Sharon Osbourne for "[taking] advantage of [Ozzy's] drooling condition to make millions of dollars from people laughing at [him]". In an interview published at Salon.com last week, Nugent had the followin...June 17, 2002
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GARY MOORE To Issue Studio CD In September, Embark On UK Tour
Legendary axeman GARY MOORE will release an as-yet-untitled new CD through Sanctuary Records in September (not July 1st, as previously reported). Featuring a return to the power-trio format, with Cass Lewis (bass, ex-SKUNK ANANSIE) and Darrin Mooney (drums, ex-PRIMAL SCREAM) completing the group's l...April 26, 2002
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GARY MOORE To Issue New Studio Album In July
Legendary axeman GARY MOORE will release an as-yet-untitled new CD through Sanctuary Records on July 1st. Featuring a return to the power-trio format, with Cass Lewis (bass, ex-SKUNK ANANSIE) and Darrin Mooney (drums, ex-PRIMAL SCREAM) completing the group's line-up, the upcoming album will be “a lo...April 21, 2002
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Former LED ZEPPELIN Frontman To Issue "Head First" In July
Former LED ZEPPELIN frontman Robert Plant will release his first solo album since 1993, entitled Head First, on July 16th. Self-produced, the effort will include covers of the JIMI HENDRIX classic "Hey Joe" and TIM HARDIN's "Morning Dew". The latter marks the second time Plant has covered a HARDIN t...April 5, 2002
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Former LED ZEPPELIN Frontman Announces Only UK Live Appearance of 2002
Former LED ZEPPELIN frontman Robert Plant's performance at the upcoming the Isle of Wight Festival is currently the singer's only scheduled UK appearance this year, booking agents Solo said in a statement. It's great that we have managed to secure this exclusive date and they've even agreed to play...March 18, 2002
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