Dave Lifton
Elvis Presley’s Crypt To Be Auctioned Off
The Memphis crypt that briefly housed Elvis Presley‘s body could be your final resting place for the right price. Julien’s Auctions in Beverly Hills will auction off the crypt as part of a two-day sale of rock memorabilia called “Music Icons” that will take place on June 23-24.
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Bob Dylan Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
This afternoon (May 29), Bob Dylan was given the highest honor an American civilian can receive when President Obama awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The ceremony took place in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C.
Poster of Beatles Last Concert Sells For $6,999 on eBay
A framed original poster for the Beatles’ last-ever concert at San Francisco’s Candelstick Park recently sold for an astonishing $6,999 on eBay.
Robin Gibb Memorial Services Being Planned
Private and public services for Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees, who died on May 20, are currently in the planning stages. The Guardian is reporting that Gibb will be buried next month following a private service near his home in Thame, Oxfordshire. The private service will include music by Roy Orbison — Gibb’s favorite singer — and the Bee Gees. Robin’s favorite hymns, Jerusalem and I Vow to Thee My C
Drew Hester Leaves Chicago
Percussionist Drew Hester has left Chicago. The veteran rock band posted the news on its website today (May 27), citing Hester’s decision to return to his “primary passion of playing drums” as the reason.
Roger Taylor Talks About the Freddie Mercury Hologram and the Queen Extravaganza
Queen drummer Roger Taylor put to rest the rumors that Queen, with Freddie Mercury appearing via hologram, would be appearing at the Opening Ceremonies of the Olympics, which are taking place in London this summer. In a recent interview, Taylor said the idea was brought up, but ultimately rejected.
Elton John "Doing Well" After Being Hospitalized
Earlier this week, Elton John was hospitalized for a serious respiratory infection that caused him to cancel four performances of his ‘Million Dollar Piano’ show at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. However, a spokesperson has said that the 65-year old singer is on the road to recovery.
Mick Jagger and Foo Fighters Perform ‘Miss You’ at ‘SNL’ Afterparty
What’s that you say? You didn’t get enough of seeing Mick Jagger perform with Foo Fighters on ‘Saturday Night Live‘ last week? Well, apparently neither did the musicians. During the afterparty, Foo Fighters served as the musical entertainment, with Jagger sitting in for a few more songs.
Robin Gibb Dies: Fans React on Twitter
The death of Robin Gibb today (May 20) due to cancer is but the latest in a series of deaths to hit the rock community in the past few months. Gibb’s passing has caused music lovers from around the world to log on to Twitter and share their grief.
U2 Singer Bono Denies Facebook IPO Made Him World’s Richest Rock Star
The initial public offering of Facebook on Friday (May 18) may not have been as successful as many had expected. But even if it had done better than closing at only 23 cents more than the opening price, it would not have put Bono up with Paul McCartney in the exclusive Billionaire Rockers Club as had been initially believed.