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Paul McCartney Signed Bass Nets £40,000 at Silver Clef Auction
Paul McCartney has given generously to the Nordoff Robbins organization over the years and by handing over one of his basses for auction, the charity received an additional £40,000.
ZZ Top Singer Billy Gibbons Says No Amount of Money Would Lead Him to Shave
ZZ Top has made a lot of great music over the years, but in some circles they’re as well known for their image as their songs.
New Elton John Book ‘Love Is the Cure’ Addresses Life, Loss and the End of AIDS
Elton John is writing, but this time he’s final goal is a book rather than more music. His latest page-turner is called ‘Love Is the Cure,’ and it’s due July 17.
Rob Zombie Set to Host Inaugural VH1 Classic ‘Dawn of the Con’ Bash
Rob Zombie‘s heading to Comic-Con and he’s taking VH1 Classic’s cameras with him. The singer will play host to the network’s ‘Dawn of the Con’ bash taking place at San Diego’s Petco Park on July 12.
Rolling Stones to Meet Regarding 50th Anniversary Plans
A day after we learned that rumors of the legendary’s groups pending retirement were unfounded, there’s now reportedly some movement in the Rolling Stones camp.
Rush Bring Out the Strings for ‘Clockwork Angels’ Tour
Rush are one of rock’s most beloved power trios, but for their upcoming ‘Clockwork Angels‘ tour they’ll be outnumbered by guest musicians on their very own stage.
Fleetwood Mac Tribute Album to Feature Billy Gibbons, Marianne Faithful, + More
Fleetwood Mac will be the subject of a new tribute album coming Aug. 14. Direct Current reports that the still-untitled set was produced by Randall Poster, who previously helmed the Buddy Holly tribute collection, ‘Rave On.’
Paul McCartney Will Always Make Time for Queen Elizabeth
Fresh off his headlining performance at the Queen’s “Diamond Jubilee” concert, Paul McCartney has some very pleasant things to say about the long-serving royal.
Metallica’s James Hetfield Still Aiding the Search for Morgan Harrington’s Killer
The tragic deaths of concert-goers can very understandably hit close for bands, and the October 2009 loss of Metallica fan Morgan Harrington has the group still doing their part to find the killer.
Elvis, Jim Morrison + Jimi Hendrix Holograms Under Consideration
It’s looks as though Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg started something big at Coachella this year with the debut of the Tupac Shakur hologram that was part of their set. Now numerous music and entertainment icons may get a chance to live on after death thanks to the hologram technology.