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Television Legend Dick Clark Dies

Thursday, 19 April, 2012

Dick Clark: “So long” Continue reading the main story Related Stories US TV host Clark suffers stroke US TV host sued over age ‘bias’ One of America’s best-known veteran television personalities, Dick Clark, has died aged 82. Clark, who presented the long-running music show American Bandstand and an annual New Year’s Eve special, had a heart attack, his agent said. He had continued working even after suffering a debilitating stroke in 2004. ABC’s American Bandstand show introduced stars ranging from Buddy Holly to Michael Jackson and Madonna. Paul Shefrin, Clark’s spokesman, said the presenter had a heart attack on...

Tom Petty’s Gibson SG Stolen

Wednesday, 18 April, 2012

GUITARS STOLEN FROM TOUR REHEARSAL Five guitars belonging to Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers have been stolen from the Soundstage in Culver City where they have been rehearsing for their US tour which will start next week. The stolen guitars are: Tom’s Rickenbacker 360/12 – 1967 Blonde (serial # GH 3747) Scott’s Epiphone Sheridan – 1967 (serial # to be updated ASAP) Tom’s Gibson SG TV Junior – 1965 (serial # 318533) Ron’s Fender Broadcaster – (serial # to be updated ASAP) (The photo is of Mike’s Broadcaster, but Ron’s was stolen.) Mike’s Dusenberg Mike Campbell Model (serial #...

Bonhams to Auction Jerry Garcia Guitars

Tuesday, 17 April, 2012

The highly anticipated auction will offer one-of-a-kind memorabilia, including original and rare works by Garcia and guitars designed specially for him. San Francisco, CA (April 16, 2012) – Nearly 17 years after the passing of Grateful Dead lead guitarist, singer and songwriter Jerry Garcia, worldwide auction house Bonhams will present its Visions of Garcia auction, May 8 (the 35th anniversary of the famous 8-5-77 Cornell show) in San Francisco, the band’s home town. The highly anticipated auction, also simulcast in New York, will offer one-of-a-kind memorabilia, including original and rare works by Garcia and guitars designed specially for him. Instruments...

The Most Famous Guitarist You’ve Never Heard Of

Monday, 16 April, 2012

Tommy Tedesco’s list of credits remains remarkable. As a go-to player for artists of the day, he played on hits by Elvis Presley (‘68 Comeback Special), The Beach Boys (“Fun Fun Fun” and others), The Monkees (debut album), The Mamas & the Papas, The Everly Brothers, Barbra Streisand, Sam Cooke, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Zappa, Ricky Nelson, Cher, Nancy and Frank Sinatra as well as Richard Harris’s “MacArthur Park,” The Ronettes’ “Be My Baby” and scores more. He was the guitarist on TV themes for Bonanza, The Twilight Zone, Green Acres, M*A*S*H, Starsky & Hutch,Kojak, Batman and many more. Tedesco’s movie credits include The Godfather,Jaws, Mission: Impossible, The French Connection and The...

Earthquake Stops Noel Gallagher Interview

Saturday, 14 April, 2012

GALLAGHER EVACUATED FROM TV STUDIO AFTER EARTHQUAKE Friday April 13,2012 Rocker NOEL GALLAGHER was evacuated from a TV studio in Mexico City on Wednesday (11 Apr 12) after an earthquake struck in the middle of his interview. The former Oasis star was in Mexico this week (09 Apr 12) for a series of shows in the capital and on the second day of his trip, he visited a local TV station to promote the gigs. However, the interview was interrupted when the building started to shake as tremors from a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in the western state of...

Slash Debuts New Song on Jimmy Kimmel Live

Thursday, 12 April, 2012

Slash was the musical guest on Tuesday night’s edition of Jimmy Kimmel Live. The former Guns N’ Roses guitarist – along with singer Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators – debuted his new single, “You’re a Lie.” Check out video of the performance below, along with a bonus performance of “Back from Cali” from Slash’s 2010 solo debut. “You’re a Lie” is the lead single from Slash’s new album, Apocalyptic Love, due out in North American on May 22. In between, Slash will be making an appearance at this weekend’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, during which he’ll...

New Rush Album, Clockwork Angels, Coming in June

Thursday, 12 April, 2012

Rush have revealed details about their forthcoming new album, Clockwork Angels. The new album – the trio’s first studio effort since 2007 – will be released on June 12 on Anthem/Roadrunner Records. In addition, a “fanpack edition” titled Classic Rock Presents Rush – Clockwork Angels will be available beginning June 11. Included with the fanpack version will be a 132-page magazine featuring new and exclusive interviews with band members Neal Peart, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, as well as other bonuses. Recorded in Nashville and Toronto, Clockwork Angels has been described as a conceptual disc set in a world of “steampunk, alchemy and an...

Photographer Rob Shanahan on Shooting Ringo and Other Rock Greats

Thursday, 12 April, 2012

Keith Richards, Paul McCartney, Eddie Van Halen, Tommy Lee and Ringo Starr – these are among the legendary artists whose images Rob Shanahan has captured in striking fashion during two decades as one of America’s most esteemed rock photographers. A musician himself – he plays drums in The Hollywood Stones, a Rolling Stones tribute band – Shanahan saw his photography career take off after he moved from Minnesota to Los Angeles in the late ’80s. Following an introduction by Sheila E. in 2005, he became Ringo Starr’s personal photographer, and he’s since worked closely with the former Beatle on...

Noel Gallagher Loves BBC’s Top Gear

Tuesday, 10 April, 2012

Noel Gallagher: ‘I f***ing love Top Gear’ High Flying Birds man confesses his admiration for the Jeremy Clarkson fronted show More Noel Gallagher news, reviews, videos and tour dates Buy Noel Gallagher music from Amazon Photo: PA Noel Gallagher has revealed his love for Top Gear, the BBC TV show presented by motor-mouth Jeremy Clarkson (not the crap U.S. version). The ex-Oasis man, who is currently touring America with his band the High Flying Birds, professed his love of the programme in the latest of his Tales From The Middle Of Nowhere blog. He said: So…Indianapolis? Spent the day watching Top Gear on BBC...

Guitar Amp Legend Jim Marshall Dies

Saturday, 7 April, 2012

Guitar Amp Legend Jim Marshall Dies Andrew Vaughan 05.04.2012 Jim Marshall, who founded Marshall Amplification 50 years ago, has died. He was 88. Marshall was nicknamed the “father of loud” and his Marshall amps became synonymous with hard rock as superstar guitarists such as Jimi Hendrix, Pete Townshend and Richie Blackmore used his amplifiers. Gibson Guitar Chairman and CEO Henry Juszkiewicz said: “I am very saddened by the passing of a great man and friend, Jim Marshall. He was an accomplished musician who loved to sing and play drums. He was an innovator who created the essential tools for rock and roll. He...

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Television Legend Dick Clark Dies

Tom Petty’s Gibson SG Stolen

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Earthquake Stops Noel Gallagher Interview

Slash Debuts New Song on Jimmy Kimmel Live

New Rush Album, Clockwork Angels, Coming in June

Photographer Rob Shanahan on Shooting Ringo and Other Rock Greats

Noel Gallagher Loves BBC’s Top Gear

Guitar Amp Legend Jim Marshall Dies

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