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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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JIMI HENDRIX's Former Home Won't Be Demolished
The Associated Press has issued the following report: The city [of Seattle] reached an agreement Friday with the owner of a dilapidated home where Jimi Hendrix once lived, meaning that the structure won't be demolished as long as it's moved to suburban Renton by Aug. 4. "We're just waiting on some p...June 10, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist: 'I've Rocked The World, And The World’s Rocked Me'
Pennsylvania's Fly Magazine recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On the group's three-decade history: "It's all a bit of a blur, but combined, it's all a damn good memory. I say to my mother, 'I just want you to know, mu...June 10, 2005
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Time's Up For JIMI HENDRIX's Boyhood Home
The Associated Press has issued the following report: The owner of a run-down home where Jimi Hendrix once lived plans to move it to suburban Renton, across from the cemetery where the rock legend is buried. Owner Pete Sikov has until Friday to provide completed plans for moving the house; otherwise...June 8, 2005
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SLASH Action Figure Officially Unveiled
McFarlane Toys has officially unveiled the Slash action figure, which is scheduled to hit store shelves — the toy aisle, not the music aisle — in late September. One of the best-known, most-talented and easily recognizable artists in music, Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES) is a human action...May 31, 2005
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JIMI HENDRIX Amp Worth $1.8 Million Surfaces In England
The U.K.'s Times Online has issued the following report: A superannuated hippy could be on his way to a £1 million (approximately $1.82 million) windfall after a collector of rock memorabilia in Edinburgh confirmed that his Marshall amplifier once belonged to Jimi Hendrix. Richard Dickinson, of Stro...May 29, 2005
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JIMI HENDRIX's Guitar Strap To Be Auctioned
A guitar strap used by Jimi Hendrix on stage at the Roberts Municipal Stadium in Evansville, Indiana on June 10, 1970 is being auctioned via eBay. The strap, which features floral detail, is accompanied by the following letter of authenticity dated October 9, 1999: "On June 10, 1970 I (Darrel Stroot...May 24, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST Bassist: 'We Are Spinal Tap'
JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill recently spoke to Stuff.co.nz about the group's "colorful" past. Several excerpts from the interview follow: On the group's early days: "Basically, we all loved FREE, HENDRIX and CREAM, and so we just made everything harder and faster and created metal. Not only did we...May 21, 2005
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OZZY And SHARON Attend 'Lords of Dogtown' Art Opening: Photos Available
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne attended the "Lords of Dogtown" Los Angeles art opening on May 12 at Adidas on Melrose in Los Angeles, California. Check out pictures from Wire Image. As previously reported, the upcoming soundtrack to the skateboarding film features such classic rockers as BLACK SABBATH, DE...May 19, 2005
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