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Guns N’ Roses Guitarist ‘Bumblefoot’ Releases ‘The Pink Panther Theme’ Cover
Guns N’ Roses guitarist Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal has released a studio version of the Henry Mancini classic ‘The Pink Panther Theme.’ The recording features members of Guns N’ Roses: Frank ‘Thunderchucker’ Ferrer on drums, Tommy Stinson on bass, Richard Fortus and DJ Ashba on rhythm guitars. This is the ninth song in a series of digital singles released by Thal in 2011.
Queen Guitarist Brian May Joins The Darkness On Stage
Queen guitarist Brian May joined The Darkness during the encore of the last date of the retro-rock outfit’s comeback tour at the Hammersmith Apollo last month — and now high-quality footage of the joint performance is available online. May joined the band for the Darkness tunes ‘Bareback and ‘I Believe In A Thing Called Love,’ plus a cover of Queen’s own ‘Tie Your Mother Down.’
Long-Lost David Bowie 1973 ‘Top Of The Pops’ Performance Airs
David Bowie‘s long lost 1973 ‘Top Of The Pops’ video was broadcast Wednesday (Dec. 22) as part of a 90 minute Christmas special on BBC2. It was the first time in nearly 39 years that this legendary performance appeared on the airwaves, and according to Bowie’s website “Ziggymania gripped the UK” just prior to the broadcast.
David Bowie’s Long-Lost ‘Top Of The Pops’ Video Footage Discovered
David Bowie‘s long lost performance of ‘Jean Genie’ on England’s ‘Top Of The Pops’ television show has surfaced 38 years after its original broadcast, thanks to a retired cameraman.
Rare Kiss Record Case Sells for $4,000
A 1979 Kiss record case sold for $4,000 during an eBay auction that ended on Dec. 4. This black wood case is a coveted piece of memorabilia and features the cover art from each of the original band members’ 1978 solo albums.
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Bruce Springsteen Performs With the Gaslight Anthem in Asbury Park
Bruce Springsteen was the guest of honor during modern-rock act Gaslight Anthem’s concert in Asbury Park, N.J., on Friday (Dec. 9). Springsteen joined the band mid-set to sing and play guitar on ‘American Slang,’ according to a report by Rolling Stone.
Ozzy Osbourne, Others to Honor Zakk Wylde at Rock ‘n’ Roll Roast
Ozzy Osbourne will lead a parade of peers roasting his long-time former guitarist Zakk Wylde at Guitar World‘s first ever rock ‘n’ roll roast taking place on Jan. 19, at the Grove in Anaheim, Calif.
Rob Halford, Bruce Kulick To Perform During Alice Cooper’s Annual Christmas Pudding
Alice Cooper has invited Rob Halford of Judas Priest and Bruce Kulick formerly with Kiss to perform at the 11th annual ‘Christmas Pudding’ show. Taking place at the Comerica Theatre in Phoenix, Ariz., on Dec. 17, the show will benefit Solid Rock and Cooper’s new teen center ‘The Rock,’ opening in Spring of 2012.
Bob Dylan, the Beatles + the Cars Covered By Prince During Toronto Concert
Prince paid tribute to classic rock artists Bob Dylan, the Beatles and the Cars by covering their songs during a three-plus hour performance in Toronto on Friday night (Nov. 26).
Top 10 Christmas Songs
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The top Christmas songs help make the holidays one of the most wonderful times of year to be a fan of classic rock. We're sure you're all aware that radio stations and retail outlets start overplaying the traditional songs of the season weeks before Thanksgiving. Thankf
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Beatles Rare Autographed Single Sells for Five Figures on eBay
An autographed Beatles ‘Please Please Me’ Red Parlophone single sold on Ebay on Nov. 14 for approximately $12,720.00. This rarity was signed on the A-side by George Harrison and John Lennon while signatures from Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr were on the B-side of the record, which plays ‘Ask Me Why.’
The Allman Brothers Band Plot Release of New Classic Era Live Albums
The Allman Brothers Band will release three live and archival CDs and one DVD on Dec. 6 as part of a new distribution deal that gives the band control of their own music to an unprecedented level. “Finally, after 40 years, (the band) are making records for their own label, without any interference from non-musicians,” says Gregg Allman.