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Classic Rock Awards – the winners
Written by admin on November 11, 2010 – 5:23 pm -| Rush, The Rolling Stones and AC/DC were among the winners at the sixth annual Classic Rock Awards, which took place at London’s Roundhouse last night.
The Classic Rock Awards are voted on by the readers and editorial team of Classic Rock Magazine. |
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Tom Jones receives music industry award
Written by admin on November 2, 2010 – 7:38 pm - |
Tom Jones received the prestigious Music Industry Trusts Award at a star-studded ceremony at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel last night (Nov 1). |
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Johnny Cash auction in December
Written by admin on October 27, 2010 – 6:11 am -| Julien’s Auctions in Los Angeles will be auctioning a huge number of items from the life and career of Johnny Cash in December.
The three-day sale, which commences on December 5, will feature over 1,000 lots, including guitars, handwritten lyrics, and stage outfits. A portion of the proceeds from the auction will go to MusiCares, a charity benefitting musicians in need. |
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Among the highlights of the sale are three guitars from different points in Cash’s career:
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| Another highlight of the auction is the jumpsuit that Cash wore during rehearsals at San Quentin prison (Est. $3,000/5,000). The jumpsuit features in the infamous photograph “The Finger.”
Other clothes up for sale include Cash’s bicentennial parade worn shirt (Est. $1,000/1,500), knee-high boots with an eagle design on alligator leather (Est. $1,500/2,000), and a Man in Black cape (Est. $2,000/3,000). |
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Click here for further information on the Johnny Cash auction
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Tom Jones as James Bond?
Written by admin on October 4, 2010 – 12:18 pm -Sir Tom Jones has said that he was once considered for the role of James Bond.
In an interview with Smooth Radio, Jones said:
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“I think it came from Cubby Broccoli, who was the man in charge, of course, and he said when my name was put forward, ‘Tom Jones is so recognisable as Tom Jones – he’s a character, he’s become this singer with a big character’. |
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Rush to receive Legends of Live award
Written by admin on September 29, 2010 – 7:58 pm -| Canadian rockers Rush are to be awarded the Legend of Live award at the Billboard Touring Awards in November.
The Legend of Live award recognises a group or individual who have made a “significant and lasting contributions to live music and the touring business.” |
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