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Posts Tagged ‘Jimi Hendrix’
Michael Jackson’s Thriller jacket to be auctioned
Written by admin on June 8, 2011 – 6:56 pm -The red leather jacket worn by Michael Jackson in the classic Thriller video is expected to be the star lot in a two-day Music Icons auction later this month.
Tags: Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, Julien's music icons auction, Michael Jackson, Michael Jackson's Thriller jacket, Ringo Starr
Posted in American Rock, Auctions, Elvis, The Beatles | No Comments »
Before they were famous – high school yearbook photos
Written by admin on March 11, 2011 – 9:40 am -For many music stars, their image and persona is carefully crafted and an important factor in their success. Photographs of young, pre-fame stars can therefore be fun and revealing.
See if you can identify these stars before they were famous. Click on the images to enlarge and scroll down for the answers.
Tags: Axl Rose, Barbra Streisand, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Buddy Holly, Cher, Debbie Harry, Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, Henry Rollins, high school yearbook photos, Iggy Pop, James Hetfield, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Cash, Kurt Cobain, Madonna, Michael Stipe, Neil Young, Prince, Steven Tyler, Tina Turner, Willie Nelson
Posted in 60s pop, American Rock, Elvis, Folk, Rock 'n' roll | 4 Comments »
Elvis and The Beatles most commonly forged autographs
Written by admin on January 2, 2011 – 6:09 am -Elvis Presley and The Beatles were the most commonly forged autographs of entertainment/historical figures in 2010, according to autograph authentication firm PSA/DNA Authentication Services.
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PSA/DNA notes that the amount of authentic Elvis autographs is “extremely limited” and that there are a large number of forgeries in the United States and Europe – particularly Germany and the Netherlands. |
Tags: Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, Michael Jackson, The Beatles
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Jimi Hendrix collectors’ pack
Written by admin on December 17, 2010 – 10:23 pm -Classic Rock magazine has published a limited edition magazine and DVD collectors’ pack dedicated to Jimi Hendrix.
| The 90 minute DVD movie, titled “Jimi Hendrix: The Guitar Hero”, is directed by Jon Brewer and narrated by Slash, with contributions from stars such as Eric Clapton, Stephen Stills, Mick Taylor, Eric Burdon, Jack Bruce and Lemmy. |
Tags: Jimi Hendrix, Jimi Hendrix Collectors' Pack, Jimi Hendrix Guitar Hero
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Hendrix at the Royal Albert Hall documentary
Written by admin on November 26, 2010 – 7:58 pm -
| Next year will see the release of a documentary movie chronicling Jimi Hendrix’s two gigs at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Hendrix played the Royal Albert Hall on February 18 and February 24, 1969. They were the last European appearances of the original line-up of the Jimi Hendrix Experience (Jimi Hendrix on guitar, Noel Redding on bass and Mitch Mitchell on drums). |
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Janie Hendrix, Jimi’s half-sister and president/CEO of Experience Hendrix, told Billboard:
| “It’s kind of a day in the life of Jimi, how we put it together. There were about four cameras that followed Jimi and the guys around in Europe and filmed the two concerts at the Royal Albert Hall, as well as them coming off trains, planes and automobiles, signing autographs, Jimi backstage getting ready, in his apartment doing little apartment jams with his friends and then later playing the Speakeasy.” |
A theatrical and DVD release is planned for the documentary, as well as a soundtrack album.
Janie Hendrix also said that 2012 will see the release of a film of Jimi’s performance at the 1968 Miami Pop Festival, making use of recently discovered footage.
The announcement follows last week’s release of remastered editions of three Hendrix albums (“Blues“, “Live at Woodstock” and “The BBC Sessions“), as well as the “West Coast Seattle Boy” 4CD/1DVD box set.
Tags: Jimi Hendrix, Jimi Hendrix Experience, Royal Albert Hall, West Coast Seattle Boy
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