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Want to own Elvis Presley’s fingerprints?

Written by admin on May 19, 2010 – 8:47 pm -

Elvis Presley is featured strongly in the forthcoming “We Will WOCU” music and film memorabilia auction by Fame Bureau. The auction takes place in London on May 27 and online bidding is an option.

Here’s my top Elvis picks.

Elvis Presley’s record collection

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“Exile on Main Street” reissue released today

Written by admin on May 18, 2010 – 7:00 am -

After months of hype, the reissue of The Rolling Stones’ classic 1972 album “Exile on Main Street” is finally released today.

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Keith Richards autobiography on the way

Written by admin on May 14, 2010 – 7:38 pm -

The autobiography of the Rolling Stones guitar legend Keith Richard will be out in October.

The guitarist was given $5 million three years ago to write the autobiography. The question is, how much of the glory days does Keith actually remember?

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Origins of band names

Written by admin on May 3, 2010 – 7:01 am -

We become so familiar with the names of top bands and artists that it’s hard to imagine them being called anything else. It just has to be The Beatles who recorded Rubber Soul or Creedence Clearwater Revival who saw the Bad Moon Rising! But what makes a good band name and where do the ideas come from? Read on to find out how some of the biggest bands and artists chose their names.

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“The Rolling Stones: Against The Wall” exhibition

Written by admin on April 28, 2010 – 8:09 pm -

The Scream Gallery in London will present a revealing collection of behind-the-scenes photographs of The Rolling Stones next month.

“The Rolling Stones: Against The Wall” exhibition will feature pictures from 1971 taken by legendary photographers David Montgomery, Roberto Rabanne and Bob Gruen, including some that have never been seen by the public before.

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