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Date of Death: November 29, 2001 (58)

Birth Place: Liverpool, ENGLAND

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Julien's Auctions Hosts Icons & Idols: Rock n' Roll Auction
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 14, 2013


Julien's Auctions, the world's premiere music and entertainment memorabilia auction house, has announced a very rare opportunity to own Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia's Custom Travis Bean TB500 Electric Guitar at a two-day auction event featuring the best of rock royalty.

The Beatles 'On Air - Live at the BBC Volume 2' Out Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2013


In 1994, The Beatles' Live at the BBC was released to worldwide acclaim - hitting number one in the U.K., number three in the U.S. and selling more than five million copies within six weeks. A new companion to The Beatles' first BBC collection, On Air - Live at the BBC Volume 2, is out as of today, Monday, November 11 in 2CD and 180-gram vinyl packages with a 48-page booklet. On Air's 63 tracks, none of which overlaps with The Beatles' first BBC release, include 37 previously unreleased performances and 23 previously unreleased recordings of in-studio banter and conversation between the band's members and their BBC radio hosts.

Roy Orbison - The Last Concert 25th Anniversary Edition Set for 12/3 Release
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 8, 2013


Roys Boys LLC, the company formed by Roy Orbison's surviving sons tomanage and protect their father's name, likeness, image and musical legacy, will releaseThe Last Concert - 25th Anniversary Edition (http://smarturl.it/roy_lastconcert_amzn) this December 3 through Sony Music's Legacy imprint.The set is, literally, what the title indicates: the very last concert performance ever given by Roy Orbison, recorded December 4, 1988 at the Front Row Theatre in Highland Heights, Ohio, just outside Cleveland.The Last Concertincludes passion-fueled performances of 14 Orbison classics such as 'Only The Lonely,' 'Blue Bayou,' 'Crying,' 'Oh, Pretty Woman' and ten others.Orbison was in top form that night; just two days later he was gone forever.

Morrison Hotel Gallery and Antiquorum Auctioneers Offer Rare Photographs and Iconic Images Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2013


Morrison Hotel Gallery is thrilled to partner exclusively with Antiquorum Auctioneers today, October 8, 2013, delving deep into the photo archives of the gallery and offering one of the most complete photography auctions ever presented to the international community, presenting over 300 iconic images and unique items.

First Listen: GLEE's Demi Lovato, Naya Rivera Sing Beatles Classic 'Here Comes the Sun'
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 18, 2013


As previously reported, X Factor judge Demi Lovato will guest on the new season of FOX's GLEE portraying a new love interest for Naya Rivera's character Santana. The two will team up to perform a romantic duet of the George Harrison classic 'Here Comes the Sun.' Get a first listen below!

Tongal Partners with Oscar-winning Producer Spitfire Pictures to Crowdsource First Documentary Feature Film
by Robert Diamond - Sep 17, 2013


Tongal, the leading creative crowdsourcing platform for advertising and promotional content, has entered the feature film space with the announcement of The Spitfire Documentary Project http://tongal.com/ProjectSpitfire.

The Band 'Live At The Academy Of Music 1971,' Released Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 17, 2013


For the first time, all four of the concerts' multi-track recordings have been revisited for Live At The Academy Of Music 1971, a new 4CD+DVD collection to be released today, September 17 by Capitol/UMe.

The Beatles 'On Air - Live at the BBC Volume 2' to Be Released 11/11
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 12, 2013


In 1994, The Beatles' Live at the BBC was released to worldwide acclaim - hitting number one in the U.K., number three in the U.S. and selling more than five million copies within six weeks.

THE BEATLE's 'Sgt. Pepper' Album to Go Platinum for First Time in Britain
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 3, 2013


In a shocking revelation, The New York Times Artsbeat blog reports that 13 of some the best known Beatles albums, including 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band,' 'Revolver' and 'Rubber Soul' have been certified platinum for the very first time in Britain

Morrison Hotel Gallery and Antiquorum Auctioneers Offer Rare Photographs and Iconic Images, 10/8
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 27, 2013


Morrison Hotel Gallery is thrilled to partner exclusively with Antiquorum Auctioneers on Tuesday, October 8, 2013, delving deep into the photo archives of the gallery and offering one of the most complete photography auctions ever presented to the international community, presenting over 300 iconic images and unique items.

Joe Brown Announces Tour and Release of New Album Out, 10/21
by Conor Sheeran - Aug 16, 2013


Joe Brown has been called many things – star, legend, MBE, rock icon, guitar hero, cheeky chappy...but now he can add an extra title to his extensive list: King of the Ukulele.

Dave Mason Among Line-Up for WOLF TRAP's 2013-14 Season
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 1, 2013


Wolf Trap announces the first set of performances for the 2013-2014 Season at The Barns. Tickets for these performances go on sale Saturday, August 10 at 10 am. More shows will be announced.

Review Roundup: LET IT BE Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups - Jul 24, 2013


The Fab Four are taking Broadway by storm with Let It Be, a spectacular concert experience at Broadway's St. James Theatre. The show opens tonight, July 24th, and will play a strictly limited engagement through Sunday, December 29th. Let's see what the critics had to say...

The Band 'Live At The Academy Of Music 1971,' to Be Released 9/17
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 24, 2013


For the first time, all four of the concerts' multi-track recordings have been revisited for Live At The Academy Of Music 1971, a new 4CD+DVD collection to be released September 17 by Capitol/UMe.

ELO's JEFF LYNNE Named 2014 Recipient of Star on Hollywood Walk Of Fame
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 27, 2013


British singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer JEFF LYNNE was recently announced as a 2014 recipient of a star on the prestigious HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME.

THE BEATLES' Second Film 'Help!' Debuts on iTunes!
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 25, 2013


The Beatles' second feature film, 1965's Help!, makes its worldwide digital release debut today, exclusively on the iTunes Store.

Don Felder Joins Peter Frampton's GUITAR CIRCUS Tour
by Tyler Peterson - May 28, 2013


Don Felder, former guitarist of the Eagles, New York Times best-selling author and four-time Grammy Award winner will be joining Peter Frampton's “Guitar Circus” along with Sonny Landreth at Indian Ranch in Webster, MA on June 30. Felder is touring in support of his second solo album (and first since 1983), Road To Forever, which was released October, 2012. Tickets for FRAMPTON'S GUITAR CIRCUS featuring Peter Framptonalong with Sonny Landreth and special guest Don Felder are on sale now through Ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster outlets or by calling 1-800-745-3000.

Beatles Guitar Sells for $408,000 at Julien's Auctions in NYC
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2013


A rare VOX guitar played by two legendary Beatles, John Lennon and George Harrison, sold at Julien's Auctions yesterday during the annual Music Icons auction event held at the Hard Rock Café New York. The spectacular piece of Beatles history sold for $408,000.

Julien's Music Icons 2013 Auction to Feature Bette Midler Awards and More Today
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2013


Julien's Auctions returns to the Big Apple for the music memorabilia auction of the year at the Hard Rock Café in Times Square today, May 18, 2013. Items will be available in person and online for an incomparable auction featuring items from Bette Midler, The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, Madonna, David Cassidy, and all of the icons of music past and present.

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