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Rock N’ Roll Diary Extra: Jimi Hendrix National Anthem Guitar Auctioned Off
44 years ago at the original Woodstock, Jimi Hendrix showcased his love for America by playing his own version of the “Star Spangled Banner”. The guitar he used to play it was auctioned off on this day 23 years ago, for an astronomical sum.
Hendrix At 70: “My Favorite Guitar Player Of All Time” – Kirk Hammett Of Metallica
Kirk Hammett was an early member of Exodus before replacing Dave Mustaine (later of Megadeth) in Metallica. And while the music of the Bay Area thrash metal scene only has a passing resemblance to Hendrix, Hammett has often paid tribute to the man by playing bits of Jimi’s “Little Wing” in his guitar solos.
Levon Helm Documentary Hitting Theaters In 2013
The Band’s Levon Helm is getting his due credit with a documentary of his own, set to screen in theaters nationwide next year.
We Are Stars: What The Artists Got Paid At Woodstock
The Woodstock Music & Art Festival will be remembered for peace, love, great music and some “brown acid” the over half million in attendance were warned about. But something you might not have known is how much the performers were paid to appear at Woodstock.
Carter Alan’s Rock N’ Roll Diary: May 8
[lastfm link_type="artist_info"]The Beatles[/lastfm] released the album Let It Be on this day in 1970. It went to #1 in June and stayed there for four weeks. What movie soundtrack knocked it off the top spot?
Carter’s Rock N’ Roll Diary: April 8
In 2003, [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Paul McCartney[/lastfm] purchased early rock and roller [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Carl Perkins[/lastfm]‘ song catalog. What was Perkins’ era-defining hit?
What’s In The Words: Canned Heat’s “Going Up The Country”
“I’m going, I’m going, where the water tastes like wine, We can jump in the water, stay drunk all the time.” – “Going Up The Country” by [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Canned Heat[/lastfm] [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Canned Heat[/lastfm] was a […]
Carter’s Rock N’ Roll Diary: February 2
Larry Busacca/Getty Images Happy birthday to Graham Nash! This member of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young did a lot of duo work with David Crosby, but only one duo single with Neil Young. Name it.
Carter’s Rock N’ Roll Diary: November 23
Paul McCartney began his first tour in 13 years on this day in 1989, in support of his Flowers in the Dirt album. That was a strong effort that featured several collaborations with a singer/songwriter […]
Carter’s Rock N’ Roll Diary: August 17th
Happy birthday to the former drummer of the band Boston – Sib Hashian! He is currently active onstage in what well-known Boston group?
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