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Led Zeppelin And Dustin Hoffman Among Winners At 35th Kennedy Center Awards
The Kennedy Center Honours are widely regarded as the most prestigious honour you can gain in the USA if you’ve worked in the creative or arts industries, and proof of that has once again been...
By Lew Irwin on 12 September 2012
Cher To Marry Former Hells Angel
Cher is reportedly going to marry a former Hells Angel biker.The 66-year-old singer-and-actress is set to tie the knot with Tim Medvetz, 42, this autumn with the couple planning on having a quickie ceremony at...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 August 2012
Cher To Marry Former Hells Angel
Cher is reportedly going to marry a former Hells Angel biker.The 66-year-old singer-and-actress is set to tie the knot with Tim Medvetz, 42, this autumn with the couple planning on having a quickie ceremony at...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 August 2012
Rita Ora Only Wanted To Sing
Rita Ora couldn't imagine anything doing anything other than singing.The 'Hot Right Now' hitmaker says she has always wanted a career as a singer and had no back-up plan if her dreams failed to materialise.She...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 May 2012
Bert Weedon Has Died
Bert Weedon has died. The 91-year-old guitarist - whose popular tutorial manual 'Play In A Day' taught the likes of Eric Clapton, Sir Paul McCartney and Brian May how to play - passed away at...
By Bang Showbiz on 20 April 2012
Bert Weedon Dies: Guitarist Who Inspired Eric Clapton
BERT WEEDON has died, aged 91, the UK Press Association reports. The influential guitarist, who created the enduringly-popular 'Play in a day' series of guitar tutorials, passed away at his home in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. He...
By Lew Irwin on 20 April 2012
Guitar Pioneer Bert Weedon Dies
Pioneering guitarist Bert Weedon, who was credited as a major influence on a generation of rockers including John Lennon, Eric Clapton, and Brian May, has died at the age of 91.Weedon was the first British...
By WENN on 20 April 2012
Eric Clapton Spends Millions On Custom Ferrari
Motor-mad rocker Eric Clapton has spent a staggering $4.8 million (£3 million) on a custom-made Ferrari to add to his collection.The British guitarist, a renowned car collector, teamed up with designers at the Italian manufacturer's...
By WENN on 24 March 2012
Ed Sheeran Inspired By Clapton
Ed Sheeran was inspired to play the guitar by Eric Clapton.The 'Lego House' singer - who won two BRIT Awards at last night's (21.02.12) ceremony - says he decided to learn to play the musical...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 February 2012
Jay Z Brings Hip-hop To Historic Carnegie Hall
Jay Z became only the second hip-hop star in history to perform a concert at New York's Carnegie Hall on Monday evening (January 6, 2012). Wyclef Jean graced the stage in 2001, with Stevie Wonder,...
By WENN on 07 February 2012
Coldplay And Russell Brand To Play Secret Policemen's Ball
Coldplay and Russell Brand are among the stars who've signed up for the annual Secret Policeman's Ball, the benefit fundraiser for human rights organisation Amnesty International. Holding special reverence this year, the group celebrates its...
By WENN on 26 January 2012
Eric Clapton's Keyboardist Dick Sims Dies
Eric Clapton's longtime keyboardist Dick Sims has lost his battle with cancer.The musician died on Thursday (08Dec11) in Tulsa, Oklahoma, according to family members. He was 60. Sims played with Bob Seger and Freddie King...
By WENN on 12 December 2011
Jimi Hendrix Named Greatest Guitarist Of All Time
Jimi Hendrix has been named the greatest guitarist ever in a poll conducted by Rolling Stone Magazine. The axe man topped a list that included Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page, THE ROLLING STONES' KEITH RICHARDS and...
By WENN on 24 November 2011
Jeff Beck Envies Modern Songwriters
Jeff Beck is "jealous" of the Arctic Monkeys, Adele and Radiohead's songwriting abilities. The 67-year-old guitarist is envious of many current artists because he claims he doesn't know how to write popular songs in the...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 November 2011
Jools Holland Receives Music Industry Trusts Honour
Jools Holland was honoured with the Music Industry Trusts Award last night (07.11.11). The pianist - who previously performed with punk band Squeeze and is also known for his late night BBC2 music show -...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 November 2011
Clapton Gives Daughter Away At Wedding
Rocker Eric Clapton beamed with delight on Saturday (10Sep11) as he escorted his daughter to her wedding.The guitar legend drove his daughter Ruth to the ceremony at St Mary Magdalen Church in Surrey, England in...
By WENN on 12 September 2011
Harrison's Widow Rallies Stars For Africa Fundraising
Eric Clapton, Selena Gomez, Enrique Iglesias and Ringo Starr are among celebrities who have teamed up with the widow of Beatles star George Harrison to raise money for the victims of drought and famine in...
By WENN on 28 July 2011
Sale Of Eric Clapton's Beach Home To Benefit Japanese Relief Effort
A Japanese businessman is selling off Eric Clapton's one-time Venice Beach retreat in California to benefit the survivors of his homeland's earthquake and tsunami disasters.The only private residence designed by celebrated Japanese architect Arata Isozaki...
By WENN on 29 March 2011
Eric Clapton Makes Millions In Guitar Sale
Eric Clapton has raised a staggering $2.2 million (£1.5 million) for charity by selling off his guitar collection.The rock legend announced back in December (10) that he would be auctioning off more than 70 of...
By WENN on 10 March 2011
Rock 'N' Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees 2011 Announced
Alice Cooper, Neil Diamond, Dr. John, Tom Waits and Darlene Love will be inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall Of Fame.The annual crop of five musical acts will be added to the US institution...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 December 2010
Clapton's Guitar Sale For Rehab Clinic
ERIC CLAPTON is hoping to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for his rehab clinic by selling off dozens of his guitars and amplifiers.The legendary rocker is putting more than 70 instruments up for auction,...
By WENN on 09 December 2010
Eric Clapton Set To Release New Album
Guitar legend ERIC CLAPTON is set to release his new album 'Clapton' on 28th September 2010, his first since 2006's 'The Road to Escondido', a collaboration with JOHN CALE. The record is the musician's 19th...
By WENN on 27 September 2010
Anniversary Of Stevie Ray Vaughan's Death
STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN, the legendary blues guitarist, died 20 years today when his helicopter crashed in Wisconsin. On August 30th 1990 - three days after the tragic accident - Vaughan was buried close to his...
By WENN on 27 August 2010
Sheryl Crow Recalls 'Alien' Cancer Battle
Sheryl Crow says having cancer treatment was like facing an "alien spaceship".The musician overcame breast cancer in 2006 and she has vivid memories of the radiotherapy she underwent and her battle against the illness.And Sheryl,...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 July 2010
Clapton To Continue Crossroads Guitar Festival
Rock legend ERIC CLAPTON delighted fans at his Crossroads Guitar Festival in Chicago, Illinois on Saturday (26Jun10) by declaring the 2010 event would not be the last.The guitarist had previously announced Chicago's star-studded line-up, featuring...
By WENN on 28 June 2010
Beck: 'Clapton And I Aren't Best Friends'
JEFF BECK insists he and tourmate ERIC CLAPTON won't be hanging out after shows - because they have an awkward relationship.The two guitar greats have signed up for six joint shows this year (10) after...
By WENN on 12 January 2010
Grammy Queen Beyonce Knowles
Beyonce Knowles has been nominated for 10 Grammy awards.The 'Halo' singer and Taylor Swift - who has been recognised in eight categories - were revealed as the most nominated artists at the Grammy Nominations Concert...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 December 2009
Best Guitarist Jimi Hendrix
Jimi Hendrix has been named the greatest electric guitarist of all time.The 'All Along The Watchtower' star topped a list compiled by Time magazine, beating renowned musicians including Slash, BB King, Keith Richards of the...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 August 2009
Clapton Rules Out Another Cream Reunion
ERIC CLAPTON has ruled out another CREAM reunion, insisting the members of the rock supertrio have parted ways amicably.The guitar great reteamed with Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce for shows in London and New York...
By WENN on 28 May 2009
Grohl Called In To Replace Clapton's Drummer
Rocker DAVE GROHL landed his dream job backing SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY at the Grammy Awards on Sunday (08Feb09) - because the former BEATLE's regular drummer was on tour with ERIC CLAPTON. The former Nirvana percussionist and...
By WENN on 15 February 2009
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