David Gilmour guitar auction brings in $12.5 million; famed “Black Strat” fetches nearly $4 million

Credit: Polly SamsonA collection of more than 120 guitars belonging to Pink Floyd‘s David Gilmour was auctioned today at Christie’s in New York City and the event brought in a total of almost $12.5 million, with many
Ringo Starr's 2019 “Peace and Love” birthday celebration to take place in L.A. on July 7

Credit: Scott Robert RitchieRingo Starr turns 79 on July 7, and as has become an annual tradition, the former Beatles drummer will celebrate his birthday by holding a special gathering where he’ll call on attendees to shout
Metallica, Jimmy Page, Motorhead among winners at the 2019 “Kerrang!” Awards

ABC/Randy HolmesThis year’s Kerrang! Awards were held Wednesday in London, and Metallica came away with a pair of trophies, while Led Zeppelin‘s Jimmy Page and Motorhead were honored for their career achievements. Metallica took home both the
Lovin' It: Fleetwood, UK, McDonald's workers meet Fleetwood Mac at British concert

Randee St. NicholasIn January, some wiseguy started a Facebook campaign urging Fleetwood Mac‘s Stevie Nicks to come to the McDonald’s franchise in the U.K. town of Fleetwood and work a three-hour shift. Despite the campaign attracting more
Did The Rolling Stones save Metallica from breaking up?

ABC/Randy HolmesMetallica has been going strong for nearly 40 years now, but there were a few touch-and-go moments throughout the band’s history. Apparently, none other than The Rolling Stones helped the metal legends get through one of
Jeff Lynne excited ELO is hitting the road with George Harrison's son, Dhani

Courtesy of Jeff Lynne’s ELO Jeff Lynne‘s relaunched incarnation of the Electric Light Orchestra kicks off a new North American tour this evening in Anaheim, California. The 20-date trek, which will feature the late George Harrison‘s son,
The show goes on…Check out the video for previously unreleased Freddie Mercury song “Time Waits for No One”

Virgin EMI (Universal Music Group) In the wake of the blockbuster success of the Bohemian Rhapsody, Freddie Mercury‘s unmistakable voice will be heard again on June 21, when the previously unreleased song “Time Waits For No One”
Santana's Supernatural Now Tour with The Doobie Brothers kicks off tonight in California

Maryanne Bilham; Andrew Macpherson Santana launches their Supernatural Now tour tonight in Irvine, California. The trek, which also features The Doobie Brothers, celebrates the 20th anniversary of the pioneering Latin-rock band’s smash album, Supernatural, as well as