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Jimi Hendrix's Japanese sunburst electric guitar has sold for more than £160,000 ($209,000) at auction.
The late music icon - who chocked on his own vomit and died at the age of just 27 in September 1970, and was one of the first rock stars to join the famous cult 27 club - used the popular instrument after being discharged from the army in 1962 and when he performed for acts including the Isley Brothers.
The classic piece went under the hammer at GWS Auctions and was only expected to fetch £38,000 ($50,000), but it sold for £138,000 ( $180,000), plus fees, meaning the total spent on the sought-after instrument by the winning bidder was £165,000 ( $216,000).
As per the description of the guitar on GWS' website, Hendrix used the instrument when he "played on the Chitlin’ Circuit with the likes of Wilson Pickett, Slim Harpo, Sam Cooke, Ike and Tina Turner and Jackie Wilson before moving to Harlem, New York in early 1964."
Hendrix's friend Mike Quashie - who influenced the 'Purple Haze' rocker's music - signed a letter confirming the electric sunburst belonged to the rock legend before his passing last year.
The listing stated that the guitar is “in well-loved condition” and was “keep it in its original state” without any strings on it.
The Hendrix sale comes just two months after Kurt Cobain's acoustic guitar from Nirvana's iconic 1993 'MTV Unplugged in New York' performance sold for a record-breaking $6 million (£4.85 million) at auction.
The 1959 Martin D-18E - which was often out of tune - was expected to fetch between $1million (£810,835) and $2 million (£1.62 million) at the online 'Music Icons' sale hosted by Julien's Auctions, but it ended up breaking the record for the most expensive guitar ever.
The priceless instrument - which was bought by an Australian businessman - succeeded the black Stratocaster owned by Pink Floyd's David Gilmour, which sold for $3.95 million in 2019, as the most expensive guitar.
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July 13th, 2020
Hour of Anguish
The New Wave of Swedish Melodic Metal
Over 100 years ago Oscar Wilde said, 'Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known.'
Gothenburg, Sweden's "Hour of Anguish" is a living embodiment of this expression.
“Grow. Advance. Explore. Evolve.” Are the guiding principles of Hour of Anguish's New Album, "Into the Empty" releasing July 31st 2020.
Standing tall on the shoulders of the giants that inspired them – bands like Soilwork, In Flames, Lamb of God, Slipknot & Dark Tranquility – Hour of Anguish looks to push beyond the horizon set by these metal masters, define, and pioneer the New Wave of Swedish Melodic Metal.
This 9-song album is a genre bending amalgamation of force, ferocity, balance, and beauty. “Into the Empty” is one-part existentialism and one-part unbridled aggression. Think beauty and the beast – the album in written to be unrelenting, compelling, melodic metal for the masses.
"We challenge people to forget they think they know about metal and get lost in our music." Says Andreas, "Metal is always growing and evolving, we want to reflect that with “Into the Empty”. We have grown a tremendous amount since our last release and I really think we are going to give people a little of what they know and a ton they never expected."
"I focused on building themes questioning mortality, morality, isolation, and self-liberation. We are really in a time where the world feels like it is on the edge of a knife," remarks Richard, “people keep preaching the ‘End of Days’, I really rode that wave in the writing process and art.”
“Into the Empty” is bleak, beautiful, jump into the unknown, and we are excited to have you with us in the journey.
To learn more, visit us at www.hourofanguish.com.
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“She fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many,” said husband John Travolta
Kelly Preston, the actress best known for her role as the fiancée of Tom Cruise’s character in Jerry Maguire , died Sunday. She was 57.
The actress’s husband, John Travolta , shared the news on Instagram Monday. “It is with a very heavy heart that I inform you that my beautiful wife Kelly has lost her two-year battle with breast cancer,” he wrote. “She fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many.”
Born October 13th, 1962, in Honolulu, Hawaii, Preston studied acting at the University of Southern California and began her career with minor roles on television shows like, For Love and Honor. In 1985, she landed her first major movie role with the teen comedy Mischief .
Preston’s breakthrough came a few years later when she portrayed Arnold Schwarzenegger’s love interest in the 1988 comedy film Twins . That same year, Preston met Travolta while they worked on the film The Experts . The couple would marry in 1991.
Preston worked steadily on various film and TV projects during the early Nineties, before landing Jerry Maguire in 1996. It wasn’t a huge role, but Preston made the most of it, particularly a scene where she tells off Cruise’s Maguire with a few punches to the face and a knee to the gut after he unceremoniously dumps her.
In addition to Jerry Maguire , Preston portrayed Jane Aubrey in 1999’s For Love of the Game , and made a cameo appearance in the 2000 sci-fi film Battlefield Earth , starring Travolta. Her final film role was in the Travolta-helmed Gotti , in 2018, as the wife to Mafia boss John Gotti. To prepare for the role, Preston met with the real-life Victoria Gotti and formed a relationship with her.
“We sat there for hours, just talking and eating,” Preston said at a press meeting during the 2018 Cannes Film Festival. “I spent the whole day with her family. I also had an email relationship with her, and she would tell me everything.”
Preston is survived by Travolta and their children, Ella Bleu and Benjamin. Their eldest son, Jett died in 2009 at age 16 after having a seizure.
BlueNevada Is Gearing Up for The Comeback with Their Latest Album Release, The Self-Titled EP BlueNevada Share Article The recently-launched BlueNevada EP marks the highly-anticipated comeback and got the crowds ready for more unforgettable shows. News Image FREDERICK, MD. (PRWEB) APRIL 10, 2020 BlueNevada is a Frederick, Maryland based band that performs original rock/jam/blues compositions. The band has been creating and performing for quite some time and they have already released multiple works. The band is founded and fronted by the Corbin brothers, the singer-songwriter duo Shannon Blue and Dusty Nevada. They are joined by Alex Hess (Bass Guitar/Back up/Harmony Vocals), Arney Stewart (Drums/Back up/Harmony Vocals), Autumn Jade and Hannah Hess (Back up/Harmony Vocals). Growing up with influences such as the Grateful Dead, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Eagles, and the Beatles, BlueNevada’s music can be described as dance-able and chill-able jams. They have played up and down the East Coast and their wonderful music could be heard in all types of places such as bars, universities, festival stages, and even on Live radio broadcasts. BlueNevada is no stranger to major venues and they have shared the stage to headliners such as The Jerry Garcia Band, New Riders of the Purple Sage, the Tricksters, and many more. Furthermore, BlueNevada has had internet radio airplay from the U.S. all the way to London, as well as airplay on college radio stations. “BlueNevada, a hippie quartet that easily passes my Strunk and White litmus test. Billed as "original rock 'n' roll psychedelia," the quintet is loose and exploratory but minimizes effluvia. Original yet recognizable, they flow between strains of rock, hard-driving funk, even shades of metal,” said Dickson Mercer, Frederick Post. BlueNevada gained a large fan base after two live studio performances on a cable network TV show. The band was highlighted and interviewed on a show that spotlights unsigned bands on commercial radio (Key 103.1, 106.9 The Eagle). Their song "Rhythm Boy" was selected and played again at the end of the year "Best Of" show on that station. This hard-working band has again and again proven its musical devotion with stellar performances on stage, and they are going to prove this again with their comeback album that is right around the corner. BlueNevada has found much success as a DIY indie act but is aiming to take it to the next level. The band wants to target the local D.C., Maryland, and Virginia areas mainly, but would also like to go global and see all opportunities. Wherever they go, these musicians hope to spread the fun and good vibes that lie at the center of the band’s sound. They write songs about girls, good times, bad times, anything that creates a passionate emotion that comes out in poetry and music. Recently, they have been very busy recording their upcoming 2020 BlueNevada EP. BlueNevada is a hardworking and fun act that loves playing live music because that is what they do best. For more information about the band, visit their website https://bluenevada.com/official-epk. Furthermore, this website is also being reworked and will display totally new, improved features, keeping the fans informed about the band’s gigs and latest announcements. ABOUT BLUENEVADA Founded in 1996, BlueNevada brings a unique sound, by wittingly combining and approaching multiple musical styles, from jazz, classic rock, chill and jam. The band has been invited to play on numerous festivals, university ceremonies and live on radio stations all over the East Coast. In 2020, the band returned in force with their self-titled EP BlueNevada. Fans and high-quality music enthusiasts are sure to be delighted by this great news. MEDIA CONTACT ADDRESS: Frederick, MD WEBSITE: https://bluenevada.com/ EMAIL: Bluenevadaband@gmail.com PHONE: 2404407907 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/_bluenevada_/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BlueNevadaband/
Dolla Plaza releases "can't pay for this" along with other hits these last few months. "Did it for" was finally released after the long wait. Dolla made a few special appearances in the underground showcases performing his smash single "Locco Life" along with other indie superstars on the rise.
"Can't pay for this" is by far the happiest uptempo, most catchy, flow smoothly song out. Dolla dropped the offical music video for "can't pay for this" with his whole team of Plaza's supporters.
Not stopping there... with music listeners demanding more tunes, Dolla Plaza went on and recently dropped his "October thirsty first" album Christmas day as a gift to all his supporters. Scary but true.
1959 Martin D-18E has a starting estimate of $1 million
The guitar Kurt Cobain played during Nirvana ’s famed MTV Unplugged in New York concert is headed to auction with a starting estimate of $1 million.
The guitar is a 1959 Martin D-18E, and the auction lot also comes with the original hard-shell case that Cobain had adorned with a flyer for the band Poison Idea’s 1990 album, Feel the Darkness. (The case is also stamped with three baggage-claim ticket stubs and an Alaska Airlines sticker.) Inside the case is a half-used pack of Martin guitar strings, three picks, and a “suede ‘stash’ bag” that’s decorated with a small silver spoon, fork, and knife.
“This important guitar has earned its rightful place in rock & roll history as the instrument played by one of rock’s most influential musicians and icons in one of the greatest and most memorable live performances of all time,” Darren Julien, president and CEO of the auction house, said in a statement.
Along with the Unplugged guitar, the “Music Icons” sale will feature other Nirvana lots, including a smashed Fender Strat Cobain used during the 1994 In Utero tour, the silver lamé shirt he wore in the “Heart-Shaped Box” video, the typed set list from the Unplugged concert, and the lyric sheets he used for “Plateau,” “The Man Who Sold the World,” and “Lake of Fire.” Last October, the cardigan Cobain wore during Unplugged sold at Julien’s Auctions for a record $334,000 .
Deje Reve is the second album release from Irishman Kevin James Murphy. This sees Kevin return to the Lofi, howe recorded setting but with a focus on acoustic songs that come from the heart.
During 2019 he released his first album "Love & Alcohol" and managed to attract over 41,000 followers on Spotify, significant international radio airplay including some key independent radio interviews across Europe and the United States.
The latest single Show Me Something was selected by the Spotify editorial team to appear on the "A breath of fresh Eire" editorial playlist
When you hear Dodd Michael Lede’s Americana/Blues infused southern rock stylings, it’s clear this Houston transplant, from New York via Los Angeles, is deliberately trying to make a permanent brand for his style of music. Lede is a natural born talent in the songwriting arena. He has a knack for finding melodies that hook you, but also make you pay attention. He is a story teller with a penchant for descriptive word-play.
If you look a little bit closer, you find out that his success isn’t an overnight run, but rather the byproduct of an artist working tirelessly, seizing every opportunity and breaking free of genre conformity.
From his grassroots beginning, it was evident that Lede was destined for greatness. He has earned a reputation as a leader in his field by setting the bar high, and then going above and beyond his own expectations. He is constantly challenging his piers to step up their efforts. He is an advocate of the DIY philosophy, and has taken measures to insure that his fans leave with nothing less than a spectacular experience and a story to tell their friends.
Under his indie label, Sonic Smack Records, Lede has constructed an enticing stage production, recording studio, and a management team to handle every aspect of his career, and he is now expanding his musical community to help others with their personal musical endeavors.
No doubt that his latest release “Perfect Storm,” hot on the heels of the sultry favorite, “Memory Interrupted,” is gaining accolades and is propelling Lede in the Houston Rock charts, where he has resided in the top 10 for the past 15 weeks.
He is at the forefront of the singer/songwriting class of 2020. His musical flexibility makes a bold statement that he will not be bound to one specific musical genre.
Although his musical childhood was spent fronting rock bands throughout the greater Houston area, his songwriting has matured into a more polished and refined Americana pop sensibility. He is continuously redefining his musical identity to incorporate flavors from other genres.
Lede was born in New York, but spent most of his formative years in Los Angeles before eventually being forced to relocate to Houston when his father accepted a new job offer. Each of these unique city’s has had a major impact in influencing Lede’s songwriting and musical direction and growth.
Universal Love is an experiement in letting other people into the creative process. This collaboration was between myself and Mark Cashin from The Little Hussies and Jake Hunt his lead guitarist. The result was firstly an outrageous time in the studio where things worked incredibly well, and secondly a slick product thanks to the Engineering of Russel Pilling courtesy of Damien Gerard Studios.
