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David Gilmour’s ‘The Black Strat’ guitar sells for a record-breaking $14.55 million at auction

Friday, March 13 by Lakes Media Music News

A guitar previously owned by Pink Floyd's David Gilmour has broken records at auction.Gilmour's black Fender Stratocaster, known as "The Black Strat," brought in a record-setting $14.55 million from an online bidder at a Christie's auction on Thursday. According to the auction house, the... Read More.

On This Day, March 13, 1993: Eric Clapton hits #1 with ‘Unplugged’

Friday, March 13 by Lakes Media Music News

On This Day, March 13, 1993...Eric Clapton hit #1 with Unplugged, an album featuring performances from his MTV Unplugged episode, which was recorded live in front of a studio audience.The album - which featured performances of "Tears in Heaven," about the death of his... Read More.

Quincy Jones’ estate teams with HarbourView to preserve producer’s legacy

Friday, March 13 by Lakes Media Music News

The Quincy Jones estate is putting new measures in place to keep the late producer's legacy alive. The estate has signed a deal with HarbourView Equity Partners, granting it ownership of select music and non-music assets from Quincy Jones, including portions of his recorded... Read More.

Billy Joel — with Pink by his side — watches star-studded lineup salute him at New York’s Carnegie Hall

Friday, March 13 by Lakes Media Music News

It wasn't 9 o'clock on a Saturday, but the crowd that shuffled into New York's Carnegie Hall at 8 p.m. on Thursday night were definitely in the mood for a melody -- written by Billy Joel.An all-star cast lined up to pay tribute to... Read More.

Billy Joel’s daughter confirms he’ll attend Carnegie Hall tribute, says he’s ‘doing great’

Thursday, March 12 by Lakes Media Music News

A long list of artists will pay homage to Billy Joel at Carnegie Hall Thursday by performing his songs during the latest installment of the annual Music Of charity concert, which raises money for music education for underserved youth.... Read More.

On This Day, March 12, 2007: R.E.M., Patti Smith & Van Halen are inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Thursday, March 12 by Lakes Media Music News

On This Day, March 12, 2007 ...R.E.M., Patti Smith and Van Halen were among the artists inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at a ceremony held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City.R.E.M. was inducted by Pearl Jam frontman... Read More.

Bruce Springsteen covers ‘A Rainy Night in Soho’ for upcoming Shane MacGowan tribute album

Thursday, March 12 by Lakes Media Music News

Bruce Springsteen has released a cover of The Pogues' "A Rainy Night in Soho," the first track off an upcoming tribute album to the band's late singer Shane MacGowan.20th Century Paddy - The Songs of Shane MacGowan is set to drop Nov. 13. In... Read More.

Billy Idol documentary ‘Billy Idol Should Be Dead’ to stream on Hulu

Wednesday, March 11 by Lakes Media Music News

After being released in theaters earlier in March, the new Billy Idol documentary Billy Idol Should Be Dead is coming to streaming.The film, directed by three-time Grammy winner Jonas Åkerlund, is set to debut on Hulu March 26.To coincide with the announcement, a Read More.

Yes to release expanded edition of 2019 mini album ‘From a Page’

Wednesday, March 11 by Lakes Media Music News

Yes is set to release an expanded and remastered edition of their four-song mini album From a Page.Originally released in 2019, From a Page featured previously unreleased tracks taken from 2010 Yes recording sessions for the album that would eventually become 2011's Fly From... Read More.

Journey reschedules two shows due to severe weather

Wednesday, March 11 by Lakes Media Music News

Journey has been forced to reschedule two shows on their Final Frontier tour due to weather.In a post on Instagram, the "Don't Stop Believin'" rockers announced that "severe weather" has prompted them to move their concert scheduled for Wednesday in... Read More.

INXS’ ‘Kick’ getting high fidelity audio upgrade

Wednesday, March 11 by Lakes Media Music News

INXS' hit album Kick is getting an audio upgrade.The 1987 album is the latest record to get a Rhino High Fidelity release, with an audiophile-vinyl edition of the album set to drop May 1.Kick (Rhino High Fidelity) was cut from the original master tapes... Read More.

Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs announce summer tour

Tuesday, March 10 by Lakes Media Music News

Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs are hitting the road this summer.The Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers guitarist and his band have announced a 10-date tour that will kick off July 7 in Minneapolis. The tour will hit such cities as Chicago, Nashville and... Read More.

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