Organisation: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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'Too much emphasis on violence and not enough on unity,' says Marlon Jackson

Marlon Jackson tells Joe Nerssessian why he still wants to perform with The Jacksons 50 years after he first hit the road with Michael and his other brothers.

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Rock pioneer and Elvis’ first guitarist Scotty Moore dies at age of 84

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Police drop charges against Paul Simon after fight with wife

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Slash proud of Guns N' Roses work

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Gaga's meat dress goes on display

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Soul King Burke dead

Solomon Burke dies aged 70

Soul singer Solomon Burke has died at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport. He was 70.

Sun, 10 Oct, 2010

Jeff Beck proud to join Hall of Fame

Guitarist Jeff Beck said today he was thrilled to be joining the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Thu, 15 Jan, 2009

Holly, Bopper and Valens' last venue to become a US landmark

The Iowa venue where Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens performed

Wed, 15 Oct, 2008

Madonna to kick off world tour in UK

Pop superstar Madonna has announced she will be kicking off her world tour in the UK.

Thu, 08 May, 2008

Ike Turner, whose role as one of rock’s critical architects was overshadowed by his ogre-like image as the man who brutally abused former wife Tina Turner, died today at his home in suburban San Diego.

Wed, 12 Dec, 2007

REM joined by Berry for Hall of Fame induction

Rockers REM were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in New York on Monday and were joined by original member Bill Berry.

Wed, 14 Mar, 2007

Spector trial could be televised

The judge in the murder case against music producer Phil Spector said today he is leaning toward allowing the trial to be televised and will make a decision after hearing from lawyers later this month.

Wed, 07 Feb, 2007

No retirement for Tom Petty

Tom Petty won't back down after all, denying a Rolling Stone magazine article saying he will retire.

Mon, 01 Jan, 2007

Spector's murder trial delayed a third time

The long-delayed US murder trial of music producer Phil Spector has been postponed a third time, with a judge pushing it back to next March.

Wed, 11 Oct, 2006

Beatles guitar sells for €428,800 at auction

A guitar played by George Harrison and John Lennon during Beatles recording sessions sold for more than a quarter of a million pounds at auction.

Sat, 18 Dec, 2004

U2 boys surprise Christmas shoppers

CHRISTMAS came early for fans of U2 yesterday as the group made a brief appearance in public in the heart of Dublin city centre.

Tue, 14 Dec, 2004

Beatles guitar to go for auction in NY

A recently-discovered guitar, played by George Harrison and John Lennon during Beatles recording sessions, will go under the hammer at Christie’s in New York, the auction house said today.

Fri, 19 Nov, 2004

That’s All Right for Elvis fans

AS far as Elvis Presley songs go, That’s All Right, his first record, wasn’t among his biggest hits.

Tue, 06 Jul, 2004

Spector said 'I think I just shot her'

Police responding to an emergency call at the home of legendary record producer Phil Spector in February found a blood-spattered gun, broken teeth and the body of an actress who had been shot in the mouth, according to court records.

Wed, 10 Dec, 2003

Punk rock's first generation is honoured

Leather jackets and mohawk hair cuts mixed with tuxedos as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame opened its doors to honour punk rock’s first generation, along with Tom Petty, former teen idol Brenda Lee and Shaft maestro Isaac Hayes.

Tue, 19 Mar, 2002