When AC/DC Caught Wind of Ice Skater's Charity Tribute, Guitarist Angus Young Donated Thousands
Though this hockey ref has always paid tribute to his favorite band during his iceskating marathons, his most recent event had an unexpected visitor.
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From Fellowship to Fab Four: Peter Jackson is Making Beatles Documentary With Unreleased New Footage
The mastermind behind "The Lord of the Rings" is about to become "The Lord of the Ringos" following his recent cinematic announcement.
Abbey Road Studio Installs Live Webcam on Famous Beatles Crosswalk
The historic crosswalk in front of Abbey Road Studios now has a 24-hour live streaming camera focused on the iconic crossing to show tourists trying to recreate the famous Beatles lineup inr the Abbey Road album cover. Every day fans flock to the famous crossing next to the studio, and can be seen snapping photos of themselves walking in the steps of John, Paul, George and Ringo.
Eddie Van Halen Donates 75 Guitars to Schools
Rocker Eddie Van Halen has donated 75 electric guitars from his personal collection to Los Angeles-area high schools as a way to inspire music in kids.
Nurse arranges backstage visit for someone special
Jean Dennis is a nurse near Ithaca, New York, who helps care for Brent Larsen during his trials with Muscular Dystrophy and life on a ventilator.
Neil Young Gala Raises Millions for Musicians in Need (Video)
Neil Young was honored Friday in Los Angeles as the 2010 Person of the Year by MusiCares, an organization that provides emergency care and financial assistance to musicians in need.
Artist Turns Old Concert Tee Shirts into Valuable Quilts
Do you have a collection of concert tee shirts in the back of your closet from your old rocker days? A San Francisco artist named Ben Venom has come up with an unusual use for those old shirts — he sews them into quilts.
The Who Launch First Ever Teens-Only Cancer Program in the US
Legendary rockers Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend of the Who have come to the UCLA Medical Center to launch the first teen-and-young-adults-only cancer treatment unit in the United States.
Bruce Springsteen, Jon Stewart Honor Vets at Stand Up for Heroes NY Benefit
The fifth annual New York Comedy Festival's Stand Up for Heroes gala featured comedy's best voices, Ricky Gervais, Seth Meyers and Jon Stewart, onstage at the Beacon Theater, but it was Bruce Springsteen who stole the show, auctioning his guitar to the highest bidder, raising $160K for the charity to support veterans.
New Yorkers Find Bono and U2 Singing in the Subway
New Yorkers did a double take this week when they spotted Bono beneath a cowboy hat singing with U2 on a subway platform, along with Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon.
John Mayer's Spring Tour will Benefit U.S. Troops
Seven-time Grammy Award-winning singer and musician John Mayer launches his first U.S. tour in two years on April 9, with 18 concerts that will raise money to benefit US veterans.
Guitar Hero: Rock Star Dave Navarro Replaces Musician's Stolen Guitar
Last month Kevin Kennedy experienced a musician's worst nightmare after his white acoustic Yamaha Dave Navarro edition guitar was stolen at a local club. He shared the news on Twitter and Facebook and offered a $1,000 reward for the instrument's safe return. Last week, a brand-new guitar arrived in the mail - from Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro.
Watch What 1000 Passionate Italians Did to Lure a Rockstar to Their Town (MUST SEE)
Music brings us together and this epic orchestration featuring 1000 Italians with a single dream did that, and more. It was directed at 5 guys–and it worked.
Church Bells Ring Out David Bowie Melody, Space Oddity (Watch)
Fans memorialize David Bowie with their own versions of his music in sing alongs and church bells.
All-Star Concert Honors John Lennon's 75th Birthday Saturday on TV (WATCH)
Musical superstars take the stage this weekend in a John Lennon tribute concert celebrating what would have been the 75th birthday of The Beatles' co-founder.
The Grateful Dead Was Born On Stage Fifty Years Ago Today (WATCH)
It's been a half century since a California rock band played its first concert under a new name and started a long, strange trip into music history.
Dave Grohl's Surgeon Invited to Sing With Foo Fighters And Rocked the Stadium
Dave Grohl invited his surgeon onstage to sing, and after his strident performance of Seven Nation Army, some are saying this doctor missed his true calling...
Watch Stars Perform in David Bowie Tribute Concerts This Weekend for Charity
Aladdin Sane isn't yet done contributing to the music world just yet. Two nights of fundraising for arts charities are coming online March 31 and June 1.
Bruce Springsteen Writes Sweet Note for Schoolboy to Be Late For Class
The Boss is talented; he's cool; and he's even got time to help a young school boy who was rocking out way past his bedtime.
Pearl Jam Sends $367K in Aid to Contaminated Flint, Michigan
Pearl Jam has raised $367,000, through their own donations, business associates, and their fans to help Flint, Michigan during its water crisis.
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