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Cover of Patti Smith's 'Bread of Angels'/courtesy of Random HousePatti Smith has unveiled the cover of her next memoir, Bread of Angels.The "People Have the Power" singer revealed the cover on Instagram, writing that it features a "graceful photograph" taken by artist Robert Mapplethorpe in 1979.She adds that the photo was taken "in the same room where he shot the Horses cover," referring to her 1975 debut album."This cover is a beautiful way to continue our lifelong […]

Eddie Van Halen performing at Cobo Arena on August 13, 1982, in Detroit, Michigan. Photo by Ross Marino/GettyOne of Eddie Van Halen’s iconic guitars is going up for auction in September.The rocker’s Kramer Electric, 1982, which is based on his original “Frankenstein” guitar and features Van Halen's well-known black-and-white stripe abstract design, will be up for auction as part of Sotheby’s Grails Week.The guitar, which Eddie played on tour in 1982 […]

On This Day, Aug. 12, 2012 ...Queen’s Brian May and Roger Taylor, The Who and The Kinks’ Ray Davies were among the artists who performed at the closing ceremony of the London Olympics, held at Olympic Stadium.Queen’s May and Taylor were joined by Jessie J to perform "We Will Rock You" and Davies performed "Waterloo Sunset." The Who closed the evening with a medley of three hits: "Baba O'Riley," "See Me, Feel Me" and "My Generation.”Dubbed A Symphony of British […]

Auction included Whitney Houston's 1993/1994 tour outfit (Chris Grieve/Mirrorpix via Getty Images)Items owned by the late Whitney Houston brought in more than $200,000 at a Monday charity auction.The auction included clothing and jewelry worn by the late singer, as well as Platinum sales plaques and other personal items. Among the highlights were the blue jersey Whitney wore at the 1994 FIFA World Cup closing ceremony and a black Marc Bouwer […]

Cover of Led Zeppelin's 'Physical Graffiti'/Atlantic Records/Rhino EntertainmentLed Zeppelin has shared a remastered version of their track “Houses of the Holy,” which will be part of the upcoming 50th anniversary celebration of their classic album Physical Graffiti.“Houses of the Holy” is one of several remastered Physical Graffiti tracks Led Zeppelin has recently posted on their official YouTube page. They previously shared “In My Time of Dying,” “The Rover” and “Custard Pie.”Led Zeppelin announced in July […]

Cover of 1973's 'Buckingham Nicks'/Rhino RecordsStevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham are getting their fans excited for some more news.The pair shared a tease on Instagram featuring a radio playing the song “Don’t Let Me Down Again,” with the caption “Wednesday.”“Don’t Let Me Down Again” was the first single from the Fleetwood Mac stars' only studio album as a duo, 1973’s Buckingham Nicks. The album is being released Sept. 19, digitally and on CD, with newly remastered sound. This will mark […]