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Led Zeppelin And Dustin Hoffman Among Winners At 35th Kennedy Center Awards
The Kennedy Center Honours are widely regarded as the most prestigious honour you can gain in the USA if you’ve worked in the creative or arts industries, and proof of that has once again been...
By Lew Irwin on 12 September 2012
Brandon Flowers Changed With Fame
Brandon Flowers admits that fame changed him.The Killers frontman says he began wearing eccentric stage outfits and acting cocky in the band's early days in order to feel more confident because he couldn't cope with...
By Bang Showbiz on 10 September 2012
Bruce Willis To Sue Apple?
Bruce Willis is considering taking legal action against Apple. The 57-year-old actor wants to leave to his huge digital music collection to his daughters - Rumer, 24, Scout, 20, and 18-year-old Tallulah, who he has...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 September 2012
Led Zeppelin's Subliminal Blues
Led Zeppelin were ''almost subconsciously,'' influenced by delta blues. The 'Black Dog' band may have come from England's midlands in the late 60s, but their hearts were in the Mississippi Delta of the US, according...
By Bang Showbiz on 25 August 2012
Jessica Ennis And Bradley Wiggins Party With The Stone Roses In London
What would you rather do? Party with The Stone Roses? Or win an Olympic medal? Well, if you are Jessica Ennis or Bradley Wiggins, you don't have to choose. You can do both. Jess and...
By Lew Irwin on 07 August 2012
The Stone Roses Praise 'King' Bradley Wiggins
The Stone Roses singer Ian Brown hailed gold medal winning Team GB athletes Bradley Wiggins and Jessica Ennis as the ''king and queen'' of England at an intimate London concert last night (06.08.12).The reformed Manchester...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 August 2012
Led Zeppelin Cover Artist Zacron Dead
Richard Drew, the man who created the cover art for Led Zeppelin's Iii album, has died.The reclusive artist, aka Zacron, lost his battle with cancer in January (12), but his family members only recently announced...
By WENN on 03 August 2012
Robert Plant's Marriage Comment Was Just A Joke
Rocker Robert Plant's publicist has shot down reports suggesting the Led Zeppelin star has wed singer Patty Griffin, insisting he was joking when he told the media the couple "eloped" last year (11).Plant appeared to...
By WENN on 18 July 2012
Deep Purple Rocker John Lord Dies
Deep Purple star Jon Lord has died aged 71.The keyboard player suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism - a blockage of the main artery of the lung caused by a moving blood clot - and passed...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 July 2012
British X Factor Band Debuts In U.s. At No. 1
A five-member "boy band" that was a third-place finisher on the British version of The X Factor has accomplished what no other British pop group has -- not the Beatles, not the Rolling Stones, not...
By Lew Irwin on 22 March 2012
Jimmy Page's Lost Soundtrack Tunes To Be Released
Rare movie soundtrack music Led Zeppelin star Jimmy Page recorded 40 years ago is finally set for release on a new album.Tracks the guitar great recorded for Kenneth Anger's short film Lucifer Rising, which were...
By WENN on 18 March 2012
Led Zeppelin Reunion Profits Help To Fund Oxford Scholarship Programme
Proceeds from Led Zeppelin's one-off reunion concert in 2007 have helped to fund a $41.6 million (£26 million) donation to the U.K.'s prestigious Oxford University.Tickets for the legendary rock band's triumphant comeback gig in London...
By WENN on 01 March 2012
Ronnie Wood Snubbed Led Zeppelin Offer
Rolling Stones rocker Ronnie Wood turned down the chance to join Led Zeppelin in the group's early days after dismissing them as a "bunch of farmers".The guitarist's former manager Peter Grant urged him to join...
By WENN on 10 February 2012
Ringo Starr Not 'Knocked Out' By John Bonham's Drumming
Ringo Starr was never "knocked out" by John Bonham's drum solos.The Beatles drummer was never a fan of the late Led Zeppelin sticksman's lengthy mid-song workouts, as he believes the drummer shouldn't be the focus...
By Bang Showbiz on 30 January 2012
Noel Gallagher Wants Smiths To Reform
Noel Gallagher wants The Smiths to reform.The 'If I Had a Gun' hitmaker is a massive fan of the iconic 80s indie band and though frontman Morrissey and guitarist Johnny Marr have always maintained they...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 December 2011
Jones Receives Honorary Fellowship
Led Zeppelin legend John Paul Jones was awarded an Honorary Fellowship from a U.K. music school on Thursday (08Dec11) in recognition of his career.The bassist received the accolade at a ceremony at prestigious performing arts...
By WENN on 08 December 2011
Shakira A Metallica Fan
Shakira is a huge Metallica fan. The 'Whatever, Wherever' singer grew up listening to heavy rock bands, and has a particular fondness for the 'Enter Sandman' group, so has been including one of their songs...
By Bang Showbiz on 06 December 2011
Jimi Hendrix Named Greatest Guitarist Of All Time
Jimi Hendrix has been named the greatest guitarist ever in a poll conducted by Rolling Stone Magazine. The axe man topped a list that included Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page, THE ROLLING STONES' KEITH RICHARDS and...
By WENN on 24 November 2011
Politician Proposes Jimmy Page Knighthood
A British politician has launched a new campaign to secure a knighthood for Led Zeppelin rocker Jimmy Page.Northamptonshire Member of Parliament Louise Mensch, who is married to Muse and Metallica manager Peter Mensch, has officially...
By WENN on 16 November 2011
Kendall Jenner Celebrates Sweet 16th With $90,000 Car
Kendall Jenner, the aspiring model and half-sister of Kim Kardashian, celebrated her sweet 16th birthday over the weekend with her close friends and family. Kendall partied with the likes of Kim, Kourtney and Khloe at...
By WENN on 14 November 2011
John Bonham's Model T Looking For A New Home
The current owner of late Led Zeppelin star John Bonham's fabled 1915 Ford Model T is seeking out a new home for the classic motor.The car, which appears in the band's 1976 concert film The...
By WENN on 03 August 2011
Sir Paul Mccartney To Open Olympics
Sir Paul McCartney is set to headline the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games.The Beatles legend has told organisers of London 2012 he is "up for" playing at the prestigious event on July 27,...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 July 2011
Rumer Wants Page Collaboration
Rumer wants to collaborate with Jimmy Page.The 'Slow' hitmaker - who has worked with John Berry and Burt F. Bacharach after he invited her to his Californian home to hear her sing - is eager...
By Bang Showbiz on 25 July 2011
Led Zeppelin Turned Down Guitar Hero Concept
The members of Led Zeppelin turned down the chance to become video game gods after the brains behind the Guitar Hero concept offered them a share of his empire.Activision Blizzard Chief Executive Officer Bobby Kotick...
By WENN on 24 July 2011
Jack White, Jones And Mosshart Join Seasick Steve Show
A host of big name stars including Jack White, Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones and The Kills' Alison Mosshart took to the stage with Seasick Steve at a show in London on Saturday night...
By WENN on 03 July 2011
Robert Plant Set For Major Montreal Honour
Former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant is set for another major accolade - he'll be honoured with the Montreal International Jazz Festival's Spirit Award during his concert at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier of Place des Arts in...
By WENN on 22 June 2011
Stairway To Heaven Tops Ballads Poll
Led Zeppelin's Stairway To Heaven has been named the greatest rock ballad of all time in a new RollingStone.com online poll.The 1971 classic beat out songs by the Beatles and Rolling Stones to land atop...
By WENN on 13 May 2011
Christopher Cross: 'I Played With Deep Purple, Supported Led Zeppelin'
Grammy Award-winning Arthur's Theme singer Christopher Cross has a secret heavy metal background - he once stood in for Deep Purple's Ritchie Blackmore and toured with Led Zeppelin.The singer/songwriter is best known for easy listening...
By World Entertainment News Network on 11 May 2011
Cooper Urges Plant To Rejoin Led Zeppelin
ALICE COOPER is urging LED ZEPPELIN frontman ROBERT PLANT to reconsider his decision to walk away from a potential reunion of the legendary band.The iconic rock group split in 1980 following the death of drummer...
By WENN on 28 January 2011
Alice Cooper Blasts Robert Plant
Alice Cooper has blasted Robert Plant for playing "folk music" instead of reforming Led Zeppelin. The 'Under My Wheels' rocker - who started his career in the 60s and is still touring today - said...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 January 2011
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