Kurt Cobain's "Teen Spirit" Guitar To Go On Display Ahead Of Auction
As we previously told you, the 1969 Lake Placid Blue finish Fender Mustang guitar Kurt Cobain used in Nirvana’s 1991 video for “Smells Like Teen Spirit” is going up for auction. The three-day “Music Icons” auction at the Hard Rock Café in New York May 20-22, with an estimated starting bid of $600k-$800k.
Prior to this, the guitar will be displayed in London. Fans can see the guitar for free at the Hard Rock Café in Piccadilly Circus. It'll be there from April 28 - to May 3.
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Greta Van Fleet's Josh Kizska Apologizes For Cultural Appropriation
Greta Van Fleet singer Josh Kiszka is admitting that he's appropriated Indigenous culture in the past. A recent hashtag campaign (#SpeakUpGVF) sparked, which called for Kiszka to delete a bunch of Insta photos from 2017 that showed him and his friends wearing Indigenous garments back in 2017. Kiszka also wore Indigenous-influenced outfits during the band's 2018 tour.
Whereas he didn't give a direct apology, he did take ownership. In an open letter to "our indigenous fans," he wrote, I see you. I’ve taken time to listen and gather my thoughts. My appreciation for indigenous culture is bigger than myself. I recognize the harm that ignorance can have on marginalized communities, something I’d never want to perpetuate. Hate, disrespect and prejudice of any kind are not welcome in this community. As I’ve come into adulthood, I’ve been able to grow and learn. This growth has not stopped and will not stop here."
He continued, "The Chippewa tribe has had a particularly profound impact on my life having been exposed to their ceremonies and customs during my early years growing up in Michigan. I have made a charitable donation [to] the First Nations Development Institute to help keep indigenous traditions like theirs alive and well. Should you want to support with me, please visit firstnations.org."
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EDDIE VAN HALEN left a HUGE donation to support music education in at-risk schools.
Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation (MHOF), which supports music education in at-risk public schools, announced it recently received a bequest from the late rock guitarist and innovator Eddie Van Halen.
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25 Rock Stars That Have Celebrity Doppelgangers
The concept of a doppelganger is pretty entertaining, especially when celebrities are involved. Like everyone knows how Will Ferrell has an uncanny resemblance to Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith.
"Loudwire" put together a list of 25 rock stars who have famous look-alikes, including side-by-side photos. Here are 10 pairs:
1. Lars Ulrich and Michael Keaton
2. Anthony Kiedis and Justin Long
3. Jack White and Johnny Depp
4. Dave Grohl and Pierce the Veil singer Vic Fuentes
5. Tommy Lee and magician Criss Angel
6. Eddie Vedder and Russell Crowe
7. Roger Waters and Richard Gere
8. Alice Cooper and Steve Carell
9. Freddie Mercury and Sacha Baron Cohen
10. A young Mick Jagger and Harry Styles
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METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett will release a music video for his solo song "High Plains Drifter" on Friday, April 22.
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Check out the new DEF LEPPARD track "Take What You Want".
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