John Lydon’s original handwritten lyrics to the Sex Pistols classics “Holidays in the Sun” and “Submission” are up for auction. The notorious Pistols’ frontman wrote out his song lyrics on both sides of the same sheet of paper, even crossing out words and phrases in order to get the lyrics perfect. RR Auction estimates that the lyrics sheet will sell for at least $80,000, but the highest bid is currently only $30,800. The auction closes on November 21. Lydon also just announced that his post-Pistols band, Public Image Limited, is once again hitting the road. PiL are set to embark on a headlining tour of the UK and Ireland in 2025. “People were so overwhelmingly positive, and they asked me to tour PiL again,” Lydon wrote, “With so many people asking and with the band meaning so much to them, I couldn’t just stay on my sofa and not tour – tempting though that obviously is.” (Rolling Stone)
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During an appearance on the November 12 episode of the Howie Mandel Does Stuff podcast, former Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora shared insight into the creation of the group’s hit single, “Livin’ on a Prayer.” When the tune was initially released in 1986, it topped the charts in the U.S., U.K., Canada, New Zealand, and…
Richie Sambora Discloses Inspiration Behind Lyrics Of Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ On A Prayer”
During an appearance on the November 12 episode of the Howie Mandel Does Stuff podcast, former Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora shared insight into the creation of the group’s hit single, “Livin’ on a Prayer.” When the tune was initially released in 1986, it topped the charts in the U.S., U.K., Canada, New Zealand, and…
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Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, Kenny Loggins, And Toto Featured In New HBO Yacht Rock Documentary
Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary is set to premiere on November 29 on HBO. The film is directed by Garret Price, who examines the history and legacy of Yacht Rock, a smooth, easy-listening style of music in the late 70s and early 80s led by the likes of Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, Steely Dan, Kenny Loggins,…
During a ceremony at Windsor Castle on Tuesday (November 12), Simon Le Bon was formally appointed as a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). The Duran Duran frontman received the honor from Prince William, in recognition for his career in service to music and charity. “It is fitting that the honour has…
Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon Awarded MBE By Prince William At Windsor Castle
During a ceremony at Windsor Castle on Tuesday (November 12), Simon Le Bon was formally appointed as a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). The Duran Duran frontman received the honor from Prince William, in recognition for his career in service to music and charity. “It is fitting that the honour has…
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Linkin Park Teases 2025 World Tour Dates, Featuring Potential Show At London’s Wembley Stadium
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