Black Fender Stratocaster (David Gilmour) — $14.55 million 1959 Martin D-18E (Kurt Cobain) — $6.01 million Fender Mustang (Kurt Cobain) — $4.55 million “Reach Out to Asia” Fender Stratocaster — $2.7 million “Blackie” Fender Stratocaster (Eric Clapton) — $959,500
Classic Rock History: July 5 – July 11 Rock Star BirthdaysJuly 5Huey Lewis (1950) – Frontman of Huey Lewis & the News.Robbie Robertson (1943) – Legendary guitarist and songwriter for The Band.Jimmy Crespo (1954) – Guitarist who helped keep Aerosmith going in the early ’80s. July 7Ringo Starr (1940) – Drummer for The Beatles. July 9Bon Scott (1946) – Iconic original vocalist of AC/DC. July 10Ronnie […]
Had Philip Parris Lynott (better known as Phil Lynott) not died at the age of 36, there’s a strong argument that Thin Lizzy could have enjoyed a significant resurgence. Lynott was one of rock’s most charismatic frontmen, a gifted songwriter and an innovative bassist whose storytelling lyrics and melodic hard-rock style influenced generations of musicians. By the mid-1980s, Thin Lizzy […]
The music world lost one of disco’s most recognizable voices with the death of Victor Willis, the original lead singer and co-founder of the Village People, who died on June 30, 2026, at the age of 74 following a short but aggressive illness. His family confirmed his passing and requested privacy. Born on July 1, […]
When tragedy struck AC/DC in 1980 with the sudden death of lead singer Bon Scott, many believed the Australian rock band had reached the end of the road. Instead, the group responded by creating one of the greatest comeback albums in music history: Back in Black. Scott had helped establish AC/DC as one of rock’s […]
Few songs in classic rock history have inspired as much discussion as The Eagles’ iconic Hotel California. Released in late 1976, the song quickly became one of the defining tracks of the decade, thanks to its haunting lyrics, unforgettable melody and one of the greatest guitar solos ever recorded. Written by Don Felder, Don Henley, […]
Mötley Crüe's 1997 album 'Generation Swine' struggled to find relevance as music trends shifted, despite flashes of the band's talent.
Jeff Beck, a pioneering guitarist, left an indelible mark on rock music through his technical brilliance and expressive artistry.
Blonde on Blonde, Dylan's landmark 1966 album, transformed rock music through its ambitious scope and poetic lyricism.
Prince's 'Purple Rain' revolutionized music, blending genres and inspiring generations with its artistic vision.
On his birthday, we celebrate Mick Fleetwood, born June 24, 1947, in Redruth, England, a towering figure whose influence on rock music has spanned more than half a century. As the drummer and co-founder of Fleetwood Mac, Mick Fleetwood has been the band’s only constant member since its formation in 1967. His powerful yet understated […]
Synchronicity, The Police's 1983 album, was a pop culture phenomenon that defined a generation's sound and tensions.