On this day in 2013 – John Lennon and George Harrison were honoured with a blue plaque at the site of the former Apple Boutique in a ceremony in London held at at 94 Baker Street. The new plaque reads “John Lennon, M.B.E., 1940-1980, and George Harrison, M.B.E., 1943-2001, worked here.”
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On this day in 1972 – John Lennon Appeals US Deportation Orders
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On this day in 1972 – John Lennon lodged an appeal with the US immigration office in New York, after he was served with deportation orders arising from his 1968 cannabis possession conviction.
David Gilmour’s Black Strat Sells For Record $14.5 Million
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Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour’s iconic Black Strat has fetched a whopping $14.5 million at an auction of guitars belonging to the late Jim Irsay, former owner of the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts.
The staggering figure makes Gilmour’s Black Strat the most expensive guitar ever sold at an auction.
The guitar, which Gilmour played on Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side Of The Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals and The Wall, was previously sold for $3,975,000 at a Christie’s auction in 2019, during a sale of 127 items from Gilmour’s personal collection to raise money for ClientEarth, a group of lawyers and environmental experts fighting against climate change to protect nature and the environment.
A portion of the proceeds of the latest sale, which smashed the $6 million price paid in 2020 for the equally iconic 1959 Martin D-18E acoustic played by Kurt Cobain during Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged show, will be donated to philanthropic causes.
Other guitars in Irsay’s collection include a Doug Irwin guitar played by Jerry Garcia during his final show with the Grateful Dead, sold for $11.5 million at the auction.
Other sales at the latest auction include a 1964 Rickenbacker owned by John Lennon ($1.27m), a 1964 Gibson SG used by George Harrison ($2.27m), a one-off Vox made for the Beatles in 1966 ($600k), Eric Clapton’s “The Fool” Gibson SG ($3m), the Fender Mustang played by Kurt Cobain on Smells Like Teen Spirit ($6m) and a Martin 000-42 acoustic guitar used by Eric Clapton used on his MTV Unplugged album ($4.1m).
Source: RTT Music News
H & S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK: FOXY
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This week’s H&S Feed and Country Store Pet of the Week is “Foxy”, 6 month old female Whippet mix pooch. Foxy was surrendered by her previous owner who could no longer take care of her for health reasons. Foxy does great with other dogs, but is a little timid when it comes to cats. Foxy loves kids and would be a great family dog. Foxy is an affectionate and friendly girl who would love to meet you!
Foxy is fully vetted, spayed, vaccinated and microchipped and ready to for her ‘fur-ever’ home!
And because Foxy is the H&S Feed & Country Store Pet of the Week, her adoption fee is only $50 this week!
If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet Foxy or any of the pets at Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter, visit https://www.stephenmemorial.org/ and fill out an adoption application.
Check out our visit about Foxy with Izzy from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:
On this day in 2022 – Rod Stewart Goes To Work on Potholes
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On this day in 2022 – Sir Rod Stewart filmed himself fixing potholes on a road near his home and complaining about the state of it. Videos on the 77-year-old singer’s Instagram account showed him shovelling gravel in Harlow, Essex, claiming “no-one can be bothered to do it”. In one, he said: “People are bashing their cars up. The other day, there was an ambulance with a burst tyre. My Ferrari can’t go through here at all.” Rod was seen dressed in a tracksuit and high-vis vest while singing and shovelling.
Bon Jovi Biopic In Development At Universal Pictures
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Universal Pictures is working on a Bon Jovi biopic, and according to reports, Jon Bon Jovi is actively participating in the project and Universal will have access to the band’s music library.
The movie will trace the band’s formative years through their rise to superstardom.
Cody Brotter, who first got notice for his Black List script Drudge, has been assigned to write the script for the upcoming project.
Kevin J. Walsh, who produced The Instigators and the Oscar-winning Manchester by the Sea, and Gotham Chopra are producing the Bon Jovi biopic.
Chopra, who is a co-founder of Religion of Sports, directed the Hulu docuseries “Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story,” which profiled the band from its origins to Jon’s vocal struggles that plagued him during their 2022 tour.
Source: RTT Music News
On this day in 1969 – Paul McCartney marries Linda Eastman
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On this day in 1969 – Paul McCartney married Linda Eastman at Marylebone Register Office. They then held a reception lunch at The Ritz Hotel, Paul then went to Abbey Road studios in the evening to work. George Harrison and his wife Patti were arrested on the same day and charged with possession of 120 joints of marijuana.
John Fogerty Announces 2026 Tour Dates With Steve Winwood
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Grammy winning Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and Songwriters Hall of Famer John Fogerty will extend his Legacy Tour into 2026.
Fogerty has announced a string of dates with Steve Winwood, kicking off in Chicago in September, followed by stops in Boston, Atlantic City, Charlotte, Miami and more.
Tickets for the John Fogerty and Steve Winwood dates go on sale this Friday, March 13th at 10 an local. Presale begins on Tuesday, March 10th at 10 am local. For more tickets and all upcoming dates, visit johnfogerty.com.
The tour news arrives as Fogerty prepares to receive the Johnny Mercer Award, the Songwriters Hall of Fame’s highest honor, at the organization’s Induction and Awards Gala on June 11 in New York City. The award recognizes a body of work that has shaped American music for generations.
Within the past few months, Fogerty was inducted at the American Music Honors, presented with the BMI Troubadour Award, delivered fiery headline sets at JazzFest, Glastonbury, SXSW and The Hollywood Bowl, performed on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” performed an NPR Tiny Desk Concert, and marked his 80th birthday with sold-out shows at New York’s Beacon Theatre.
John Fogerty 2026 Tour Dates
March 14 – CDMX, Mexico – Festival Vive Latino 2026
March 18-21 – Las Vegas, NV – Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
June 26 – Lincoln, CA – Thunder Valley Casino Resort
September 3 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre*
September 5 – Canandaigua, NY – Constellation Brands – Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center*
September 6 – Lenox, MA – Tanglewood Music Center*
September 8 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion*
September 9 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater*
September 11 – Atlantic City, NJ – Ocean Casino Resort*
September 12 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater*
September 13 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Event Gallery*
September 15 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts – Filene Center*
September 16 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre*
September 18 – St. Augustine, FL – The Saint Augustine Amphitheatre*
September 19 – Clearwater, FL – Coachman Park – The BayCare Sound*
September 20 – Hollywood, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino*
October 2 – Thackerville, OK – WinStar World Casino & Resort – Lucas Oil Live
*With Steve Winwood
Source: RTT Music News
On this day in 1975 – 10cc’s ‘The Original Soundtrack’ album is released
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On this day in 1975 – The Original Soundtrack, the third album by 10cc was released. It featured the world wide, multi million selling single ‘I’m Not in Love’ notable for its innovative and distinctive backing track, composed mostly of the band’s multitracked vocals. The song was the band’s breakthrough hit worldwide, reaching No.1 in Ireland and Canada and No.2 in the US, as well as reaching the top ten in Australia, New Zealand and several European countries.
Boston Lead Singer Tommy DeCarlo Dead At 60
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Boston’s lead singer Tommy DeCarlo, who has been battling brain cancer, has died at the age of 60.
DeCarlo’s family confirmed the news of his death in a message posted on Facebook on Monday, saying, “It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our Dad, Tommy DeCarlo, on Monday, March 9th, 2026. After being diagnosed with brain cancer last September, he fought with incredible strength and courage right up until the very end.”
“During this difficult time, we kindly ask that friends and fans respect our family’s privacy as we grieve and support one another,” the family added.
DeCarlo, who joined Boston in 2007 after its original lead singer Brad Delp’s death, has served as the band’s lead or co-lead singer since then for every subsequent touring lineup.
DeCarlo, who was a fan of Boston since childhood, wrote and recorded an original song about Delp following his death as well as a couple of Boston covers.
Noticing it on DeCarlo’s MySpace page, Boston founding member Tom Scholz contacted him and recruited him to the band.
DeCarlo and his wife Annie are parents to two children – Talia and Tommy Jr.
Source: RTT Music News
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