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A new statue immortalizing late Motorhead leader and very longtime HardRadio friend LEMMY KILMISTER was unveiled during the "Lemmy Forever" ceremony in Burslem, Stoke-On-Trent, England last Friday. The memorial, which stands on a plinth on Market Place, was designed by Andy Edwards to commemorate 10 years since the rocker's death and 50 years since the band was formed. The local artist told BBC Radio Stoke the event had a "festival vibe" but was more intimate. "It was just a sea of love. The atmosphere was great... everybody was lovely," he said. As well as guest speakers, including Motorhead guitarist Phil Campbell, the ceremony also saw a procession of motorbikes arrive with a portion of Lemmy's ashes, which were placed in the statue. Read more and see photos at BBC.com.
Both VIP Seating Area and General Admission tickets are on sale now for this year's ROCK FOR RONNIE CONCERT IN THE PARK benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund (diocancerfund.org), on Sunday afternoon, May 18, 2025 on the South Lawn adjacent to the Autry Museum of the West in Griffith Park. Headlining this year's Rock For Ronnie will be actor and heavy metal singer Sebastian Bach and his band. Joining this year's All-Stars Band jam will be local favorites Led Zepagain for a special appearance, along with, among others, John Bush (Armored Saint), Chris Kael (Five Finger Death Punch), Dug Pinnick (Kings X), Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot, Dio), Ricky Warwick (Thin Lizzy), Robbie Crane (Warrant), Ira Black (Dio Disciples, Vio-Lence), Phil Demmel (Kerry King, Category 7), Tommy London (Sirius XM), Brit Lightning (Vixen), Julia Lage (Vixen), Jeremy Colson (Steve Vai, Billy Idol), Doug Aldrich (Dead Daisies, Dio), Keith Nelson (BuckCherry), Mike Mangin (The Cult), Matt Starr (Ace Frehley, Mr. Big) and Mandy Lion. Also on the bill will be Dio Disciples; southern rock band Jason Charles Miller; hard rock band Kill Devil Hill; Las Vegas-based Count's 77.
Julien's Auctions, the world's leading celebrity auction house, announced today from Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus extensive details on the items offered at their highly anticipated MUSIC ICONS SALE. The listings are live now at juliensauctions.com with the two-day auction taking place May 30 and May 31 from Hard Rock Cafe in New York City. The sale includes several important guitars played on stage and in studio by revered musicians such as; Eric Clapton, Kurt Cobain, Brian May, Johnny Cash, Melissa Etheridge, Bob Dylan, Ronnie Wood, Django Reinhardt, Jack White, Noel Gallagher, Chet Atkins, Waylon Jennings, Yngwie Malmsteen, Slash, Angus Young, Randy Bachman, Richie Sambora and more. It also features gear used by artists including AC/DC, Aerosmith, Frank Zappa, Neil Young, Roxy Music, Rascal Flatts, The Eagles, Nirvana, The Ventures and so many more. Alongside the historic guitars is a stunning array of ensembles worn by revered style icons and rare handwritten works.
