Category Archives: Classic Rock Daily

Joey Molland, Badfinger Guitarist, Dies At 77

Joey Molland, the guitarist and last surviving core member of the celebrated rock group Badfinger, has died at 77. According to the band’s official Facebook page, Molland passed away on Saturday (March 1), surrounded by his family. No official cause of death was given, though the musician had faced health issues including pneumonia in recent…read more »

Kurt Cobain’s Hair Among Rock Artifacts Up For Auction

Kurt Cobain’s Hair Among Rock Artifacts Up For Auction

Strands of Kurt Cobain’s hair leads a selection of rock memorabilia that are up for sale at Potter & Potter Auctions as part of a collection titled, Punks, Monsters, Smut & Madmen: A Countercultural Cross-Section. The Chicago-based auction house is set to open bidding on March 6 for a catalog of punk and grunge artifacts,…read more »

George Harrison’s Half-Eaten Toast From 1963 Sold To Beatles Fanatic

George Harrison’s Half-Eaten Toast From 1963 Sold To Beatles Fanatic

Over the years, Beatles’ memorabilia has fetched high prices at auctions, with items like John Lennon’s guitar selling for millions, while the band’s rare setlists and record contracts also fetched significant sums. The latest addition to this trend is an unfinished piece of toast from George Harrison’s breakfast in 1963, which was recently sold to…read more »

Billy Corgan’s New Podcast Shows A Different Side Of The Contrarian Rock Star

Billy Corgan’s New Podcast Shows A Different Side Of The Contrarian Rock Star

Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan recently launched The Magnificent Others podcast, which showcases a different side of the eccentric rock star through engaging conversations with a variety of guests. Corgan’s idea for a podcast gained momentum after appearing on Bill Maher’s Club Random two years ago, which eventually led to the Grammy-winning, alt-rock legend joining the…read more »

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