http://www.mail.com/people/26622-jimi-hendrix.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.29/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/26622-jimi-hendrix.html http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2153648-paul-mccartney-carries-weight-bonnaroo.html MANCHESTER, Tennessee (AP) — Even a former Beatle needs a moment standing on the main stage at Bonnaroo. A few songs into his transcendent first set at the massive Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, Paul McCartney wrapped his arms around his signature Hofner bass and surveyed a crowd of 80,000 adoring fans. "Hey, listen, I'm going to take... Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:55:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2153648-paul-mccartney-carries-weight-bonnaroo.html 2013-06-15T16:55:07Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2116684-andre-3000s-mother-dies-1-day-birthday.html NEW YORK (AP) — Andre 3000's mother died in her sleep early Tuesday at her Georgia home, a representative for the rapper at the firm Sunshine Sachs said Wednesday. Sharon Benjamin-Hodo was 58. She died in Rex, Ga. No other details were provided. Benjamin-Hodo was the founder of The Starlight Camp, a program that supports underprivileged children. It is pa... Wed, 29 May 2013 17:33:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2116684-andre-3000s-mother-dies-1-day-birthday.html 2013-05-29T17:33:04Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2075974-1969-hendrix-telegram-paul-to-play.html LONDON (AP) — Miles and Jimi. Jimi and Miles. Fans of the late trumpet and guitar masters have long known that Miles Davis and Jimi Hendrix had been making plans to record together in the year before Hendrix's sudden death in 1970. But less attention has been paid to the bass player they were trying to recruit: Paul McCartney, who was busy with another ba... Fri, 10 May 2013 11:55:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2075974-1969-hendrix-telegram-paul-to-play.html 2013-05-10T11:55:47Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2074256-usher-to-curate-music-july-4th-fireworks.html NEW YORK (AP) — Usher will be the spark for Macy's 4th of July fireworks show. The Grammy-winning singer will collaborate with Macy's to curate the concept, music and design for the fireworks, which will be launched from barges off Manhattan. It's the first time the company has worked with an artist on the concept for its annual show, Macy's said Thursday... Thu, 09 May 2013 15:54:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2074256-usher-to-curate-music-july-4th-fireworks.html 2013-05-09T15:54:20Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2051124-colorado-music-promoter-barry-fey-dies-73.html DENVER (AP) — Music promoter Barry Fey, who brought some of the biggest names in the business to Colorado, including the Doors, the Rolling Stones and U2, has died. He was 73. The Arapahoe County coroner's office says he died Sunday at his Cherry Hills Village home. An autopsy was planned Monday to determine the cause of death. Among the tens of thousands... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:34:24 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2051124-colorado-music-promoter-barry-fey-dies-73.html 2013-04-29T19:34:24Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2037688-havens-1st-woodstock-singer-dies-heart-attack.html NEW YORK (AP) — Richie Havens, the folk singer and guitarist who was the first performer at Woodstock, died Monday at age 72. Havens died of a heart attack in New Jersey, his family said in a statement. He was born in Brooklyn. Havens was known for his crafty guitar work and cover songs, including his well-received cover of Bob Dylan's "Just Like a Woman.... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 01:02:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/2037688-havens-1st-woodstock-singer-dies-heart-attack.html 2013-04-23T01:02:39Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1933100-hendrix-70-album-offers.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Jimi Hendrix recorded everything. More than 40 years after his death, though, the tape is finally running out. "People, Hell & Angels," out Tuesday, will be the last album of Hendrix's unreleased studio material, according to Eddie Kramer, the engineer who recorded most of Hendrix's music during his brief but spectacular career. Th... Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:14:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1933100-hendrix-70-album-offers.html 2013-03-05T17:14:33Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1901958-jesse-jackson-jr-wife-to-appear-wednesday.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife, Sandra, are to appear in federal court Wednesday to answer criminal charges in an alleged scheme to spend $750,000 in campaign funds on personal items, including a $43,350 gold watch, furs and celebrity memorabilia. Both have agreed to plead guilty in deals with federal prosecutors. Jackso... Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:01:58 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1901958-jesse-jackson-jr-wife-to-appear-wednesday.html 2013-02-20T00:01:58Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1896492-glance-items-listed-jackson-jr-charges.html CHICAGO (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife have agreed to plead guilty to charges in an alleged scheme to spend $750,000 in campaign funds on personal items. The following is a look at the items listed in Jackson Jr.'s charging document, when they were allegedly purchased and for how much: — gold-plated men's Rolex watch, July 2007, $4... Sat, 16 Feb 2013 19:30:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1896492-glance-items-listed-jackson-jr-charges.html 2013-02-16T19:30:43Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1896108-prospect-prison-looms-ex-congressman-wife.html CHICAGO (AP) — The prospect of prison looms over former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife after they agreed to plead guilty to charges in an alleged scheme to spend $750,000 in campaign funds on personal items — including furs, a gold watch, a football signed by U.S. presidents and even a hat once owned by Michael Jackson. It wasn't immediately cle... Sat, 16 Feb 2013 12:55:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1896108-prospect-prison-looms-ex-congressman-wife.html 2013-02-16T12:55:54Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1895468-jesse-jackson-jr-wife-agree-to-plead-guilty.html WASHINGTON (AP) — In a spectacular fall from political prominence, former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife agreed Friday to plead guilty to federal charges growing out of what prosecutors said was a scheme to use $750,000 in campaign funds for lavish personal expenses, including a $43,000 gold watch and furs. Federal prosecutors filed one charge o... Fri, 15 Feb 2013 23:54:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1895468-jesse-jackson-jr-wife-agree-to-plead-guilty.html 2013-02-15T23:54:06Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1889340-bassist-rick-huxley-dave-clark-dies-72.html LONDON (AP) — Bass player Rick Huxley, one of the founding members of the Dave Clark Five, has died. He was 72. Clark announced Huxley's death Tuesday, saying the news was "devastating." Huxley played on the band's signature hits from the era when they briefly rivaled the Beatles in popularity. They were part of the British invasion that included the Roll... Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:03:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1889340-bassist-rick-huxley-dave-clark-dies-72.html 2013-02-13T18:03:56Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1869236-troggs-singer-reg-presley-dies-cancer-71.html LONDON (AP) — The structure is simple, the guitar riffs basic, the lyrics at best inane, but the Troggs' "Wild Thing" remains a garage rock classic more than 45 years after its release made The Troggs and lead singer Reg Presley international stars. Presley, whose raunchy, suggestive voice powers this paean to teenage lust, died Monday after a year-long s... Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:03:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1869236-troggs-singer-reg-presley-dies-cancer-71.html 2013-02-05T16:03:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1824558-adorned-grammys-miguel-breakthrough.html NEW YORK (AP) — When record executive Mark Pitts heard "Sure Thing," a song Miguel wrote for possible inclusion on an album by Usher, Pitts felt there was something special about the young songwriter. Then he heard "Quickie," another song from Miguel, and Pitts knew he had to meet the man behind these infectious R&B jams. "He came and performed and just h... Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:16:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1824558-adorned-grammys-miguel-breakthrough.html 2013-01-16T14:16:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1778840-study-solo-stars-higher-death-risk-than-bands.html LONDON (AP) — Rock 'n' roll will never die — but it's a hazardous occupation. An academic study published Thursday confirms that rock and pop musicians are more likely to die prematurely than the general population, and finds that solo artists are twice as likely to die young as members of bands. Researchers from Liverpool John Moores ... Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1778840-study-solo-stars-higher-death-risk-than-bands.html 2012-12-20T15:23:00Z