He co-wrote the 1989 hit "The Wind Beneath My Wings." Other items sold in the Christie's auction included a letter by Kurt Cobain ($19,400), and a school book report by Britney Spears ($1,200).Ģ011 - Ralph MacDonald, percussionist and songwriter who composed the hit duets "Where Is the Love" (Roberta Flack/Donny Hathaway) and "Just The Two Of Us" (Bill Withers/Grover Washington Jr.), died of lung cancer at age 67.Ģ014 - Larry Henley (lead singer of the '60s pop group The Newbeats) died at age 77 after suffering with Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. The Gibson SG guitar was used by Harrison from 1966 to 1969, including the recording of Revolver, and by Lennon during The White Album sessions. The pair were invited to a gala attended by President George Bush at the Kennedy Arts Center in Washington.Ģ004 - A guitar played by George Harrison and John Lennon sold for $570,000 at an auction in New York. 1 single with the Gary Barlow penned song "Babe".Ģ003 - James Brown and country music star Loretta Lynn were honored for their contributions to U.S. singles chart with "Maneater", the duo's 5th U.S. Rex, and Elton John.ġ982 - Hall and Oates started a four-week run at No. In attendance are Starr, the members of T. ![]() Rex documentary Born to Boogie premiered at Oscar's Cinema in Brewer Street, Soho (U.K.). album chart with "There's A Riot Goin' On".ġ972 - The Ringo Starr-directed T. REM included a live version of the song on the 1993 Sidewinder Sleeps Tonight single.ġ971 - Sly and the Family Stone went to No. It went on to earn at least $15 million in royalties from cover versions and film licensing. It was adapted and covered internationally by many 1950s pop and folk revival artists, including the Weavers, Jimmy Dorsey, Yma Sumac, Miriam Makeba and the Kingston Trio. singles chart with "The Lion Sleeps Tonight". 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, and the Rolling Stones have sold more than 200 million records worldwide.ġ961 - The Tokens started a three-week run at No. This is the guitar he commonly uses to perform “Honky Tonk Women.” As a songwriting team, Richards and Jagger are responsible for eight No. He nicknamed a frequently used 1953 butterscotch Telecaster “Micawber” after a character in Charles Dickens’ David Copperfield. He reportedly owns more than 3,000 guitars, and often plays Fender Telecasters and Gibson Les Pauls. ![]() He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, and is frequently named among the best guitarists of all time. Alongside Mick Jagger, a friend he first met in primary school, Richards has been the architect of one of rock ‘n’ roll’s signature groups for the past six decades. 18, 1943, the Rolling Stones’ founding member, co-principal songwriter, and guitarist Keith Richards is 80 today.
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