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Kurt Cobain’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ guitar and Ringo Starr’s Ed Sullivan Show drums are among the standout items in the Jim Irsay Collection, which Christie’s will exhibit in New York in March and auction across four sales, alongside other icons from Pink Floyd and The Beatles; proceeds will support mental health initiatives.
The Grammy Award for Best Rock Album is expected to feature a diverse mix of nominees, with David Gilmour likely to win for 'Luck and Strange' as a career recognition, while Wet Leg's 'Moisturizer' and Yungblud's 'Idols' are strong contenders. The category may honor overlooked legends and emerging artists, reflecting a broader appreciation for rock's evolving landscape.
Pink Floyd's David Gilmour reflects on his personal connection with former bandmate Syd Barrett in a new documentary about Barrett's life. Gilmour expresses regret for not visiting Barrett during his reclusive years, acknowledging that both of them might have gained something from a simple visit. The documentary, titled "Have You Got It Yet? The Story Of Syd Barrett And Pink Floyd," features interviews with other Pink Floyd members, as well as friends and colleagues, and explores Barrett's rise to fame, mental health struggles, and eventual exit from the music industry.
David Gilmour, a Canadian-born entrepreneur who built a luxury resort on Wakaya Island in Fiji and created Fiji Natural Artesian Water, has passed away at the age of 91. Gilmour's resort, the Wakaya Club & Spa, became popular among celebrities, and his bottled water brand became the second-largest imported water brand in the United States. Gilmour's entrepreneurial ventures spanned over 50 years, and he leaves behind a legacy of transforming a tiny island into a luxurious destination and turning Fiji's water into a leading bottled brand.
On what would have been Prince's 65th birthday, several artists paid tribute to the late musician by covering his songs. Chris Cornell performed "Nothing Compares 2 U," Bruce Springsteen covered "Purple Rain," Patti Smith sang "When Doves Cry," Foo Fighters played "Darling Nikki," Corey Taylor covered "Cream," and Tom Jones and David Gilmour performed "Purple Rain" on Jones' ITV series.