Album review of Chase Atlantic’s new album, ‘PHASES’, out June 28.
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David Gilmour Guitar Collection auction raises $21.5million for climate crisis charity
As you’ll have seen from our coverage of the event yesterday, the sale of the David Gilmour Guitar Collection at Christie’s New York, in aid of the charity ClientEarth, was wildly successful, with every item selling easily, raising $21,490,750 / £16,935,185/ €19,035,147. It was the most valuable musical instrument sale in auction history, and took place in a pair of packed salesrooms (a second room opening due to sheer volume of people). The numbers attempting to be involved with the sale meant that Christie’s were forced to move the start time by an hour, to better accommodate everyone. Of the 126 lots sold, there were a few record breakers. In particular, the Black Strat achieved $3,975,000, setting a world auction record for any guitar. At the foot of this news item we have the list of top ten items based on final sale price yesterday. Here’s the moment that the Black Strat sold: On hearing how much the sale of David’s instruments had raised for them, ClientEarth CEO James Thornton said: This is a truly humbling and extraordinary gift, which goes beyond our wildest expectations. It’s difficult to express just how deeply grateful we are to David for choosing ClientEarth as the beneficiary of this historic auction. The law is one of the most powerful tools we have to tackle the world’s increasing environmental problems. This gift is a phenomenal boost to our work using the law to tackle climate change and protect nature. It will allow us to play an even greater role in addressing the climate crisis and securing a healthy planet for future generations. Christie’s note that, in the lead up to the auction, over 12,000 fans booked hour-long time slots at the tour stops in London, Los Angeles and New York to get up-close to the guitars. In excess of 500,000 people viewed the content around the sale on Christies.com, and more than 2,000 bidders from 66 countries registered for the sale. 97 percent of all guitars in the sale were sold to or directly underbid by online registrants. 38 percent of the lots were purchased by online bidders.
Man City’s Riyad Mahrez responds to being compared with Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah
Mahrez’s time at Man City Before joining Manchester City Riyad Mahrez was one of the top stars for Leicester City. However, since making the switch to Man City in July of 2018, Mahrez has struggled for regular game time. Mahrez featured in only 27 of City’s 38 league games this past season. 12 of those […]
Unai Emery pushing for Arsenal to sign £35m PSG star
Arsenal manager Unai Emery reportedly wants to sign a £35m-rated Paris Saint-Germain defender this summer.
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Too Many Blogs’ Alternative Guide to Glastonbury
Who to see, what to eat & where to go The days are as long as they get, Decathlon and
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Folau launches GoFundMe to pay legal fees – and people haven’t been kind…
Israel Folau has launched a GoFundMe page to raise A$3m in order to cover his legal costs in his fight against his sacking by Rugby Australia for posting on social media that homosexuals will go to hell. In a YouTube video posted on Thursday, the 73-cap full-back revealed he has already spent over $100,000 (£55,000) of his own money in…
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Man City star follows Walker in penning new long-term deal
Left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko has signed a new and improved deal to keep him at Manchester City until 2024.
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[UPDATED] David Gilmour Guitar Auction – today’s the day!
Good morning! It’s the day that many Pink Floyd fans have been waiting for – today, at 10am EST (3pm UK/BST) at Christie’s in New York City, over 120 of David Gilmour’s guitars are up for auction, raising money for charity (more about that shortly). These range from his most iconic and best known instruments, through to ones that he has accumulated over the years and have less sparkling CVs. The day, the event, seems to have polarised a significant amount of the Pink Floyd community. There’s those who are excited, and have mentally committed a certain amount of money so they can place a few bids, with the hopes of getting their hands on one of David’s instruments, whatever it might be. There are also those who are sad (some, desperately) about his selling of the bulk of his collection. Those people should rest assured – he stated recently that he was keeping at least 20 guitars, including a replica Black Strat that is seemingly incredibly close in sound and feel to the original. In a recent fan Q A, he said: Don’t fret too much. I still have a few lovely guitars that I couldn’t let go. A 1945 Martin D18, my Fender Esquire nicknamed The Workmate and a Black Gretsch Duo-Jet to name but three. On being asked what it is about the Workmate that led to him keeping it over 0001 and the Black Strat, he responded: I’m just too fond of the Workmate. He has also made it clear that he isn’t finishing with the creation and performance of music ( No, no. It does not mean retirement ), and on being asked Have you retained sufficient guitars to make another album, and play more live shows? Do you have any such plans? he gave a simple Yes and yes . Great news for all those concerned that this auction was seeing David conclude this element of his life. Last night, David revealed where the money raised today would be going: As things happen today, we will endeavour to keep this page up to date with all the latest occurrences, sale prices of items, and such like, shown below. Stay on this page and refresh it for all the latest information on what’s taking place! The latest items will be at the top, so scroll down to see older updates. By the way, please let us know if any of you are lucky winners of any of the guitars/cases on offer today…
Exeter gives injury update on Jack Nowell after surgery
Exeter Chiefs Director of Rugby Rob Baxter has confirmed Jack Nowell has undergone successful surgery on the ankle injury he picked up during the Gallagher Premiership Final earlier this month. The England and British Lions star was forced from the field midway through the second half after trying to tackle Saracens winger Sean Maitland as…
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Neymar nudges closer to Barcelona as star admits major PSG regret
Neymar’s return to Barcelona appears to have taken another step forward after a claims the player has massively burned his bridges at PSG.
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