Dr. Dre, heavily considered the creator of the ‘The West Coast Sound’, may now be more famous as a savvy businessman than a notorious rapper from Compton, California. When Beats Electronics sold to Apple in 2014, Dre reportedly made close to a billion dollars for his stake in the company. Since that transaction shot him…
International Restaurant Brand Partners with MARV Films &Twentieth Century Fox to Deliver Explosive Flavor with Limited-Time Offering. This fall, guests can combat hunger at Hard Rock Cafe by sinking their teeth into a blockbuster-inspired burger offered in partnership with MARV Films & Twentieth Century Fox. In celebration of the upcoming release, Kingsman: The Golden Circle,…
Warren Buffett is undoubtedly one of the most well-known philanthropists in the world and his son, Peter, has followed in his charitable footsteps. A professional musician and lifelong altruist, Peter recently discussed the intersection of music and philanthropy in an interview with NPR. Peter perfectly summarized the commitment and challenges that he, as a…
English/Nigerian Vocalist Granted Ultimate Performance at Upcoming Hard Rock Stadium Halftime Show After an intense three-month search, Hard Rock is proud to announce Park City, Utah resident Alex Boyé as the 2017 grand prize winner of its annual Hard Rock Rising Battle of the Bands competition. Alex Boyé rocked the local stage first at Hard…
The core of any charity organization is the people. People that exhibit the passion of the cause and carry its torch every day. The Hard Rock Heals Foundation, through its work with Musicians On Call, celebrates Jeremy Bar-Illan who, after losing his young son to cancer, turned his pain to passion and now brings joy…
DEAL COMPLETE AND RENOVATIONS SET TO BEGIN IMMEDIATELY Atlantic City, N.J. – April 5, 2017 – Today, Hard Rock International officially announced the completed acquisition as well as unveiled plans for the launch and significant redevelopment of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. Dignitaries including Governor Chris Christie, Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian, Hard…
Hard Rock Heals Foundation supporter given the Leonard Bernstein Lifetime Achievement Award! We’ve talked about Vijay Gupta before on this blog, and for good reason. Ted Talk veteran, killer violinist, humanitarian, and co founder of one of our favorite music charities, Street Symphony, Vijay is an advocate for the power of music to improve lives.…
NEW OWNERSHIP GROUP WILL INVEST MORE THAN $300 MILLION TO OPEN REBRANDED HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO ATLANTIC CITY Orlando, FL – March 1, 2017 – Hard Rock International unveils plans for Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. Today, Hard Rock and its partners announced they have reached a definitive agreement with a wholly-owned…
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of artist, graphic designer and illustrator Alan Aldridge this past weekend. While Mr. Aldridge was best known for his work with legendary artists like The Beatles and The Who, he was also the creator of the iconic Hard Rock Cafe logo and as such a member…
If you’ve ever seen “The Soloist,” starring Jamie Foxx, you are already familiar with Nathaniel Ayers’s story. The 2009 film was based on the life of Ayers, a Julliard-educated musician who has struggled with schizophrenia and homelessness throughout his life. After a chance meeting with Los Angeles Times columnist, Steve Lopez, Ayers was introduced to…