11.25: On this day in 1984, a supergroup of mostly U.K. musicians got together for a monumental 24-hour recording session to benefit famine relief in Ethiopia. The superdupergroup, known as Band Aid, led by founder and organizer Bob Geldof (him who doesn’t like Mondays and him who played the fictional rocker “Pink” in the filmed…
We have all seen images of the tragic devastation in the Philippines caused by Typhoon Haiyan, one of the most powerful typhoons ever recorded. The reports from relief workers on the ground are that of immense destruction, an official death toll that is on the rise and of survivors who do not have access to…
Hard Rock Cafe Anchorage is “Calling All Artists” to help put an Anchorage mark on the cafe’s Rock Shop. From Wednesday, November 20 through Friday, December 6, “Calling All Artists” asks residents to enter your artwork for the chance to have their design featured on a limited-edition Hard Rock Cafe Anchorage grand opening t-shirt and…
11.18: On this day in 1994, The Rolling Stones became the first band to broadcast a streaming concert over that fandangled Interweb thingamajig. Heralding the coming of a new dawn, the Age of Aquarius became a distant memory, as the computers, thanks to Mick and the boys, quickly learned how to rock and, subsequently, took…
11.11: On this day in 1969, Jim Morrison’s boisterous and drunken behavior on a flight from Los Angeles to Phoenix landed him in jail. Apparently, he was taking a break from his indecent exposure trial in Miami to attend a Rolling Stones concert in Phoenix, after stopping off in LA. The man just wanted to…
11.04: On this day in 1970, the art of 80’s pop sampling found their leader. Sean John Combs, aka Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, Diddy, Puffy, etc., was born. We like to call him “PuhDiddy”, but that’s just us and we’d never say it to his face. We’re not even sure what he goes by these…
“This is a beautiful step towards world peace. By Imagining There’s No Hunger, like what John sang in his song, we express our strong desire to bring a world in which children will never again suffer from hunger or poverty. Let’s come together and help spread this message around the world.” –Yoko Ono Lennon [more]…
We want to say THANK YOU to you the member of AAA, CAA, ARC Europe or one of the many other auto clubs that partner with Hard Rock Cafe! Launching on November 1st and continuing until December 21st, we will be offering a 20% off discount on food, non-alcoholic beverages, and non-charity merchandise. But wait……
10.31: Robert Matthew Van Winkle joined us this day in 1968. Wait, what? You’ve never heard of Robert Matthew Van Winkle? Well, when we tell you the name that most of us know him by, you’ll wish we hadn’t. Still want to know? Vanilla Ice. There, we said it. Vanilla Ice. Man, we feel so…
Hard Rock is very proud to premiere the brand new video from Transit, “Young New England,” a rollicking, good time & great friends song from the band’s new album. And the video for “Young New England” just happened to be shot in and around Hard Rock Cafe Boston. Convenient! Check it out:
10.21: Coffee houses and open mic poetry nights owe a debt of gratitude to Jack Kerouac. The beatnik writer died today in 1969. He was 47. Author of On The Road and The Dharma Bums, Kerouac influenced an entire generation of writers, thinkers, and musicians, such as The Beatles, The Doors, Death Cab For Cutie,…
This week, the newest member of the Hard Rock family opened its doors in one of the most picturesque spots on Earth: Hard Rock Cafe Nice. The multi-level Cafe is nestled near Vieux Nice, along the Mediterranean Sea on the Promenade des Anglais, and will undoubtedly be a must-see for both visitors and locals. This…
This is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, to learn more about how you can help put an end to breast cancer click here or the image below. ALL IS ONE.
10.14: Buddy Holly opened a show for Bill Haley & His Comets (“Rock Around The Clock”) on this day in 1955. A talent agent caught the set and soon arranged for Holly to cut a demo and sign to Decca Records. Holly’s first hit, “That’ll Be The Day,” came from those demo sessions. Holly’s very…
The Hard Rock Hotel in Puerto Vallarta Rocked Pinktober with an amazing series of walks and events that the entire team participated in!! To learn more about how you can support Pinktober click here. ALL IS ONE [photogallery] [/photogallery]
World Class Entertainment Destination To Be Located In Kenosha Orlando, Fla. – October 10, 2013 – Hard Rock International – owner of one of the world’s most iconic and recognized brands – announced today its alliance with the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin to develop, brand and manage their proposed regional entertainment destination located in…
To kick off Pinktober, the Hard Rock Hotel in Orlando hosted a very special “Velvet Sessions” with Artist Ambassador Bret Michaels. The Hard Rock Cafe in Orlando collaborated with the students at Full Sail University to create an incredible display of Pinktober spirit! To learn more about how you can support Breast Cancer Research…
10.07: Johnny Cougar, John Cougar Mellencamp, and John Mellencamp were all born on this day in 1951. Yes, they are all one in the same, three different sides of the same person, one of the most American of American musicians of the past 35 years, the embodiment of him who loves little pink houses, singing…
10.01: Jimi Hendrix found his bass player, Noel Redding, on this day in 1966. Joining Hendrix and Redding, shortly thereafter, Mitch Mitchell rounded out The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Though they would only put out three official albums and last for less than three years, the band remains one of the most influential of the ’60s…
09.23: On this day in 1930, Ray Charles was born. This baby would become the man who would propel R&B into the future, melding gospel with juke joint lyrics and jazz rhythms, as well as taking pieces of country, rock, and blues along for the ride. A singular, monumental talent, if you only know Ray…