05.22: Steven Patrick Morrissey sauntered his way into this world on this day in 1959. Better known by his last name, Morrissey went on to become the frontman for The Smiths, one of the most important English alternative bands of the ’80s and a brooding symbol of teenage angst to this day. After the breakup…
Way to go Trace! Hard Rock is proud to serve alongside you to support the American Red Cross. To purchase the limited edition Hard Rock pin to benefit the Red Cross click here. All Is One.
05.14: On this day in 1998, Ol’ Blue Eyes, Frank Sinatra, relinquished his position as The Chairman of the Board. He was 82. It’s hard to imagine today how big Sinatra was in the ’30s, ’40s, ’50s, and ’60s, especially when rock ‘n’ roll came on the scene in mid-’50s and exploded in the mid-’60s.…
On March 15th, Hard Rock Cafe Indianapolis kicked off the Count It! For Cat fundraiser. Count It! For Cat was founded by J.J. Debrosse and his wife, when they tragically lost their daughter Catherine to SIDS. Because J.J. is a Butler alumni and dedicated fan, he started a scholarship for a female athlete in Cat’s…
05.08: On this day in 1990, a Los Angeles court awarded singer/songwriter Tom Waits $2.5 million, upholding his claim that the Frito-Lay corporation unlawfully used a Tom Waits sound-alike in promotions for their Salsa Rio Doritos Chips. What advertising company in its right mind uses a Tom Waits sound-alike to hock anything? Don’t get us…
As some of you may know, and some of you may not, we started a record label last year: Hard Rock Records. So far, we’ve got two bands on the label, Rosco Bandana and Flashlights (who’ve just released their first EP on Hard Rock Records; check ’em out by clicking here!) with a few more…
Bite a Legendary™ Burger, Snap a Picture, Post it Socially and Win a Trip to Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Punta Cana Every Day in May The hamburger has long been considered America’s unofficial food, and since its founding by two Americans in London more than 40 years ago, Hard Rock Cafe has served as…
The Hard Rock Cafe Margarita performed the cleanup and recovery of Narvaez Square in Pampatar, Margarita Island, as part of our Save the Planet program. On Earth Day, with the help of the Town Hall of the municipality Maneiro, the Mayor Darvelis Avila and her staff, the local Ambassador team helped with the recovery of…
04.30: On this day in 1933 William Hugh “Willie” Nelson was born. 80 years old! Holy cow, what a guy. We could go on and on and on about Willie, but we shan’t. Instead, we’ll just say that Willie is one of the most down-to-earth, vibrant, original and amazing guys ever to command a stage.…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILLIE! HARD ROCK CELEBRATES WILLIE NELSON’S 80th BIRTHDAY WITH THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF A NEW PARTNERSHIP NELSON AND HARD ROCK PARTNER TO BENEFIT TWO HAND SELECTED CHARITIES: THE SUSTAINABLE BIODIESEL ALLIANCE AND THE ANIMAL WELFARE INSTITUTE, THROUGH AN ARTIST SPOTLIGHT SERIES. TO LAUNCH ON JUNE 6, 2013 WITH A PERFORMANCE BY WILLIE NELSON AND…
Orlando, Fla. – Hard Rock International – owner of one of the world’s most recognized and iconic brands – announces today it has entered into a long-term agreement with New Meadowlands Racetrack LLC. As part of this agreement, Hard Rock will make an equity investment in New Meadowlands Racetrack LLC, which extends to any projected…
West Springfield, Mass. – Hard Rock International – one of the world’s most-recognizable and iconic brands – is excited to announce Tim Maland, a seasoned executive in the resort and casino industry, as president of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino New England. In his new role, Maland will lead the pre-development efforts for the proposed…
04.24: On this day in 1992 David Bowie married fashion model Iman in Switzerland. And they are still married! This shatters our theory about the unspoken rocker/supermodel marriage rule of “use ’em and lose ’em” (see Billy Joel/Christie Brinkley, Axl Rose/Erin Everly, Rod Stewart/Rachel Hunter, et al). But, in this instance, at least, it’s okay…
The word is a fine place and worth fighting for, sometimes the most simplest of gestures can make a big difference. Happy Earth Day 2013 – SAVE THE PLANET.
04.17: On this day in 1964, Maynard James Keenan was born. If you’re not a fan, then you probably can’t place the name, but Maynard is the lead singer for two of the most popular rock bands of the past 20 years, from the tribal art metal of Tool to the tight rock production of…
04.09: On this day in 1997, hard rock group Soundgarden announced their breakup. Born out of the rock scene in Seattle, Washington, the band is best known for radio hits “Spoonman” and “Black Hole Sun”. 2010, however, saw the announcement that the band would be getting back together for a reunion. They played a handful…
Now in it’s 38th year, WhyHunger continues to build the movement to end hunger and poverty in this country and around the world. This annual dinner will be a music-filled celebration of the work of partners and friends and will recognize Yoko Ono Lennon, Patrick Sullivan and RightsFlow, and this year’s Harry Chapin Self Reliance…
Hard Rock Cafe Honolulu “Local Ambassadors” went to Shriner’s hospital to spread the aloha with the patients. For to support Shriner’s Hospital in Honolulu click here. Mahalo – ALL IS ONE.
04.03: On this day in 1969 Jim Morrison turned himself over to the FBI on six charges of lewd behavior and public exposure at The Doors March 1st Miami show from that same year. Though nobody is really sure what happened the night of the concert, the authorities in attendance didn’t seem to find anything…