07.29: Cass Elliot, Mama Cass, of the Mamas and the Papas, died from a heart attack on this day in 1974. For years, the myth passed down through the grapevine that Cass died from choking on a ham sammich, but it’s just not true. They did find a ham sandwich in the room with Cass,…
07.22: It’s not unusual to be loved by anyone. It’s not unusual to have fun with anyone. And, for Tom Jones, it’s not unusual to pay for it later. On this day in 1989, Jones was ordered to pay $200 a week in child support to then 27-year old Katherine Berkery. Jones claimed the child…
07.15: Pop-punk songstress Avril Lavigne is married to sweetheart Deryck Whibley (who swiftly stole the crown of “Ugliest Guy In Rock” from Jani “Cherry Pie” Lane) of Sum 41 in Montecito, CA, on this day in 2006. But this ended as most musician/musician (or musician/celebrity or musician/supermodel) marriages end, in a bitter and acrimonious divorce,…
07.08: On this day in 1970, the world’s coolest “Loser” was born, as Beck (last name Hansen; born Bek David Campbell), strummed his way into the world. Beck is one of the most talented and successful underground singer/songwriters ever to bust a singsong rhyme just as easily as he strums a slow jam. From his…
07.01: Blondie’s Debbie Harry was born on this day in 1946. Fronting the not-really-punk punk band in the ’70s means she’ll forever and ever (or as long as music historians ponder that time period in music history) be remembered in the same breath as The Ramones, The Sex Pistols, Talking Heads, The Clash, and X.…
06.24: Rumors? No, it’s true. On this day in 1942, Mick Fleetwood, he of the band which carried his name into fame and infamy, he who co-starred (believe it) in the ’80s awesometastic Schwarzenegger movie The Running Man, he who makes many a funny face as he bangs furiously upon his drum kit, was born.…
The Hard Rock Cafe in Indianapolis celebrated Founders Day by giving back to their community in the spirit of LOVE ALL – SERVE ALL. The Local Ambassador team helped with a range of programs including a blood drive for the American Red Cross, a toy drive for the Salvation Army and helped build a local…
The Hard Rock Cafe in Honolulu continued their series with AccesSurf, an organization that empowers people with disabilities by providing adaptive surfing instruction and therapeutic educational programs on water recreation and enriches lives by assisting families to access the beach and ocean in a barrier free environment. ALL IS ONE. [photogallery] [/photogallery]
06.17: One of the rockinest rockers ever to rock the airwaves rocked his way into the world on this day in 1946. Take a guess. We’ll give you a couple of hints. He plays piano. His first name is a homonym for something you might find in a parfait. One of his biggest hits is…
Hard Rock was founded on this day in 1971. Why not celebrate by supporting one of our charity partners, all of whom are making a positive impact to make the world a better place for us ALL. Sustainable BioDiesel Alliance / Animal Welfare Institute – Willie Nelson Program Crossroads Foundation – Eric Clapton Program Jimi…
So how cool is this? Hard Rock is educational! Believe it. This kind of blew our minds when we first heard about it. Lindsay O., a 6th-grade teacher in California, has been a long-time fan of Hard Rock and Hard Rock pins. He wears a Hard Rock pin to school every day. So, it’s only…
06.10: On this day in 2004, “The Genius of Soul”, Ray Charles passed away. He was 73. During his amazing life, he propelled 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. Man, what a monumental talent and…
06.03: On this day in 1991, Willie Nelson released The IRS Tapes: Who’ll Buy My Memories?. The album’s profits went straight to Uncle Sam to help pay off the $16.7 million Nelson owed the IRS in back taxes. Oops! We guess Willie forgot that we pay taxes in this country. We kid him because we…
Please join Hard Rock International in supporting the American Red Cross to help those affected by the Oklahoma tornadoes by purchasing the limited edition pin below, or donating here. 100% of the net proceeds from these pin sales will benefit the American Red Cross. You can help those affected by disasters, like the Oklahoma tornadoes,…
05.28: On this day in 1976, the Allman Brothers called it quits. But not for good. The group reformed in 1978 with a few new members and released Enlightened Rogues. And, still, to this day, they continue to rip up venues all over the world, having been reinvented, yet again, with the additions of Derek…
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…