The Yamaha BB-1200 bass guitar, which Paul McCartney used in the studio and on tour with Wings, sold for $496,100, beating the previous record of $384,000 set by The Rolling Stones‘ Bill Wyman.
Gibson is one of the best-known guitar makers in the world and their new record label, Gibson Records, is a natural evolution in their 127 year history. Slash, of course, is their first artist signed.
According to Rolling Stone, U2 guitarist, The Edge, and renowned producer Bob Ezrin are raising money to benefit Music Rising by assembling a stunning collection of guitars from Paul McCartney, Dave Grohl, Green Day, Tom Morello, and more.
Singer/songwriter Andrew Cole is doing his part in raising awareness about the problem of bullying in our school systems with the help of Slash, Ozzy Osbourne, Jeff Goldblum, Chad Smith, and many others.
