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20 Outlandish Rock Star Deaths

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By Kate Harper (CHARTattack) September 10, 2010 10:51 am
Deaths from overdosing are commonplace in the world of rock 'n' roll. But being hit in the head by a speedboat, choking on a ham sandwich or being shot to death on stage are far less commonplace. Former Electric Light Orchestra member Michael Edwards getting smushed last week was certainly a peculiar way to go out. So it got us thinking, "What...
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John Bonham's Gong Sells

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By Bianca Marcus (CHARTattack) July 21, 2009 1:15 pm
A gong is always a good thing to have around. It can be used to enhance impromptu home boxing matches, summon servants and comes in handy when you've run out of these. The only thing that could possibly add to the appeal of this ancient instrument would be if its previous owner happened to be a deceased rock god. (It would be a little...
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Zeppelin Drummer's Gong Available

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By Kate Harper (CHARTattack) May 28, 2009 10:17 am
Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham's gong, which he used to set on fire during performances, is expected to net about $121,000 U.S. (about $135,000 Canadian) when it's auctioned through the Bonhams & Butterfields Auctioneers in Los Angeles on June 14. The 75-centimetre-wide hammered brass gong is painted with two Chinese characters and has...
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