In a special arrangement with Julien's Auctions, Ringo Starr is releasing a limited edition book that will raise money to support the Lotus Foundation, a charitable organization that provides support services to people confronting homelessness and substance abuse. Beats & Threads includes 300 details Rich photos, many previously unpublished, of drum kits and clothing the Beatles drummer has played and worn during his remarkable career. The book is available in several configurations, including autographed editions.

The Rolling Stones have announced the following dates for an April - July Hackney Diamonds tour...

4/28 NRG Stadium Houston, TX

5/2 Jazz Fest New Orleans, LA

5/7 State Farm Stadium Glendale, AZ

5/11 Allegiant Stadium Las Vegas, NV

5/14 Lumen Field Seattle, WA

5/25 MetLife Stadium East Rutherford, NJ

5/30 Gillette Stadium Foxboro, MA

6/3 Camping World Stadium Orlando, FL

6/7 Mercedes-Benz Stadium Atlanta, GA

6/11 Lincoln Financial Field Philadelphia, PA

6/15'Cleveland Browns Stadium Cleveland, OH

6/20 Empower Field at Mile High Denver, CO

6/27 Soldier Field Chicago, IL

7/5 BC Place Vancouver, BC

7/10 SoFi Stadium Los Angeles, CA

7/17 Levi’s Stadium Santa Clara, CA

The breathing room between dates could allow for additional shows in places where demand is deemed high enough.

The Gibson SG guitar Eric Clapton played during the recording of Cream's second album and the trio's thunderous first US concert sold this weekend at a Julien's Auction for $1.27 million.

Photo: Julien's Auctions

The custom painted axe that later belonged to George Harrison, Jackie Lomax and Todd Rundgren is the latest acquired by Jim Irsay, the owner of the Indianapolis Colts who has amassed an unrivaled private collection of iconic classic rock instruments. Guitars in the collection are frequently on display and occasionally loaned to musicians to play in concert.