The Doors guitarist Robby Krieger has sold his rights to the band’s catalog, but not for his own riches, the money will go to help others. Both Krieger and the estate of late keyboardist Ray Manzarek were confirmed to be involved in a deal to sell the rights to an organization that will donate to multiple charities.
In the History of Rock in 1974 – Ringo Starr went to number 1 on the Billboard singles chart with his version of Johnny Burnette’s “Your Sixteen”. The track featured Paul McCartney on kazoo.
In 1977 – As the Punk music movement continued to grow, The Clash signed a huge contract with CBS Records. At the time they had only played about thirty gigs and very few as a headliner.
And in 2004 – John Lydon was one of ten contestants to take part in the latest I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here TV show. The former Sex Pistols singer was paid over $40,000 but walked off the set after four days.