Rock Legends' Date For Cancer Charity

Rock legend and Big Issue cover star Bob Dylan has revealed Robert Burns' song 'A Red, Red Rose' is his most inspirational track, on a celebrity calendar to raise cash for CLIC Sargent.

The singer is one of 18 celebrities who have revealed whch song has had most influence on them for the limited edition HMV 'My Inspiration' calendar, which features a portrait of a different star on each monthly page, alongside an explanation of the track they have chosen.

Dylan is in turn picked out by this week's Big Issue cover artist Paul McCartney and U2's Bono as being the biggest influence on them, choosing 'She Belongs to Me' and 'Visions of Johanna' respectively.

Other artists include Noel Gallagher, who picked The Stone Roses' 'She Bangs The Drum', Bruce Springsteen choosing 'This Land is Your Land' by Woody Guthrie, and Deborah Harry, who went for Leonard Cohen's 'Waiting for the Miracle'.

The project was kicked off by David Bowie in September 2006, when he chose Syd Barrett's 'Gigolo Aunt' as his most inspirational track. Since then over 150 artists have joined in, including The Killers and newcomers Lady Gaga and La Roux.

The 'My Inspiration' calendar, produced by Danilo and priced £7.99, is available now from HMV stores, Waterstones, and online at www.hmv.com. The proceeds will be donated to CLIC Sargent, which cares for children and young adults with cancer.

Source: www.bigissuescotland.com