Did you know 2010 marks the 75th anniversary of Jaguar cars? It's true. And to celebrate, they're releasing a brand new improved (one could say remastered) XJ model. See what I'm getting at here?

Yes, the anniversary of something means remasters, new products and commemorative materials. And for music, it's no different.

2010 also commemorates 40 years since the death of Jimi Hendrix (September 1970), who is often considered THE greatest guitarist of all time. Whether you agree or not, Hendrix was and still is one of the most influential players, determining many genres of music as well as being hailed the true rock god.

If Jimi is not for you, 2010 also remembers the death of Bon Scott (February 1980) and indeed the Back in Black album, both of which were very significant for the future of AC/DC. What better way for AC/DC to honour such a year than a return to Donington Park this summer, which, is coincidentally also the 30th anniversary of Donington Park Monsters of Rock in it's sixth year as incarnation Download Festival.

To summarise, this year should be brimming with memorialised goodies, be it in reissues of classics or brand new unheard material. This year should rock.

Excited? You should be.