In case you're wondering (but, really, why would you?), yes, Neil Young still rocks and rolls with the best of them. Neil's official solo tour stopped at Hard Rock Live at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Fla, as part of Hard Rock International's Ambassadors of Rock concert series on Thursday, September 23.
In the hotel's lobby, the incomparable Mr. Young also made a special appearance in support of his "Repowering the American Dream" LincVolt automotive environmental initiative. Attendees got a rare, close-up look at Young's proto-type LincVolt vehicle - a zero emissions, re-powered, 2.5-ton 19.5-foot 1959 Lincoln Continental convertible.
Sure, you've seen Neil Young play with Crazy Horse, his stellar backing band for the last forty years, and you may have seen him play with his old pals Crosby Still & Nash, but have you ever seen him play a solo gig? Okay, hotshot, have you ever seen him play a solo gig as part of Hard Rock's Ambassadors Of Rock Tour? Only if you were lucky enough to be at Hard Rock Calling last year in London's Hyde Park, when Mr. Young busted out The Beatles "A Day In The Life" while Sir Paul McCartney backed him up on vocals. Yeah, it was pretty superb.
Well, now you've got another chance to catch Neil Young, as he joins Ambassadors Of Rock, Hard Rock's global concert series featuring top artists and bands, at Hard Rock Live Hollywood, FL, on Sept. 23 for what is sure to be a sold-out show, full of classics, seldom-heard B-sides, and a smattering of covers done only the way Uncle Neil can. That is, awesomely.
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After nearly 40 sold out shows on three continents since Fall 2009, alternative rockers Pixies are bringing The Doolittle Tour back to the U.S.A. The 11-city trek will extend the 20th anniversary celebration of the release of the band's classic 1989 album, Doolittle. The tour will make a stop at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas on Saturday, September 25, for Ambassadors Of Rock, Hard Rock's global concert series featuring top artists and bands.
At Hard Rock Calling 2010 a few weeks ago, fans lined up to enter a raffle for a brand new, exclusive Volvo C30. Not only were they getting a chance to win a great automobile, but they were helping to raise money for one of Hard Rock's favorite organizations, Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy. Transforming the lives of children and adults constrained by illness, disability, trauma or isolation through the power of music, Nordoff-Robbins' work sits close to Hard Rock's heart.
We just wanted to congratulate, and thank her for participating, Liz R. on winning one of two exclusive cars and to thank our friends at Volvo for helping us raise so much money for Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy. You all rock!
Hard Rock Calling is 3 days of incredible music, great people, and good times, right in the middle of London. One of Europe's best summer music fests, this year's headliners were Pearl Jam, Stevie Wonder, and Sir Paul McCartney. But those superstars weren't the only musicians on hand, as a ton of other bands and the amazing Hard Rock Crew helped make this a weekend to remember for the lucky Londoners and world travellers who trekked it to Hyde Park. We just wanted to share some pics with you. You can check out more photos at the Hard Rock Cafe Page on Facebook.
Watch Sir Paul McCartney at Hard Rock Calling in London's Hyde Park this Sunday, June 27, on YouTube. The Born HIV Free campaign (learn more at www.bornhivfree.org) will be broadcasting the show exclusively on their YouTube channel beginning at 8:30 p.m. U.K. time. This will be the first YouTube concert from Europe to be streamed globally on YouTube. Watch one of today’s living music legends performing in the name of this important cause. Don't miss this incredible event!
The votes are in from fans worldwide, and Hard Rock International is thrilled to officially announce More Than Me victorious in Hard Rock’s 2010 Ambassadors of Rock Battle of the Bands! More Than Me’s dream came true today, and the band will soon cross the Atlantic and take the stage at Hard Rock Calling 2010, one of the U.K.’s most-anticipated concert events and the kick-off to Hard Rock’s worldwide Ambassadors of Rock Tour.
Selected from a talented pool of more than 250 acts that competed at Hard Rock Cafe locations across the United States, More Than Me has won the opportunity of a lifetime – the chance to rock out on the same stage as headliners Pearl Jam, Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney! Thousands of fans voted online and have chosen More Than Me as the newest Ambassador of Rock!
Help choose the band that will play Hard Rock Calling! The battles were fierce. Over a hundred bands entered Hard Rock's Ambassadors Of Rock Battle Of The Bands at Hard Rock Cafes all over North America. Now it's up to you. The field has been narrowed down to these bands. Take a look at the videos, pick your favorite, cast your vote, and help decide which band we send to Hard Rock Calling in London!
After you Submit Your Vote, we'll give you the chance to get more people involved. Get your friends involved. Get your family involved. Show your grandma how to use the interweb and get her in on the action. Bring the noise and send one band on the trip of a lifetime!
Hard Rock International and Live Nation announced today that a stellar line-up including Crosby, Stills & Nash, Crowded House, Elvis Costello, Joshua Radin plus many more have been added to the bill and will be joining Paul McCartney on Sunday 27 June at Hard Rock Calling 2010.Folk rock supergroup Crosby, Stills & Nash will be second on the already outstanding festival bill on Sunday 27 June. The trio of legendary singer-songwriters including David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash have all twice been inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and are currently embarking on an international tour. Crowded House will also be joining the list of acts confirmed. Formed in Australia and led by New Zealand born Neil Finn, the band soon shot to fame with massive hits including “Don’t Dream Its Over”, “Fall at Your Feet” and “Weather With You”. After playing their farewell show in 1996, the band reformed more than 10 years later and have gone onto perform around the globe.Neil Finn comments, “This is a day that I wouldn't want to miss for all the tea in China. I will be hearing songs from the masters McCartney, Crosby, Stills & Nash that I sang as a child and emulated as a teenager, and Elvis who laid down the gauntlet to all of us as we formed our bands. The scene is set, great music both modern and timeless.... and, God as if that wasn't good enough, we get to play too!”Elvis Costello, one of the most gifted British musicians of all time, takes to the Hard Rock Calling stage for the first time when he returns to the UK for a few select and widely anticipated performances. Famed for his involvement in many different musical genres, Costello has made his mark on music’s history and will be a celebrated addition to this year’s festival.Headlining the Pepsi Max Stage will be acoustic singer-songwriter Joshua Radin, critically acclaimed in the UK music press for his brand new album Simple Times, who was recently described by The Times as “medicine to the ears”. Ellen DeGeneres and Miley Cyrus are among his fast growing list of admirers and his music has already featured on hit TV shows including “Grey’s Anatomy”, “American Idol” and ”One Tree Hill”.Joining Joshua Radin on the Pepsi Max Stage will be Tiffany Page, Lissie, The Coronas, Joe Echo and Little Steven's Underground Garage Revue featuring The Breakers, The Cocktail Slippers, and The Len Price 3, hosted by Little Steven Van Zandt.Joe Echo said “Yet another amazing Hard Rock Calling line-up and I’m totally blown away to be playing Hyde Park with the legend that is Macca.”Now in its fifth consecutive year, Hard Rock Calling has fully established itself as one of the UK’s premier outdoor music events. Past acts have included Aerosmith, Eric Clapton, The Who, Peter Gabriel, Roger Waters and The Police, who created what is now identified as the “must see” concert event on the UK festival circuit. Hard Rock Calling, produced by Live Nation and presented by Hard Rock International, is a unique and historic musical event with a main stage, second stage and many surprises in store for fans of all ages. In addition to renowned bands and an on-site Hard Rock Cafe, the festival will include a variety of attractions to be announced at a later date. Additional artists for the 2010 line-up will be announced leading up to the event and tickets for the festival are available at www.hardrockcalling.co.uk. Tickets for all three days are on sale now. Hard Rock Calling, Hyde Park, LondonFriday 25 JuneMAIN STAGE:Pearl Jam, Ben Harper & Relentless7, Wolfmother, The Gaslight Anthem, Robert FrancisPEPSI MAX STAGE:The Hives, Gomez, Chief, ExpatriateSaturday 26 JuneMAIN STAGE:Stevie Wonder, Jamiroquai, James Morrison, Corinne Bailey RaePEPSI MAX STAGE:Melissa Etheridge, Alejandro Escovedo, Florence Rawlings, Rox, Rumer, Diane Birch, Maria MenaSunday 27 JuneMAIN STAGE:Paul McCartney, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Crowded House, Elvis CostelloPEPSI MAX STAGE:Joshua Radin, Little Steven's Underground Garage Revue featuring The Breakers, The Cocktail Slippers, and The Len Price 3, hosted by Little Steven Van Zandt, Tiffany Page, Lissie, The Coronas, Joe EchoTicket information:Friday 25 June – £47.50 + booking feeSaturday 26 June - £50 + booking feeSunday 27 June - £62.50 + booking feeBox Office Number – 0844 847 2502 (24 Hours)To buy VIP Experiences and Hospitality online please go to www.livenationexperience.co.uk or call + 44 207 009 3484For any print enquires please contact:LD COMMUNICATIONSAlex.darling@ldcommunications.co.uk / + 44 207 439 7222For print accreditation requests please contact: ali@ldcommunications.co.ukFor any TV/Radio enquires please contact:SCREAM PROMOTIONSTony@screampromotions.co.uk / Natalie.jennings@screampromotions.co.ukAbout Live NationLive Nation’s mission is to maximize the live concert experience. Our core business is producing, marketing and selling live concerts for artists via our global concert pipe. Live Nation is the largest producer of live concerts in the world, annually producing over 22,000 concerts for 1,600 artists in 33 countries. During 2008, the company sold over 50 million concert tickets and drove over 70 million unique visitors to LiveNation.com. Live Nation is transforming the concert business by expanding its concert platform into ticketing and building the industry’s first artist-to-fan vertically integrated concert platform. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol LYV. For additional information about the company, please visit www.livenation.com/investors. About Hard Rock International With a total of 163 venues in 52 countries, including 131 cafes and 13 Hotels/Casinos, Hard Rock International is one of the world's most globally recognized brands. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live performance venues and an award-winning website. In addition to the two flagship Seminole Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos in Tampa and Hollywood, Fla., Hard Rock Hotels/Casinos are located in Las Vegas, Biloxi, Orlando, Chicago, San Diego, Pattaya, Bali, Macau, Penang and Singapore. Additional hotel and casino projects have been announced in Punta Cana, scheduled to open in 2010; Panama, scheduled to open in 2012; and Hungary, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, scheduled to open in 2013. Hard Rock International is owned by Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment, Inc. For further details on Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos, visit www.hardrockhotels.com. For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com.
ORLANDO, Fla., March 23, 2010 – Today, Hard Rock International and Live Nation announced that world-renowned singer/songwriter Stevie Wonder will be headlining HARD ROCK CALLING 2010 on Saturday, June 26th in Hyde Park, London. Wonder joins Sir Paul McCartney and Pearl Jam as the headliners at Hard Rock Calling 2010, the premier music festival this summer. Hard Rock Calling 2010 will launch Hard Rock International’s fifth annual Ambassadors of Rock Tour, a global concert series featuring top artists and bands to benefit charities worldwide.
Stevie Wonder will amaze fans with an unforgettable headline performance at this year’s Hard Rock Calling, performing hit after hit from his incredible career. Having sold out The O2 Arena London twice last year and with more than 30 Top 10 hits, two dozen GRAMMY ® Awards and countless humanitarian accolades, he will return to London for his first-ever, open-air London festival. Having inspired a generation of breakthrough acts across four decades, his performance at Hard Rock Calling 2010 will be one of the high points of the summer.
"Sir Paul McCartney, Pearl Jam and Stevie Wonder in Hyde Park – a truly phenomenal line-up! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for fans to become part of Hard Rock history," said Brian Siemienas, Senior Director of Marketing, Hard Rock International.
Several top artists and musicians have lined up to perform on the same bill as the legendary Stevie Wonder, including Jamiroquai, James Morrison and Corinne Bailey Rae. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, March 26 on www.hardrockcalling.com for the Saturday, June 26th lineup at Hard Rock Calling 2010.
Having sold more than 35 million albums worldwide, Jamiroquai is one of the UK’s biggest musical exports. Citing Stevie Wonder as a musical hero of his, Jay Kay will take to the Hard Rock Calling stage for his first performance in the UK in many years. Currently in the process of recording his eighth studio album, Jamiroquai will bring his special blend of pop, rock and electronica to Hyde Park for what is bound to be a very memorable performance.
Joining the line-up on Saturday will be BRIT Award winning singer/songwriter James Morrison who returns to Hard Rock Calling for the second consecutive year.
"Stevie Wonder is one of those rare artists who only come along once in a lifetime and who many will try to emulate and imitate but will never better. Alongside Michael Jackson, Stevie started so many musical trends. His vocal style, his melodies and his amazing musicianship cross all boundaries. Stevie is, and always will be, a legend and I'm honored and excited to be playing with him in Hyde Park," James commented on being part of this incredible weekend. "Ever since I started listening to him as a kid, he has given me so much musical inspiration and he really opened my eyes to what can be created with pure feel and emotion in music. It's going to be an amazing day, Stevie, myself, the beautiful and amazing spirit of Corinne and the funky Jay Kay.’"
After a hiatus of nearly two years, GRAMMY and BRIT Award-nominated Corinne Bailey Rae released her much-anticipated second album The Sea in January and will take to the Hard Rock Calling stage for her first festival performance this year.
“I’m so excited to be playing with Stevie! I have been lucky enough to watch him play from the side of the stage before and it was amazing. His songs and his voice are so beautiful, it's a real honor to be chosen to support him,” said Corinne Bailey Rae.
Hard Rock Calling in Hyde Park, London...The Hottest Ticket This SummerPromising three days of unparalleled music, Hard Rock Calling 2010 will also feature performances by The Hives, The Gaslight Anthem, Ben Harper & Relentless7 and Wolfmother, with additional top acts to be announced.
Pack Your Bags and Find Your Passport...With tickets in high demand, the only way in may be to win your way in. Consumers will have the chance to live the life of a rock star, travelling the world to Hard Rock’s Ambassadors of Rock concerts by entering the global sweepstakes via www.HardRock.com. And, as with all Hard Rock International ventures, philanthropy will be an important part of Hard Rock’s global tour, with each Ambassadors of Rock event benefiting a local charity. Concert details and additional 2010 Ambassadors of Rock Tour stops will be announced on www.HardRock.com.
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About Hard Rock Calling:Hard Rock Calling, produced by Live Nation and presented by Hard Rock International, is a unique and historic musical event with a main stage, second stage and many surprises in store for fans of all ages. In addition to renowned bands and an on-site Hard Rock Cafe, the festival will include a variety of attractions to be announced at a later date. Additional artists for the 2010 line-up will be announced leading up to the event and tickets for the festival are available at www.hardrockcalling.co.uk.
About Live Nation:Live Nation’s mission is to maximize the live concert experience. Our core business is producing, marketing and selling live concerts for artists via our global concert pipe. Live Nation is the largest producer of live concerts in the world, annually producing over 22,000 concerts for 1,600 artists in 33 countries. During 2008, the company sold over 50 million concert tickets and drove over 70 million unique visitors to LiveNation.com. Live Nation is transforming the concert business by expanding its concert platform into ticketing and building the industry’s first artist-to-fan vertically integrated concert platform. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol LYV. For additional information about the company, please visit www.livenation.com/investors.
About The Royal Parks:The Royal Parks is an executive agency of the Department of Culture, Media and Sport. The Royal Parks are: Bushy Park, The Green Park, Greenwich Park, Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Regent’s Park and Primrose Hill, Richmond Park and St James’s Park.For further information please visit: www.royalparks.org.uk.
About Hard Rock International With a total of 162 venues in 52 countries, including 130 cafes and 13 Hotels/Casinos, Hard Rock International is one of the world's most globally recognized brands. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live performance venues and an award-winning website. In addition to the two flagship Seminole Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos in Tampa and Hollywood, Fla., Hard Rock Hotels/Casinos are located in Las Vegas, Biloxi, Orlando, Chicago, San Diego, Pattaya, Bali, Macau, Penang and Singapore. Additional hotel and casino projects have been announced in Punta Cana, scheduled to open in 2010; Panama, scheduled to open in 2012; and Hungary, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, scheduled to open in 2013. Hard Rock International is owned by Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment, Inc. For further details on Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos, visit www.hardrockhotels.com. For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com.