Rock performances, influential bands, electric collaborations and alternative interpretations.
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Nandi Bushell joins Foo Fighters to play drums on “Everlong” at the Forum in Los Angeles. Dave Grohl introduces her before the band’s performance, connecting their public…
Glenn Frey leads the Eagles through “Tequila Sunrise” in Melbourne. Acoustic guitar, measured phrasing and vocal harmonies carry the song, with the band’s official 4K video preserving…
Eric Clapton and Luciano Pavarotti perform “Holy Mother” with the East London Gospel Choir. Lead voices, guitar and choral support connect the song’s phrases, giving the collaboration…
Yayo Sanchez, known as Kiss Guy, joins Foo Fighters for “Monkey Wrench” at their Austin concert. His guitar playing becomes part of the band’s continuing performance, with…
Graham Nash, Judy Collins and Art Garfunkel sing “Imagine” at Theatre Within’s 43rd Annual John Lennon Tribute. The three voices share the song within an ensemble arrangement,…
The Graystones cover the Eagles’ “I Can’t Tell You Why” through voice, keyboards, guitar, bass and drums. Their recorded arrangement connects the familiar ballad’s melody with a…
Led Zeppelin perform “Kashmir” at London’s O2 Arena in the Celebration Day concert recording. Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham connect the familiar…
Matt Mauser performs “Against All Odds” during his America’s Got Talent audition. His vocal line and the restrained accompaniment keep the familiar ballad clear, following a personal…
Bruno Mars performs “So Lonely” and “Message in a Bottle” for Sting’s Kennedy Center Honors tribute. The Police songs supply a familiar rhythmic frame, with voice and…
Jeff Lynne, Dhani Harrison and Joe Walsh perform George Harrison’s “Something.” Singing and guitar share the familiar melody’s musical space, giving the Beatles tribute a connected arrangement…
Lady Gaga sings “If I Ever Lose My Faith in You” for Sting’s Kennedy Center Honors tribute. Voice and piano give the familiar song a close musical…
Miles Bonham turns a playful microphone sound from his sister Charlie into part of a “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” cover. Sampling, keyboard parts and a rhythmic arrangement…