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Rock royalty took the stage by storm performing songs that made a whole generation turn the volume up - way up.
Hosted by Bam Margera the second annual VH1 Rock Honors, honored the music and influence of GENESIS, HEART, OZZY OSBOURNE and ZZ TOP with tribute performances by ALICE IN CHAINS, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, NICKELBACK, GRETCHEN WILSON and KEANE. Cameron Diaz, Jada Pinkett Smith, Billy Bob Thornton, Robin Williams, Criss Angel and Taylor Hawkins made special appearances as they paid tribute to the legends that influenced the sound of rock.
Taped at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 12, VH1 Rock Honors, premiers Thursday, May 24 at 9PM on VH1, VH1 Classic and MHD. The show saluted the groundbreaking bands of rock, the once in a lifetime events and the influential people who made a lasting mark on the history of rock. The influence of these honorees was felt through spoken tributes, filmed packages and performances by some of today's hottest rock acts as well as the legends themselves. All ticket proceeds from the show and post party will benefit VH1 Save The Music.
VH1 Rock Honors on VH1.com and VH1 Mobile:
VH1.com is home to all that rocks with the launch of a dedicated VH1 Rock Honors VSPOT channel and site that includes exclusive interviews with this year's honorees, Box Set video compilations, photo galleries, editorial commentary, original VH1 Games and select video clips from the month's on-air rock programming slate. Check it out at Rock.VH1.com.
On May 24, VSPOT will offer an all-access pass to rock fans, as VSPOT host Mark Goodman takes viewers behind the scenes with backstage footage from the show, performer, presenter and honoree interviews and select
performances from the show. Sneak peek performances from the show will be made available only on VSPOT during the week of May 21 and an additional exclusive song performed by each honoree will made available only on VSPOT beginning May 24.
VH1 Mobile puts rock music into the palm of fan's hands with one-of-a-kind "VH1 Rock Honors" wallpapers, original ringtones/ringbacks from this year's honorees and performers and must-see video clips from the
show.
To view more photos of the event heard here:
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