The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts (2009)
On October 29th and 30th, 2009, rock 'n' roll royalty held court at Madison Square Garden for what have been called 'the best concerts ever,' and 'where rock 'n' roll history was made.' The concerts featured a who's who of rock 'n' roll from the '50s to the '90s and included artists performing together in unprecedented combinations that will most likely never be witnessed again. 'The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Anniversary Concerts' included sets by Crosby, Stills & Nash; Stevie Wonder; Paul Simon; Simon & Garfunkel; Aretha Franklin; Metallica; U2; Jeff Beck and Bruce Springsteen & the E-Street Band. Joining this iconic line up on stage were special guests including: Jerry Lee Lewis, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, Smokey Robinson, B.B. King, Annie Lennox, Lou Reed, John Fogerty, Mick Jagger, Fergie and others. A 4-hour special of the concerts aired on HBO to high ratings, and was seen by tens of millions. Now this historic event is available on DVD.
Cast
- Tom Hanks - Host
- Jeff Beck - Self
- Lenny Bruce - Self (archive footage)
- Eric Clapton - Self (archive footage)
- Ray Davies - Self
- Dion DiMucci - Self
- Fergie - Self
- John Fogerty - Self
- Aretha Franklin - Self
- Art Garfunkel - Self
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts about?
- On October 29th and 30th, 2009, rock 'n' roll royalty held court at Madison Square Garden for what have been called 'the best concerts ever,' and 'where rock 'n' roll history was made.' The concerts featured a who's who of rock 'n' roll from the '50s to the '90s and included artists performing together in unprecedented combinations that will most likely never be witnessed again. 'The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Anniversary Concerts' included sets by Crosby, Stills & Nash; Stevie Wonder; Paul Simon; Simon & Garfunkel; Aretha Franklin; Metallica; U2; Jeff Beck and Bruce Springsteen & the E-Street Band. Joining this iconic line up on stage were special guests including: Jerry Lee Lewis, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, Smokey Robinson, B.B. King, Annie Lennox, Lou Reed, John Fogerty, Mick Jagger, Fergie and others. A 4-hour special of the concerts aired on HBO to high ratings, and was seen by tens of millions. Now this historic event is available on DVD.
- Who directed The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts?
- The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts was directed by Joel Gallen.
- Who stars in The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts?
- The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts stars Tom Hanks, Jeff Beck, Lenny Bruce, Eric Clapton, Ray Davies, Dion DiMucci.
- How long is The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts?
- The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts has a runtime of 5h 30m (330 minutes).
- What genre is The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts?
- The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts is a Music, Documentary film.
- Where was The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts produced?
- The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts was produced in United States of America.