NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ VH1) - 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.
Taped at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 12, "VH1 Rock Honors," premieres Thursday, May 24 at 9PM* on VH1, VH1 Classic and MHD. The show saluted these groundbreaking bands of rock through spoken tributes, filmed packages and performances by some of today's hottest rock acts as well as the legends themselves.
The rock celebration started with a "sharp dressed" Nickleback paying tribute to ZZ Top with a performance of "Sharp Dressed Man." Then ZZ Top rocked the house as they took the stage with "Gimme All Your Lovin" and "La Grange/Tush."
Nancy Wilson joined tribute artists Gretchen Wilson and Alice in Chains in their rendition of Heart's "Barracuda." Heart then blasted on to the stage with their fan favorites "Straight On" and "Crazy On You."
Keane's haunting sounds of Genesis' "That's All" set the stage for the newly-reunited members of Genesis to perform "No Son of Mine" and "Turn It On Again."
Queens of the Stone Age gave an explosive performance of Ozzy Osbourne's "Paranoid" followed by the "Prince Of Darkness" himself taking the stage to perform his new single "I Don't Wanna Stop" and the classic "Crazy Train."
The show also included appearances by Cameron Diaz, Jada Pinkett Smith, Billy Bob Thornton, Robin Williams, Criss Angel and Taylor Hawkins as they paid tribute to the legends that influenced the sound of rock.
"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 website 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.
Beginning today, fans can get an early look at sneak peek performances from the show on VSPOT at VH1.com. An additional song performed by each honoree will made available on VSPOT on May 24. Additionally, 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 and performer, presenter and honoree interviews from the show. VH1 Mobile puts rock music into the palm of fans hands with one-of-a-kind "VH1 Rock Honors" original ringtones/ringbacks from this year's honorees and performers, must-see video clips from the show and wallpapers.
"VH1 Rock Honors" is sponsored by Garnier Fructis, Taco Bell, Toyota, Dove Deodorant, Warner Bros. Pictures Ocean's Thirteen, Sprint and Crest Whitestrips.
"VH1 Rock Honors" is executive produced by Lee Rolontz and Rick Krim for VH1 and Greg Sills and Paul Flattery for Choe Productions.
*all times ET/PT
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Mandalay Bay Events Center continues its tradition as one of the world's premier entertainment venues in the world. The 12,000-seat multi-purpose Events Center has hosted championship boxing events including De La Hoya vs. Trinidad and Vargas vs. Mosley. The Events Center also has been the home to sold-out concert audiences for such performers as Bette Midler, Kenny Chesney, Van Halen, The Eagles, Britney Spears, Andrea Bocelli and Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. Live televised events have included the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACMA), Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Finals and Brian Boitano's Skating Spectacular.
