Impromptu jam at Seattle’s EMP for Jimmy’s award. JIMMY PLAYS!!!!youtu.be/MEhxPi04OEYThese star musicians will put on an unforgettable concert to pay tribute to Jimmy Page’s musical career:
Jerry CantrellJerry Cantrell holds the distinction of being the guitarist of Alice In Chains—one of the bands that defined Seattle grunge, even appearing in the classic '90s film Singles. Cantrell’s borderline heavy metal riffs and songwriting helped Alice in Chains albums like Facelift and Dirt to reach multi-platinum heights. Outside of the band, Cantrell has also established himself as a solo artist, releasing the albums Boggy Depot and Degradation Trip, and made appearances on albums by Danzig and Metallica. Alice in Chains reformed in 2005, returning Cantrell to his band culture roots.
William DuvallWilliam DuVall is the current vocalist and co-guitarist of Alice in Chains, having joined the band in 2006. He appears on the albums Black Gives Way to Blue (2009) and The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here (2013). DuVall will be performing with Alice in Chains bandmate Jerry Cantrell.
Jeff FielderJeff Fielder is one of Seattle's most accomplished and sought-after guitarists. On a global level, Fielder has spent the last six years playing for the legendary Mark Lanegan and also has worked with Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls as a multi-instrumentalist and producer. In the city of Seattle he has kept up quite a pace over the years, making music with the likes of Stone Gossard, Shawn Smith, and other Seattle luminaries. Along with being a founding member of Sera Cahoone's band in 2006, Fielder has been involved with countless other projects with Seattle's finest musicians and songwriters, and is also an engaging solo performer in his own right. Expect great and interesting music in the coming years from this exceptional musician.
John HoggJohn Hogg is a multi-talented musician, singer and songwriter. He formed the critically acclaimed band Moke in 1998 with whom he recorded two albums; toured the US supporting The Black Crowes, The Goo Goo Dolls, Tonic, King's X; and reached number 17 in The Billboard Rock Chart with the single “My Degeneration” before Moke disbanded. After receiving a phone call from Rich Robinson of The Black Crowes, he went on to become lead singer of Robinson’s new band Hookah Brown. Then, in 2006, John joined forces with bassist Jesse Wood and drummer Martin Wright (The Ronnie Wood Band, Mick Jagger, Slash and Natalie Imbruglia) to form HOGG, taking legendary London clubs by storm with their unique blend of hard-rocking, in-your-face psychedelic blues. John also writes and produces music with Kassini, and has recently formed the trio RedRacer whose debut album was released last year. Currently, he is writing and recording the new Pyramid Ship EP, bringing back the rock, blues, and indie sound of his past in a new soulful way.
Rick NielsenOne of rock’s most colorful musicians is Cheap Trick’s guitarist Rick Nielsen. With his unending army of guitars–his most famous being a mammoth five-neck instrument–Nielsen is a true original. A native of Illinois, Nielsen became hooked on rock ‘n’ roll via the British Invasion, taking up guitar shortly thereafter. Besides his Cheap Trick duties, Nielsen and his extensive collection of guitars were the subject of a book entitled Guitars of the Stars, which showcased 200 from his collection (he has one of the largest collections of vintage guitars in the US).
In 2012-2013, the Burpee Museum of Natural History in Nielsen’s hometown of Rockford, Illinois hosted an exhibit entitled Rick’s Picks: A Lifelong Affair with Guitars and Music, which was attended by thousands of fans from around the world, as well as being featured on an episode of American Pickers.
During their four-decade career, Cheap Trick has performed more than 5,000 concerts and recorded 16 studio albums, seven live albums, and over 13 compilations. Rick and Cheap Trick have received over 50 Gold and Platinum Recording Awards over their extensive career. They have also just completed recording in Los Angeles and Nashville for a new album to be released in 2016.
Rich RobinsonRich Robinson—best known as the guitarist, songwriter, and co-founder of The Black Crowes—has evolved as an accomplished solo artist, songwriter, and vocalist with his third solo album released in 2014. Born in 1969, Rich formed The Black Crowes with his older brother Chris in Atlanta in the 1980’s. At the age of 17, Robinson began writing the music for the songs that would land on the band’s 1990 debut album, Shake Your Money Maker, which sold seven million copies. Over the next 10 years, Rich’s songwriting evolved into the musical engine that powered the band to sales of more than 25 million albums. Before taking a hiatus in 2001, the Crowes catalog included classics like The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion, Amorica, By Your Side, and Live at the Greek: Excess All Areas, a double album that captured the teaming of Jimmy Page and The Black Crowes for performances of Led Zeppelin, Crowes and blues and rock standards.
In 2004 Rich began his solo journey with the release of his first album, Paper, an extension of Rich’s musicianship as a Black Crowe showcasing his stellar and under-rated guitar playing and, for the first time, the role of lyricist and lead vocalist. His second solo album, Crooked Sun, was released seven years later—as the Crowes reunited in 2005 and actively recorded and tours until another hiatus in 2010—and featured Joe Magistro, Steve Molitz and guest performances by Warren Haynes, Larry Campbell, Karl Berger, John Lindberg, and John Medeski. A worldwide Black Crowes tour kept Robinson busy in 2013, but he found the time to return to Woodstock to record his third solo album, The Ceaseless Sight, finding Robinson stepping solidly into his own as a solo artist as he adds confident vocalist and lyricist to his accomplished musical resume.
PAUL RODGERSOne of music's most distinctive vocalists, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Paul Rodgers' passion is writing and performing. For a man who prefers to keep a low profile, he has left his indelible mark on music with 95 million albums sold and 30 albums released to date. Recipient of Britain's prestigious Ivor Novello Award for songwriting and an honorary doctorate of Letters in Literature from England's #1-ranked Teesside University, Dr. Rodgers story began in 1968.
Launched in England his three bands—Free, Bad Company, and The Firm with Jimmy Page—have experienced worldwide success. He was voted by Rolling Stone readers as the #3 greatest voice in rock, and enjoys a Grammy-nominated, international recording and touring solo career today. He has written, co-written, and recorded many chart topping anthems including "All Right Now," "Feel Like Makin' Love," "Bad Company," "Shooting Star,” "Radioactive," and more. International Journalist Mick Wall writes, "Everyone knows that Paul Rodgers is one of the greatest singers in the world. What they are only just waking up to is that there may never be another like him."
KIM THAYILSeattle-born and Chicago-bred, guitarist Kim Thayil returned to Seattle to pursue his BA in philosophy at the University of Washington. In 1984 he formed Soundgarden with friends Hiro Yamamoto and Chris Cornell, which developed into a multi-platinum, Grammy-award winning band that helped redefine rock music for a generation. With his roots in punk, Thayil’s musical style soon evolved into something which coupled power and ferocity with wild flights of imagination. Away from Soundgarden, Thayil has recorded with diverse artists including Johnny Cash, Jello Biafra. and Krist Novoselic in the No WTO Combo, Sunn0))); Steve Fisk and Pigeonhed; and Dave Grohl's Probot. Thayil was included in Rolling Stone’s “Best Guitarists of All Time” list in 2010, the year Soundgarden returned to the live stage. Since then, Soundgarden has continued to record new material and to tour the world, remaining a genuinely alternative and progressive presence within the contemporary music community.
BRIAN WHEATBrian Wheat was born in 1962 and grew up in Sacramento, California. From an early age, he found a passion for music through his older siblings’ vast record collection and stories of legendary rock shows. Wheat co-founded multi-platinum selling band TESLA in 1984 who released hits including “Signs,” “Love Song,” “Modern Day Cowboy,” Lil Suzi,” and many more. He has been a driving force in the band providing bass, piano and song writing for the past 30 years. Recently, Wheat has become a talented producer, becoming equally powerful and confident on both stage and in the studio.
RYAN BURNS (All Star HOUSE BAND)Keyboardist Ryan Burns studied at Berklee School of Music in Boston, and has been playing music professionally for over 25 years. He has performed and/or recorded with Matt Cameron (Soundgarden, Pearl Jam), Mike McCready (Pearl Jam), Ann Wilson (Heart), Wayne Horvitz, Skerik, Bobby Previte, Matt Jorgensen, Thomas Marriott, and others. Burns has also performed with the Tacoma Symphony, wrote music for (and appeared on) the Food Network TV show Food Nation with Bobby Flay, and recorded dozens of CDs, including six as a leader. Jazz Times Magazine writes, “Keyboardist Ryan Burns has a lyrical, controlled style on organ, Moog and Fender Rhodes, the latter played with a gorgeous chime like tone.”
Andy Coe (All Star House Band)
Andy Coe is an accomplished guitarist, who has collaborated with artists as diverse as Norah Jones, DJ Logic, and Ravi Coltrane. He is based in Seattle, WA, and currently tours the country in a variety of bands including Skerik's Bandalabra, Tuatara, McTuff and the Andy Coe Band, among others. The Village Voice says, “Journeyman guitarist Andy Coe solos compellingly in just about any style.”
Barrett Martin (All Star House Band)Barrett Martin is a drummer and writer best known for his work in several rock bands from Seattle including Mad Season, Screaming Trees, and Tuatara. He has also played on albums for REM, Queens Of The Stone Age, and over 100 other recordings. He holds a master’s degree in anthropology and linguistics, writes a music and culture blog for The Huffington Post, and has traveled the world extensively studying music. He was recently awarded the 2014 ASCAP Deems Taylor award for excellence in writing. He is also the founder of the record label Sunyata Records, where he produces albums that range from indigenous music, to folk, jazz, blues, and of course, rock and roll.
Duff McKagan (All Star House Band)Duff McKagan is an American bass player. His bands include Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver, and Loaded. Hailing from the literate city of Seattle, McKagan has also written extensively for The Seattle Weekly, Playboy, and ESPN, before penning two best-selling books, It's So Easy (And Other Lies), and How To Be A Man (And Other Illusions).
www.empmuseum.org/programs-plus-education/programs/founders-award/founders-award-2015-performers.aspxGreat set list.
www.rollingstone.com/music/news/jimmy-page-jams-rock-and-roll-with-nirvana-gnr-members-at-emp-tribute-20151120
