It’s both telling and sobering that, upon Prince’s passing, his—what’s the word?—otherworldly, seemingly effortless guitar solo as the outro to George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” performed at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for George’s posthumous induction was just…everywhere.
The induction jams are moments captured in a bottle. And those moments for the first time have been captured on vinyl—180 gram, natch—and we have a few copies of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Live, Volume 1 to give away. First, here’s some official stuff:
“For over a quarter century, rock and roll’s biggest stars have gathered on one special evening for an exclusive party: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. Honoring music’s most influential figures with the most prestigious of awards, it’s also an evening where both artists and fans celebrate rock and roll with once-in-a-lifetime performances. For the first time on vinyl, Time Life has pressed a selection of the most memorable moments in the history of the induction ceremony, previously only available in digital and physical formats.
Volumes 2 and 3 will roll out though 2016, allowing fans to collect even more of these beloved performances on vinyl. Additionally, the net proceeds go to The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, which supports the exhibits and educational programs of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
This release includes performances from legendary talents like Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Cream, Jeff Lynne, Steve Winwood, Metallica, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Ron Wood, Joe Perry, Tom Petty, Green Day, James Taylor, Al Green, Chuck Berry and more.
Unforgettable collaborations occur on this volume, such as Tom Petty paired with Prince, and Mick Jagger paired with Bruce Springsteen. Jam-filled performances of chart-busters like “Johnny Be Goode,” “Tenth Avenue Freeze Out,” “A Change is Gonna Come,” “Train Kept a Rollin,’” “Ironman,” “Woodstock,” “Blitzkrieg Bop,” “Can’t Get No Satisfaction,” and a show-stopping performance of “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” make this volume a must-have for any LP library.
The biggest names in rock, performing in intimate settings and jamming in combinations not seen anywhere else, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Live, Volume 1 is a 180 gram black vinyl “ticket” to the very best the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies have to offer.”
…and we have 3 tickets to send to 3 of you.
Enter to win a copy of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Live, Volume 1 by citing in the comments below a RRHOF performance you believe deserves the vinyl treatment—and briefly why. We’ll choose 3 enlightened entrants with a North American mailing address for a copy of the LP a week from today, May 12, 2016.
