South Carolina ETV

ETV Spotlights Rock Music’s Royalty

For Immediate Release
November 17, 2009

Columbia, SC…On Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m., ETV will air Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a collection of 10 unique performances culled from a 24-year span of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. Paul Shaffer, the multi-talented musical director for “The Late Show with David Letterman” hosts this presentation.

The biggest names in rock perform in intimate settings and jam in combinations not seen anywhere else. The program features exclusive anything-goes induction speeches by rock royalty, along with rare behind-the-scenes footage. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame wows viewers with 10 thrilling performances, including:

• An electrifying performance of “Black Magic Woman” with Carlos Santana and Peter Green

Jackson Browne cranking up an old school jam session with his 1977 hit “Running on Empty”

• An all-star tribute to George Harrison with Tom Petty, Steve Winwood and Jeff Lynne performing “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” culminating in an electrifying guitar solo by Prince

Wrapping up the evening is an emotional finale of “Let it Be” featuring Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Bonnie Raitt, Robbie Robertson, Dion, Billy Joel and others.

South Carolina ETV is the state's public educational broadcasting network with 11 television and eight radio transmitters, and a multi-media educational system in more than 2,500 schools, colleges, businesses and government agencies. Using television, radio and the web, SCETV's mission is to enrich lives by educating children, informing and connecting citizens, celebrating our culture and environment and instilling the joy of learning.

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For more information, contact Rob Schaller at (803) 737-6556 or rschaller@scetv.org.


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ETV Spotlights Rock Music’s Royalty
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live: Jackson Browne and Kid Rock. Photo credit: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
ETV Spotlights Rock Music’s Royalty
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live: Famed blues-rock guitarist Eric Clapton. Photo credit: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum

ETV Spotlights Rock Music’s Royalty
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live: Incomparable rock singer Tina Turner. Photo credit: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
ETV Spotlights Rock Music’s Royalty
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live: Legendary rockers Bruce Springsteen and Mick Jagger. Photo credit: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum


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