Gavin Rossdale: New Santana Album – T.Rex Cover
On the new studio album for Carlos Santana that will feature 13 ‘all-time guitar-centric rock songs’ Gavin Rossdale will be on vocals for the T.Rex ‘Bang a Gong’ cover.
Original version of Bang a Gong by T.Rex
Santana will be releasing a brand new studio album on September 21st (album title TBD) featuring 13 all-time guitar-centric rock songs chosen by Carlos and Clive Davis, Chief Creative Officer of Sony Music Entertainment. The album will also feature special guest vocalists on every track.
The as-yet-untitled album was co-produced by Carlos and Davis with tracks by Grammy-Award winning helmsmen Matt Serletic, who also produced Santana and Rob Thomas’ “Smooth” and two time Grammy-nominated producer Howard Benson (Daughtry, Creed, Chris Cornell).
Guitar Heaven track list:
“Whole Lotta Love” (Led Zeppelin) feat. Chris Cornell
“Sunshine Of Your Love” (Cream) feat. Rob Thomas
“Can’t You Hear Me Knockin’” (The Rolling Stones) feat. Scott Weiland
“Dance the Night Away” (Van Halen) feat. Pat Monahan
“While My Guitar Gently Weeps” (The Beatles) feat. india.arie and Yo-Yo Ma
“Bang A Gong” (T. Rex) feat. Gavin Rossdale
“Smoke On the Water” (Deep Purple) feat. Jacoby Shaddix
“Photograph” (Def Leppard) feat. Chris Daughtry
“Back In Black” (AC/DC) feat. Nas
“Little Wing” (Jimi Hendrix) feat. Joe Cocker
“Riders On the Storm” (The Doors) feat. Chester Bennington and Ray Manzarek
“I Ain’t Superstitious” (Howlin’ Wolf, Jeff Beck Group) feat. Jonny Lang
“Fortunate Son” (Creedence Clearwater Revival) feat. Scott Stapp
via Santana To Release New Studio Album – Guitar World.
Gavin Rossdale Guest on Carlos Santana’s New Album
Gavin Rossdale is set to be a guest vocalists on Carlos Santana’s new album ‘Guitar Heaven: Santana Performs The Greatest Guitar Classics Of All Time’ due out in September.
This will be the second guest appearance in 2010, Gavin Rossdale was also on the single for Apocalyptica’s album 7th Symphony – End of Me.
Santana is currently on tour with opener Steve Winwood. On September 21, he’ll release Guitar Heaven: Santana Performs The Greatest Guitar Classics Of All Time. Guest vocalists include Pat Monahan, Joe Cocker, Rob Thomas, and Gavin Rossdale.
source: americansongwriter.com
Gavin Rossdale: 10th Annual Independent Music Awards
Gavin Rossdale is scheduled to be a guest judge for the 10th Annual Independent Music Awards.
The IMAs are not an actual (TV) event rather a program that recognizes excellence in over 80 categories & awards the 250 nominees/winners one year’s worth of promotion & marketing through our strategic partners.
Info on the Independent Music Awards: twitter – facebook
Artistry Has Its Awards: The Independent Music Awards
The Awards Program For Independent Bands & Fans
The Independent Music Awards is a prestigious international program that gets top-ranked independent artists & releases the recognition they need to reach millions of fans worldwide.
Now in its 10th year, the IMAs honor artists who broaden the definition of commercial success & represent the diversity of the global Indie scene.
Adding to an already broad spectrum of music and design categories, awards added to this year’s program include: Adult Contemporary, Reissue Album, and EP.
via 10th IMA Judge: Gavin Rossdale, Bush Reunites and Releases Album | Independent Music Awards.
