Hear 54 Famous Rock Guitarists Unite On Mark Knopfler’s “Going Home: Theme From Local Hero” Remake

[EvilEyeFleegle]

This is pretty damn cool:

Last month, Mark Knopfler announced an ambitious endeavor: He recruited 54 famous rock guitarists to perform a new version of “Going Home: Theme From Local Hero.”

Mark Knopfler's "Going Home: Theme From 'Local Hero'" Remake Unites 54 Famous Guitarists: Listen

Last month, Mark Knopfler announced an ambitious endeavor: He recruited 54 famous rock guitarists to perform a new version of “Going Home: Theme From Local Hero.”

www.stereogum.com

That illustrious crew includes what is reportedly the final recording from the late Jeff Beck, plus contributions from Bruce Springsteen, Slash, David Gilmour, Brian May, Eric Clapton, Sting, Sheryl Crow, Buddy Guy, Joan Jett, Nile Rodgers, Pete Townshend, Tony Iommi, Duane Eddy, Ronnie Wood, Peter Frampton, Joe Walsh, Joan Armatrading, Steve Vai, and Tom Morello. The song also features the Who’s Roger Daltrey on harmonica, and Ringo Starr and his son Zak Starkey on drums.

 

[bluzman61]

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[Rambunctious]

This is pretty damn cool:

Last month, Mark Knopfler announced an ambitious endeavor: He recruited 54 famous rock guitarists to perform a new version of “Going Home: Theme From Local Hero.”

Mark Knopfler's "Going Home: Theme From 'Local Hero'" Remake Unites 54 Famous Guitarists: Listen

Last month, Mark Knopfler announced an ambitious endeavor: He recruited 54 famous rock guitarists to perform a new version of “Going Home: Theme From Local Hero.”

www.stereogum.com

That illustrious crew includes what is reportedly the final recording from the late Jeff Beck, plus contributions from Bruce Springsteen, Slash, David Gilmour, Brian May, Eric Clapton, Sting, Sheryl Crow, Buddy Guy, Joan Jett, Nile Rodgers, Pete Townshend, Tony Iommi, Duane Eddy, Ronnie Wood, Peter Frampton, Joe Walsh, Joan Armatrading, Steve Vai, and Tom Morello. The song also features the Who’s Roger Daltrey on harmonica, and Ringo Starr and his son Zak Starkey on drums.

That's really cool thanks...