Hard Rock Calling 2009

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Absolute Radio were at Hard Rock Calling this year, bringing the live music to you. Check out the exclusive stage and backstage photos from Hyde Park, listen again to live performances, and watch exclusive video interviews.

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Live performances & video interviews from Hard Rock Calling.

Backstage interviewThe Gaslight Anthem: Backstage interview
Video interview: The Gaslight Anthem joined Ben Jones backstage for a chat at the Hard Rock...
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Backstage interviewJames Morrison: Backstage interview
Video interview: James Morrison joined Ben Jones backstage for a chat at the Hard Rock Calling...
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Backstage interviewDave Matthews Band: Backstage interview
Video interview: Dave Matthews Band joined Ben Jones backstage for a chat at the Hard Rock...
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Live MusicThe Original Sinners: Live Music
Video: The winners of One Last Dream take the stage at Hard Rock Calling 2009 in Hyde...
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Backstage interviewBen Harper: Backstage interview
Video interview: Ben Harper joined Ben Jones backstage for a chat at the Hard Rock Calling...
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Backstage interviewThe Pretenders: Backstage interview
Video interview: The Pretenders joined Ben Jones backstage for a chat at the Hard Rock Calling...
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This year's line-up

Hard Rock Calling returned to Hyde Park for the fourth year with some truly legendary acts.

Friday 26 June - The Killers headlined, supported by The Kooks. Also making an appearance were Howling Bells, Metric and Silversun Pickups.

Saturday 27 June - Neil Young, supported by Fleet Foxes, Ben Harper & Relentless7, Seasick Steve, The Pretenders, Magic Numbers, Johnny Flynn, Mumford and Sons and Priscilla Ahn.

Sunday 28 June - Bruce Springsteen, supported by Dave Matthews Band, The Gaslight Anthem, James Morrison, Starsailor, Joshua Radin, The Pretty Things and Low Anthem.

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