Hard Rock Calling 2012

Interviews and Live Music from Hard Rock Calling 2011

To mark four decades since Hard Rock first opened its doors, Hard Rock Calling returned to London's Hyde Park in June 2011 to celebrate its 40th anniversary in style! With The Killers, Bon Jovi and Rod Stewart on headlining duty, we brought you live music and interviews online and on-demand, throughout the festival weekend.

InterviewRod Stewart: Interview
Audio interview: We speak to Rod Stewart backstage at Hard Rock Calling 2011 about playing Hyde...
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InterviewJames Walsh: Interview
Video interview: James Walsh has a chat with Vicki Blight about playing live, making music for...
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InterviewLighthouse Family: Interview
Video interview: Lighthouse Family chat to Vicky Blight about their reunion, playing the hits,...
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InterviewTrain: Interview
Video interview: The boys from Train chat backstage with Vicki Blight about performing at Hard...
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InterviewMike and the Mechanics: Interview
Video interview: Vicki Blight chats backstage with Mike and the Mechanics about their not so...
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InterviewAdam Ant: Interview
Video interview: 80s legend Adam Ant sits down with Vicki Blight backstage for a chat about...
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InterviewBareNaked Ladies: Interview
Video interview: Barenaked Ladies sit down for a chat with Vicki Blight about recycling, white...
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InterviewVintage Trouble: Interview
Video interview: Vintage Trouble have only been together for 15 months, and in this clip they...
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InterviewLissie: Interview
Video interview: Lissie sits down for a backstage chat with Russ Williams, and reveals how she...
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InterviewImelda May: Interview
Video interview: Imelda May sits down for a chat with Martyn Lee, and talks about how she grew...
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Line-up - 2011

The headliners for Friday 24 June will be The Killers, with Kaiser Chiefs, James, Michael Kiwanuka, The Kills, Good Natured, The Heartbreaks and Frankie and the Heartstrings.

The New Jersey rockers Bon Jovi are the headline stars on Saturday 25 June. They will be joined by the legendary Ray Davies, Black Cards, Lissie, Vintage Trouble, Imelda May, Ryan Bingham, Gianna Nannini, Rosco Bandan, Rainy Boy Sleep and Evaline. Steve Van Zandt presents The Breakers, The Launderettes, The Contrast, Yellow Wire and Red White and Blues.

The Grammy Award-winning, living legend Rod Stewart has been confirmed to headline the closing night of Hard Rock Calling on Sunday 26 June. With a career spanning almost half a century, seven UK number one hit singles and a further 27 top-ten albums, Rod Stewart is cemented in history as one of the biggest selling artists of all time.
He will be joined by a very special guest, and another legend, Stevie Nicks. Stevie and Rod will be joined by Adam Ant, Rumer, Train, Gugun Blues Shelter, Lighthouse Family, Mike and The Mechanics, Barenaked Ladies, James Walsh, Stefany June and IAMWE. On the Band Stand will be Vetiver, Zze, Alessi, Cashier No. 9 and Gabby Jones.

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