Hard Rock Calling

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Hard Rock Calling was an annual music festival that took place in London's Hyde Park from 2006-2013. The festival was known for showcasing a diverse lineup of international musicians and bands, spanning multiple genres such as rock, pop, and indie. In 2009, VH1 broadcast a live show of a selection of performances from the festival. The show was hosted by comedian and TV host Ed Byrne, who provided humorous commentary in between sets.

The show kicked off with a performance by the Scottish band Razorlight, who played some of their biggest hits such as "In the Morning" and "America". Their energetic performance immediately got the crowd hyped up and set the tone for the rest of the show.

Next up was the Canadian singer-songwriter Paolo Nutini, who mesmerized the audience with his soulful voice and catchy tunes. He performed hits such as "New Shoes" and "Jenny Don't Be Hasty", and the crowd sang along to every word.

After Paolo Nutini's performance, the show took a brief break to showcase some exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of the festival. This footage gave viewers an inside look at what goes on backstage at a music festival, and showcased some of the fun and crazy moments that happen behind the scenes.

The show then continued with a performance by the American rock band The Killers, who were one of the most highly anticipated acts of the festival. They performed some of their biggest hits such as "Mr. Brightside" and "Somebody Told Me", and the crowd went wild. The lead singer, Brandon Flowers, was as charismatic as ever and interacted with the crowd throughout the entire set.

Following The Killers' performance, the show once again took a brief break to showcase some more behind-the-scenes footage. This time, the footage focused on the fans and showcased some of the unique and creative ways that fans express their love for music and their favorite artists.

After the break, the show returned with a performance by the American singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen. Springsteen's performance was one of the most highly anticipated moments of the festival, and he did not disappoint. He performed some of his most iconic hits such as "Born to Run" and "Dancing in the Dark", and the entire crowd sang along.

Towards the end of Springsteen's set, he brought out special guest, John Fogerty, to perform a few songs together. They performed iconic hits such as "Bad Moon Rising" and "Proud Mary", and the crowd went wild.

The show then ended with a performance by the British band Fleet Foxes, who performed some of their most popular songs such as "White Winter Hymnal" and "Mykonos". Their melodic, folksy sound provided a nice contrast to the high-energy rock acts that had preceded them.

Overall, Hard Rock Calling from VH1 in 2009 was an exciting and diverse showcase of some of the biggest names in music. The show really captured the spirit of the festival and provided an inside look at what it's like to attend a live music event of this scale.

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  • Premiere Date
    August 21, 2009