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Wednesday, November 28, 2018

VIDEO: ZZ Top guitarist joins William Shatner for Christmas classic

ZZ Top guitarist Billy Gibbons is featured in a new video for William Shatner’s take on the seasonal classic, “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer.”

The track is featured on the actor’s first-ever holiday album, “Shatner Claus”, which presents a collection of Christmas songs.

Gibbons tells ABC Radio that he had fun collaborating with Shatner, noting, "He does what he does, and he let me do what I do. And it was a happy accident, [a] collision made happy."

As for what Shatner thought about his contribution to the track, Billy says, "He was rather impressed with the fact that we threw some Texas mud into 'Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer.' This happy little thing, all of a sudden it's four flat tires on a muddy road."

Shatner is joined by an eclectic cast of guests on the project, which includes duets and appearances by Todd Rundgren, Rick Wakeman of Yes, Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson, Iggy Pop and Cars guitarist Elliot Easton, among others.

Gibbons and ZZ Top will return to live action with a Las Vegas residency at The Venetian in January before hitting the road for a 50th Anniversary UK and European tour in June.

Among the first dates released are appearances at the Prague Rocks festival in the Czech Republic on June 19, Spain’s Barcelona Rock Fest on July 5 and London’s SSE Arena Wembley on July 12, with many more shows to be revealed soon.

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“Shatner Claus”

01. “Jingle Bells” (ft. Henry Rollins)
02. “Blue Christmas” (ft. Brad Paisley)
03. “Little Drummer Boy” (ft. Joe Louis Walker)
04. “Winter Wonderland” (ft. Todd Rundgren & Lynyd Skynyrd’s Artimus Pyle)
05. “Twas The Night Before Christmas” (ft. Mel Collins of King Crimson)
06. “Run Rudolph Run” (ft. Elliot Easton of The Cars)
07. “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” (ft. Rick Wakeman of Yes)
08. “Silver Bells” (ft. Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull)
09. “One For You, One For Me”
10. “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer” (ft. Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top)
11. “Silent Night” (ft. Iggy Pop)
12. “White Christmas” (ft. Judy Collins)
13. “Feliz Navidad” (ft. Dani Bander)

Bonus Track

14. “Jingle Bells” (ft. Henry Rollins - Punk Rock Version)

See also:

ZZ Top announce 50th anniversary UK and European tour
ZZ Top: Billy Gibbons debuts The Big Bad Blues on US charts
ZZ Top: Billy Gibbons streams cover of Muddy Waters blues classic
ZZ Top guitarist Billy Gibbons announces solo North American tour
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Wednesday, October 19, 2011

VIDEO: William Shatner covers Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody

Here’s. a. head. turner.

Rocker William Shatner has released a video from his new “Seeking Major Tom” release, which pulls together songs that share themes about space, the skies and the heavens.

Shatner’s version of the landmark Queen song, “Bohemain Rhapsody,” gets the video treatment, as Bill has some help by John Wetton of King Crimson and Asia.

Captain Kirk follows his traditional vocal style of spoken word-singing, and there’s a bunch of angry yelling in this version, to boot.

At least the man’s consistent.

“Seeking Major Tom” was released last week; the project features Shatner covering the music of major rockers, including Black Sabbath, David Bowie, Deep Purple, U2, Pink Floyd, Hawkwind, Steve Miller, The Police, and many others.

Guests on the record include Ritchie Blackmore and Ian Paice of Deep Purple fame, Peter Frampton, Johnny Winter, Michael Schenker, Steve Howe of Yes, and more.

William Shatner

William Shatner – Bohemian Rhapsody (2011)
Original by Queen

Friday, September 9, 2011

Hear William Shatner cover Black Sabbath’s Iron Man

Captain Kirk does Black Sabbath.

Can. It. Be. True.

Yes. It. Can.

“Iron Man,” the first track from the upcoming William Shatner album, “Seeking Major Tom,” has surfaced.

Shatner worked with former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist and Black Label Society leader Zakk Wylde and Mike Inez of Alice In Chains on the song as well, with Wylde recording his parts back in January.

"Zakk is one of the great guitarists who played with Ozzy Osbourne,” tweeted Shatner during the recording session. “A master playing a cover of IRON MAN. He's fantastic! I’m energized. MBB."

Due October 11, Shatner’s album features collaborations with rockers including Ritchie Blackmore and Ian Paice of Deep Purple fame, Peter Frampton, Johnny Winter, Michael Schenker, Steve Howe of Yes and others.

Shatner was given the Honorary Headbanger Award at the third annual Revolver Golden Gods Award Show back in April. Bill gained a new appreciation for hard rock/heavy metal while making the album.

“It’s increased my awareness of the excitement of heavy metal music, the emotion behind it, and the expertise of the musicians. I like good music and this is what this is,” he said.

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William Shatner – Iron Man (2011)
Original by Black Sabbath

Thursday, April 28, 2011

William Shatner: Honorary Headbanger

Captain Kirk rocks?

Yup.

Last week, legendary actor, recording artist and author William Shatner was presented with the Honorary Headbanger Award at the third annual Revolver Golden Gods Award Show, held at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles.

Revered for his role as Captain James T. Kirk on Star Trek, Shatner was on-hand to accept his award, an honor Revolver magazine bestows each year to someone who has made their name outside of the metal world but still embodies its spirit.

“When Revolver asked me to come down,” said Shatner, “it seemed like a natural thing to do – to go from Zakk Wylde to this. I’m just thrilled to be among this enthusiastic group of people filled with heavy metal emotion.”

Later this year, Shatner will officially prove the latter with his new album, “Searching For Major Tom” (formerly “Seeking Major Tom’), which features collaborations with hard-rock musicians including Ritchie Blackmore and Ian Paice of Deep Purple, and, on a cover of Black Sabbath’s “Iron Man,” Zakk Wylde of Black Label Society and Mike Inez of Alice in Chains.

For a full song/artist list, click here.

Shatner gained a new appreciation for hard rock/heavy metal while making the album.

“It’s increased my awareness of the excitement of heavy metal music, the emotion behind it, and the expertise of the musicians. I like good music and this is what this is,” he added.

William Shatner – interview
Revolver Golden God Awards – Club Nokia – Los Angeles, CA – April 20, 2011

William Shatner – Rocket Man
Science Fiction Film Awards (1978)

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

William Shatner to receive Honorary Headbanger Award

“Short of receiving an Emmy for my superb voice,
the Honorary Headbanger Award is the next best thing.
Praise be you won’t hear me sing.”
- William Shatner

Legendary actor, recording artist and author William Shatner will be presented with the Honorary Headbanger Award at the third annual Revolver Golden Gods Award Show on Wednesday, April 20, at Club Nokia in Downtown Los Angeles.

Revered for his role as Captain James T. Kirk on Star Trek, Shatner will be on-hand to accept his award, an honor Revolver magazine bestows each year to someone who has made their name outside of the metal world but still embodies its spirit.

Later this year, Shatner will officially prove the latter with his new album, “Seeking Major Tom,” which features collaborations with hard-rock musicians including Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Paice of Deep Purple, and, on a cover of Black Sabbath’s “Iron Man,” Zakk Wylde of Black Label Society and Mike Inez of Alice in Chains.

William Shatner – Zakk Wylde session

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Zakk Wylde and William Shatner to cover Black Sabbath classic

You might want to make sure you’re sitting down when you read this one.

William Shatner is teaming up with Black Label Society guitar hero Zakk Wylde to record a cover of the Black Sabbath classic “Iron Man,” for Shatner’s new album.

You read that right.

Shatner’s in the studio working on the record and, judging by a few of his Twitter posts, he’s clearly a Zakk fan.

"Just watched tracks being laid down by Zakk Wylde of Black Label Society for my upcoming record SEEKING MAJOR TOM. My best, Bill."

"Zakk is one of the great guitarists who played with Ozzy Osbourne. A master playing a cover of IRON MAN. He's fantastic! I’m energized. MBB."

"Seeking Major Tom" is being produced by Adam Hamilton, and early reports suggest the disc could contain as many as 20 songs, including a version of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody." The CD is scheduled for release later this year.

Some video of Zakk wailing in the studio under the watchful eye of Shatner has surfaced.

Zakk Wylde and William Shatner – studio session

Here’s a classic Shatner performance of an Elton John hit, alongside a Family Guy parody/tribute.

William Shatner – Rocket Man
Science Fiction Film Awards (1978)

Stewie Griffin – Rocket Man
Family Guy