Alex Auxier
Alex, Artist Releations Manager here, welcome to Oranges live blog of the CLASSIC ROCK AWARDS BABY!!! We will be bringing you a blow by blow update of the night.
Anthony, Sales Director here! The rock royalty are starting to walk the red carpet. We have an amazing view, we will get some snaps and share them as the stars arrive.
Anthony Gunter
Alex Auxier
Who’s that we see? It’s only Henry Rollins!
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Anthony: Who’s this sharped dressed man? Oh yea, it’s only one of the true legends of rock Billy Gibbons! Tonight he will be presenting a special award.
The champagne is flowing and the guests are starting to fill the hall.
Luke Zollinger
An awards ceremony without a auction just would not be right. Tonight we have thrown a CR120C into the mix, we are getting the celebs to sign it as they enter and then we will auction it off, giving all proceeds to Little Kids Rock (http://www.littlekidsrock.org/). Little Kids Rock is a national non-profit which aims to transform children’s lives by bring music education to disadvantage public schools. Maybe we can help nature and inspire the next rock god? Let’s hope so!
Alex Auxier
Rum courtesy of Sammy Hagar, thanks Sammy! Sammy Hagar is presenting tonight’s awards. Remember this from ’84? Crank that stereo…
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Sign that amp! All of a good cause.
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Luke Zollinger
Here comes another living legend, Brian May, Ph.D is in the building, wow. He will be presenting the Maestro Award at tonight’s classic rock awards.
Luke Zollinger
I’m just going to be geeking out all night I guess, Joe Perry is here.
Dinner Time! What we eating tonight you ask? I’ll break it down to a sentence, a fancy salad, steak and vegetables, chocolate cake (without flour). Lovely.
Alex Auxier
Anthony Gunter
The stage is set…….
Anthony Gunter
It’s only bloody Ozzy!
After some good food and adequate hydration, the awards are starting! Orange are sponsoring the Inspiration Award. Before Sammy Hagar kicks off the presentations though, we have Orange ambassadors Rival Sons! They are looking great and looking cool. Prepare to be rocked!
Alex Auxier
Anthony Gunter
Always look on the bright side…
Sammy lines up for the first award, Best new band as voted for by the fans, the tension is high, and the winner is!? The Cadillac Three totally rocking that slide. Great band. Great Sound.
Alex Auxier
Anthony Gunter
Another Osbourne….
Film Of The Year Award goes to Metallica for Through the Never. If you haven’t seen this in 3D yet then I suggest you do!
Alex Auxier
Luke Zollinger
Luke Zollinger
Orange rocking bass supremo Glenn Hughes saying Hi!
What’s going to win reissue of the year? Lets face it, there can only be one and that’s the deluxe editions of Led Zepplin’s first three records, remastered by Page himself. Page was one of the earlier uses of Orange and our amps can be heard all over those first three master pieces!
Alex Auxier
Anthony Gunter
Another Osbourne….
Sir Billy Gibbons is on the stage, he’s looking good and talking about the winner of the Orange sponsored Living Legend. The award tonight is going to Gregg Allman. This adds to many of Gregg’s amazing achievements to date, well done that man.
Luke Zollinger
Alex Auxier
Luke Zollinger
Anthony Gunter
So that’s a wrap. Please stay tuned in the next couple of days for further videos and photos and hope you have all enjoyed the blog.
