Mark Knopfler Brings Together 54 Guitar Heroes for Charity Single
In exciting news for guitar lovers this week,
Mark Knopfler has brought together a star-studded cast of some of the biggest legends in rock music, including a large number of Genesis authors.
Beginning with the final instrumental recorded by Jeff Beck, the full list of musicians is incredibly extensive but includes
Eric Clapton,
Pete Townshend,
Brian May,
Ronnie Wood, Slash,
David Gilmour,
Tom Morello,
Bruce Springsteen, Joan Jett, Sheryl Crow and Joe Bonamassa. The track also includes other familiar names on various instruments, such as
Roger Daltrey on harmonica,
Sting on bass guitar and
Ringo Starr on drums.
Slated for release on the 15th of March, all sales of this single will benefit Teen Cancer America.
Many of these names will be familiar to those who have seen the recently announced
Buddy Holly: Words of Love and will be recognised as the ambassadors and contributors to this landmark edition. With each purchase also contributing to Teen Cancer America and the Teen Cancer Trust, you can learn more at
TheBuddyHollyBook.com.
