IES Rock Honors Set To Induct Icons Lemmy & Motorhead, Slash, The Ramones & The Runaways
The 4th annual IES : INDIE ENTERTAINMENT SUMMIT is proud to announce the Inductions of some of the most iconic Rock Stars & Bands at this year’s IES ROCK HONORS. Opening night August 5, IES Founder Jay Warsinske will host an epic evening in music history as part of their 40th Anniversaries IES will induct the Trailblazers LEMMY & MOTORHEAD, THE RAMONES & THE RUNAWAYS.In addition Rock icon SLASH will always be inducted.
LEMMY & MOTORHEAD celebrate their 40th Anniversary at IES ROCK HONORS, as they prepare to release their highly anticipated new album BAD MAGIC, recorded at NRG Studios, in the L.A. neighborhood of N.Hollywood, where IES takes place. Revered as the ‘Godfather of Everything Hard Rock & Metal’, Lemmy epitomizes the Rock ‘n Roll spirit & independence that is at the core of everything IES & the INDIE SUMMIT is all about!
THE RAMONES ushered in a new era of Rock 40 years ago with their debut album & paved the way for the Punk explosion & alternative scene that carries on today worldwide, from the WARPED TOUR to disciples such as GREEN DAY, BLINK-182, THE OFFSPRING, BAD RELIGION, NOFX, ALL TIME LOW, & millions more! Members of the ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME, the band’s influence
THE RUNAWAYS started 40 years to THE DAY of the IES ROCK HONORS in the N.Hollywood area of IES, when lead singer CHERIE CURRIE met JOAN JETT, KIM FOWLEY & LITA FORD and formed the iconic all girl band! Legend has it, Joan & Kim wrote the classic ‘Cherry Bomb’ on the spot for Cherie to audition with.
SLASH, has blossomed since being the guitarist & main songwriter in one of the biggest bands in history, with GUNS ‘n ROSES into one of the most iconic musicians of our generation & a headliner on his own on major Festivals & World Tours! The ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME member owns his own record label, produces independent movies & is the epitome of the indie spirit that IES: the INDIE ENTERTAINMENT SUMMIT & IES ROCK HONORS symbolizes! He will help induct his hero LEMMY!
RICHIE RAMONE, legendary Drummer & only one that wrote full songs for the group & even sang lead vocals on albums, will lead an ALLStar performance of RAMONES, G’n R, MOTORHEAD, & RUNAWAYS classics that will include members of the RAMONES, GUNS ‘n ROSES, RUNAWAYS, THIN LIZZY, OZZY & several Very Special Suprise Guests!
IES ROCK HONORS is not open to the public & only available to attendees of IES: the INDIE ENTERTAINMENT SUMMIT. To register go to: www.IESfest.com
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