Revolver by The Beatles is considered by many to be one of the greatest rock albums ever made. Radio & television icon Howard Stern thinks so, too. And because it’s his favorite Beatles album, he created a very special celebration for its 50th anniversary.
On October 7th, the Howard Stern Show celebrated Revolver with an all-star musical tribute featuring some of music’s best acts. The lineup included James Taylor performing “Here, There and Everywhere”, Cheap Trick playing “She Said She Said”, Gov’t Mule rockin’ “And Your Bird Can Sing”, and Joe Bonamassa with his rousing rendition of “Taxman”, the album’s lead track.
Rolling Stone magazine calls Joe Bonamassa’s decision to record “Taxman” at Liverpool’s Cavern Club – the birthplace of The Beatles – “creative”, and Billboard magazine refers to the Stern’s lineup of artists paying tribute as “unique”.
"The music of the Beatles has withstood over a half of a century and still surpasses any followers' attempts of recreating those sounds, and especially those songs," Joe said. "'Taxman' was a blast to play live at the Cavern Club in Liverpool U.K. – the place where it all started."
“Taxman” Credits:
Joe Bonamassa - Guitar and Vocals
Russ Irwin - Rhythm Guitar and Backing Vocals
Reese Wynans - Keys
Michael Rhodes - Bass
Anton Fig – Drums
Produced by Kevin Shirley
Tribute Lineup:
1. “Taxman” – Joe Bonamassa
2. “Eleanor Rigby” – Jewel
3. “I’m Only Sleeping” – The Milk Carton Kids
4. “Love You To” – Rachael Yamagata
5. “Here, There and Everywhere” – James Taylor
6. “Yellow Submarine” – Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear
7. “She Said She Said” – Cheap Trick
8. “Good Day Sunshine” – Grace Potter
9. “And Your Bird Can Sing” – Gov’t Mule
10. “For No One” – Grouplove
11. “Doctor Robert” – J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr.
12. “I Want To Tell You” – O.A.R.
13. “Got To Get You Into My Life” – Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
14. “Tomorrow Never Knows” – Living Colour