CHICKENFOOT Picks Up Classic Rock Award

MUSIC NEWS - Rockers "Chickenfoot" were named 2009's 'Best New Band' by Classic Rock Magazine at the UK publication's annual awards ceremony that was hled at London's Park Lane Hotel. Thouhg the band was unable to attend the ceremony, they recorded a personalized video acceptance speech which played out to rapturous applause.

The star studded event was attended by such legends as Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin, Pete Townshend of The Who, Ron Wood of the Rolling Stones,  Brian May of Queen, Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Jeff Beck, Paul Rodgers of Bad Company, Iggy Pop, Slash of Guns N' Roses, Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath, Joey Tempest of Europe, Ginger Baker of Cream, Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders, Carl Palmer of ELP and members of Iron Maiden,  Anthrax, Anvil, Marillion, ZZ Top, Uriah Heep and Mott the Hoople.

The prestigious award follows quite a successful year for the new band, with sold out concerts and their debut album going Gold in the USA. Chickenfoot also plans a release of a new Deluxe Edition of their eponymous debut album.

CF is comprised of drummer Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), bassist Michael Anthony (ex-Van Halen), guitarist Joe Satriani and vocalist Sammy Hagar (ex-Van Halen), Chickenfoot have been hailed by critics and fans as one of the most exciting rock and roll bands in recent years.

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