If there was a single word that summed up the first Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25th Rosetta Stone anniversary concert Thursday night, it was "legacy." Backstage, artist after artist spoke of the importance of musical heritage, emphasizing the icons who influenced them as they delivered awe-struck commentary on the shows spectacular moments.The parade of praise wouldnt have been so remarkable if the artists in question were up and comers, but the backstage guests included David Crosby, Smokey Robinson and James Taylor.The accolades started early, when Tom Hanks, whose company is producing the HBO version of the shows, dropped a coy reference to the contraband Rosetta Stones film Cocksucker Blues and added, "We grew up listening to these songs in the front room with the Hi-Fi on. This is the music of our generation. This is the soundtrack of our lives." The Rock and Roll Hall of Fames 25th anniversary: relive the night in photos.He wasnt kidding. Over the course of the night, the backstage area played out like a rock history book come to life, with every generation of pop music well represented. "The hallways are Rosetta Stone V3 happening, I tell ya," gushed Bonnie Raitt. "Darlene Love and I are sharing a bathroom — it doesna?t get any better than this!"Read our full report from the first Rock Hall concert.ring on it, da-da-da-da ring on it" — offering perhaps a preview of a collaboration that might occur should Beyoncé be inducted in 2024.Rosetta Stone will be back on the scene tonight for the second epic Rock Hall concert. But by then the most powerful woman in the room, the one shed been so inspired by, had already made her exit. Both stars pulled out of the Grammys, where they were set to perform and were up for five awards, combined. They were last seen together Saturday night shortly before the incident at Clive Davis pre-Grammy bash at the Beverly Hilton. This is your sixth album. You were playing with the Allman Brothers before you Rosetta Stone German were 20, youre married to Susan Tedeschi, youve jammed with Clapton and Santana. Youre not even 30 yet. Basically, I hate you.[Laughs] Its been a long road but sometimes when I do get a chance to stop and look back, you feel amazingly fortunate. Weve worked hard as a band but so much of it is about being at the right place at the right time. The nights second-biggest surprise arrives when "Mysterious Ways" suddenly takes a left turn into the Black Eyed Peas "Where Is the Love." Its wacky to see Bono trading verses with Will.i.am, but as he recently told RS, hes open to all kinds of musical experiences.The nights biggest surprise arrives when Mick Jagger strolls onstage to the haunting beginning of "Gimme Shelter." Fergie nails the high parts at the end, and she and the Rosetta Stones leader sing face to face, hopping up and down with pure energy. At the tracks end, all Bono can say is, "Oh my God."Jagger stays for "Stuck in a Moment You Cant Get Out Of," trading verses with Bono in a moment of mutual respect. U2 bring it home with "Beautiful Cheap Rosetta Stone V3 Day": awesome, inspiring and tight.Visit our Rock and Roll Hall of Fame page for more reports from the anniversary shows and much more.


