Hard Rock Calling (formerly Hyde Park Calling) is an annual music festival, formerly held in Hyde Park, London, from 2006 until 2012, and from 2013 in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London. The music played is primarily rock music, and various performers, including Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, The Who, Bon Jovi, Roger Waters, Aerosmith, Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen have played at the event. The festival is organised by Hard Rock Cafe and Live Nation.
Read more about Hard Rock Calling: Hyde Park Calling 2006, Hyde Park Calling 2007, Hard Rock Calling 2008, Hard Rock Calling 2009, Hard Rock Calling 2010, Hard Rock Calling 2011, Hard Rock Calling 2012, Hard Rock Calling 2013
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