Throw Your Horns Up

Well, summer repeats have already started and though I’m happy for the reprieve, I was dreading my television choices for last night. That was until I saw the VH1 Rock Honors. It’s always proved entertaining in the past much like the Hip Hop Honors. Rockers ZZ Top, Heart, Genesis and Ozzie Osbourne were honored with Super Bowl-like rings and tons of adulation. Celebrities were trotted out to introduce and hype up their musical idols.

The bands were stellar with Alice in Chains providing a thumping soundtrack to Gretchen Wilson as she eeked out ‘Barracuda’. Sweet! The ladies of Heart still rock. Ann Wilson has one of the best voices in rock and roll EVER. Genesis looked like three middle aged British men with melodic genius. Oh yea, that’s basically what they are. Ozzie must have switched to better meds because he was coherent and on task. ZZ Top harkened back to their Texas honky tonk days and supplied young nubile go go dancers in suspended cages.

Here’s the Diva’s look at the most memorable moments:

Crypt Keeper’s School

Ozzie’s band mates looked like the guards at the gates of hell in a Rob Zombie movie. Huge thick biker builds, long Ted Nugent hair and lots of thrashing and angst. They were actually a bit frightening.

Goldie Hawn Tribute

Cameron Diaz was brought in to introduce Heart. Unfortunately, her flighty giggling act is not as endearing as her obvious mentor Goldie. G patented the effect, Cameron is unfortunately annoying in her attempt.

Cousin It Wannabes

The fellas of ZZ Top always looked a bit hairy but now it’s hard to distinguish any skin. Only eyes are visible and maybe a little lip. Amusing in the 80s, scary in 2007.

Rock-Lite

Keene tried to rock it as hard as they could on Genesis’ ‘That’s All’. It was a different take on a classic but sounded like Peter, Paul and Mary trying to cover The Police but you have to love the effort. Cute!

Best Performance

The rockin’ Cabbage Patch Phil Collins was in fine voice last night and yes, he does look like Bob Hoskins. The time away from his band mates has improved his expression and showmanship. He was pretty damn awesome. I forgot how many cool songs Genesis had.

You’re Still Alive

I’m showing my age now but was shocked to see original MTV VJ Adam Curry hosting segments between the show. He looked exactly the same without his bushy 80s curls. He still sounded like the authority on music. Great to see him out. I recently saw Nina Blackwood and let’s just say there is A LOT of water under that bridge.

What did you think?