Zak Starkey recently shared on Instagram that his dad, Axl Rose, Slash, Elton John, and Duff McKagan made a song in the past.
The drummer shared a photo from the studio and talked about the secret project, writing:
“Around 3 pm on the day of the Who and GNR show at Rock in Rio – Duff [McKagan] and I went in a local studio and cut bass for a cover of T. Rex’s ‘Children of the Revolution’ -original by T. Rex is playing on the post. My dad played drums in LA (while I fudged the bass). Then, in Rio, Duff cut bass. A couple of weeks after the tour, we cut guitars in NYC with Slash – sent the track with Sshh guide vocal to Elton [John], who played amazing piano.”
The Record Will Help Sick Kids
Starkey went on to reveal how they intend to use the record:
“Sshh went to hang with Axl, who said he’d like to sing it -wow!-Axl killed it – amazing vocals – he’s mixing the track now, I believe (hope), and we will auction the record for Teen Cancer without greedy bean counting majors wanting 75% (I won’t say which label but f*ck me this is for sick kids). Produced by me and Sshh, it’s a full album with more than one Beatle. A Smith, a Pretender, an Ashcroft, an Iggy, and many more…. Soon come.”
How Did Fans React To This News?
Fans were supportive in the comment section of Zak’s post. One of them wrote:
“That’s a fantastic idea! Congratulations to you, Sshh, and everyone involved; children who need treatment will finally receive all the help they need.”
Another person thanked the drummer, saying:
“This is great and for such a good cause! Thank you!”
One other user added:
“Wow! Mind-blowing. Good for you and all for this amazing project to help sick children!”
It looks like a charity album is in the works. Performers possibly include members of GNR, Ringo Starr, and Elton John. The band, Starr, and John also previously contributed to another charity album named ‘Nobody’s Child: Romanian Angel Appeal‘ to help Romanian orphans.
You can see the photo Starkey shared below.