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Rock Hall to Induct Legendary Songwriter Warren Zevon with Star-Studded Tribute
25 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Iconic artists like Jackson Browne, Dwight Yoakam, and Fountains of Wayne covered Zevon's songs
- Zevon to be posthumously inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with Musical Influence Award
- Zevon's son Jordan reflects on his father's lasting impact and influence
On October 25, 2025, a star-studded tribute concert celebrated the enduring legacy of acclaimed songwriter Warren Zevon. Titled "Meet Me in L.A.: The Songs of Warren Zevon," the event was presented by the Wild Honey Foundation and the Zevon Family.
Iconic artists took the stage to perform Zevon's most beloved tracks. Jackson Browne, who produced Zevon's debut album and the hit "Werewolves of London," covered several of Zevon's songs, including "Desperados Under The Eaves" and "Don't Let Us Get Sick." Country legend Dwight Yoakam contributed a rendition of Zevon's "Carmelita," which he had previously covered on his own debut album. The recently reunited Fountains of Wayne also delivered a cover of Zevon's "Poor Poor Pitiful Me."
