Butler and Rodgers Honored at Palm Springs Awards Show for Arts Charity

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Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler and vocalist Paul Rodgers were honored at the Sound And Visions Awards on March 2 at the Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs, California. The event featured an all-star band that performed a cover of Black Sabbath's "Paranoid" with Butler, Extreme guitarist Nuno Bettencourt, and Billy Idol guitarist Steve Stevens. Proceeds from the event went to the Adopt The Arts charity.

Why it matters

The Sound And Visions Awards celebrated the musical legacies of Butler and Rodgers, two influential rock musicians who have made significant contributions to the music industry over their long careers. The event also raised funds for the Adopt The Arts charity, which supports arts education programs in schools.

The details

The all-star band that performed at the event included Slipknot's Corey Taylor, Matt Sorum, Lzzy Hale, Glenn Hughes, Robert DeLeo, Charlie Starr, Mike Mangan, Phil X, Tanya O'Callaghan, and Steve Salas. Butler learned to play guitar as a teenager on an old acoustic with just two strings, and he became known for his melodic bass playing and use of the wah pedal. Rodgers sang with the bands Bad Company, Free, and Queen during his career.

• The Sound And Visions Awards took place on March 2, 2026.
• Butler learned to play guitar as a teenager.