Happy Christmas to everyone who celebrates and Happy Holidays to all! In celebration of the season, plenty of famous artists, including a variety of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, took to their official websites and social media pages to send out special greetings and wishes to fans.
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Here are just some of those holiday messages:
Paul McCartney posted a vintage photo of himself wearing a Santa Claus outfit and holding up a wrapped gift, along with a note that reads, “Have yourself a merry little Christmas 🎄- Paul,” along with a vintage photo of the former Beatles star wearing a Santa Claus outfit and holding up a wrapped gift.
The Rolling Stones posted a new photo of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood with this accompanying message: “Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and we’ll see you in 2024!! 🎄🎸🎄”
The Who’s holiday greeting featured a photo of the monolith that appears on the Who’s Next album cover set in a snowy landscape. The image also features the message, “Merry Christmas and Happy Who Year! from Pete [Townshend] and Roger [Daltrey], The Who touring band and everyone at thewho.com.”
Bruce Springsteen posted an archival video clip of his singing “Santa Claus Is Coing to Town” and a note that reads, “Happy Holidays, from all of us on E Street!”
KISS shared a holiday-themed poster that reads “Merry KISSmas,” and features the band members wearing Santa hats and holding KISS Army logos, surrounded by images of vinyl LPs.
John Fogerty posted a video clip in which he recalls how he came up with his old band Creedence Clearwater Revival’s name on Christmas Eve in 1967.
Bob Dylan shared a clip of the animated video for his version of “Little Drummer Boy,” which was featured on his 2009 holiday album, Christmas in the Heart.
Aerosmith posted a greeting featuring a holiday-themed caricature of the band and the message, “Have ^A^ Merry Christmas! 🎄”
Queen shared a video that featured archival film clips of each band member superimposed on animated Christmas tree ornaments. The band also posted a separate message on its website that reads, “Merry Christmas! Enjoy the festive break, everyone, thanks again for being the No.1 fans in rock!”
The late Tom Petty’s estate posted a clip of Petty’s 1987 appearance on a special Christmas episode of It’s Garry Shandling Show. Petty was featured singing Christmas carols with “the lads.”
