The Legends Of Music on Instagram: "Crossroads (1986): Eugene Martone vs Jack Butler This guitar duel featured in the movie was originally intended to be a slide-guitar blues contest with Ry Cooder contracted to play Steve Vai’s parts. However, director Walter Hill decided to replace Cooder with guitarists like Keith Richards, Frank Zappa, and Stevie Ray Vaughan in an effort to produce a harder “boxing match” style battle. The reason he chose Steve Vai was because he hoped that the fashionable s

Country Music on Instagram: "He killed this 🔥 Jason Aldean delivered a powerful cover of Bryan Adams’ “Heaven” during his appearance on CMT Crossroads, where he teamed up with the rock legend himself. The performance blended Aldean’s country grit with Adams’ classic rock smoothness, creating a heartfelt rendition that bridged both genres seamlessly. With stripped-down instrumentation and harmonized vocals, the two artists turned the 1984 hit into an emotional duet that showcased their shared lo