Clapton also played "Sunshine of Your Love" on the guitar during the induction of Cream into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.

"When it comes to record labels for an act like me, there’s Alligator Records, and then there’s all the rest. And I found that out the hard way."

'Goin' Platinum!' is Finley's soul from Louisiana, smothered in Nashville, and sprinkled with the combined magic of some all-time great artists.

"We really love to uncover the past. It’s almost like digging for buried treasure. For me, that’s where music is at."

These shows are definitely bucket list, once-in-a-lifetime experiences that are treasured by those fortunate enough to be there.

"In the meantime, I’ll bring my music, this American art form, to every other country in the world. I know they like me in Canada. I’ll start there."

'Dream Train' is Greene's invitation to come and celebrate his music.

The fact is, without cover songs, some of the greatest songs ever written, may well have since been forgotten.

'Act Like You Know' is only six tracks, but left us feeling like we'd attended every Fat Tuesday party in the city, and all the after parties as well.

The awardees are described by the Foundation as, "individuals who show exceptional creativity in their work and the prospect for still more in the future."