On this night Ann Wilson's scorching soprano was mostly still fully in tact. Still, at times there was a slight hint of struggle and fatigue that could be born out of a solid summer's worth of being out on the road. As the years progress you have to wonder how much longer they'll be able to pull off these scorching and demanding presentations in a live setting. Case in point - the ladies have long been called America's female Led Zeppelin and Heart finished their showcase with laudable takes on "Immigrant Song" and "Stairway to Heaven". Their version of the latter brought singer Robert Plant to tears a few years back and you got to remember that even that gyrating rock god bowed out when he thought he could no longer do the material justice. It's not unprecedented. Still, we hope the Heart keeps beating for a long time to come.

Joan Jett is an originator, an innovator, and a visionary. As the leader of the hard-rocking Blackhearts, with whom she has become a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, she's had eight platinum and gold albums and nine Top 40 singles, including the classics "Bad Reputation," "I Love Rock 'N' Roll," "I Hate Myself For Loving You," and "Crimson and Clover." She sits at the head of her own independent label, Blackheart Records. Jett has acted in movies and television, including 1987's "Light Of Day," and in a Tony-nominated Broadway musical, "The Rocky Horror Show." She has appeared on such acclaimed television shows as "Oprah" (the last season) and 'Law and Order." Jett and the Blackhearts released their latest record, "Unvarnished," last year and continue touring the globe to throngs of adoring fans.

Joan Jett's enshrining in Ohio has helped her cement a long overdue comeback in recent years and that's why we found it curious that she limited photo access for the media in the industry hotbed of Nashville. Still, we guess she was content with letting the music do the talking and you forget how many hits she had until you see them all proficiently played in one place as they were on this evening.

Jett's punk rock inspired presentation looked a little easier on the vocal chords as she presented them with the rebellious New York City attitude that put her on the map in the first place. "Cherry Bomb" was an explosive opener as The Runaways top song chugged along to a great reception. "Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah)" remained slightly risqu this far down the line in a Southern setting. "TMI" was a notable new one while "Everyday People" was a sly and slightly ambitious cover to cap off the evening's second act.

With over 5,000 performances spanning four decades and 20 million records sold worldwide, Cheap Trick is undoubtedly one of the most influential classic rock groups of the past 50 years. The band was formed in 1974 and while it has evolved throughout the years, Cheap Trick has continued to reach mainstream and critical success. Hits such as "I Want You To Want Me," "Dream Police," and "Surrender" have cemented the group as one of America's top rock 'n' roll bands of all time.

Cheap Trick once again lit the flame in Music City.

The recent Rock Hall inductees Cheap Trick got the activity at the Ascend off and running with the hell-raising "Hello There". Their opening slot included takes on classics by the Beatles and The Velvet Underground ("Day Tripper" and "I'm Waiting for the Man") in addition to a new track and many old favorites.

Cheap Trick kept "The Flame" burning brightly near Broadway as they shuffled to and fro on stage during their frenetic and energetic set. Robin Zander is a renowned singer and frontman who himself is also an aging rocker tasked with performing material he made as a much younger man and he was up to it. Of course, the quartet now has an infusion of energy from goofy but great guitarist Rick Nielsen's son Daxx on drums.

The Rock Hall Three For All Tour as presented in Nashville was a triumphant success by a powerful triumvirate of regaled recording artists. Together, the acclaimed acts presented over three hours of entertainment including some of classic rock radio's biggest hits proving that the heart of rock 'n' roll was still beating proudly and loudly as a long hot summer in Music City neared its end.

Cheap Trick still has that dreamy and arresting power pop prowess.

Related Links: For more information on HEART and the other organizations mentioned please visit the following links -- Heart | Joan Jett | Cheap Trick | Ascend Ampthitheater