Bam Margera has been tapped to host "VH1 Rock Honors." The second annual show, which pays homage to the legends who influenced the sound of rock, will honor Genesis, Heart, Ozzy Osbourne and ZZ Top. These honorees will perform live, along with tribute bands Nickelback, Gretchen Wilson and Keane, on Saturday, May 12 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. "VH1 Rock Honors" will air on VH1 Thursday, May 24 at 9PM*. Additional performers, presenters, and special guests will be announced as they are confirmed.


The two-hour tribute will salute the groundbreaking bands of rock, the once in a lifetime events and the influential people who made a lasting mark on the history of rock. The influence of these honorees will be felt through spoken tributes, filmed packages and performances by some of today's hottest rock acts as well as the legends themselves.


Tickets are currently on sale and are priced at $175, $125 and $75, not including applicable service charges, via http://www.ticketmaster.com/ and at all Ticketmaster outlets or by calling 877-632-7400 or 702-632-7580. They are also available in Las Vegas by going directly to the Mandalay Bay Box Office. For VIP Tickets to the show or tickets to the official after-party benefiting the VH1 Save The Music Foundation call 212-846-7882 or rsvp@vh1.com. All ticket proceeds from the show and post party will benefit VH1 Save The Music.


Check soon for interactive honoree profiles, exclusive programming, show information and more at http://rock.vh1.com/.