"Come Together" the Beatles; remake by Aerosmith

Jimi Hendrix "All Along the Watchtower" remake of Bob Dylan song.

"Jumping Jack Flash" Rolling Stones remake by Johnny Winter

There are a few very good remakes:

"I shot the Sheriff" originally by Bob Marley, remade by Eric Clapton

"Be thankful for what you got" originally by William DeVaughn (1974), remade by MAssive Attack (1990)

Tori Amos made a nice cover album.

I can't remember more stright off my head.

Chris

Walk this way by Run DMC ;)

Crimson and clover by Joan Jett

Not exactly a number that began as a "rock song" but by the time Carlos Santana was done with it "Black Magic Woman" belonged to him. Fleetwood Mac went on to sharpen their pencil and create timeless ballads. Has anyone ever covered a Hendrix song, and BETTERED IT?!!! There are some people you don't mess with.

MikE

Stevie Ray Vaughn "Voodoo Child" ??? mebbe??

If Jimi was alive and Stevie played along side.......well

Little Wing covered by 'Derek and the Dominos'. Not Jimi, but to hear Eric and Duane going back and forth ... just a beautiful tune.

How about Tiffany's remake of "I saw him/her standing there"
Nothing like a classic :D

How's about Midnight Special. Done by CCR, Johnny Rivers, and who knows who else, I forget who originally wrote it.

Pretty Woman, Van Halen originally by Roy Orbison.
Thats all I can think of for now.

Here's a couple more:

Rock & Roll Hoochie Koo Done By Rick Derringer & Johnny Winter
Originally by ?

Tobacco Road By Edgar Winter and some band in the 60's(Herman's Hermits?) or someone like that.
originally by ?

Jimi hendrix- Gloria originally by ---Dang it I know but can't think of 'em right now