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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a museum located in Cleveland, Ohio. It was created in 1983 but didn’t have a “home” yet. They considered several cities such as Memphis, Cincinnati and New York. They chose Cleveland for more than one reason, being, it was the location that held the first rock and roll concert and Alan Freed from Cleveland promoted the new genre. It’s dedicated to some of the best-known and influential artists, producers, and other people who have influenced the music industry.
They’ve inducted numerous artists, dating back all the way to 1986. The first person to get inducted for Lifetime Achievement was John Hammond. Other artists that were inducted that year include Buddy Holly, Ray Charles and James Brown. Going up to 1993, The Doors, Van Morrison and Cream were some performers inducted. The most recent inductees for 2009 include: Jeff Beck, Little Anthony & the Imperials, Metallica, Run-D.M.C., and Bobby Womack for performers; Wanda Jackson was inducted for the Early Influence Category; Bill Black, DJ Fontana, and Spooner Oldham were inducted for Sidemen Category which was introduced in 2000.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to celebrate 25th anniversary with two concerts
To help celebrate what it calls its 25 anniversary, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will present two all-star concerts on October 29-30 at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Simon & Garfunkel, Paul Simon (solo), Stevie Wonder and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Friends will perform on October 29. Eric Clapton, Aretha Franklin, Metallica and U2 will grace the stage on October 30. All performers are members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, except for the E Street Band.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tickets open to public
For the first time in its 24 years of existence, the common rock and roll fan, rather than just the music industry executive, can buy a ticket to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Set for April 4 at the Public Hall in Cleveland, OH, tickets are priced $35 and $75.
Tickets can be purchased two ways. A pre-sale, one day walk-up sale for upper level seating will be available on January 24 at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Box Office. Pre-sale tickets are also being sold on a first-come, first-served basis and will continue until the ticket allotment is exhausted. There will be a two-ticket limit on all orders. Public onsales begin January 26 at 10 a.m. There will also be a two-ticket limit.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces Les Paul tribute concert
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Case Western Reserve University and Gibson Guitar will present its 2008 American Music Masters Tribute concert honoring Les Paul on November 15 at PlayhouseSquare's State Theater in Cleveland, OH.
The 13th annual tribute will feature Hall of Famers Billy Gibson (ZZ Top), the Ventures and James Burton (side-man category) as well Slash, Richie Sambora, Jennifer Batten, Dennis Coffey, Lenny Kaye, Steve Lukather, Barbara Lynn and Alannah Myles.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame names presenters
Always a star-studded event, The Rock and
Roll Hall of FameFoundation has named the artists who will induct this year’s seven new honorees at its March 10 ceremony at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York.
Leonard Cohen will be inducted by Lou Reed; The Dave Clark Five (Dave Clark, Lenny Davidson, Rick Huxley, Denis Payton and Mike Smith) will be inducted by Tom Hanks, which will be a bittersweet moment for the ‘60s British Invasion group, who recently lost band member Smith to pneumonia on Feb. 28; Madonna will be inducted by Justin Timberlake; John Mellencamp will be inducted by Billy Joel; and The Ventures (Bob Bogle, Nokie Edwards, Gerry McGee, Mel Taylor, Don Wilson) will be inducted by John Fogerty.
Nine Nominated for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
By Bob Grossweiner and Jane Cohen
Afrika Bambaataa, Beastie Boys, Chic, Leonard Cohen, The Dave Clark Five, Madonna, John Mellencamp, Donna Summer and The Ventures have been nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the hall recently announced. Five of the nine artists will be honored at the annual induction ceremony on March 10, 2008, at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York.
To be eligible for nomination, an act must have released its first single or album at least 25 years prior to the year of nomination. This year's nominees had to release their first single or album no later than 1982.
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