Tag Archives: Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

Sideman Leon Russell finally takes center stage in the Rock Hall

November 2, 2011 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

The guys in ZZ Top have seen each other’s faces more recently than Claude Russell Bridges — aka Leon Russell — has seen his own. He’s hidden mysteriously behind those shades, a cowboy hat, a different name, and that long white flowing hair and beard for 40 years now. ►

Unsung musical heroine Darlene Love joins Rock Hall elite

October 28, 2011 | Susan Sliwicki | 2

Celebrated as “one of the greatest singers of all time” Darlene Love spent much of her early career as an unknown. On backup, Love’s voice perfected hits from “Da Doo Ron Ron” to “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin.’” ►

The Rock Hall wait is finally over for singer-songwriter Tom Waits

October 12, 2011 | Susan Sliwicki | 1

Tom Waits has been 50-something his whole life, a result of his weathered, beaten, drunken, tragic disposition on stage and in song since his first album in 1973. ►

Heart, Spinners, Beasties and Chilis hit Rock Hall nomination list

September 28, 2011 | ebradley | 2

From the Beastie Boys, Guns & Roses to War, the 2012 nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame embody the broad scope of what ‘rock and roll’ means. ►

Hank Ballard & The Midnighters helped to shape rock and roll

August 23, 2011 | Susan Sliwicki | 2

Seeking the fountain of youth? Check out rock and roll. That was the philosophy of Hank Ballard, who rose to fame with The Midnighters and helped shape music. ►

Alice Cooper band lands in the Rock Hall

August 22, 2011 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

Blood? Check. Snakes? Yup. Mascara? You bet. Alice Cooper, the manly band with the ladylike name, is all ready to roll into the Rock Hall. ►

Bob Marley: Rock Hall’s reggae legend

August 17, 2011 | princep | 0

What would modern music be without Bob Marley’s influence? Rock Hall’s reggae master made rock and roll grow up and grow better. ►

‘The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: The First 25 Years’ is our deal of the week

August 17, 2011 | princep | 0

This volume includes a wealth of historical photography, archival memorabilia, and the low-down on the musicians and their contributions to the genre. ►

Rock Hall’s class of 1986

August 3, 2011 | princep | 2

The First Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony was a night to remember. And years later, the legend Jerry Lee Lewis had plenty to say about it. ►

Robbie Robertson believes limited editions are new model for music industry

June 13, 2011 | princep | 2

And the perfect example is the one Robertson is about to make available: a beautiful signed and numbered “How to Become Clairvoyant” collector’s set ►