Posts Tagged ‘Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’
Whitney Houston, other stars among 2020 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame could gain two more angels when the annual ceremony returns to the city of Cleveland on May 2, 2020. On Tuesday morning it was announced that deceased all-time greats, Whitney Houston and the Notorious B.I.G. are among the nominees for the prestigious distinction. Eligibility is unsurprisingly determined by…
Read MoreCombining art and music with Neal Hamilton of Paint Out Loud Studios
Award-winning rock ‘n’ roll photographer and artist Neal Hamilton stopped by the rolling out studio to discuss his latest piece, “Six Degrees of Musical Genius.” poster series. The poster features images of Hamilton’s famous portraits of music legends that include blues legend Leadbelly, Grace Jones, Tupac, Prince and many others. Hamilton has a unique style…
Read MoreTupac will be inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame revealed its class of 2017. Each year the foundation’s nominating committee sends ballots out to than 900 historians, journalists music critics and artists, and previous Rock Hall inductees. The five performers who garnered the highest percentages of the votes become the induction class for that year. In 2012, fans…
Read MoreIce Cube almost reunites N.W.A, brings out Snoop, Common at Coachella
One of the most anticipated moments at this year’s Coachella surrounded the performance of Ice Cube. Over the past 15 years, Cube has focused more on movies than music so many believed the West Coast rapper had something special up his sleeve. With the success of the film Straight Outta Compton and the group’s…
Read MoreIce Cube and Gene Simmons are still arguing about hip-hop and rock music
KISS frontman Gene Simmons upset a lot of the hip hop community with his comments about how hip hop artists should not be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and wanting the genre to die. He first had a Twitter war with Talib Kweli over the controversy, and now it’s Ice Cube. The…
Read MoreRead Kendrick Lamar’s touching tribute to N.W.A
Kendrick Lamar is by far one of the biggest rappers to come straight outta Compton since the G-funk era. So, it’s no surprise the “m.a.a.d city” rapper would be on deck to pay homage to hometown heroes N.W.A as the pioneering gangsta-rap group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. During the ceremony, held…
Read MoreKISS singer Gene Simmons says he wants rap to die
Like beauty, the definition of good music is in the eye (or ear) of the beholder. But if you ask Gene Simmons, member of the classic rock band KISS, what constitutes good music, chances are his answer won’t be “rap.” In an interview with Rolling Stone, Simmons said, “I am looking forward to the death…
Read MoreN.W.A. headed to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but who else?
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its official 2015 inductee list and, despite a push for more diversity in fan voting and nominations, this year’s list is dominated by older, White classic rock bands.
Read MoreNWA, Janet Jackson, Chaka Khan up for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Congrats are in order for NWA, Janet Jackson, and Chaka Khan, among others. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced their long list of nominees for induction in 2016. Rockers Cheap Trick are nominated for the first time since becoming eligible in 2002. The “I Want You to Want Me” singers join other…
Read MoreLegendary soul singer Smokey Robinson to be honored with 20th American Music Masters concert series
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will be honoring the amazing Smokey Robinson at the 20th Annual Music Masters series later this year. The tribute concert will celebrate the influential career of the legendary R&B soul artist in a wee-long series from Nov. 2-7 at the Playhouse Square’s State Theatre in Cleveland. Robinson will…
Read MoreN.W.A. among 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees
The 2015 nominee list for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has been announced, and there are a wide variety of artists up for induction next year. 15 acts have been revealed as candidates for induction into the Hall of Fame: N.W.A., Green Day, Nine Inch Nails
Read MoreBeyoncé receives Rock and Roll Hall of Fame exhibit
Beyoncé’s signature looks to be displayed at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Mrs. Carter does it again! A new exhibit will debut at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio, showcasing some of Beyoncé’s most iconic looks. The exhibit, which launches next Tuesday, will features garments like the black…
Read MoreQuestlove defends rappers’ induction in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Hip-hop artists have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in recent years, and the inclusion of rappers has brought with it considerable controversy. Since the induction of hip-hop pioneers Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five in 2007, fellow legends such as Run-D.M.C., The Beastie Boys and Public Enemy have also joined icons of rock, soul and blues in the Rock Hall. Speaking to Rolling Stone at last week’s 2014 induction ceremony, Questlove shared his reaction to KISS guitarist/frontman Gene Simmons’ recent criticism of rappers being in the hall.
Read More2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2013 is a diverse array of artists who have contributed to the standard of popular music today. This year, the inductees include classic-rock icons Rush, hip-hop front men Public Enemy, composer Randy Newman, blues musician Albert King, producer Quincy Jones, disco diva the late, Donna Summer, creator…
Read MoreRun DMC Reunion in the Works?
The return of Run DMC, one of the greatest rap groups of all time, is definitely conceivable, but will it ever happen? Apparently so, and a lot sooner than you think! They haven’t performed together in over a decade, but the surviving members of Run-DMC are set to reunite this fall at the Fun Fun Fun…
Read MoreJohnnie Taylor’s Nephew, Dennis Taylor, Dishes About New Album, Staying on the Grind
Dennis Taylor, with his strong vocals and appreciation for music, shares with rolling out how he plans to produce good, soulful, heartfelt music for everyone to enjoy. –ashley jackson Tell our readers about your background. My father sang and my mother sang as well as well as my uncle, the late great Johnnie Taylor. Music…
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