May 22, 2013

Chuck D Speaks on Public Enemy’s R&R Hall of Fame Induction

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*Public Enemy was recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the 27th annual induction ceremony. It was a historical moment for the controversial group that’s gone against the grain from the beginning. For group member Chuck D, it’s an honor but also a moment of reflection. “It’s not ever really been [...]




Donna Summer, PE, Quincy Jones Inducted into ‘Rock Hall’ (Pics)

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*The 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony took place Thursday night at Los Angeles’ Nokia Theater, honoring Donna Summer, Public Enemy, Quincy Jones, Albert King, Heart, Randy Newman, Rush and Lou Adler. Kelly Rowland and Jennifer Hudson were among the celebs ushering Summer into the Rock Hall, while Public Enemy’s Chuck D recalled [...]




J-Hud, Aguilera to Salute Donna Summer at Rock Hall Ceremony

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*Jennifer Hudson, Christine Aguilera and John Mayer are among the musicians who will perform at the induction ceremony in April for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Hudson and Aguilera will pay tribute to the late disco icon Donna Summer, who is being inducted posthumously. Mayer and Gary Clark Jr. will salute [...]




Berry Gordy the New Face of Chrysler for Super Bowl 2013

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*Chrysler started something good when the company recruited Eminem for a memorable ad campaign during the 2011 Super Bowl. So, going for a similar, if not better effect, the company brought Motown Records founder Berry Gordy to the team. “We are Motown, and this is what we do,” the 83-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of [...]




Donna Summer, P.E., Quincy Jones Make Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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*The late Donna Summer, rap group Public Enemy, musician/producer Quincy Jones and bluesman Albert King are among the acts to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this Spring. Rock bands Rush and Heart also made the cut, while Jones and his friend Lou Adler will enter the hall as Ahmet Ertegun [...]




Donna Summer, Chic, N.W.A., P.E. among 2013 Rock Hall Noms

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*The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced this year’s nominees, and the list proves that the definition of rock-n-roll has expanded to include 70s disco and game-changing hip hop. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] Rap innovators N.W.A and Public Enemy both make the ballot in their first year of eligibility. Also up for [...]




Chuck Berry to be Honored by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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*Hail, hail rock n roll! It’s been a long time coming, but one of rock’s pioneers will be celebrated by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this fall. Chuck Berry will be honored by the hall as part of its American Music Masters series. Like EURweb on Facebook Berry was inducted into the Rock [...]




Rock Hall Scrambling to Explain Rejection of Donna Summer

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*Why was Donna Summer, who died Thursday of lung cancer, never inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Longtime member Elton John weighed in almost immediately following the singer’s death, calling the snub “a total disgrace.” Now, the person in charge of nominations to the Cleveland-based Hall has issued a blunt statement, blaming voters [...]




Donnie McClurkin Springs Forth with More Good News!

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*Ministry and music never stops for award-winning gospel singer Donnie McClurkin. After years of traveling the globe, keeping pace with his schedule still proves to be a challenge.  McClurkin’s kick off for the month of April included a stop at the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, OH where he honored gospel great and long time friend [...]




Chris Rock, Chuck D to Present at Rock Hall Induction Ceremony

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*Chris Rock and Chuck D will be among the presenters for this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony next month April. The comedian is due to induct the Red Hot Chili Peppers into the hall at the ceremony at the Rock Hall in Cleveland on April 14. He’s a big fan and [...]




Miracles, Flames Set for Belated 2012 Rock Hall Induction

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*The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame says six additional groups will be inducted this year after a committee determined they should be recognized with previously enshrined original lead singers. The Blue Caps, the Comets, the Crickets, the Famous Flames, the Midnighters and the Miracles will be inducted at the April ceremony in Cleveland. The [...]




Photos: Lauryn Hill, Chaka Khan, More Honor Aretha Franklin

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*Aretha Franklin has been honored with a star-studded tribute at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. Lauryn Hill, Dennis Edwards of the Temptations and Chaka Khan were among those who paid musical tribute to the legend. The 69-year-old soul singer was not scheduled to perform, but toward the end of the three-hour [...]




Rakim, Donna Summer, Chaka Khan, Among Rock Hall Nominees

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*Eric B. and Rakim, Donna Summer, Chaka Khan, The Spinners and The Beastie Boys are among the music acts nominated for induction into the 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. To qualify, the act must have released its first single or album 25 years ago. More than 500 voters will decide who lands a place [...]




Darlene Love Makes 2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class

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*Finally, Darlene Love will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The singer/actress joins Neil Diamond, the Alice Cooper Band, New Orleans musician Dr. John and singer-songwriter Tom Waits as part of the 2011 class, it was revealed Tuesday. Piano man Leon Russell was honored with a musical excellence award, previously the [...]




Donna Summer, LL Cool J and Beastie Boys Nominated for R&R Hall of Fame

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*The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame may have some new members pretty soon. Among the nominees are LL Cool J, Donna Summer, and the Beastie Boys. It’s been a long hard “fight” among the top contenders in music to get their spot in the Hall of Fame, all of whom are quite deserving of [...]