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Chuck D Wants These Rap Acts In Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

Chuck D has shortlisted some of the acts he would be honored to induct into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame — and at least a few fellow rap legends are included.On Wednesday (May 8), Cypress Hill’s B-Real took to X (formerly Twitter) to share the following prompt: “Which 10 artists or group would you without hesitation induct into the Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame?”Chuck, whose group Public […]

todayMay 9, 2024

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Guitarist Duane Eddy Dead at 86

Duane Eddy, the pioneering guitarist and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, has died. He was 86.According to the Arizona Republic, Eddy "died peacefully on April 30, surrounded by family members in Franklin, Tennessee."The 1994 Rock Hall inductee was best known for his 1958 No. 6 hit "Rebel-'Rouser," an influential instrumental that showcased his twangy guitar sound. The song itself was also inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of […]

todayMay 1, 2024

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43 Acts Who Deserve To Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is an institution with the power to both honor and snub. With every band inducted into the Hall, it seems like there are dozens of acts passed over despite iconic status.The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2024 inductees include Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & the Gang, Ozzy Osbourne and A Tribe Called Quest. Therefore, […]

todayApril 22, 2024

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Peter Frampton Left ‘Speechless’ by Hall of Fame Honor

Legendary singer and guitarist Peter Frampton says he never expected to be selected for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.“I think I’m a little bit in shock, and speechless,” Frampton confessed to Billboard after he was announced as one of the 2024 inductees. “I never expected this. People always said, ‘You should be in.’ I said, ‘Eh, what is to be,’ y’know? So mixed emotions, because it’s something that I just […]

todayApril 22, 2024 1

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Hall of Fame Is ‘Cherry on Top’ of Foreigner’s Career

Foreigner leader Mick Jones has reacted to his band’s selection into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, nothing that the honor is especially meaningful given how long they've had to wait.“I think it means more to me now than perhaps 20 years ago,” Jones explained to Billboard. “I’ve had a great career, and this is like the whipped cream and cherry on top. It’s something I will savor over the years. It’s […]

todayApril 22, 2024 1

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Ozzy Osbourne ‘More Than Honored’ by Rock Hall of Fame Selection

Ozzy Osbourne has shared his excitement after being elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for a second time.In a conversation with Billboard, the Prince of Darkness admitted earning a second induction “feels big. I’m more than honored.”“With every new music venture there’s always a certain amount of surprise that comes when you see the fans embrace it, because no one wants to make a record and have it […]

todayApril 22, 2024 1

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Inductees Announced

This year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees were announced live on ABC's American Idol by Ryan Seacrest and Hall of Fame inductee Lionel Richie.They include: Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & the Gang, Ozzy Osbourne and A Tribe Called Quest.Four out of the eight inductees were on the ballot for the first time, including Cher, Foreigner, Kool & the Gang and Frampton.Additionally, Alexis Korner, John […]

todayApril 22, 2024 5

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2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class to Be Announced on ‘American Idol’

The 2024 inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will be announced live coast-to-coast during a Rock Hall-themed episode of American Idol on Sunday (April 21). The inductees will be announced by American Idol host Ryan Seacrest along with judge (and 2022 Rock Hall inductee) Lionel Richie. The episode will air 8-10:01 p.m. ET and 5-7:01 p.m. PT on ABC, with a repeat scheduled for 8-10:01 p.m. PT […]

todayApril 16, 2024 4

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150 Artists Not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

"Long Live Rock" reads the bright red sign outside the doors of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame museum in Cleveland. Since the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's first group of inductees was honored in 1986, artists from all over the world have been recognized for their part in the history of rock 'n' roll music. (The museum opened in 1995.)Artists become eligible for induction 25 years after the release of […]

todayApril 10, 2024 1

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