The 2024 Class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has been announced… and the verdict is?
(April 22, 2024). Cher, one of the most iconic performers in pop music history, is being inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame — finally — after 60 years of…
When Legends Fall: The Heartbreaking Impact of Member Deaths in 30 Rock Hall of Fame Bands
In the past year, the music world mourned the loss of several members of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame bands, notably including Gary Rossington (Lynyrd Skynyrd), Christine McVie (Fleetwood…
Blacks and Women in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Jann Wenner’s Statements vs. the Stats
(September 24, 2023). Last week, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame cofounder Jann Wenner—also cofounder and former chief editor of Rolling Stone magazine—got into a bit of trouble for making…
How amazing, ironic and unlikely was Tina Turner’s vindication? Oh let us count the ways!
(May 30, 2023). Tina Turner’s story wouldn’t have been so triumphant if it hadn’t first been so tragic. Her reign as rock royalty wouldn’t be so compelling if she hadn’t…
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Better late than never: Chaka Khan’s ‘side door’ Rock Hall of Fame entry is another indicator of how flawed the system is.
(May 5, 2023). At long last, R&B/soul singing icon Chaka Khan is (deservedly) getting into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. After seven prior failed nominations to the esteemed…