2007 Rock Hall Nominees Announced
Monday October 30, 2006
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2007 induction nominees. They are:
This is the second year that Chic, the Dave Clark Five, Grandmaster Flash, Patti Smith, and Joe Tex have been nominated.
Over 500 music executives and artists will vote on the final five nominees, which will be announced in January. The induction ceremony will be held in New York City on March 12, 2007. The ceremony is usually simulcast at the Rock Hall in Cleveland.
For a list of past inductees, see this list compiled by Dave White, the About Guide to Classic Rock.
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- Chic
- Dave Clark Five
- R.E.M (pictured at right)
- Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
- The Ronettes
- Patti Smith
- The Stooges
- Joe Tex
- Van Halen
This is the second year that Chic, the Dave Clark Five, Grandmaster Flash, Patti Smith, and Joe Tex have been nominated.
Over 500 music executives and artists will vote on the final five nominees, which will be announced in January. The induction ceremony will be held in New York City on March 12, 2007. The ceremony is usually simulcast at the Rock Hall in Cleveland.
For a list of past inductees, see this list compiled by Dave White, the About Guide to Classic Rock.
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Comments
Only REM and Van Halen make the top 20 in this list at:
http://www.rateitall.com/t-2529-deserving-of-the-rock-a%20nd-roll-hall-of-fame.aspx
as voted by Rock fans.
Here are the top 20:
Chicago
Rush
Van Halen
Yes
R.E.M.
Moody Blues
Carole King
Genesis
Doobie Brothers
Dire Straits
Peter Gabriel (solo)
Deep Purple
Alice Cooper
The Cars
Jethro Tull
The Hollies
John Mellencamp
Pete Townshend (solo)
Steve Miller
Metallica
How in the world is Journey not nominated AGAIN! Their music spans well over 30 years. UNBELIEVABLE!