The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Chooses 2009 Inductees
Wednesday January 14, 2009
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2009 inductees. The 600-member Rock Hall selection committee has chosen:- Jeff Beck
- Little Anthony and the Imperials
- Metallica (pictured at right)
- Run DMC
- Bobby Womack
- Wanda Jackson
Artists are eligible to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25 years after the release of their first record. Inductees are chosen based on the significance of the artist's work as well as its contribution to developing the rock and roll music genre. Past inductees include The Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry, Aretha Franklin, Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and Fats Domino.
(photo credit: Roger Kisby/Getty Images)
Comments
I like Mellencamp but how does he get in before Journey!! Hello?
Where is Pat Benatar????
Thank You. Besides Pat Bentar, and Journey, where are the Dobbie Brothers, Donna Summer and even Duran Duran?
Summer was more than a “Disco Queen’ she had a lengthy 4 decade carrer as well. She has ‘Rock roots’ performing in an European version of “Hair’ in the early 1970’s.
Plus Donna was the first Solo Female Performer in Billboard history to have three #1’s songs on the pop charts (1979)in same calendar year.
And dont forget the Dobbie Brothers who one of the pioneers of “Country-Rock’ in their early days when Mr. Johnstone was lead vocals. Later too mixing in r&B, smooth jazz and pop too. Hopefully those mentioned greats in music will be in the class of 2010.
The shame of it all no Cheap Trick and Run Dmc is in.Give me a break its Rock and roll not that rap crap.I used to want to go to the Rock and Roll hall of fame now I wont waste my money.