Hall of fame News
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New York City -
On August 14, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Alice Cooper chatted with Digital Journal about his new live album, and his upcoming show at Beacon Theatre in New York.
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Justin Hayward, the lead singer and guitarist of The Moody Blues, chatted with Digital Journal about his upcoming solo shows in New York. He also discussed his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as part of The Moody Blues.
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In March of 2018, legendary American athlete Jesse Owens was posthumously inducted into the National High School Track and Field Hall of Fame.
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Raleigh -
On July 25, it was announced that 15-time Grammy winner Ricky Skaggs is headed to the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame, as part of its class of 2018.
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"The Queen of Rockabilly" Wanda Jackson has announced that she is working on new music, with rock queen Joan Jett as producer.
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Allee Willis was inducted into the coveted Songwriters Hall of Fame in June of 2018, but the accolades keep coming for the veteran entertainer.
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Olympic gold medalist Nastia Liukin chatted with Digital Journal chatted about her induction into the International Gymnastics Hall Of Fame, and appearing in the new Chuck Wicks music video.
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New York -
In March of 2018, Olympian Steve Prefontaine was posthumously immortalized in the National High School Track and Field Hall of Fame in a ceremony that was held in New York City.
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Cleveland -
Fans of Link Wray have a major reason to celebrate. His signature song "Rumble" was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on April 14 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Toronto -
On March 23, The Moody Blues will release their "Days of Future Passed Live" DVD on Eagle Rock Entertainment, which features their stunning live performance in Toronto.
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As of 2018, the late Dottie West is still missing from the coveted Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, an honor which she is long overdue for.
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Each year, around April, the Country Music Hall of Fame announces its inductees for country music's highest honor. Lynn Anderson, posthumously, deserves to be on this year's list.
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British duo Eurythmics celebrate the 35-year anniversary of their sophomore album "Sweet Dreams," which catapulted them to super-stardom.
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Cleveland -
David Robinson, the drummer of the iconic rock group, The Cars, chatted with Digital Journal about their forthcoming induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April of 2018.
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New Jersey rockers Bon Jovi have a major reason to celebrate. They will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Class of 2018.
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British duo Eurythmics have earned their first nomination for the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, for its Class of 2018.
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English musician Chris White, the original founding member and bassist of The Zombies, chatted with Digital Journal about their nomination for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Class of 2018).
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Nashville -
On October 22, veteran country star Ray Stevens performed at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, where he paid homage to his friend, Jerry Reed.
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Colin Blunstone, the lead singer of iconic rock group The Zombies, chatted with Digital Journal about their nomination for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, for its class of 2018.
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Radiohead has earned their first nomination for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, class of 2018. This marks their first year of eligibility.
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New Jersey rockers Bon Jovi have been nominated for the coveted Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, for its Class of 2018, in the "Performers" category.
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Rufus featuring Chaka Khan have garnered a nomination for the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, for its Class of 2018.
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Cleveland -
The Moody Blues have finally earned their first nomination for the coveted Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, for its Class of 2018.
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Nashville -
Veteran country crooner Ray Stevens will be spotlighted in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum with his own exhibit this month.
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The country music community mourns the loss of Country Music Hall of Famer Don Williams. He passed away on September 8 at the age of 78.
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Wantagh -
The summer of 2017 was a great time for concerts in New York, especially rock shows. Chicago performing at Jones Beach Theater on Long Island was by far the best live spectacle.
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Nashville -
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has announced that it will be posthumously honoring Lynn Anderson with her own exhibit.
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Veteran country star Bobby Bare has a major reason to celebrate. He was named as one of Rolling Stone's "100 Greatest Country Artists of All Time."
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Powerhouse vocalist Ann Wilson from Heart chatted with me about her solo tour, latest EP "Focus," and she paid tribute to the late Chris Cornell, who was the artist that inducted her into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Over the years, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has inducted Lynynrd Skynyrd and The Allman Brothers Band, but their most noticeable southern rock omission is the Marshall Tucker Band.
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Hall of fame Image
Andre Reed and Jim Kelly embrace after Kelly throws one final pass to his former wide receiver. Screen Capture
Bud Salard is considered a dandy fiddle player and worthy of a Louisiana country music recognition.
Bobby Bare is a 2013 inductee of the Country Music Hall of Fame, along with Kenny Rogers and 'Cowboy' Jack Clement. Photo Courtesy of Pete Mroz
Heart inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Photo Courtesy of Norman Seeff
Rock and Roll of Fame Museum in Cleveland, Ohio. Wikimedia Commons
Jim Ed Brown presented with his Country Music Hall of Fame medallion. Jeremy Westby
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