Rock and roll hall of fame News

An induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is one of the most prestigious honors for any rock artist or band, however, here are five acts that are noticeably missing in this elite musical family.

Award-winning music journalist Carrie Borzillo chatted about her new book "Nirvana: In the Words of the People Who Were There."

Soul music legend Bobby Womack has passed away at the age of 70 years old on June 27, 2014. The sad news was confirmed by a label spokesperson from XL Recordings.

"Nirvana: In the Words of the People Who Were There" is a book by award-winning entertainment and music journalist Carrie Borzillo.

The celebrated musician and former member of one the most popular bands of the 1960s speaks to Digital Journal about his new album and tour.

The bass player and occasional songwriter with Boston's finest export discusses the band's upcoming US tour, among other things, with Digital Journal.

Iconic singer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sam Moore (best-known for his lead vocals on the historic soul duo Sam & Dave) chatted about his latest endeavors.

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Darlene Love talks about the new biopic that will be made about her, as well as her recent Oscar win for "Best Documentary Feature" for being a part of "20 Feet From Stardom."

This year's nominees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame seem an especially talented lot, and there's a lot of them. The ceremony went tonight in Brooklyn and the inductees include Nirvana, KISS, Peter Gabriel, Cat Stevens and Linda Ronstadt.

Iconic rock band Nirvana had played their last concert together as a group on March 1, 1994, at Terminal Eins in Munich, Germany.

A squabble amongst band members is going to stop KISS from playing at their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The band can't agree on which members should take the stage so they've announced on their website that none of them will.

The 2014 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame were announced on Tuesday and as you'd expect it includes some pretty big names. Nirvana is in, so is Kiss, Peter Gabriel, Cat Stevens and the duo Hall and Oates. The induction ceremony is in April.

Country Music, Rockabilly and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Brenda Lee opened up about her illustrious career in music, which has spanned well over five decades and her most memorable moments.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum has announced its 16 nominees that are up for the coveted induction that will take place on April 10, 2014 in New York.

Rock music sensation Joan Jett will release their latest studio effort "Unvarnished" on September 30 via Blackheart Records, which is Jett's first album in seven years.

Rock and roll sensation Joan Jett announced today that she will release her newest studio album “Unvarnished,” on October 1, via the Blackheart Records label.

The leader singer of the rock band Motley Crue, Vince Neil was hospitalized after being unable to finish his concert in Sydney Australia.

Savannah - Rolling Stone magazine ranks Gregg Allman as one of the "100 Greatest Singers" of all time, and fans of the legendary rock star were eager to have copies of his memoir autographed by him.

Los Angeles - Disco queen Donna Summer has been nominated to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next year. This marks the singer's sixth time being nominated. She died in May of cancer at the age of 63.

Fresh from their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the legendary funk rockers, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, invite you to see them live this Sunday at the Cleveland House of Blues for free, under one condition ...

Cleveland - The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its list of musicians and non-performers to be inducted at the annual ceremony in 2012. Topping the list this year is the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beastie Boys, Guns N' Roses, Laura Nyro, Donovan and Small Faces.

Los Angeles - Rocker Alice Cooper, known for his wild lyrics, outrageous costumes, and onstage antics with props that included boa constrictors, fake blood, and electric chairs, has publicly called for the federal government to legalize hard drugs.