Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2011 inductees
Written by admin on December 14, 2010 – 10:38 pm -
According to the L.A. Times, Neil Diamond, Tom Waits, Dr John, Darlene Love and the Alice Cooper Band will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next spring. The official announcement will come at 10 am tomorrow morning (December 15.)
Leon Russell will reportedly receive the Award for Musical Excellence, which was previously the Sideman category. Russell’s profile was raised this year with the release of “The Union” duet album with Elton John.
The question of who will induct these artists into the Hall of Fame now arises. I think it’s a given that Elton John will induct Leon Russell. Don’t be surprised if Bruce Springsteen puts himself forward to induct Darlene Love or Tom Waits. My money is also on the E-Street Band to back Love on the night.
The annual Ahmet Ertegun Award for influential record executives will go to Jac Holzman and Art Rupe, who founded the Elektra and Speciality Records labels, respectively.
The following artists were on the final ballot but missed out this year:
- Bon Jovi
- Donna Summer
- Chic
- Laura Nyro
- The Beastie Boys
- Donovan
- The J. Geils Band
- LL Cool J
- Joe Tex
- Chuck Willis.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2011 induction ceremony will take place on March 14, 2011 at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. It will be televised on Fuse.
Tags: Alice Cooper, Darlene Love, Dr John, Neil Diamond, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Tom Waits
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