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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2014

Written by admin on April 11, 2014 – 5:51 pm -

Nirvana, KISS, Peter Gabriel, Hall and Oates, Cat Stevens and Linda Ronstadt were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Thursday. The inductees were chosen by 700 voters from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation and a public ballot.

The evening began with a speech from Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Chairman Jann Wenner, who said:

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces Class of 2014

Written by admin on December 17, 2013 – 9:02 am -

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced that its 2014 inductees will be: Nirvana, Kiss, Peter Gabriel, Hall and Oates, Cat Stevens and Linda Ronstadt. The E Street Band will receive the Award for Musical Excellence.

The two recipients of the Ahmet Ertegun Award for non-performers will be Beatles manager Brian Epstein and original Rolling Stones manager Andrew Loog Oldham.

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“Released: The Human Rights Concerts 1986-1998” – Six DVD box set

Written by admin on November 13, 2013 – 6:02 pm -

Amnesty International has released a six-DVD box set of material from its Human Rights concerts of 1986-1998, featuring performances by artists such as Bruce Springsteen, U2, Lou Reed, Sting, Radiohead, Peter Gabriel, Joni Mitchell, and many more.

The set features nearly 17 hours of content, comprising over 12 hours of footage from four concerts, and close to five hours of bonus content.

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces 2014 nominees

Written by admin on October 16, 2013 – 4:18 am -

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Nirvana, Kiss, Deep Purple and Cat Stevens are among the 16 nominees for the 2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

A panel of 600 artists, historians and music industry insiders will vote on which five will take their place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next April. You can also have your say via the “fans’ ballot“.

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Song of the Week #63 – “Waterloo Sunset”

Written by admin on July 18, 2011 – 9:10 am -

The Kinks - Waterloo Sunset The Kinks’ “Waterloo Sunset” is Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons.

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