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Rock trailblazer Heart reunites for a world tour and a new song
Read full article: Rock trailblazer Heart reunites for a world tour and a new songHeart ā the pioneering band that melds Nancy Wilsonās shredding guitar with her sister Annās powerhouse vocals ā is hitting the road this spring for a world tour that Nancy Wilson describes as āthe full-on rocker size.ā.
Late musician Tom Petty receives posthumous Ph.D. for music
Read full article: Late musician Tom Petty receives posthumous Ph.D. for musicNearly two decades after earning a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and more than four years after his death, rock icon Tom Petty has been awarded a honorary Ph.D. from the University of Florida.
11 women who should already be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Read full article: 11 women who should already be in the Rock & Roll Hall of FameWhile the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is known for celebrating excellence in music history, itās not know for celebrating musicians of a certain category: Women.
Rock hall plans October induction before live audience
Read full article: Rock hall plans October induction before live audienceBlige made this years list of nominees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK ā The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame said Tuesday that it plans to have a live induction of its 36th class on Oct. 30 in Cleveland ā before an actual audience! āWe are optimistic and hopeful for the ceremony,ā said Greg Harris, president and CEO of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. It will be the sixth time the induction ceremony will be held in Cleveland, home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. AdHarris said a fall induction ceremony, moved from the spring last year because of COVID, will become permanent.
It was all a dream: Whitney, B.I.G. inducted into Rock Hall
Read full article: It was all a dream: Whitney, B.I.G. inducted into Rock Hallare among the inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2020 class. (AP Photo)NEW YORK ā In a normal year, the newly inducted Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class would have hit the stage and perform the well-known songs that made them famous and helped them enter the prestigious organization. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, this yearās all-star group was inducted Saturday night in a taped HBO special that told the stories of Whitney Houston, Notorious B.I.G. As she inducted Houston into the Rock Hall, Grammy-winning singer Alicia Keys gave a beautiful, heartfelt speech about one of the best singers in pop history. The Notorious B.I.G.
Diddy, Springsteen among rock hall of fame guest list
Read full article: Diddy, Springsteen among rock hall of fame guest listFILE - In this Jan. 25, 2020, file photo, Sean Combs accepts the 2020 Industry Icon award at the Pre-Grammy Gala And Salute To Industry Icons in Beverly Hills, Calif. Combs will be among a star-studded guest list for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2020 induction. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)CLEVELAND ā Sean āDiddyā Combs, Bruce Springsteen and Alicia Keys will be among a star-studded guest list for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2020 induction. The prestigious organization announced the guest list Thursday for the ceremony, which will debut Nov. 7 on HBO. Other guests will include Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Hudson, Gwen Stefani, Charlize Theron, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Adam Levine and Brad Paisley. The special guests will speak on how this yearās inductees impacted their personal life and careers.
You wonāt believe these 10 artists have been passed over for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Read full article: You wonāt believe these 10 artists have been passed over for the Rock and Roll Hall of FameThatās why we decided to round up a list of artists that are not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but absolutely deserve to be one day. Tina TurnerThe legendary singer is already inducted in the Rock Hall of Fame, alongside her ex-husband Ike Turner, but Tina Turner hasnāt been inducted as a solo artist yet. The B-52ā²sItās a travesty that The B-52ā²s have never even been nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. While the Rock Hall doesnāt have a ton of country artists inducted, legends Johnny Cash and Brenda Lee are in the Hall of Fame, so there really isnāt an excuse for Partonās absence. OutKastRap artists have slowly but surely been getting recognized by the Rock Hall, so itās only a matter of time before OutKast gets its due.
Have a rockin' time in Ohio
Read full article: Have a rockin' time in OhioOhio offers many attractions for families that both parents and kids should enjoy. From the Pro Football Hall of Fame to an African safari, take a look at some of Ohio's family destinations. Pro Football Hall of FameThe museum, located in Canton, allows visitors to relive the history of professional football through interactive exhibits, memorabilia, video and audio clips. Akron ZooThe Akron Zoo, one of 218 accredited world conservation zoos by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), allows visitors the opportunity to see more than 700 animals. Some of the species include penguins, snow leopards, tigers, jaguars, komodo dragons and a saltwater exhibit that allows visitors to touch sea urchins and crabs.