rock and roll hall of fame
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You Won’t Believe the Animal Michael Jackson Brought to Suzanne de Passe’s House
Ahead of her 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, the Motown legend discusses a hilarious afternoon with the King of Pop and one of his pets.
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The Perception Toward Black Musicians Still Hasn’t Changed
In a recent interview, Rolling Stone and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame co-founder Jann Wenner made disrespectful comments towards Black and female musicians.
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Why Was A Tribe Called Quest Snubbed From the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Again?
Rapper Consequence, who collaborated with the group across multiple albums, voiced his frustrations about the group’s snub.
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Missy Elliott Becomes 1st Female Hip-Hop Artist Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
The rapper joins Chaka Khan and Don Cornelius in the star-studded 2023 class
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Lionel Richie, Eminem, A Tribe Called Quest Among First Time Nominees for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Dionne Warwick is nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for the second time.
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Jay-Z, Tina Turner, LL Cool J and More Inducted Into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
The ceremony, which took place on Saturday, is set to air on HBO and HBOMax Nov. 20.
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Tina Turner, Jay-Z, and Finally…LL Cool J Will Be Inducted Into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Everybody, it’s time to celebrate the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2021! On Wednesday morning, it was announced that Tina Turner and Jay-Z will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in the Performer Category. In the special (non-general ballot) categories, legendary musician and spoken-word performer Gil Scott-Heron will be honored with…
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Induction of Whitney Houston and Notorious B.I.G into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to Air on HBO This Weekend
After announcing in January that Whitney Houston and the Notorious B.I.G. are among the 2020 Inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Foundation behind the exhibit soon had to swerve from its planned live induction ceremony this May in Cleveland due to considerations of COVID-19. Luckily, fans of the powerhouse singer…
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Ain't No Sunshine: Bill Withers Dead at 81
This one hurts. Bill Withers, whose soul-stirring catalog provided the soundtrack to generations of black households, has died from heart complications. He was 81. In a heartfelt statement, his family expressed their grief at his loss. “We are devastated by the loss of our beloved, devoted husband and father. A solitary man with a heart-driven…
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Janelle Monáe Will Induct Janet Jackson into the 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Janet Jackson will be entering the highly acclaimed Rock and Roll Hall of Fame soon! Miss Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, if you nasty, baby. In a fabulous display of one generation honoring the former that inspired them and their own work, Janelle Monáe will be presenting Jackson with the coveted honor. Talk about…