ABBA, Kiss, Red Hot Chili Peppers, LL Cool J and Stooges among nominees for 2010 Rock HallSeptember 23rd, 2009 Kiss, Chili Peppers, LL Cool J nominated for hallNEW YORK — Kiss, LL Cool J and the Red Hot Chili Peppers could be among next year's inductees at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They are part of an eclectic group of 12 acts in contention for the 2010 class.
Barbara Mandrell is first woman to be inducted into Steel Guitar Hall of FameSeptember 10th, 2009 Barbara Mandrell honored for steel guitar playingNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Barbara Mandrell has become the first woman to be inducted into the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame.
Kylie Minogue to headline tribute Abba act in LondonAugust 27th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Kylie Minogue is all set to perform at the Thank You For The Music event, a tribute to Abba, in London's Hyde Park next month. Kylie will not only sing a version of Super Trouper, but will also share the stage with Abba member Benny Andersson for When All is Said And Done.
Public visitation for rock music legend Les Paul being held in Milwaukee before private burialAugust 21st, 2009 Wis. public visitation for music legend Les PaulMILWAUKEE — A public visitation and memorial for guitar virtuoso and inventor Les Paul is being held in Milwaukee. Paul's closed casket will be available for viewing for four hours Friday at a museum along the shores of Lake Michigan about 15 miles from the city where Paul was born and grew up.
Les Paul passed awayAugust 14th, 2009 Les Paul, 84, father of electric guitar died on August 13. As reported to the Rolling Stone, Paul's manager confirmed that the guitar legend was suffering from sever pneumonia and passed away in a New York hospital due to respiratory failure.
Rock guitar pioneer Les Paul passes away at 94August 14th, 2009 LONDON - Les Paul, the man who introduced solid body electric guitars to the world, has passed away. He was 94. Gibson, the firm that sold his guitars, has revealed that the influential figure died of pneumonia.
Red Hot Chili Peppers to end hiatus this fallAugust 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - After a lengthy hiatus, Red Hot Chili Peppers are reuniting in October this year. While ending split reports, drummer Chad Smith insisted he and his bandmates plan to "jam" together for the first time in two years, reports Contactmusic.
After more than 50 years in the business, Wanda Jackson isn't slowing downJuly 24th, 2009 Life is still 'a party' for rockabilly queenOKLAHOMA CITY — It took Wanda Jackson a long time to get inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but now that she's there, the 71-year-old Queen of Rockabilly and her uninhibited voice are busier than ever. "My name is bigger than it's ever been before," she said in her Oklahoma City home during a recent break from touring.
Springsteen, U2 among stars to perform at Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame anniversary showsJuly 23rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Bruce Springsteen, U2, Metallica and Stevie Wonder are among the music world's biggest stars who are set to perform at two New York City concerts in celebration of Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame's 25th anniversary. The shows, which will be held at New York City's Madison Square Garden, will be taking place on October 29 and October 30 the Hall of Fame announced in a statement on July 22, and will feature different set lists and performers each night.
Aretha, Springsteen to help Rock and Roll Hall of Fame celebrate anniversary with concertJuly 22nd, 2009 Rock hall celebrates anniversary with concertNEW YORK — The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has lined up many of its members for a blowout concert celebrating its 25th anniversary. Bruce Springsteen, U2, Stevie Wonder, Metallica and Aretha Franklin are among the performers.
Michael Jackson tribute at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland draws more than 2,000 fansJuly 8th, 2009 Rock Hall of Fame holds Jackson candlelight vigilCLEVELAND — More than 2,000 people have attended a candlelight vigil at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland in celebration of the life of Michael Jackson. Fans left handwritten notes, flowers and teddy bears inside the hall of fame lobby Tuesday night.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Ohio to pay tribute to Michael Jackson with candlelight ceremonyJuly 7th, 2009 Rock hall plans Jackson candlelight vigilCLEVELAND — Hours after the memorial service in Los Angeles, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland will honor Michael Jackson with a candlelight vigil. The event scheduled for Tuesday night will include remarks from a local church pastor and from Terry Stewart, president and CEO of the rock hall and museum.
Samuel L. Jackson's a huge Abba fanJune 24th, 2009 LONDON - Actor Samuel L. Jackson wanted to star in hit musical movie MAMMA MIA! - because he's a huge Abba fan.
Rock and Hall Hall of Fame and Museum to commemorate Woodstock with new exhibitJune 23rd, 2009 Rock Hall to put on Woodstock anniversary exhibitNEW YORK — Peace and love will last a lot longer than three days at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, which is celebrating Woodstock's 40th anniversary with a new exhibit. From July 3 to November 29, the Cleveland-based center will feature items from the legendary three-day weekend in upstate New York.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Ohio welcomes fans for Springsteen FanFestJune 12th, 2009 Rock Hall in Ohio hosts Springsteen FanFestCLEVELAND — A weekend of glory days is planned at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Ohio, which is welcoming fans to a Bruce Springsteen FanFest. The event Friday through Sunday at the hall in Cleveland includes screenings of Springsteen concerts and his 1999 Rock Hall induction, as well as appearances by the singer's personal film archivist and the editor of the long-running Springsteen fanzine "Backstreets."
The festival is in conjunction with the museum's current exhibit, "From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen."
The Boss himself is not expected to drop by for FanFest.
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