Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Luther VandrossAfter starting his career as a background vocalist for stars including David Bowie, Roberta Flack, Stevie Wonder and many more, Luther Vandross became an R&B and soul legend under his own name, thanks to the sheer power of his voice beginning in the 1980s. (He was also a producer for A-listers like Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin and Diana Ross.) With over a […]
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced 17 nominees for its class of 2026, with one of its most widely genre-spanning lists of contenders ever: The Black CrowesJeff BuckleyMariah CareyPhil CollinsMelissa EtheridgeLauryn HillBilly IdolINXSIron MaidenJoy Division/New OrderNew EditionOasisPinkSadeShakiraLuther VandrossWu-Tang Clan The vote will take place over the next two months, with those selected […]
Chuck D pushed back on Gene Simmons after Simmons said hip-hop doesn’t belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Simmons argued rap isn’t rock and questioned why acts like Iron Maiden aren’t inducted while hip-hop artists such as Grandmaster Flash are. Chuck D responded that while Simmons’ opinion carries weight, rap represents the […]
Chris Jasper, the legendary musician and songwriter who helped shape the Isley Brothers’ sound, has passed away at age 73 after a battle with cancer. His family announced his passing on February 23, 2025, just months after his diagnosis in December 2024. Musical Legacy Joined The Isley Brothers in 1973, helping transform them into an […]
Beyoncé and Blue Ivy Carter made a rare appearance in a pre-recorded video tribute to Jay-Z that played during his induction into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The annual ceremony aired over the weekend on HBO and honored all of the 2021 inductees, including Jay-Z. The tribute video that featured more than 30 […]
Over the weekend, legendary artist Jay-Z was inducted into the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Jay-Z’s introduction video featured a load of celebrities and significant figures, including Beyoncé, LeBron James, Chris Rock, Sean Combs, and Samuel L. Jackson. After his introduction, former president Barack Obama had a special message for Jay-Z, and then […]
Pop icon and music legend, Janet Jackson, was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this past Friday, March 29, 2019. The award was presented by Janelle Monae, who called her, “The Queen of Black Girl Magic.” Ms. Jackson is the youngest of member of the Jackson family, following in the footsteps of […]
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