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vashti1999 · 01-08-2007, 05:44 PM

Van Halen, R.E.M. among Rock Hall inductees

Grandmaster Flash, Patti Smith, Ronettes also to be inducted on March 12

The Associated Press
Updated: 1:51 p.m. ET Jan 8, 2007

CLEVELAND - Van Halen made a “jump” into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Monday, along with Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five — the first rap act to be inducted into the hall — and R.E.M., the Ronettes and Patti Smith.

A panel of 600 industry figures selected the five acts to be inducted at the annual ceremony, to be held March 12 in New York. To be eligible, artists must have issued a first single or album at least 25 years before nomination.

“R.E.M. and myself in particular are really terrible of looking backward,” R.E.M.’s lead singer, Michael Stipe, told The Associated Press via phone from London. “I’m just really honored that they thought of us.”

Van Halen was the 1980s hard rock quartet led by guitarist Eddie Van Halen, outrageous lead vocalist David Lee Roth, and later, rocker Sammy Hagar, that put out hits such as “Jump” and “Dreams.”

Eddie Van Halen stood out with his blistering guitar solos; his feud with Roth led to Hagar’s run with the band, which produced hits into the 1990s.

R.E.M. (Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Stipe) was the quintessential indie rock band until breaking through to mass success in the early 1990s with songs like “Losing My Religion.”

The unique sound of their first album, 1983’s “Murmur,” was the beginning of the multiplatinum band’s emergence as leader of the U.S. alternative scene of the ’80s and ’90s.

Punk rock poet Smith, known as the Godmother of Punk, came out of lower Manhattan in the early 1970s to create a blend of cerebral, raggedly emotional music.

Stipe said got a congratulatory call from Smith, a good friend, on Monday. He noted that when he first heard her music in the 1970s, “I decided that I wanted to make music and be in a band ... now she and I are great friends.

“It was great to be able to congratulate her back.”

Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five (Kid Creole, Cowboy, Grandmaster Flash, Melle Mel, Mr. Ness, Raheim) led the most innovative act in hip-hop’s formative era in the late 1970s, and the song “The Message” was like a letter from urban America. Grandmaster Flash was considered a pioneer in many DJ techniques.

With beehive hairdos and dark eyeliner, the 1960s girl group the Ronettes (Estelle Bennett, Ronnie Spector, Nedra Talley) achieved their greatest success with producer Phil Spector and his “wall of sound” style. Spector, who is awaiting a March 5 murder trial in the 2003 shooting death of actress Lana Clarkson, co-wrote the trio’s biggest hit, “Be My Baby,” and was married to its lead singer, Ronnie Spector.

The Rock Hall will also honor Ahmet Ertegun, the founder of Atlantic Records, who was a crucial figure in the careers of artists such as Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin and the Rolling Stones and one of the leading figures to help create the rock hall.

© 2006 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
URL: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16525893/

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AKA · 01-08-2007, 05:54 PM

One wonders if this will spur at least a one-off Van Halen reunion performance with Roth.

One also wonders if it's too late for many to care. I will say that if they perform without Michael Anthony, I won't be watching.

TJL · 01-08-2007, 06:11 PM

Nice group of inductees. It will interesting to see which members of Van Halen turn up.

Nighthawk76 · 01-08-2007, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

Nice group of inductees. It will interesting to see which members of Van Halen turn up.

Yeah

vashti1999 · 01-10-2007, 09:52 AM

VH1 loses role at Rock Hall of Fame induction gala

VH1 will not carry the annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction gala this year, and a Hall spokeswoman says the organization is still deciding what course of television action to take.

VH1 has taped the show for the past several years and telecast an edited-down version a few nights later. That system was a balancing act: The Hall wanted attention and promotion, but didn't want to turn the annual Waldorf-Astoria Hotel dinner, which this year will be March 12, into purely a TV event.

A VH1 spokeswoman said yesterday the Hall contract "expired and wasn't renewed." A new TV partner would presumably have to be serving an audience to whom the Hall's inductees would appeal. This year those inductees include R.E.M., Van Halen, Patti Smith, Grandmaster Flash and the Ronettes.

The Hall has a new management team this year and has made a number of changes, including an overhaul of its nominating committee.

01-08-2007, 05:44 PM	#1
vashti1999 NY METS - #1 Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 14, 2003 Location: The world's greatest city - New York City Posts: 11,404	Van Halen, R.E.M. among Rock Hall '07 inductees Van Halen, R.E.M. among Rock Hall inductees Grandmaster Flash, Patti Smith, Ronettes also to be inducted on March 12 The Associated Press Updated: 1:51 p.m. ET Jan 8, 2007 CLEVELAND - Van Halen made a “jump” into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Monday, along with Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five — the first rap act to be inducted into the hall — and R.E.M., the Ronettes and Patti Smith. A panel of 600 industry figures selected the five acts to be inducted at the annual ceremony, to be held March 12 in New York. To be eligible, artists must have issued a first single or album at least 25 years before nomination. “R.E.M. and myself in particular are really terrible of looking backward,” R.E.M.’s lead singer, Michael Stipe, told The Associated Press via phone from London. “I’m just really honored that they thought of us.” Van Halen was the 1980s hard rock quartet led by guitarist Eddie Van Halen, outrageous lead vocalist David Lee Roth, and later, rocker Sammy Hagar, that put out hits such as “Jump” and “Dreams.” Eddie Van Halen stood out with his blistering guitar solos; his feud with Roth led to Hagar’s run with the band, which produced hits into the 1990s. R.E.M. (Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Stipe) was the quintessential indie rock band until breaking through to mass success in the early 1990s with songs like “Losing My Religion.” The unique sound of their first album, 1983’s “Murmur,” was the beginning of the multiplatinum band’s emergence as leader of the U.S. alternative scene of the ’80s and ’90s. Punk rock poet Smith, known as the Godmother of Punk, came out of lower Manhattan in the early 1970s to create a blend of cerebral, raggedly emotional music. Stipe said got a congratulatory call from Smith, a good friend, on Monday. He noted that when he first heard her music in the 1970s, “I decided that I wanted to make music and be in a band ... now she and I are great friends. “It was great to be able to congratulate her back.” Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five (Kid Creole, Cowboy, Grandmaster Flash, Melle Mel, Mr. Ness, Raheim) led the most innovative act in hip-hop’s formative era in the late 1970s, and the song “The Message” was like a letter from urban America. Grandmaster Flash was considered a pioneer in many DJ techniques. With beehive hairdos and dark eyeliner, the 1960s girl group the Ronettes (Estelle Bennett, Ronnie Spector, Nedra Talley) achieved their greatest success with producer Phil Spector and his “wall of sound” style. Spector, who is awaiting a March 5 murder trial in the 2003 shooting death of actress Lana Clarkson, co-wrote the trio’s biggest hit, “Be My Baby,” and was married to its lead singer, Ronnie Spector. The Rock Hall will also honor Ahmet Ertegun, the founder of Atlantic Records, who was a crucial figure in the careers of artists such as Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin and the Rolling Stones and one of the leading figures to help create the rock hall. © 2006 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. URL: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16525893/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- © 2007 MSNBC.com
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01-10-2007, 09:52 AM	#5
vashti1999 NY METS - #1 Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 14, 2003 Location: The world's greatest city - New York City Posts: 11,404	VH1 loses role at Rock Hall of Fame induction gala VH1 loses role at Rock Hall of Fame induction gala VH1 will not carry the annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction gala this year, and a Hall spokeswoman says the organization is still deciding what course of television action to take. VH1 has taped the show for the past several years and telecast an edited-down version a few nights later. That system was a balancing act: The Hall wanted attention and promotion, but didn't want to turn the annual Waldorf-Astoria Hotel dinner, which this year will be March 12, into purely a TV event. A VH1 spokeswoman said yesterday the Hall contract "expired and wasn't renewed." A new TV partner would presumably have to be serving an audience to whom the Hall's inductees would appeal. This year those inductees include R.E.M., Van Halen, Patti Smith, Grandmaster Flash and the Ronettes. The Hall has a new management team this year and has made a number of changes, including an overhaul of its nominating committee.

01-08-2007, 05:54 PM	#2
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	One wonders if this will spur at least a one-off Van Halen reunion performance with Roth. One also wonders if it's too late for many to care. I will say that if they perform without Michael Anthony, I won't be watching.