Highlights from past Induction Ceremonies
03.09.08 11:41 PM
With the 2008 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony less than 24 hours away, YouTube offers the chance to take look at some of the highlights from past ceremonies:
From 1995 -- Led Zeppelin (with Steven Tyler and Joe Perry):
Also from 1995 -- Neil Young & Crazy Horse (with Pearl Jam):
From 1994 -- Bruce Springsteen and Axl Rose perform "Come Together":
From 2004 -- Tom Petty and Prince pay tribute to George Harrison:
From 1995 -- Led Zeppelin (with Steven Tyler and Joe Perry):
Also from 1995 -- Neil Young & Crazy Horse (with Pearl Jam):
From 1994 -- Bruce Springsteen and Axl Rose perform "Come Together":
From 2004 -- Tom Petty and Prince pay tribute to George Harrison:
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductors now listed
06.09.07 09:07 PM
One of the most interesting aspects of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is the selection of the people who get to honor the Hall of Famers with the induction speech. Future Rock Hall has now cataloged these inductors going back to 1993. The list is loaded with rock legends past and present, and provides a glimpse into who the Rock Hall considers important. For example, Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam has inducted four different artists into the Hall. As if it weren't clear enough that Pearl Jam are future inductees, that would seem to solidify it. There are a few instances where the Rock Hall picked a current artist that didn't turn out to have a Hall-worthy career (Lil Kim comes to mind).
Eddie Vedder inducting the Ramones in 2002
If anyone has access to the missing data from 1986 to 1992, let us know.
Eddie Vedder inducting the Ramones in 2002
If anyone has access to the missing data from 1986 to 1992, let us know.
The Rock Hall trophy
03.11.07 10:48 PM
As the 2007 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony approaches, it's time to take a look at the hardware the inductees will be taking away with them.
Eddie Vedder inducting the Ramones in 2002
The "form [of the trophy] comprises a stylized human figure, its arms reaching over its head to hold a circular disk representing a record." Much more information on the materials and the process that goes into awards trophies here:
Eddie Vedder inducting the Ramones in 2002
The "form [of the trophy] comprises a stylized human figure, its arms reaching over its head to hold a circular disk representing a record." Much more information on the materials and the process that goes into awards trophies here:
The Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame Award is electroplated in black nickel with a satin finish, complete with a 3x3-1/4-inch gold-plated record. The record disks (which are not cast) are added to the award between the figure's hands and mounted with an adhesive. The figure is then placed on a 3-1/2-inch-square black and white marble base, personalized with a plate that's engraved with the recipient's name. When complete, the trophy stands more than 15 inches high.