Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

“In order to change the world, you have to get your head together first” Jimi Hendrix. Jimi Hendrix was born on November 27, 1943 in Seattle, Washington. He was nine years old when his mom died. His dad got custody of Jimi and his brother, Al. His dad would not let them go to their mom's funeral. Instead he gave them a shot of whiskey and said, “You are a man now and you have to deal with loss.” Before Jimi was famous, he was caught in a stolen car three times. He had the option to go to…

1960’s bands and musicians, including The Rolling Stones, The Who, and Led Zeppelin, The Beatles were fighting for the growth and popularity of their music to be spread worldwide. It all started when John Lennon, a skilled guitarist, founded a rock and roll band, and joined forces with Paul McCartney, eventually adding many more skilled artists, to call themselves The Beatles. The Beatles went through both troubled and jubilant times, but overall, ended up as a memorable musical inspiration and…

In order to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, an artist must have released a record 25 years prior to the current year of induction. When deciding if an artist is qualified, elements such as the artist’s innovation, musical influence and length of career are considered. Based on these factors, Steve Miller should be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Steve Miller was born October 5, 1943 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Miller began learning how to play the guitar at age…

Louis Thomas Jordan was born on July 8, 1908 in Brinkley Arkansas. He is sometimes called “The Father of Rhythm and Blues” and “The Grandfather of Rock ‘n’ Roll.” Louis Jordan was a great singer and saxophonist who started in the 1940’s. He was the leader of a band group called the “Jump Blues” or “Jump Jive.” He has collaborated with many of the Harlem Renaissance stars such as Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, and Louis Armstrong. Louis Jordan was also an actor and a major black film personality…

one of the 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees. He was long overdue, and I say that because he courted arguably two of the best albums of all-time in any genre in terms of album quality. Obviously most known for their hit record, "The Joker," that appeared in the top 10 back in 1973. It was until I listened to their album, "Fly Like An Eagle," which was originally released back in May 1976. With frontman Miller at the helm, this album contained a mixture of blues and rock. The album ended…

reached number one in 1975 and was the band's first double album set. Graffiti sold a jaw-dropping 4,000,000 copies. By 1975, they had become the most popular rock and roll group in the world ("Led Zeppelin…

Chloe Wingard Voice Your Choice Project Taylor Swift There is no denying the impact Taylor Swift has had on the music industry. Her music, songwriting, and attitude toward it all deserve a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. From her critically acclaimed lyrics to the sold-out-in-minutes World Tours, this young singer/ song-writer is making leaps and bounds in music. So far she has five studio albums that have been released every two years. The media may swarm her for her personal life but…

Jake e lee The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame is a presuming museum with its location on Lake Erie shores, it makes the even the strongest men burn with a desire to belong. Legends are made at this museum forever engraved as the favorite choice of guidance in the music industries for the next generation. From the great names of the artists who made it to The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, we look closely at one name that forever is in our hearts –Jake E. Lee. He is an American guitarist whose name echoes…

Elvis Presley revolutionized Rock & Roll, and his influence still echoes to this day. Elvis was rock & rolls first real star. He had a significant impact on American culture, and his hip swinging threw America into a trance in the 1950’s. Elvis although idolized, gave his listeners symbolic release to expression. His influence on African American music was not only symbolic but surprising. His love life and role in movies is constantly overlooked, yet it played a significant role in the rise and…

Rolling Stones have become one of the most influential bands of all time. Many bands from the sixties are long gone, but the Rolling Stones continue to perform rock music fifty years later to this day. They have far exceeded the normal career span of any other rock band ever and continue to be very successful. The Rolling Stones are a rock band from London that formed in 1962 and are one of the bands that were part of the British Invasion. The Rolling Stones became known for their style of…