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Kelly Rowland At The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame: ‘Donna Summer Continues To Inspire Women Around The World’

Kelly Rowland believes her, along with many of her peers, were probably conceived to the sweet sounds of “Love To Love You Baby” by Donna Summer.

2013/04/19

Rock Hall Lore Debunked: How Inductees Are Chosen And Who’s Next

Tonight, the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inducts the class of 2013. Among music fans, this is the event that inspires more spirited debate than any other. Who should be inducted? Who shouldn’t? Why […]

2013/04/18

Radio.com Inside Out: Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Class Of 2013

This year’s Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction class includes a great mix of classic rock (Rush, Heart), hip-hop (Public Enemy) and disco (the late Donna Summer). Radio.com spoke about the Rock Hall’s “Class of ’13″ with a number of music experts…

2013/04/16

John Fogerty, Mike McCready, Jerry Cantrell Added To Rock Hall Induction Ceremony

The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony – set to take place at Los Angeles’ Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on April 18 – has just added a lot of star power to its lineup, with Usher, director Spike Lee, Carole King, John Fogerty, Jackson Browne, Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready, Alice In Chains’ Jerry Cantrell and Harry Belafonte just added to the program.

2013/03/26

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Don Henley, Dave Grohl to Help Induct Rock Hall Class of 2013

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced the initial round of performers and presenters set to honor 2013′s inductees, according to an official press release.

2013/01/23

Dick Clark Remembered On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame.

Saying Farewell To Those Who Passed In 2012

As we say farewell to 2012, WCBS-FM 101.1 would like to take today to honor the legendary artists, actors and celebrities who we lost this year.

2012/12/27

Donna Summer, Randy Newman Lead Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees

The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame announced its inductees for 2013 at a press conference held at the Nokia Theater L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles today, and two solo acts who have been eligible for years have finally been voted in: Donna Summer and Randy Newman. (Artists are eligible 25 years after their first release.)

2012/12/11

Is 2013 Disco’s Year? Donna Summer, Chic On Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Ballot

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 2013 ballot is out, and disco icons Donna Summer and Chic are both up for induction this year. Of course, “rock” fans have a complicated history with disco, although Chic’s Nile Rodgers has produced albums for rock icons including Mick Jagger, David Bowie and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Bruce Springsteen, meanwhile, thought enough of Donna Summer to write “Protection” for her.

2012/10/04

Lineup Anounnced For The 34th Annual Seaside Summer Concert Series In Coney Island!

The lineup for 34th annual Seaside Summer Concert Series at Coney Island has been announced! This year’s lineup is highlighted by a tribute to Donna Summer and a whole lot more.

2012/07/05

Billboard Awards: Donna Summer, Whitney Houston, Robin Gibb Tributes, Stevie Wonder Honored

Last night’s Billboard Awards reacted quickly to the passing of Bee Gees member Robin Gibb, with the show’s co-host, Modern Family co-star Julie Bowen saying that “His voice, and the music of The Bee Gees will live on forever.” It wasn’t the only tribute to a recently departed music legend during the night.

2012/05/21