- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame -
- A History -
The Rock and Roll of Fame was founded in April 1983. The RRHOF is also known as Rock Hall and is based in Cleveland, Ohio.
Rock Hall is home not just to the hall of fame but also a museum dedicated to rock music and artists, producers, engineers, and others who influenced the development of rock.
Formal induction ceremonies -
New York City:
1986-92 ... 1994-96 ... 1998-2008 ... 2010-11 ... 2014 ... 2016 ... 2017 ... 2019 ... 2023
Los Angeles: 1993 ... 2013 ... 2022
Cleveland: 1997 ... 2009 ... 2012 ... 2015 ... 2018 ... 2021
As of 2018, the ceremonies alternate between New York City and Cleveland.
500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll - Includes recordings from the 1920s to the 1990s ... Oldest song on the list is "Wabash Cannonball" ... Most recent songs include "Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley & "Welcome to the Black Parade" by My Chemical Romance (both released in 2006)
The Beatles and The Rolling Stones are the most represented with 8 songs each.
In October 2009, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame celebrated its 25th anniversary with a concert at Madison Square Garden. Performances included Jerry Lee Lewis, U2, Patti Smith, Simon & Garfunkel, Metallica, Bonnie Raitt, Mick Jagger, Lou Reed, Ozzy Osbourne, Buddy Guy, Stevie Wonder, Sting, and so many more.
Ahmet Ertegun Award for Lifetime Achievement -
In honor of the Hall of Fame's co-founder, Ahmet Ertegun
Awarded to record label executives, songwriters, record producers, disc jockeys, concert promoters, and music journalists
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