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The Beach Boys

## Info

Surf pop band whose popularity helped bring the surf rock sound to the mainstream. The song *Kokomo* is about a fictional place, although a resort off the Florida keys (where the "Kokomo" in the song is said to be) was named for the song. The song *Don't Worry Baby* is about a car. The song *Little Honda* is about a motorcycle. The song "Surfin' U.S.A." uses the same riff as Chuck Berry's "Sweet Little Sixteen". This caused controversy.

## Genres

Surf Rock

Pop Rock

Baroque Pop

## Parody

Weird Al Yankovic parodied the Beach Boys and Jan and Dean with his song *Trigger Happy.*

## Film

1980 animated film *Animalympics* features a character named "Dean WIlson", named for Brian Wilson and Dean of Jan and Dean.

## Songs

God Only Knows

Good Vibrations

Kokomo

Wouldn't it be Nice

Surfin' U.S.A.

I Get Around

Don't Worry Baby

Barbara Ann

Sloop John B

California Girls

Surfin' Safari

Fun, Fun, Fun

Help Me, Rhonda

In My Room

Little Saint Nick

Little Deuce Coupe

Be True to Your School

Surfer Girl

California Dreamin'

Surfin'
Huey Lewis and the News

## Info

Blue eyed soul revival group. Provided the song *Back in Time* for the *Back to the Future* film franchise. Their song *Heart of Rock and Roll* was originally going to be titled *The Heart of Rock and Roll is in Cleveland*. A Disney music video was created for it featuring parts of classic Disney cartoons. *Back in Time* was also used as the theme song to the *Back to the Future* animated cartoon series.

*Hip to Be Square* was rewritten for the *Sesame Street* short *Hip to be a Square*.

## Genres

Blue Eyed Soul

Hard Rock

Pop Rock

## Parody

Weird Al Yankovic parodied them with his song *I Want a New Duck.*

## Songs

Hip to Be Square

The Heart of Rock and Roll

Stuck With You

If This is It

Heart and Soul

Workin' for a Livin'

Power of Love

Doing it All for My Baby

But It's Alright

It's All Right

Jacob's Ladder (Step By Step)

Back in Time

## Film

Huey Lewis and the News provided the theme song to the *Back to the Future* movies and subsequent animated series.

## Cartoon

*Heart of Rock and Roll* was used in a music video using clips from classic Disney cartoons.
Insane Clown Posse

**Insane Clown Posse** (**ICP**) is an American hip hop duo from Detroit, Michigan. The group is composed of Joseph Bruce and Joseph Utsler, who perform under the respective personas of the "wicked clowns" ***Violent J*** and ***Shaggy 2 Dope*** (originally ***2 Dope***). Insane Clown Posse performs a style of hardcore hip hop known as horrorcore and is known for its elaborate live performances. The duo has earned two platinum and five gold albums. According to Nielsen SoundScan, the entire catalog of the group has sold 6.5 million units in the United States and Canada as of April 2007.[1]

Originally known as *JJ Boyz* and *Inner City Posse*, the group introduced supernatural- and horror-themed lyrics as a means of distinguishing itself stylistically. The duo founded the independent record label Psychopathic Records with Alex Abbiss as manager, and produced and starred in the feature films *Big Money Hustlas* and *Big Money Rustlas*. They formed their own professional wrestling federation, Juggalo Championship Wrestling, and later collaborated with many well-known hip hop and rock musicians. The group has established a dedicated following called Juggalos numbering in the "tens of thousands".[2]

The songs of Insane Clown Posse center thematically on the mythology of the Dark Carnival, a metaphoric limbo in which the lives of the dead are judged by one of several entities. The Dark Carnival is elaborated through a series of stories called Joker's Cards, each of which offers a specific lesson designed to change the "evil ways" of listeners before "the end consumes us all".
Mary Ford

**Mary Ford** (July 7, 1924[1]–September 30, 1977), born **Iris Colleen Summers**, was an American vocalist and guitarist, comprising half of the husband-and-wife musical team Les Paul and Mary Ford. Between 1950 and 1954, the couple had 16 top-ten hits, including "How High the Moon" and "Vaya con Dios", which were number one hits on the *Billboard* charts. In 1951 alone they sold six million records. With Paul, Ford became one of the early practitioners of multi-tracking.

During 1951 Ford and Paul earned $500,000, and had recorded more top ten hits for the year than BBing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and The Andrews Sisters combined. They also tied Patti Page for top selling recording artist, having sold more than six million disks since January 1951.[18]

Ford and Paul were awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 1541 Vine Street in Hollywood. In 1978, they were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

In 1977 Ford died of complications from diabetes.

Documentaries have been made about them.

## Genres

Gospel

Country

Jazz

Traditional Pop
Glyn Johns

**Glyn Thomas Johns** (born 15 February 1942)[1] is an English musician, recording engineer and record producer.[2]

### Early history[edit]

Johns was born in Epsom, Surrey. He is the father of Ethan Johns, the older brother of Andy Johns, and uncle of Will Johns. Ethan has worked with Ryan Adams, Paul McCartney, Laura Marling, Ray LaMontagne and Kings of Leon, while Andy has worked with The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix, either on his own or under the tutelage of Eddie Kramer.

### Career in recording[edit]

Johns has worked with such artists as Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Eagles, Bob Dylan, Linda Ronstadt, The Band, Eric Clapton, The Clash, The Beatles ("Get Back" Sessions), Ryan Adams, The Steve Miller Band, Small Faces,Spooky Tooth, The Easybeats, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Blue Öyster Cult, Emmylou Harris, Midnight Oil, New Model Army, Belly, Joe Satriani, Ronnie Lane, Rod Stewart with Faces (band), John Hiatt, Joan Armatrading, Buckacre,Gallagher and Lyle, Georgie Fame, Family, Helen Watson, Fairport Convention, Humble Pie, and many others.[3]

In the 1960s, while associated with the UK rock band The Presidents, Johns began working as a recording studio engineer at IBC Studios in Portland Place, London and was able to take the band in during weekends and try his skills at production and recording. *The presidents* was his first true production work and in 1969, Johns was called upon to rescue the troublesome *Get Back* sessions for The Beatles.[4] Johns compiled several versions of the album, which were all rejected by the band, before the project was eventually turned over to producer Phil Spector. Spector's version became the released album, which was retitled *Let It Be* which Glyn called "a load of garbage." (see his new autobiography for page# / citation.)

In 1971, he recorded and mixed The Who's *Who's Next*. His influence on The Faces' 1972 album *A Nod Is as Good as a Wink... to a Blind Horse*, which he co-produced with the band, can be gauged from the message that follows the credits: 'Thank you Glyn, you made all the difference'. Johns produced the first two albums by the Eagles. Though they were successful, the band—especially Glenn Frey—clashed with Johns over the direction of their sound. After recording two songs for their third album (including their first #1 single "Best of My Love"), they dismissed Johns and returned to California to finish the album. Johns' output slowed down in the mid 1980s, although he undertook work with Midnight Oil, Nanci Griffith, and Belly.[5]

Johns also produced the 1977 popular hit "Wonderful Tonight" by Eric Clapton.

In 2011, after a couple of decades spent largely away from production, Johns worked with Ryan Adams on his album, *Ashes & Fire*.[6] In February 2012, Johns began work on the Band of Horses album, *Mirage Rock*.[7] In a nod to Johns' work with the Faces, the credits contain the note: "Thanks to difference, you made all the Glyn."
Paul Simon

## Info

Folk rock musician formerly of Simon and Garfunkel. Nearly all of his albums have gone at least gold, as well as one live album and five compilations. A 1964-1993 box set went gold. Numerous hit singles throughout the seventies and beyond. The music video for *You Can Call Me Al* debuted on sketch comedy show *Saturday Night Live* and features cast member Chevy Chase lip synching to Simon's lyrics.

## Pop Culture

His hit *50 Ways to Leave Your Lover* was referenced in Disney animated cartoon series *Recess*.
The Emotions

## Info

American soul and disco group best known for their hit *Boogie Wonderland* with Earth, Wind, and Fire. Have influenced more contemporary urban musicians, including hip hop. Album *Flowers* went gold. *Rejoice* went platinum. *Sunbeam* went gold. Other hit R&B albums. Numerous hit singles. Also associated with Curtis Mayfield. Single *Best of My Love* went platinum. *Boogie Wonderland* went gold.

## Genres

Disco

Soul
Jan and Dean

## Info

Surf rock duo who rivaled The Beach Boys. Their *Little Old Lady From Pasadena* was done as a joke about used car salesmen claiming that the car being sold was "driven by just a little old lady from Pasadena" in an attempt to imply it was treated gently. Despite rivaling the Beach Boys they have yet to be nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

## Film

1980 animated film *Animalympics* features a character named "Dean Wilson", who is a parody of Dean and Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys.

## Genres

Surf Rock

Pop Rock

Baroque Pop

## Songs

Dead Man's Curve

Surf City

The Little Old Lady From Pasadena

Sidewalk Surfin'

Honolulu Lulu

## Parody

Weird Al Yankovic parodied The Beach Boys and Jan and Dean with his song *Trigger Happy.*
The Police

## Info

The Police are a popular new wave band whose music is generally reggae influenced. Their frontman Sting went on to have a successful solo career. Parodied by Weird Al Yankovic with his song *King of Suede*, specifically parodying their song *King of Pain*. All of their albums have gone platinum, with *Syncronicity* going eight times platinum. Both live albums went platinum. Most of their compilations have gone at least gold. Box set *Message in a Box* went platinum. Numerous hit singles, with *Every Breath You Take* going gold. The song was also remixed in the rap song *Every Breath I Take.*

## Genres

New Wave

Post Punk

Reggae

Pop Rock

## Songs

Roxanne

Can't Stand Losing You

Message in a Bottle

Walking on the Moon

Don't Stand So Close to Me

Dee Doo Doo Doo, Dee Da Da Da

Every Little Thing She Does is Magic

Spirits in the Material World

Every Breath You Take

Wrapped Around Your Finger

King of Pain

So Lonely

Invisible Sun
Lee Andrews and the Hearts

**Lee Andrews & the Hearts** was a doo-wop quintet from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, formed in 1953. They recorded on the Gotham, Rainbow, Mainline, Chess, United Artists, Grand and Gowen labels. Managed by Kae Williams, in 1957 and 1958 they had their three biggest hits, "Teardrops", "Long Lonely Nights" and "Try the Impossible". The group consisted of Lee Andrews (lead), Roy Calhoun (first tenor), Thomas "Butch" Curry (second tenor), Ted Weems (baritone) and Wendell Calhoun (bass).[1]

Lee Andrews was born (1938) Arthur Lee Andrews Thompson, at Goldsboro, North Carolina. Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, drummer and producer for the Grammy Award-winning hip-hop group The Roots, is Lee Andrews' son, and cites growing up with doo-wop as a major influence in his music.[2]
Jimmy Dorsey

## Info

Jazz musician with eleven chart topping hits. Performed with Elvis Presley on his first television appearances. Died of throat cancer at age 53. *So Rare* had just then gone gold. Influenced Lester Young and Charlie Parker. Performed on Bing Crosby's show. Worked for actor Jackie Gleason. Appeared in film. Commemorative postage stamp in 1996. *Brazil* made the Grammy Hall of Fame. He was inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame. Also performed as a part of The Dorsey Brothers with is brother Tommy.
Otis Redding

## Info

Soul musician whose *Hard to Handle* was successfully covered by Southern rock revival band The Black Crowes. His *Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay* mentions the "Frisco Bay", using a deprecated nickname for San Francisco. Had a few hits with Carla Thomas. Numerous hits throughout his career and posthumous. His live album from the Monterey Pop Festival went gold. *Very Best of Otis Redding* went platinum. Several of his studio albums were succcessful.
Midnight Oil

**Midnight Oil** (also known informally as "**The Oils**" to fans[*citation needed*]) were an Australian rock band originally performing as **Farm** from 1972 with drummer Rob Hirst, bass guitarist Andrew James and keyboard player/lead guitarist Jim Moginie.[2][3] While vocalist Peter Garrett was studying at Australian National University in Canberra,[2] he answered an advertisement for a spot in Farm,[4][5] and by 1975 the band was touring the east coast.[2] By late 1976, Garrett moved to Sydney to complete his law degree,[2][5] and Farm changed its name to Midnight Oil by drawing the name out of a hat.[6]

Important to their development was manager Gary Morris who was able to negotiate favourable contracts with tour promoters and record companies and frustrate rock journalists.[2][5]Guitarist Martin Rotsey joined in 1977[3] and Midnight Oil, with Morris, established their own record label Powderworks,[3] which released their debut eponymous album in November 1978, and their first single "Run by Night" followed in December.[2][5] Founding bass guitarist James, forced to leave due to illness in , was replaced by Peter Gifford. Gifford was himself replaced by Bones Hillman in 1987.[2][3][5] Through a long and distinguished career, the band became known for its driving hard-rock sound, intense live performances and political activism, particularly in aid of anti-nuclear, environmentalist and indigenous causes.[7]

Midnight Oil's albums which peaked in the Australian Top Ten were *10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1*, *Red Sails in the Sunset*, *Species Deceases*, *Diesel and Dust*, *Blue Sky Mining*, *Scream in Blue (Live)*, *Earth and Sun and Moon*, *Breathe*, *20,000 Watt R.S.L.*, *Redneck Wonderland*, *The Real Thing*, *Capricornia* and *Flat Chat*.[8][9] Australian Top Ten singles were "Power and the Passion", "The Dead Heart", "Beds Are Burning" and "Blue Sky Mine".[8][9] Aside from chart success, both "Power and the Passion" and "Beds Are Burning" were listed by Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) in the Top 30 best Australian songs of all time in 2001,[10] a chart in which Midnight Oil are the only artists to feature twice. In December 2002, Garrett announced that he would seek to further his political career and Midnight Oil disbanded. But they would reform for two warm-up shows in Canberra leading up to their performance at one of the "Sound Relief" charity concerts, in honour of the victims of the 2009 "Black Saturday" fires in Victoria and floods in Queensland.

Midnight Oil won eleven Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Awards during its career,[11] including induction into the Hall of Fame in 2006.[12][13] At the induction, ARIA chairman Denis Handlin described Midnight Oil as true legends that always led by example in a uniquely Australian way with music that is powerful, uncompromising, inspiring, entertaining and enduring.[6]

In 2010, their album *Diesel and Dust* ranked no. 1 in the book *The 100 Best Australian Albums* by Toby Creswell, Craig Mathieson and John O'Donnell.[14]
Jimmy Reed

## Info

Blues musician who influenced Elvis Presley, Hank Williams Jr., ZZ Top, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, Eric Clapton, Grateful Dead, and The Rolling Stones. Signed to Vee-Jay records through Albert King. Also influenced The Yardbirds and Them. His *Bright Lights, Big City* was cited by *Rolling Stone Magazine* as one of the songs which shaped rock and roll. Reed was tributed by Jimmie Vaughan of The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Actor Bill Cosby covered Reed. The Steve Miller Band also covered him. Neil Young opens his shows with covers of Reed's music. Reed had many R&B hits.
Louis Jordan

## Info

Swing musician considered one of the greatest of all time. Nicknamed "King of the Jukebox". Helped popularize "jump blues", a genre also associated with Cab Calloway and Louis Prima. Tributed and covered many times over the generations. Called the "father of R&B" and the "grandfather of rock and roll". One of many artists credited with inventing rock and roll. Influenced several early rockers including Little Richard and Chuck Berry.
Sublime

## Info

Sublime is an alternative rock band from California. Their debut album *40oz. to Freedom* went double platinum. *Robbin' the Hood* went gold. *Sublime* went five times platinum. Three gold compilations with *Second-hand Smoke* going platinum. Four rock hits with *What I Got* being their sole chart topper. Influenced by Bob Marley and the Wailers, N.W.A., Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, and others. Also influenced by Bad Religion and Butthole Surfers. Also referenced Red Hot Chili Peppers, Grateful Dead, The Doors, ABBA, and Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention. A tribute band was created named Badfish, after a song by Sublime.
Orleans

## Info

Folk rock group best known for their hits *Still the One* and *Dance with Me*. Despite their name they are not from France or Louisiana, but rather Woodstock, New York. They were inspired by Louisiana musicians, however. Toured with blue eyed soul revivalists Hall and Oates and folk musician Bonnie Raitt. *Rolling Stone Magazine* called Orleans "the best unrecorded band in America". Worked with Meat Loaf and featured Chet Atkins. Had John Sebastian of The Lovin' Spoonful as a guest. Performed with Fleetwood Mac, R.E.O. Speedwagon, and Pat Benatar.

## Genres

Folk Rock

Soft Rock

## Songs

Still the One

Dance With Me
Ravi Shankar

**Ravi Shankar** (IPA: [ˈrɔbi ˈʃɔŋkɔr]; 7 April 1920 – 11 December 2012), born **Robindro Shaunkor Chowdhury**,[2] his name often preceded by the title Pandit, was an Indian musician and composer who was one of the best-known exponents of the sitar in the second half of the 20th century as a composer of Hindustani classical music.

Shankar was born to a Bengali family in Benares, British India,[3] and spent his youth touring India and Europe with the dance group of his brother Uday Shankar. He gave up dancing in 1938 to study sitar playing under court musician Allauddin Khan. After finishing his studies in 1944, Shankar worked as a composer, creating the music for the *Apu Trilogy* by Satyajit Ray, and was music director of All India Radio, New Delhi, from 1949 to 1956.

In 1956 he began to tour Europe and the Americas playing Indian classical music and increased its popularity there in the 1960s through teaching, performance, and his association with violinist Yehudi Menuhin and Beatles guitarist George Harrison. His influence on the latter helped popularize the use of Indian instruments in pop music throughout the 1960s. Shankar engaged Western music by writing compositions for sitar and orchestra, and toured the world in the 1970s and 1980s. From 1986 to 1992, he served as a nominated member of Rajya Sabha, the upper chamber of the Parliament of India. He continued to perform up until the end of his life. In 1999, Shankar was awarded India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna.
Jesus Jones

## Info

Jesus Jones is an alternative rock band phenomenal in their native Britain. They are best known for their hit *Right Here Right Now*. Studio albums *Doubt* and *Perverse* were hits in the US. *Right Here Right Now* was a rock chart topper in the US as well as *The Devil You Know*. Other rock hits include *Real Real Real*, *International Bright Young Thing*, and *The Right Decision*.
Percy Sledge

## Info

Soul musician best known for his hit *When a Man Loves a Woman.* Several other hits throughout his career. Several accolades and awards during his lifetime. Multiple halls of fame. The Bee-Gees wrote songs for him. Covered Ben E. King of The Drifters. Performed with Mick Taylor of The Rolling Stones. Died of liver cancer at the age of 74.
Laura Nyro

## Info

Singer-songwriter who first performed songs that became famous when covered by other artists. She has been covered by The 5th Dimension, Blood, Sweat, and Tears, Three Dog Night, and Barbara Streisand. She has influenced numerous artsits including Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Bette Midler, Elton John, Cyndi Lauper, Todd Rundgren, and Steely Dan. She also influenced Elvis Costello and the Attractions. She is mentioned in a song by Alice Cooper. Many biographies, honors, awards, and tributes.
John Lennon

## Info

Formerly of The Beatles. He was murdered in 1980 by someone seeking vengeance for his comment that the Beatles "were more popular than Jesus", although it was later explained that the comment meant the Beatles "had a greater global influence than Jesus" (i.e. they were greatly influential worldwide among people of all religions, not just Christianity). His love interest Yoko Ono is considered to be one reason for the Beatles' breakup. The foreign sounding lyrics in #9 Dream do not mean anything in any language.
Marillion

## Info

Eighties rock band attempting to preserve the art rock sound. They were originally named Cimarillion, after the J.R.R. Tolkien book of the same name. However, due to copyright issues, they shortened their name. Lead vocalist Fish went on to have a successful solo career. They were a part of the neo progressive rock movement that also brought IQ, Pendragon, and Twelfth Night.
Patsy Cline

**Virginia Patterson Hensley** (September 8, 1932 – March 5, 1963), known professionally as **Patsy Cline**, was an American singer. Part of the early 1960s Nashville sound, Cline successfully "crossed over" to pop music and was one of the most influential, successful and acclaimed vocalists of the 20th century.[1][2] She died at the age of 30 in a multiple-fatality crash in the private plane of her manager, Randy Hughes.

Cline was best known for her rich tone, emotionally expressive and bold contralto voice[3] and her role as a country music industry pioneer. Along with Kitty Wells,[4] she helped pave the way for women as headline performers in the genre. Cline was cited as an inspiration by singers in several styles.[5] Books, movies, documentaries, articles and stage plays document her life and career.

Her hits began in 1957 with Donn Hecht's and Alan Block's "Walkin' After Midnight", Hank Cochran's and Harlan Howard's "I Fall to Pieces", Hank Cochran's "She's Got You", Willie Nelson's "Crazy" and ended in 1963 with Don Gibson's "Sweet Dreams".

Millions of her records have sold since her death. She won awards and accolades, causing many to view her as an icon at the level of Jim Reeves, Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley. Ten years after her death, in 1973, she became the first female solo artist inducted to the Country Music Hall of Fame. In 1999, she was voted number 11 on VH1's special, *The 100 Greatest Women in Rock and Roll*, by members and artists of the rock industry.[6] In 2002, country music artists and industry members voted her Number One on CMT's *The 40 Greatest Women of Country Music* and ranked 46th in the "100 Greatest Singers of All Time" issue of *Rolling Stone* magazine. According to her 1973 Country Music Hall of Fame plaque, "Her heritage of timeless recordings is testimony to her artistic capacity".
Phish

## Info

Jam band who became popular in the mid nineties after Grateful Dead frontman Jerry Garcia died. All the Deadheads discovered Phish and became devoted followers. Their debut album *Junta* went platinum. *Lawn Boy* went gold. *A Picture of Nectar* went gold. *Rift* went gold. *Hoist* went gold. *Billy Breathes* went gold. *Farmhouse* went gold. *A Live One* went platinum. *Hampton Comes Alive*, a name parody of Peter Frampton album *Frampton Comes Alive*, went gold. Their rock hits include *Down With Disease, Free, Heavy Things, The Connection, Backwards Down the Number Line,* and *The Line*. Video album *Live in Vegas* went gold. *It* went platinum. Toured with Violent Femmes and Santana. Covered The Beatles. Featured on *Beavis and Butt-Head*. Covered The Who, including a name parody of their *A Quick One,* entitled *A Live One*. Performed on *The Late Show* atop the Ed Sullivan Theater in a mock of The Beatles final performance atop the Apple Building. Performed with Bruce Springsteen and the E. Street Band, Beastie Boys, and Nine Inch Nails. Performed at the Hollywood Bowl and Outside Lands. Performed with Red Hot Chili Peppers. Performed at Madison Square Garden. Trey Anastasio would go on to have a successful solo career.
Public Enemy

**Public Enemy** is an American hip hop group consisting of Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Professor Griff, Khari Wynn, CJ Lord, and the S1W group. Formed on Long Island, New York in 1982, they are known for their politically charged music and criticism of the American media, with an active interest in the frustrations and concerns of the African American community. They remain one of the most critically acclaimed bands in history. Their first four albums during the late 1980s and early 1990s were all certified either gold or platinum and were, according to music critic Robert Hilburn in 1998, "the most acclaimed body of work ever by a hip hop act."[1]

In 2004, *Rolling Stone* magazine ranked Public Enemy[2] number 44 on its list of the Immortals: 100 Greatest Artists of All Time, the highest ranking for a hip hop act.[3] The group was inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame in 2007.[4] The band were announced as inductees for the 2013 class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on December 11, 2012, making them the fourth hip-hop act to be inducted.[5]

They are noted for their collaboration with Anthrax *Bring the Noise*, considered crucial in popularizing the rap-metal genre and helping to combine rap with heavy metal. When inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, only Public Enemy was inducted. This has been criticized as a move toward more profitable inductees rather than truly worthy musicians.

## Parody

Public Enemy's collaboration with Anthrax is referenced in an episode of popular internet cartoon Homestar Runner.
Heart

## Info

Heart is a hard rock band led by Ann Wilson and one of the most popular female-led rock bands of all time. Their *Crazy On You* is about the effects of the Vietnam War on the soldiers rather than a love song. Had several hits in the seventies and a few more in the eighties. Many of their albums have gone at least platinum, with a couple reaching gold status.

## Parody

Heart has been referenced in popular internet cartoon series Homestar Runner
Humble Pie

## Info

Blues rock band popular from 1969 to 1981 with two hit albums during this time. Their double live album Rocking The Fillmore is one of the best selling live albums ever. Followed up by *Smokin'* was their biggest studio album at number six in the US. *Eat It* made it to number thirteen. *Lost and Found*, a compilation, made the top forty. Four minor hits in the US, with *Fool for a Pretty Face* and *Hot N Nasty* being their top charters at number 52. Earlier albums included As Safe As Yesterday, Town & Country, Humble Pie and Rock On. Their music has been featured in the *Grand Theft Auto* video game series.

## Genres

Blues Rock

Hard Rock
Soul Asylum

**Soul Asylum** is an American alternative rock band that formed in 1981 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and began using that name in 1983.[1]

The band originally formed in 1981 under the name **Loud Fast Rules**, with a lineup consisting of Dave Pirner, Dan Murphy, Karl Mueller, and Pat Morley.[2] Morley was replaced by Grant Young in 1984. The band recorded three albums with Twin/Tone Records and two with A&M Records, with little commercial success. In 1992, they released the triple-platinum album *Grave Dancers Union*, featuring their Grammy Award–winning single "Runaway Train". The band played at the inauguration of President Bill Clinton early the next year. They also scored a platinum record with the album *Let Your Dim Light Shine* three years later. In 1998 they recorded *Candy from a Stranger.* Mueller was diagnosed with cancer in 2004, and the band organized a benefit concert on his behalf. Mueller died a year later. In 2006 the band released *The Silver Lining*.[3] Their most recent effort is *Delayed Reaction*, released on July 17, 2012.[4]
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The Chocolate Watch Band

## Info

Psychedelic rock band from San Jose, California and a part of the San Francisco sound of the sixties. Known for their hit *Let's Talk About Girls*. Influenced by The Rolling Stones. Covered many British Invasion groups, especially The Who. Broke up in 1970 but reunited in the eighties. *Allmusic* claimed that during the eighties and nineties they "received the worldwide recognition they deserved in the sixties". Covered Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention.
Ice Cube

**O'Shea Jackson, Sr.** (born June 15, 1969), known by his stage name **Ice Cube**, is an American rapper, record producer, actor, and filmmaker. He began his career as a member of the hip-hop group C.I.A. and later joined the seminal gangster rap group N.W.A (Niggaz Wit Attitudes). After leaving N.W.A in December 1989,[1] he built a successful solo career in music and films. Additionally, he has served as one of the producers of the Showtime television series *Barbershop* and the TBS series *Are We There Yet?*, both of which are based upon films in which he portrayed the main character.

Ice Cube is noted as a proficient lyricist and storyteller and is regarded as a brutally honest rapper; his lyrics are often political or socio-political, as well as violent and aggressive, and he is considered one of the founding artists in gangsta rap. He was ranked #8 on MTV's list of the 10 Greatest MCs of All Time, while fellow rapper Snoop Dogg ranked Ice Cube as the greatest MC of all time. AllMusic has called him one of hip-hop's best and most controversial artists,[2] as well as "one of rap's greatest storytellers".[3] In 2012, *The Source* ranked him #14 on their list of the Top 50 Lyricists of All Time.[4] In 2014, About.com ranked him No. 11 on their list of the "50 Greatest MCs of All Time".[5]
Red Rider

Canadian country rock band named for a fictional cowboy named Red Ryder. Member Ken Sinnaeve also played for The Guess Who. Jeff Jones also played for Rush. Album *Don't Fight It* went gold. Seven rock hits throughout the eighties and even more in their native Canada. Their biggest hit in the US was *Big League,* which made it to number nine. They are best remembered, however, for their number eleven hit *Lunatic Fringe*.
Michael Bloomfield

## Info

Blues rock musician who worked with several artists including Paul Butterfield and Bob Dylan. Also performed with The Electric Flag. Noted for his use of guitar distortion, and for reintroducing the Fender Telecaster. He has since introduced his own custom Gibson Les Paul. Influenced by Jimi Hendrix, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and several others. He was renowned for his use of vibrato. He has influenced the likes of Santana, Slash, and Joe Bonamassa.
Madness

## Info

Ska revival band phenomenal in Britain during the early eighties. Best known for their hit *Our House*, which was also the name of a soundtrack that was also popular in Britain. Numerous hit singles throughout their career. They collaborated with Elvis Costello and the Attractions, who influenced member Mike Barson. They also worked with Rage Against the Machine. Their songs were often about childhood memories or petty crime. They were associated with the skinhead subculture, a controversial faction in Britain due to their reputation for being racist.
Nirvana

## Info

Nirvana was a phenomenally popular grunge band whose *Nevermind* helped popularize grunge in the nineties. Their frontman Kurt Cobain committed suicide at age 27 after becoming obsessed with rock stars dying at that age. *Nevermind* had to have its album cover censored because it depicts a naked baby underwater. Its penis was covered with a promotional sticker. They are not to be confused with the 60s band of the same name, although the two have had the occasional legal dispute. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame without original drummer Chad Channing, who regardless attended the ceremony. Covered *The Man Who Sold the World* by David Bowie.

## Songs

All Apologies

Smells Like Teen Spirit

Come as You Are

Lithium (I'm So Happy)

In Bloom (He's the One)

Heart Shaped Box (Hey! Wait!)

Rape Me

About a Girl (I Need An Easy Friend)

On a Plain

The Man Who Sold the World

## Parody

Weird Al Yankovic parodied *Smells Like Teen Spirit* with his *Smells Like Nirvana*. One thing he mocks in the song is how hard it is to understand Cobain due to his slurred vocals.
Kenny Rogers

## Info

Country musician and member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. One of the best selling musicians of all time at over 120 million records. Numerous awards, honors, and tributes. He has been in several films. Countless hits throughout his career. Three gold albums, eight platinum, five multi-platinum. Collaboration album *Every Time Two Fools Collide* went gold while *Classics* went platinum. Two holiday albums went double platinum while two went gold. Six gold compilations, three platinum, one multi-platinum. *Greatest Hits* went diamond. Four singles have gone gold, with *Islands in the Stream* with Dolly Parton going platinum.

## Parody

Rogers is referenced in the Strong Bad Email *pom pom,* from the creators of popular internet cartoon Homestar Runner.
Gene Vincent and His Blue Caps

## Info

Early rock and roll musician noted for his top ten hit *Be-Bop-A-Lula*, covered by many artists including rockabilly revivalists The Stray Cats. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame alone. However, in 2002 it was discovered that, by inducting Smokey Robinson as a solo artist, the Hall had violated its criteria of requiring that the artist's first record having been released at least 25 years prior. This led to a special committee which inducted several long neglected backing groups, including the Blue Caps.
Queen

## Info

Queen is a phenomenal rock band with an enormous legacy. It is debated as to whether frontman Freddie Mercury was gay. Mercury died in the mid nineties of AIDS. Their song *Bohemian Rhapsody* was not an initial success, but became one after being featured in comedy film Wayne's World, which had been successful due to its being based on a popular sketch from latenight comedy show Saturday Night Live. Their song *Under Pressure* features David Bowie on supporting vocals, and was controversially sampled by rapper Vanilla Ice for his hit *Ice Ice Baby*. This resulted in a lawsuit which resulted in Mercury and Bowie receiving credit on the single. Their song *Another One Bites the Dust* samples *Good Times* by disco group Chic. The songs *We Will Rock You* and *We are the Champions* have become popular sports anthems. Most OTA stations play them back-to-back. *Another One Bites the Dust* was nearly chosen for the theme song to a Rocky film. Despite its name the album *Jazz* does not contain any jazz music.

## Genres

Hard Rock

Progressive Rock

Glam Metal

Pop Rock

Funk Rock

## Songs

We Will Rock You

Bohemian Rhapsody

I Want it All

Another One Bites the Dust

Fat Bottomed Girls

Bicycle Race

We are the Champions

You're My Best Friend

Don't Stop Me Now

Killer Queen

Crazy Little Thing Called Love

Under Pressure

## Parody

Weird Al Yankovic has parodied Queen multiple times. First with *Another One Rides the Bus* and second with *Ringtone*.

They are referenced in the popular internet cartoon Homestar Runner, specifically a Strong Bad Email.
It's a Beautiful Day

## Info

San Francisco band best known for their counterculture hit *White Bird.* The song was partially inspired by the gloomy winter weather of Seattle, but was mostly interpreted as being about a dove, a symbol of peace. Opened for Cream at the Oakland Coliseum. Influenced Deep Purple. Member Tom Fowler, who joined in 1971, previously played for Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention. It's a Beautiful Day was one of the last bands to perform at the Fillmore and was featured in a documentary about the venue. The group lost out at an opportunity to perform at the Woodstock Festival to Santana.

## Genres

Psychedelic Rock

Folk Rock
Morrissey

## Info

Morrissey is a post punk musician formerly of The Smiths. It is debated whether he is gay. Much like his work with The Smiths, his solo work is phenomenal in Britain. He has achieved some success in the United States. Compilation *Bona Drag* went gold in the US. Several rock hit singles with *The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get* being his highest charting on the pop charts at number 46. He has influenced many artists, including contemporary post punk revivalists. Performed at a Madness reunion concert. He is a supporter of PETA and vegetarianism.

## Songs

Everyday is Like Sunday

Suedehead
Lightnin' Hopkins

## Info

Blues musician considered by *Rolling Stone Magazine* to be one of the greatest guitarists of all time. Noted for his songwriting. Considered a major influence on rock guitarists. A song by R.E.M. was named for him. Noted for being able to play several instruments at once, as well as playing fingerstyle instead of with a flatpick. Inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame.
Kingdom Come

## Info

Glam metal band whose debut album went platinum in the United States. Five mainstream rock hits, with *Get it On* (no relation to the T. Rex song) being their biggest hit. Supported Scorpions, Dokken, Metallica, and Van Halen. Rick Steier and James Kottak would go on to play for Warrant and later Scorpions. Their album *Hands of Time* was cowritten by Blues Saraceno, who would go on to become a member of Poison. Kingdom Come's style was compared to the bluesy style of Led Zeppelin. Their song *Led Clones* features Ozzy Osbourne on vocals. The band was also influenced by The Beatles,the Bon Scott era of AC/DC, and The Jimi Hendrix Experience. Covered the Beatles and tributed Bon Scott.
Pete Townshend

## Info

Pete Townshend is a musician best known for being a member of The Who. He has also released several solo albums, with *Empty Glass* going platinum and *White City: A Novel* going gold. *All the Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes* was also a top forty hit. Single *Let My Love Open the Door* was a top ten hit. *Face the Face* was also a top forty hit. Townshend was also a member of one-hit wonder band Thunderclap Newman, best known for their song *Something int the Air*.

## Genres

Pop Rock

Progressive Rock

Hard Rock

Jazz Rock
N.W.A.

## Info

Rap group whose name includes an ethnic slur. Their music is noted for bringing political themes to rap, allowing them to express urban problems. The film *Straight Outta Compton* was made about them, named for their hit album. The group had an influence on emo bands, helping set the standard for the emo look. Comedic musician Weird Al Yankovic titled one of his albums *Straight Outta Lynwood*, after the NWA album. Both of the group's albums have gone multi-platinum, as well as having two compilations go gold and one platinum. Their only EP went platinum. Several hit singles. Some have criticized their induction, claiming that rap should not be represented in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame despite their being a "rap-rock" genre, even further "rap-metal".
Glen Campbell

## Info

Country musician who had several hits in the sixties and seventies. 45 million records sold. Twelve gold albums, four platinum, and one double platinum. Eighty Hot 100 hits, nearly thirty of those making the top ten. Numerous awards, honors, and tributes. Multiple halls of fame. Performed with Bobby Darin, Ricky Nelson, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, The Monkees, Merle Haggard, Jan and Dean, Elvis Presley, and Frank Sinatra. Filled in for Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys. Featured The Beatles, Bread, The Monkees, Neil Diamond, Linda Ronstadt, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, and others. Also featured Seals and Crofts and Brenda Lee. Voiced Chanticleer in Don Bluth film *Rock-A-Doodle*. Inspiration for a film starring Dolly Parton. Country Music Hall of Fame. Covered U2, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Jackson Browne, and Foo Fighters. Also covered Green Day. Collaborated with The Smashing Pumpkins. Had trouble with alcoholism and drug addiction throughout his career.

## Parody

He is referenced in popular internet cartoon Homestar Runner
Nine Inch Nails

## Info

Industrial band who helped popularize the genre. Their debut album *Pretty Hate Machine* went triple platinum while *The Downward Spiral* went four times platinum. *The Fragile* went double platinum while *With Teeth* went gold. Extended play *Broken* went platinum. Remix album *Further Down the Spiral* went gold. Several pop and rock hits throughout their career. Performed a remix of *I'm Afraid of Americans* by David Bowie. Performed *Zoo Station* as a tribute to U2. Their logo spells out the band's initials with the second N written backwards. This was inspired by a Talking Heads album. Opened for Guns N Roses. Their music was featured in first person shooter *Quake*. Covered by Johnny Cash. They have been mentioned in *USA Today* and *Rolling Stone Magazine*. Their music has been featured in the *Call of Duty* series of military themed shooters. Performed with Elton John. Tributed Public Enemy and Prince and the Revolution. Influenced by Queen, Joy Division, Adam Ant, Gary Numan, and Soft Cell. Toured with Pink Floyd.

## Parody

Weird Al Yankovic parodied them with his song *Germs*
Naked Eyes

## Info

Naked Eyes is a synthpop band popular in the mid eighties. They had four top forty hits in the US, including *Always Something There to Remind Me*, a cover of Burt Bacharach. Also performed in a separate band with members of Tears for Fears. Covered Bob Dylan and Elvis Costello and the Attractions. Toured with ABC, The Human League, Scandal, and The Motels.

## Genres

New Wave

Post Punk

Synthpop
Neil Sedaka

**Neil Sedaka** (born March 13, 1939) is an American pop/rock singer, pianist, composer and record producer. Since his music career began in 1957, he has sold millions of records as an artist and has written or co-written over 500 songs for himself and others, collaborating mostly with lyricists Howard Greenfield and Phil Cody.
KC and the Sunshine Band

## Info

Disco band noted for their integrated lineup. Album *KC & the Sunshine Band* went triple platinum. *Part 3* went triple platinum. *Who Do Ya (Love)* went platinum. *Do You Wanna Go Party* went platinum. Compilation *The Best of* went gold. Numerous hits throughout their career. Their music has been used in film and video gaming.
Judas Priest

## Info

Metal band phenomenal from 1977 to 1990, with numerous bestselling albums, including two live albums. Several hit singles during this period. Several video albums went at least gold. The band was named after a Bob Dylan song. Influenced by Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Black Sabbath, The Who, Cream, and The Yardbirds. They were accused of placing subliminal messaging in their songs which led to two men shooting themselves, both eventually dying from their wounds, one ruled a suicide. The trial was dismissed after the lyrics were deemed a "mix up".

## Songs

Breakin' the Law

Electric Eye

Living After Midnight

You've Got Another Thing Comin'

## Influences

Deep Purple

Bob Dylan

Led Zeppelin

Jimi Hendrix

Black Sabbath

The Who

Cream

The Yardbirds

## Parody

Judas Priest has been referenced in popular internet cartoon Homestar Runner
Loggins and Messina

## Info

Folk rock duo composed of Kenny Loggins and former Buffalo Springfield member Jim Messina. They are best known for their hit *Danny's Song*, although they had several other hits. *Your Mama Don't Dance* is their highest charting single at number four. All of their albums but their debut have been hits, with *Mother Lode* being the biggest at number eight. The live album *On Stage* made it to number five.
Naughty By Nature

**Naughty by Nature** is a Grammy Award-winning American hip hop trio from East Orange, New Jersey that at the time of its formation in 1988 consisted of Treach (Anthony Criss, born December 2, 1970), former member Vin Rock (Vincent Brown, born September 17, 1970), and the DJ Kay Gee (born Keir Gist, September 15, 1969).
Mercyful Fate

**Mercyful Fate** is a Danish heavy metal band from Copenhagen, formed in 1981 by vocalist King Diamond and guitarist Hank Shermann.[3][4] Influenced by progressive rock[5] and hard rock,[6] with lyrics dealing with Satan and the occult,[1][7] Mercyful Fate were part of the first wave of black metal in the early to mid-1980s.[8] Many of the bands from this movement went on to influence later black metal musicians in the 1990s, particularly in Norway.[6][8] Since the band's inception in 1981, Mercyful Fate have released seven studio albums, twoextended plays and four compilations.

After several line-up changes and self-made demos, Mercyful Fate released their self-titled EP in 1982, with the line-up of King Diamond (vocals), Hank Shermann (guitar), Michael Denner(guitar), Timi Hansen (bass) and Kim Ruzz (drums). With this line-up the group recorded their first two studio albums (1983's *Melissa* and 1984's *Don't Break the Oath*), until 1985 when the band broke up due to musical differences. In 1993, four out of the five members of Mercyful Fate reunited to record the album *In the Shadows*, which was released the same year. During the 1990s, the band released four more studio albums and went through several line-up changes. Since 1999, Mercyful Fate have been on hiatus, but have reunited on occasion during the 2000s.

The album *In the Shadows* also featured a guest appearance by Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich (a fellow Dane), on the track "Return of the Vampire".[21]

 They have been featured in video gaming.