Abba, the Stooges, and Genesis have been given a nod from the respected Rock &Rock Hall of fame.
In lauding a handful of bands beyond the pulsating heart of the pure Rock 'n Roll fringe, the Cleveland-based music organization has - in essence- signalled a willingness to splinter off in refreshing new directions and be more inclusive in respect to musical trends (and their subsequent roots).
This year the Hall of Fame (celebrating its 25th year bestowing honors on musical artists) also tossed the spotlight on a couple of individuals who have made major contributions to the industry from behind the scenes.
For instance, David Geffen and a couple of talented songwriters (Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, Cynthia Well, and Barry Mann) have been selected to bask in the glow at the festivities in the new year alongside the highly-touted new inductees aforementioned.
KISS, Donna Summer, Red Hot Chili Peppers, LL Cool Jr, Chantels and Darline Love made the cut on next year's nomination ballot..
One final note.
The inclusion of Laura Nyro - who happens to be one of my old-time favorite solo artists who made quite a few in-roads with her distinctive sound back in the sixties - elicited a three-word response from moi.
It's about time!
The 13th Confession is a remarkable recording that I covet to this very day!
Thanks to David Hamilton for first introducing me to this delightful album at Rochdale College in 1969.
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