Archive for the ‘Awards’ Category
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – Class of 2012
Written by admin on April 15, 2012 – 10:37 am -Cleveland rocked last night as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted the Class of 2012.
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Axl Rose declines Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction
Written by admin on April 11, 2012 – 9:59 pm - |
Axl Rose has declined his planned induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Guns N’ Roses. In a letter from Rose to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, obtained by the LA Times, he states that he will not attend the ceremony and does not wish to be inducted in absentia. He also reiterates that there will be no reunion of any kind at any time of the Appetite or Illusion line-ups of the band. |
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Aretha Franklin to win Music Icon Award
Written by admin on March 7, 2012 – 6:36 pm -Legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin will receive the Music Icon Award at the 10th anniversary TV Land Awards next month.
The star-studded event will be taped at New York City’s Lexington Avenue Armory at Gramercy Park on April 14 and will air on April 29.
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Grammy Awards 2012 – round up
Written by admin on February 13, 2012 – 8:34 pm -| Adele was the big winner at last night’s Grammy Awards ceremony, picking up all six Grammys that she was nominated for, including the Big Three – Song and Record of the Year for “Rolling in the Deep,” and Album of the Year for “21.” |  |
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to induct six classic backing groups
Written by admin on February 10, 2012 – 10:10 pm - |
Six classic backing groups, including The Crickets and The Miracles, have been added to the list of performers who will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year. |
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