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The Inaugural Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony was held on August 17, 2013 at the Waetjen Auditorium at Cleveland State University in Cleveland. [11] The first class of inductees included recording acts The Supremes, The Temptations, The Marvelettes, The O'Jays, [9] Martha & The Vandellas (Martha Reeves, Rosalind Holmes, and Annette Helton), The Dramatics, Ruby & The ...
Ruffin's family was in attendance for honor and the unveiling of his star on Mississippi's Arts + Entertainment Experience's walk of fame. During the celebrations, Jackson State University's "Sonic Boom of the South" marching band led a parade. Lamont Robinson, head of the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame and also Ruffin's son-in-law ...
Albert King (1923–1992) – blues guitarist and singer ; B. B. King (1925–2015) – blues guitarist and singer-songwriter ; Little Freddie King (born 1940, aka Fread Eugene Martin) – Delta blues guitarist ; Fern Kinney (born 1949) – rhythm & blues and disco music entertainer
In 2008, Rush was honored with a marker on the Mississippi Blues Trail in Jackson, Mississippi. [21] [22] In 2012, Rush was inducted into the Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame. [5] In May 2015, Rush cut the ribbon for the Blues Hall of Fame, with an introduction by the Memphis Head of Tourism and aired live on local news.
In 2015, Davis, as a member of Hank Ballard & the Midnighters, was inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame. [ 23 ] To celebrate John Lee Hooker's 100th birthday anniversary in 2017, Davis joined drummer Muruga Booker , P-Funk guitarist Tony "Strat" Thomas , bassist John Sauter , and singer Misty Love to form the Booker Blues All ...
A hall, wall, or walk of fame is a list of individuals, achievements, or other entities, usually chosen by a group of electors, to mark their excellence or fame in their field. In some cases, these halls of fame consist of actual halls or museums that enshrine the honorees with sculptures, plaques, and displays of memorabilia and general ...
She has been inducted into the MS Musicians Hall of Fame, Drum Major for Justice MLK Award 2008, Lifetime Achievement Award Monterey Bay Blues Festival, James Brown Heritage Jus' Blues Award 2009, the Blues Foundation Board of Directors Award 2006-2012, nominated for two Blues Music Awards 2013, Mississippi Arts Commission Achievement Award, MS ...
LaMont "ShowBoat" Robinson (born July 23, 1961) is a former American professional basketball player and businessman. Robinson has been nominated twice to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame [1] and he is the founder and owner of the Harlem Clowns [2] as well as the National Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Fame.