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The National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame was founded in 2010. Its name was originally the Official Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Fame. It was founded and developed by American professional basketball player LaMont "ShowBoat" Robinson, who is also an R&B activist and an entrepreneur.
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.
In 2021 she was inducted into the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame. [3] In September 2023, Aaliyah was inducted into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame. [4] Although music is her primary source of accomplishment, she has received several nominations for her work in film.
Wilson was posthumously inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. [3] He is also inducted into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame. Two of Wilson's recordings were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999. He was honored with the Legacy Tribute Award from the Rhythm and Blues Foundation in 2003. [4]
He has been inducted into both the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame and the Grammy Hall of Fame. [ 6 ] Vandross began his career as a backing vocalist in the 1970s, contributing to albums by Roberta Flack , Donny Hathaway , Todd Rundgren , Evelyn "Champagne" King , Judy Collins , Chaka Khan , Bette Midler , Diana Ross , David Bowie , Ben E ...
During his time as an editor, reporter, and writer for Billboard Magazine, Wexler coined the term "rhythm and blues". [8] In June 1949, at his suggestion, the magazine changed the name of the Race Records chart to Rhythm & Blues Records. Wexler wrote, "' Race' was a common term then, a self-referral used by blacks... On the other hand, 'Race ...
In 2020 Calloway was inducted into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame. [87] Calloway received the following accolades: 1967: Best Performance, Outer Critics Circle Awards (Hello, Dolly) 1987: Inducted into Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame [88] 1990: Beacons in Jazz Award, The New School [83] 1993: National Medal of Arts [89] [6]
In December 2012, Floyd released a new album at Christmas time. Eddie's son, Anthony Floyd, sings with him in the single, Don’t Forget About James Brown, and the album, Tonight’s The Night. In 2016 he was inducted into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame. Eddie Floyd was named to the Memphis Music Hall of Fame in 2018. [9]