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Posted in music on January 8, 2007
"Rock bands Van Halen and R.E.M. have made the cut for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, along with punk poet Patti Smith, pioneering rappers Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, and 1960s girl group the Ronettes, organizers said on Monday. They will be honored at a black-tie ceremony in New York on March 12, the main fund-raiser for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland." [Reuters]
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But no STOOGES! (Again)
Posted by John | January 8, 2007 8:06 PM
What about Clay Aiken?!?!?!?
Posted by Anonymous | January 8, 2007 9:19 PM
nice, so will Diamond Dave play w/ the orignial VH line up? possibly. better bet is Bill Berry playing w/ REM. could be a great program!
Posted by paul | January 8, 2007 11:57 PM
The Hall is including Sammy Hagar with Van Halen, which is bullshit.
I wonder if Michael Anthony will play with Van Halen.
Posted by puh-lease! | January 9, 2007 9:29 AM
speaking of phil spector, isn't his trial supposed to happen on january 16th?
Posted by mathisawful | January 9, 2007 9:32 AM
yeah does anyone have any news on phil spector? i was wondering what crazy stuff he'll get into next!
Posted by emu | January 9, 2007 11:18 AM
i bet his lawyers will make motions that will delay the actual trial for years
Posted by dili | January 9, 2007 1:02 PM
Cal Ripken Jr. and Tony Gwynn were just elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Posted by GO YANKEES! | January 9, 2007 10:31 PM