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Why the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Won't Change Its Name Despite Multiple Stars' Complaints
Chairman John Sykes spoke about the organization's name after comments from Dolly Parton, Jay-Z and more about not feeling aligned with its genre distinction
Jay-Z Once Suggested Changing The Name Of The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame To The Hip-Hop Hall Of Fame
When asked whether the name of the museum should be changed to the Music Hall Of Fame, chairman John Sykes told Vulture, “Rather than throwing the name out, [the Hall is] doing a better job of communicating to people where rock and roll came from and what it’s truly about. Once they hear it that way, they understand.”
There have been “conversations” about inducting Weird Al into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
Part of Sykes’ mission, at least as far as what’s highlighted in Vulture, is expanding what the understanding of Rock And Roll is, so that rappers like Missy Elliot and Jay-Z have been inducted. While some people have pushed to rename the institution the “Music Hall Of Fame,
'Weird Al' Yankovic's Name Has 'Come Up in Conversations' for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction. Why It Hasn't Happened
Rock Hall chairman John Sykes opened up about why a few artists who've been in the game for quite some time haven't been inducted just yet Is it time for "Weird Al" Yankovic to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Won’t Change Its Name, Won’t Rule Out New Category For Lawyers
Over the past four decades, the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame has seen its fair share of drama and music industry changes. There have been some eyebrow-raising nominees and many notable omissions. The 2024 class — which included Mary J.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Won’t Budge on Its Name, Chairman Says
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame chairman says the name is here to stay—and if you don't understand that, you don't understand rock and roll.
Music history made during Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony
Each of the artists has defined a generation and have created once-in-a-lifetime moments that will be remembered forever.
JAY-Z Wanted Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Rebrand, Called Rock “Dead”
JAY-Z asked the chairman to consider a name change before his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2021.
JAY-Z Once Suggested Renaming The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame To The Hip-Hop Hall of Fame
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (RRHOF) Chairman John Sykes revealed that JAY-Z previously suggested renaming the annual ceremony to the Hip-Hop Hall of Fame.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Should Not Exist
It was Roger Daltrey of the Who, and he was excitedly introducing the new Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Peter Frampton in a condensed version of the October ceremony. Frampton’s music was, for a moment in the 1970s,
Rock Hall Chairman Explains Why He Won’t Rename Hall of Fame
John Sykes believes the organization's name serves to "communicate that rock and roll is open to all." Rock Hall Chairman Explains Why He Won’t Rename Hall of Fame Eddie Fu
Listen to the Dawn of Rock ’n’ Roll, Captured at Sun Studio
The Memphis landmark where Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Howlin’ Wolf recorded turns 75 on Friday.
The wildest, craziest and most unhinged example of rock and roll, according to Josh Homme
The Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme once said that this classic put all others to shame when it comes to pure rock wildness straight from the tap.
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"Rock and roll is all about being defiant." Do rappers belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Absolutely, says Offspring guitarist Noodles
The Offspring's Noodles says Rock Hall should be inclusive – but he doesn't think his band will ever be inducted ...
‘Before Elvis’ Review: At the Root of Rock ’n’ Roll
W hen Elvis Presley stormed the pop-music world with “Hound Dog” in the summer of 1956, not everyone was ready to bow before ...
Johnnie Walker: Radio's rock 'n' roll pirate
Johnnie Walker was one of radio's 60s rebels. More than 50 years later, after many ups and downs he was still broadcasting as ...
How Jimmy Carter became the Rock ’n’ Roll President
How Jimmy Carter became the Rock ’n’ Roll President - IN FOCUS: The late 39th President of the United States had deep ...
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This New Band Is Bringing You Rock and Roll Straight From the Rockies
Calling rock aficionados: You need to hear this new trio out of Summit County.