Bad Brains, D.C. punk band, make Rock and Roll Hall of Fame shortlist : washingtontimes

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Bad Brains, D.C. punk band, make Rock and Roll Hall of Fame shortlist

Bad Brains, D.C. punk band, make Rock and Roll Hall of Fame shortlist

The Bad Brains' explosive live performances beginning in the late 1970s established Washington, D.C.'s reputation for breeding some of of the most important bands of punk rock and, as hyperbolized in one of their best known songs, were rowdy enough to get the group "Banned in D.C."On Tuesday, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame said Bad Brains has been nominated for placement alongside the likes of Elvis and The Beatles – the group's first nod since becoming eligible in 2007.The punk pioneers appear on a shortlist of 19 artists, and the five finalists will be announced in December.The nomination applies to the four members behind Bad Brains' most well-known lineup, and the majority of the group's existence: singer Paul "H.R." Hudson, bassist Daryl Jenifer, drummer Earl Hudson and guitar player Gary "Dr.
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MC5's Wayne Kramer Offers His Take on the Band's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Chances

MC5's Wayne Kramer Offers His Take on the Band's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Chances

Long considered one of the most significant snubs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's induction history, the MC5 is hoping the second time will be the charm for the revolutionary and revolution-minded rock troupe from Michigan.The group was on the ballot once before, in 2003, and has been championed before and since by admirers.And surviving members Wayne Kramer and Dennis "Machine Gun" Thompson would be happy to help, er, kick out the jams when the Rock Hall's class of 2017 is inducted during April at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
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Janet Jackson, Tupac Shakur 2017 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Nominees

Janet Jackson, Tupac Shakur 2017 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Nominees

Danielle JenningsIt's that time of year again, and as expected the nominees list for the 2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was released and it features some of music's greatest icons.The year's nomination list includes the legendary icon herself (and future mommy-to-be), Janet Jackson, visionary and influential rapper Tupac Shakur and the incomparable Chaka Khan.These three artists are responsible for some of the greatest music and music moments in history so it is very nice to see them recognized for their contributions to the world of music.
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Bay Area music legends Journey, Tupac Shakur nominated for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Bay Area music legends Journey, Tupac Shakur nominated for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Bay Area rockers Journey and former Marin City resident Tupac Shakur have both been nominated for this year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame This is Journey's first nomination, despite selling 90 million records worldwide and having 18 Top 40 singles.There are a lot of names on the nomination list you may recognize: from "Queen of Folk" Joan Baez to Janet Jackson and Pearl Jam.
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The 2017 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Nominees: Tupac Shakur, Pearl Jam, Journey

The 2017 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Nominees: Tupac Shakur, Pearl Jam, Journey

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 08: (EDITORS NOTE: This image was processed using a digital filter) Inductee Steve Miller performs onstage performs at the 31st Annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on April 8, 2016 in New York City.( Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced nominees for 2017 inference, including first-timers Tupac Shakur, Pearl Jam, Journey, Jane's Addiction, Electric Light Orchestra, Depeche Mode, Joan Baez, Bad Brains and Steppenwolf.This year's hopefuls are the following:Bad Brains - Steered by frontman H.R.