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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
ROCHESTER MUSIC HALL of FAME
“CLASS OF 2019”
“CLASS OF 2019”
- Jack Allocco – 11 time Emmy Award-winning composer and record producer.
Performance at the ceremony: Jack Allocco and Prime Time Funk will accompany musician Gary Wright, who will perform his 1970s hits “Dream Weaver” and “Love Is Alive” — for which Allocco has written the current arrangements. They will be joined by a 48 piece orchestra comprised of Nazareth College music students.
- Al Jardine – Founding member, guitarist and vocalist for the Beach Boys.
Performance at the ceremony: Al Jardine will perform hits of the Beach Boys, joined on stage by his son, his musical director, and Prime Time Funk.
- Christine Lavin – Iconic contemporary folk singer/songwriter/guitarist/humorist and recording artist.
Performance at the ceremony: Christine Lavin will perform a selection of her original songs joined by members from the Golden Link Folk Society.
- Jeffrey Springut – Music promoter and owner of Rochester’s legendary Red Creek music venue.
Performance at the ceremony: Orleans’ lead singer John Hall.
- WCMF-FM 96.5 – Classic-rock radio station celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Performance at the ceremony: An All Star Rock N’ Roll Supergroup, including Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal from Guns N’ Roses on guitar; Phil Naro of Talas on lead vocals; Tony Franklin of The Firm and White Snake on bass; Carmine Appice from Vanilla Fudge on drums. - Also performing: Austin Giorgio
RECEIVING A RMHF SPECIAL MERIT AWARD - Dave Kane – Long-time personality and WCMF midday host enjoying his 38th year on-the-air with the same station.
2019 Induction Ceremony Videos
RMHF All Star Supergroup: Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal, Phil Naro, Tony Franklin, Carmine Appice
2019 All Star Rock N’ Roll Supergroup
Photo curtesy of Brad Howe and his Galaxy S10
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
ROCHESTER MUSIC HALL of FAME
“CLASS OF 2018”
- John Beck – Percussionist and composer and Eastman School of Music faculty member for 60 years, where he is Professor Emeritus of Percussion.
- The Campbell Brothers – Masters of sacred steel music.
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- Chuck Campbell
- Darick Campbell
- Phil Campbell
- Carlton Campbell
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- Steve Gadd – One of the most accomplished and skilled drummers of his generation, performing in studio and on tour with various artists, including Paul Simon, James Taylor, and Eric Clapton.
- Tony Levin – Veteran bassist who is currently a member of the Peter Gabriel band as well as King Crimson and Stick Men.Ferdinand Jay Smith III – Emmy-nominated composer and former DJ and manager.
- Ferdinand Jay Smith III – Emmy-nominated composer, advertising mogul, rock band manager and former Radio DJ.
2018 Induction Ceremony Videos
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
ROCHESTER MUSIC HALL of FAME
“CLASS OF 2017”
- Samuel Adler – Celebrated classical composer.
- Joe Beard – Blues guitarist and vocalist.
- Gary Lewis – Guitarist, singer, recording star, 1960s hitmaker with Gary Lewis and the Playboys.
- “Uncle Roger” McCall – Pioneer radio DJ who hosted the local music Homegrown Show.
- Lewis Soloff – Grammy Award-winning trumpeter for Blood, Sweat and Tears.
- Greg Sullivan and The Penny Arcade – Legendary supporter of the local music scene and owner of The Penny Arcade, a popular music venue.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
ROCHESTER MUSIC HALL of FAME
“CLASS OF 2016”
- Alfred “Pee Wee” Ellis – Saxophonist, composer
- Howard Hanson – Musician, Composer and Educater
- Joe Locke – Vibraphonist, Recording Artist
- James Rado – Actor, Playwright and Composer
- The Rustix – R&B/blue-eyed soul band, Recording Artists
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- Chuck Brucato
- George Cocchini
- Ron Collins
- David Colon Jr.
- Vince Strenk
- Bob D’Andrea
- Al Galich
- Bob Soehner
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- Wendy O. Williams – Singer, Songwriter, and Actress
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
ROCHESTER MUSIC HALL of FAME
“CLASS OF 2015”
- Ron Carter – Jazz bassist
- Henry Juszkiewicz – Gibson Guitar Co. owner/CEO
- Gap Mangione – Jazz keyboardist
- William Warfield – Bass baritone concert singer/actor
- Wilmer Alexander Jr. & The Dukes – R & B band
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- Ronnie Alberts
- Monty Alberts
- Doug Brown
- Bob Egan
- Ralph Gillotte
- Wilmer Alexander, Jr.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
ROCHESTER MUSIC HALL of FAME
“CLASS OF 2014” - Duke Jupiter – Rock band, recording artists
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- Marshall Styler
- Greg Walker
- George Barajas
- Earl Jetty
- Don Maracle
- David Hanlon
- Rickey Ellis
- Dave Corcoran
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- David Hochstein – Violinist
- Emily Sibley Watson – Philanthropist
- House of Guitars – Music Store
- WDKX – Radio Station
2014 Special Merit Award Winners
- Ethel Gabriel – Frst female record producer. & Grammy winner
- Peter Morticelli – Musician, recording artist, record-company owner, record producer, production consultant, record-shop owner, booking agent, and personal manager.
2014 Video
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
ROCHESTER MUSIC HALL of FAME
“CLASS OF 2013”- George Eastman – Industrialist, philanthropist and music enthusiast
- Lou Gramm – Singer/songwriter
- Eddie James “Son” House, Jr. – Delta Blues singer/bottleneck guitar player
- Bat McGrath – Singer/songwriter/guitarist
- Mitch Miller – Musician/Singer/Conductor/Recording Star/Record Producer/TV Star
- Nick Nickson – DJ
- Jack Palvino – DJ
- Don Potter – Singer/songwriter/guitarist/record producer
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
ROCHESTER MUSIC HALL of FAME
“CLASS OF 2012”- Corinthian Hall – Entertainment / Lecture Venue
- The Performances of Jenny Lind – Singer (The “Swedish Nightingale”)
- Cab Calloway – Singer / Dancer / Band Leader / Song Writer
- Gene Cornish – Guitarist / Singer / Song Writer
- Doriot Anthony Dwyer – Pioneering female flutist
- Joe English – Drummer / Singer / Band leader
- Chuck Mangione – Flugelhorn player/ Composer / Band leader / Recording Artist
- Charles Strouse – Broadway, Film and TV Composer / Lyricist
- Jeff Tyzik – Conductor / Arranger / Composer / Trumpeter
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