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Class of 2012

Members of the Rochester Music Hall of Fame that were inducted in 2012

Cabell “Cab” Calloway III

Charter InducteesClass of 2012

With his attire ranging from a fedora and zoot suit to a top hat and tails, Cab’s scat singing and dancing along with his energetic style and comedic… Read MoreCabell “Cab” Calloway III

Charles “Chuck” Mangione

Charter InducteesClass of 2012

Chuck Mangione has been chasing the clouds away with his music for more than five decades. He’s reached fans around the world with over 30 albums, striking gold… Read MoreCharles “Chuck” Mangione

Charles Strouse

Charter InducteesClass of 2012

Strouse is best known for his work on Broadway theater musicals. His first musical was Bye, Bye Birdie, (1960) written with his long time collaborator, Lee Adams, and… Read MoreCharles Strouse

Corinthian Hall

Charter InducteesClass of 2012

Corinthian Hall was Rochester’s most prestigious site for concerts, lectures and balls. The Hall hosted a Who’s Who list of historical speakers and held grand concerts and performances… Read MoreCorinthian Hall

Doriot Anthony Dwyer

Charter InducteesClass of 2012

In 1952 Miss Doriot Anthony began her successful and critically acclaimed 38 year relationship with the Boston Symphony Orchestra as the very first woman to win a principal… Read MoreDoriot Anthony Dwyer

Gene Cornish

Charter InducteesClass of 2012

Gene Cornish has always been revered and respected among fellow musicians. Since the early 60’s he has inspired countless budding guitarists, all striving to reproduce his sound and… Read MoreGene Cornish

Jeff Tyzik

Charter InducteesClass of 2012

There are few hats in the field of music that Jeff Tyzik has not worn. This tremendously versatile Grammy Award winning record producer has held the position of… Read MoreJeff Tyzik

Joe English

Charter InducteesClass of 2012

Back in the 70’s, when British rock royalty Sir Paul McCartney needed a drummer to finish recording a Wings album, it was Joe English who came to the… Read MoreJoe English

The Performances of Jenny Lind

Charter InducteesClass of 2012

The Swedish soprano Mademoiselle Jenny Lind known as the “Swedish Nightingale” was one of the most highly regarded singers of the 19th century. At the height of her… Read MoreThe Performances of Jenny Lind

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