David Hochstein (1892-1918) is considered to be one of the finest violinists America ever produced. From New York to Berlin he was hailed a genius of the violin. The Hochstein… Continue readingDavid Hochstein
Class of 2014
Members of the Rochester Music Hall of Fame that were inducted in 2014
Duke Jupiter
Class of 2014Duke Jupiter is one of the most popular rock bands and recording artists to come out of Rochester — so popular they were banned from performing at city-sponsored events after… Continue readingDuke Jupiter
Emily Sibley Watson
Charter InducteesClass of 2014Emily Sibley Watson (1855-1945) contributed much to the enrichment of the city’s cultural life through her generosity as a patron of art and music. Few have been as instrumental in… Continue readingEmily Sibley Watson
The House of Guitars
Class of 2014The House of Guitars® (aka The Great, Great House of Guitars and “the store that ate my brain”) is considered the world’s largest music store and for 50 years has… Continue readingThe House of Guitars
WDKX-FM 103.9
Class of 2014WDKX radio station has been independently owned and operated since it first went on the air 40 years ago. In keeping with its Urban Contemporary format, founder Andrew A. Langston… Continue readingWDKX-FM 103.9