Ferdinand Jay Smith III (b. 1946) is an Emmy-nominated composer whose music is heard around the world on television networks. His expertise spans film and video animation, directing, writing, voiceover… Continue readingFerdinand Jay Smith III
Class of 2018
Members of the Rochester Music Hall of Fame that were inducted in 2018
John H. Beck
Class of 2018John H. Beck (b. 1933) has been a member of the Eastman School of Music faculty since 1959. He received his bachelor’s degree (1955) and master’s degree (1962), as well… Continue readingJohn H. Beck
Steven Kendal Gadd
Charter InducteesClass of 2018Steve Gadd was born in Rochester, NY and attended the Eastman School of Music. He’s considered to be the most influential drummer of contemporary music as well as the most… Continue readingSteven Kendal Gadd
The Campbell Brothers
Class of 2018The Campbell Brothers (active since 1997) are Chuck, Darick, Phil, and Phil’s son Carlton Campbell. They formed the Rochester-based Campbell Brothers in the 1990s and boldly swung the church doors… Continue readingThe Campbell Brothers
Tony Levin
Class of 2018Tony Levin (b. 1946) is a Boston native who started playing upright bass at age 10. He went on to study at Eastman School of Music, where he had the… Continue readingTony Levin