Tom Donahue: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1996

Rock Hall Bio:
http://rockhall.com/inductees/tom-donahue/bio/

Donahue began as a DJ in 1949. In 1965, he became a producer.

In 1967, he convinced some stations to begin playing album oriented rock. At the time, radio stuck to pop. Donahue changed this. He died in 1975. For more, see Rock Hall bio.

Green Day: Oh Love (2012)

#1 on the rock charts this week:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_05XAPR8q8

The Shirelles: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1996

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/the-shirelles/bio/

The Shirelles formed in 1957 in New Jersey. The joined Decca Records in 1959.

Dedicated to the One I Love (1959):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnLyypuGG6o

Tonight’s the Night (1960):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBJ1jFA8jzs

Will You Love Me Tomorrow (1960):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbxxkwBQk_o

Mama Said (1960):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns1exm8Y5r4

Big John (1961):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4j13ho2w_1w

Baby It’s You (1961):

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Soldier Boy (1962):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NYw83uAQig

Everybody Loves a Lover (1963):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ9Z3gjhDKs

Foolish Little Girl (1963):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zAX5StHD6A

Don’t Say Goodnight and Mean Goodbye (1963):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grlprMo4huE

The British Invasion severely damaged their career.

Last Minute Miracle (1967):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Hno4yfQKXs

They disbanded in 1971
　

The Velvet Underground: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1996

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/the-velvet-underground/bio/

Lou Reed played in a few garage bands. He met John Cale and they eventually formed the group. The band’s subject material covered drugs, transsexuals, and other taboo topics.

1965: Andy Warhol became their manager

Sunday Morning (1966):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cWzxJvgWc8

1967: The Velvet Undergound & Nico is released

Heroin (1967):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJNMnBhf-Ds

I’m Waiting for the Man (1967):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOmZimH00oo

1968: White Light/White Heat

Here She Comes Now (1968):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZY24VUpsG0

White Light/White Heat (1968):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62ckXALWn1M

1969: John Cale is "eased" out of the band.

Sweet Jane (1970):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiBvnbntiW8

1970: Reed quit. The band continued for awhile, but was never the same.

The band has reunited several times through the years.

Pete Seeger: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1996

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/pete-seeger/bio/

Pete Seeger is an iconic folksinger whose career spans from the 1940s.

In the 50s, he had a hit with the Weavers with a Leadbelly cover:

Goodnight Irene:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jj3s8qq3kU4

The band got blacklisted during the McCarthy era, but Seeger reemerged in the sixties.

He scored hits as a songwriter:

Where Have All The Flowers Gone?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1y2SIIeqy34

Turn! Turn! Turn! (The Byrds)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6jxxagVEO4

He also popularized We Shall Overcome:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNYeqe3LewE

Seeger was deeply involved in the Civil Rights Movement.

In recent years, he played the Obama Inaugural.

Nirvana: Drain You (1991)

"Drain You" was a b-side to "Smells Like Teen Spirit." Considering Nirvana's success, the song probably would have been a hit in it's own right.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rkqjx6Gsh0U

The Who: It's Not Enough (2006)

Pete Townshend wrote "It's Not Enough" with partner Rachel Fuller and recorded the song with The Who. The song became the band's first hit since 1982. Townshend broke up The Who in 1982, but the band reunited occasionally through the years. The Concert for New York and addition of Ringo Starr's son, Zak Starkey, on drums reinvigorated the band. They are currently on hiatus.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-0ScKQcSo0

Frank Sinatra: High Hopes (Kennedy 1960)

FDR had "Happy Days Are Here Again" and JFK followed with a catchy tune of his own. He borrowed Frank Sinatra's talents for "High Hopes" to tap into the optimism and youth of his campaign. JFK won a nail biter over V.P. Richard Nixon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHRTCVwSKMs

Here is another campaign song from 1960:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DoUiNxh6_0&feature=related

Luke Bryan: Drunk On You (2012)

#1 this week on the country charts! Didn't Lionel Richie record "Stuck On You"?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpFaI0dKAHc

Rage Against the Machine: Sleep Now in the Fire (2000)

Rage Against the Machine wrote from an extreme left political standpoint. "Sleep Now in the Fire" attacks greed and the band filmed the video at Wall Street. Michael Moore directed the shoot. The song includes many historical references. During the song, the band criticizes Euro-American policies and actions in Vietnam, World War II, Africa, and the New World.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w211KOQ5BMI

Garbage: Why Do You Love Me? (2005)

Garbage scored their first hit in 6 years with "Why Do You Love Me?" The song harkened back to the glory days of Grunge and sounded like their older work.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcrv9nhH9iY

Bruce Springsteen: Human Touch (1992)

Bruce Springsteen fired the E Street Band after Tunnel of Love and went solo. Afterward, he released two solo albums that proved different than his earlier work. Human Touch and Lucky Days represented a man more content with himself and the world. The lead single, "Human Touch", features American Idol's Randy Jackson on bass.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85cNRQo1m3A