Aerosmith: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2001

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/aerosmith/bio/

Official Site: http://aerosmith.com/#3

Aerosmith is a contender for greatest American rock band of all time. They have incorporated blues, hard rock, and pop to create a unique sound that has since been copied ad nausea by other acts.

Steven Tyler formed a band in 1964 while Joe Perry and Tom Hamilton formed their own band. The pair moved to Boston, met Joey Kramer and Tyler and formed what became Aerosmith. Brad Whitford joined in 1971 completing the classic lineup.

Mama Kin (1973): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_A4JXV8puo

Groundbreaking, considered the first power ballad,

Dream On (1973): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd6F8XKZ-WM

Same Old Song and Dance (1974): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzdWPwVTWsI

Train Kept-A-Rollin’ (1974): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxXI2BPRzaA

Sweet Emotion (1975): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82cJgPXU-ik

Walk This Way (1975): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6HDsPzdHC0

Toys in the Attic (1975): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9suQV31jTI

Back in the Saddle (1977): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj3p59T69hA

Chip Away the Stone (1978): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8X9UZhr5Lwc

Drugs and infighting led Perry and Whitford to leave the band in 1979. Aerosmith entered a lost period.

Lightning Strikes (1982): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-TSvxZ40RQ

Perry and Whitford eventually rejoined the band. However, it looked like Aerosmith’s best days were behind them.

Until Run DMC…

Walk This Way (1986): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4B_UYYPb-Gk

Rehabbed and reinvigorated, Aerosmith returned triumphant.

Dude Looks Like a Lady (1987): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf0oXY4nDxE

Angel (1988): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBTOGVb_cQg

Rag Doll (1988): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgRJ81hTFG0

Janie’s Got A Gun (1989): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqQn2ADZE1A

Love in an Elevator (1989): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3Yrhv33Zb8

What It Takes (1990): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSnuQcFgvDo

The LA Riots inspired…

Livin’ On the Edge (1993): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nqcL0mjMjw

Alicia Silverstone’s video appearances became iconic.

Cryin’ (1993): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfNmyxV2Ncw

Amazing (1993): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSmOvYzSeaQ

Crazy (1994):  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMNgbISmF4I

From Armageddon:

I Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing (1998): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vo_0UXRY_rY

Their last major radio hit…with Mila Kunis

Jaded (2001): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=705LEH3j2g0Since 2001, they have released albums, Steven Tyler became an American Idol Judge, and rumors of drug abuse filled the rock rumor mill.

Can’t Stop Lovin’ You w/Carrie Underwood (2013): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrYbh9g3Pw0

Chris Blackwell: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2001

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/chris-blackwell/bio/

Chris Blackwell founded Island Records in 1959. He pioneered ska music in the 1960s and helped forward Bob Marley, The Cranberries, and U2. As a producer, he worked on Bob Marley’s Uprising and Catch A Fire.

Bob Marley:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLdMqeh6bhk

U2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc-npSf-jSg

The Cranberries:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ejga4kJUts

James Burton: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2001

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/james-burton/bio/

Burton is in the Rockabilly Hall of Fame and has played with several major artists. Keith Richards loves him.

With Rick Nelson:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN7mjvok6MI

With Elvis:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sk28kAdCmz4

With John Denver:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mq-CMytWtk

Queen: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2001

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/queen/bio/

Official Site: http://www.queenonline.com/

Queen formed in 1970. Originally, they were influenced by Prog Rock and hard rock. They changed their name from Smile to Queen when Freddie Mercury joined. They released their first album in 1973.

Keep Yourself Alive (1973): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JofwEB9g1zg

They truly began to sound like Queen with their third album, Sheer Heart Attack.

Killer Queen (1974): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAf2S6ij2gk

Then, a masterpiece off of A Night At The Opera

Bohemian Rhapsody (1975): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ9rUzIMcZQ

By the mid-70s, they were one of the most innovative bands in the world.

Somebody to Love (1976): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pMM4iwC-ag

Tie Your Mother Down (1977): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvB2MnIIdMw

We Are The Champions/We Will Rock You (1977): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04854XqcfCY

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

Fat Bottomed Girls (1978):  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMnjF1O4eH0

Crazy Little Thing Called Love (1979): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yziGiVua0Dg

Another One Bites the Dust (1980): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY0WxgSXdEE

They did the soundtrack to Flash Gordon. The soundtrack was better than the film…

Flash (1980): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfmrHTdXgK4

They worked with David Bowie…

Under Pressure (1981): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a01QQZyl-_I

And continued to score hits…

Radio Ga-Ga (1984): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t63_HRwdAgk

I Want to Break Free (1984): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRdo7WXTVoM

Hammer to Fall (1984): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JU5LMG3WFBw.

Their Live Aid performance was voted best live performance ever:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQsM6u0a038

And they continued…

From Highlander:

Who Wants to Live Forever (1986): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5L8-FTvSVxs

I Want It All (1989): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pm4fQRl72k

The Show Must Go On (1991): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSkx34M3XtY

Until Freddie got sick…

…he died on November 24, 1991

Concert For Freddie (1992): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-xq7dHTFYo

Queen released their final album with Mercury in 1995.

Heaven for Everyone (1995): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKhFJcBztB4

Brian May and Roger Taylor later teamed with Paul Rodgers. They toured from 2005-09.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHD1sbqzxt4

In 2011, they announced an album with Mercury demos.

Solomon Burke: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2001

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/solomon-burke/bio/

Burke was one of the founding fathers of Soul.

Just Out of Reach (1961): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=he7OrKHRTXg

Cry To Me (1962): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lUGwbegMKs

Down In The Valley (1962): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7-AfasYhvQ

If You Need Me (1963): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZRsSaEShhY

Everybody Needs Somebody to Love (1964): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbseZp1nbDg

Got To Get You Off My Mind (1965): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnVwgMKLXKw

Detroit City (1967): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvgWMuArhVk

Love’s Street and Fool’s Road (1972): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoNCsy1o2YM

None of Us Are Free (2002): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cou_qZjc_yI

Burke died in 2010.

 

Johnnie Johnson: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2001

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/johnnie-johnson/bio/

Johnson, a pianist, worked with a number of artists, most notably Chuck Berry.

School Days: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHG5-GxI_Es

Carol: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PKW9683RzU

Nadine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cm8ktxzaumg

Few noticed Johnson until Hail! Hail! Rock n Roll (1987).

He died in 2005 after working with a number of artists including Eric Clapton, George Thorogood, Keith Richards, and Bo Diddley.

The Flamingos: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2001

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/the-flamingos/bio/

The Flamingos were a popular doo-wop group. They began to tear apart in the early 60s, but continued on in one form or another into the new millennium.

If I Can’t Have You: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlblXENuuRw

I’ll Be Home: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhXSElHx6-E

I Only Have Eyes for You (1959): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrzusdilnKQ

The Boogaloo Party: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeCRGcPq3YE

They sued Pepsi for using “I Only Have Eyes for You” in a commercial in 1998).

Paul Simon: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2001

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/paul-simon/bio/

Official Site: http://www.paulsimon.com/us/home

Paul Simon spent the 1960s collaborating with Art Garfunkel. The pair split in 1970. Simon experienced great solo success.

This video guest stars Mickey Mantle and Spud Webb....

Me and Julio Down By the Schoolyard (1972): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6VrKro8djw

Kodachrome (1973): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLsDxvAErTU

Loves Me Like a Rock (1973): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3BJl5Zy7HQ

50 Ways to Leave Your Lover (1975): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTiyLuZOs1A

Still Crazy After All These Years (1976): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46bkXgxb66E

Slip Slidin’ Away (1977): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuPJzzcV6jA

Concert in Central Park with Art Garfunkel (1981): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTCNwgzM2rQ

We Are the World (1985): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9BNoNFKCBI

In 1986, Simon released the seminal album, Graceland.

You Can Call Me Al (1986): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uq-gYOrU8bA.

Graceland (1986): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtT7Og2LBbE

The Obvious Child (1990): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y11yMCnhxZE

Father and Daughter (2003): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTLcA_WUNoM

The Afterlife (2011): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQzSMvNMvBY

Simon continues to perform and occasionally reunites with Art Garfunkel.