Public Enemy: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2013

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

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/public-enemy/bio/



Public Enemy formed in 1982 and won renown for their politically charged lyrics. In the end, Chuck D wanted the group to combine Run DMC with activism. They became an outlet for the frustrations of the black community.

They released their debut album in 1987.

You're Gonna Get Yours (1987): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYblg4i2HD8

Bring the Noise (1988): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_Jeyif7bB4

Don't Believe the Hype (1988): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LK8sxngSWaU

Fight the Power (1989): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PaoLy7PHwk

Welcome to the Terrordome (1990): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmmS5Odu6Ag

911 is a Joke (1990): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPNK0VspQ0M

Can't Truss It (1991): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=am9BqZ6eA5c

Shut 'Em Down (1991): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wOcOBjB3uU

Give It Up (1994): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlCxBD5ROB8

He Got Game w/Stephen Stills (1998): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FmPskTljo0

Make Love Fuck War w/Moby (2004): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TTrUqtFKHA



In 2004, Flavor Flav became a TV Star on The Surreal Life.

Amerikan Gangster (2007): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVKy-5OA5Pk

I Shall Not Be Moved (2012): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnvFfxlSAzY




　

　

Meghan Trainor: All About That Bass (2014)

With a cheesy, pretension video, Meghan Trainor gave us the worst song of 2014...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PCkvCPvDXk

Randy Newman: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2013

Official Site: http://randynewman.com/

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/randy-newman/bio/



Randy Newman is a snarky sarcastic singer songwriter. He is best known for his work in movies, but has also written hits for others.

Mama Told Me (Not to Come) by Three Dog Night (1970): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKaQzQAlNn4

Short People (1977): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NvgLkuEtkA

I Love LA (1983): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0b5LzCOc98E

You've Got a Friend in Me (2010): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zy4uiiy0qgA

Rush: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2013 part 2

In the 90s, Rush returned to move back to a more guitar oriented sound.
Superconductor (1990): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcYP5XP0Rlk

Dreamline (1991): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYCOCIHObtg

Roll the Bones (1991): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tNLvNOu9Mw

Ghost of a Chance (1992): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLTFbtOfmxk

Nobody's Hero (1994): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIDL9JWB1MA

Test for Echo (1996): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgzIg36mH4I



Rush went on hiatus in 1997 and did not return until 2005.

Far Cry (2007): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWPf0pgjgHI

Caravan (2010): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87r-gxHFFuc

BU2B (2010): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mu6-jeydvo

Headlong Flight (2011): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcFGrWjOX0E

The Anarchist (2013): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHHvfSdTPbs

Rush: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2013 part 1

1968-1989

Alex Liefson, Jeff Jones, and John Rutsey formed Rush in 1968. A couple weeks later, Geddy Lee replaced Jones. The band released their debut album in 1974. That year, Rutsey left due to health problems. Neil Peart replaced him to fill out the classic lineup that still exists.
In the Mood (1974): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5njyO9h9Ys



Their first album with Peart took off as a result of rock radio in Cleveland.
 Fly By Night (1975): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEVDZl5UvN4



Peart wrote the lyrics while Lee and Leifson concentrated on instrumentation. Rush's songs concentrated on fantasy, sci-fi, history, philosophy, and whatever else Peart was reading at the time.

2112 was influenced by Ayn Rand and freaked out leftists.
 2112: Overture/Temple of the Sphinx (1977): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtdKhwhAcd4

Closer to the Heart (1977): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDRPtg0kmJU



In the 80s, they began to sound more mainstream.
 The Spirit of Radio (1980): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Tq-UsaRchI

Freewill (1980): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnxkfLe4G74

Limelight (1981): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKpn0esJ73w

Tom Sawyer (1981): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auLBLk4ibAk

New World Man (1982): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNkAtgX-HT4

Subdivisions (1982): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYYdQB0mkEU

The Big Money (1985): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQgu0MpnKq8

Time Stand Still (1987): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMSFqXGZ5TQ

Albert King: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2013

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/albert-king/bio/



Albert King, B.B. King, and Freddie King are the "Three Kings of the Blues Guitar." Albert cut his first record at age 30, but did not score a major hit until he was nearly 40. In 1966, he signed with Stax.

Don't Throw Your Love On Me So Strong (1961): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EU3FMsIyNh4

Crosscut Saw (1966): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNsLyQGSqIg

As the Years Go Passing By (1966): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFvaC0GqV0c

Born Under a Bad Sign (1967): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Py37G9qsfY

Little Red Rooster with The Doors (1970): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVp9FQtqf-o



King became highly influential and died in 1992.

　
　

Top 25 songs of 1997 part 3

1. Everlong- Foo Fighters

2. One Headlight- The Wallflowers

3. Santeria- Sublime

4. Karma Police- Radiohead

5. Song #2- Blur

6. Can't Get This Stuff No More- Van Halen

7. Anybody Seen My Baby?- The Rolling Stones

8. Turn My Head- Live

9. The Memory Remains- Metallica

10. Wake Up Dead Man- U2

Top 25 songs of 1997 part 2

My favorites continued...

11. Gone Away- The Offspring

12. Discothèque- U2

13. Monkey Wrench- The Foo Fighters

14. Bleeding Me- Metallica

15. Staring at the Sun- U2


16. Criminal- Fiona Apple
17. Paranoid Android- Radiohead

18. Gone- U2


19. Bitch- Meredith Brooks

20. Greedy Fly- Bush 

Top 25 songs of 1997 part 1

In my opinion...or at least my faves.

21. Lakini's Juice- Live

22. Superman's Dead- Our Lady Peace

23. The Difference- The Wallflowers

24. Rattlesnake- Live



25. I'm Afraid of Americans- David Bowie

Donna Summer: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2013

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/donna-summer/bio/

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



Donna Summer moved to Munich, where she was discovered. Eventually, she became the "Queen of Disco."

Wasserman (1968): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GL-86DifmY



She was signed in 1974 and broke out in 1975.

Love to Love You Baby (1975): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5AztWseIdU



Then, disco stardom...

I Feel Love (1977): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2q2bis6eLE

Last Dance (1978): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOpUfTi1keI

MacArthur Park (1978): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uKEu82PRLo

Heaven Knows (1978): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QO-y1cgLg3s

Hot Stuff (1979): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPlV2dzXWCw

Bad Girls (1979): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzxW4eu9heY

No More Tears w/Barbara Streisand (1979): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQc_90maEqk

On the Radio (1979): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q33MM5JGzGM

The Wanderer (1980): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRuv7Dlyh1k

Love Is In Control (1982): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkMpQsVux3g

She Works Hard for the Money (1983): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MX7MbG6MiQs

Summer performed at the Reagan Inaugural (1984): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53eYRLs-aX4

Dinner With Gershwin (1985): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1P5lHH9fx8

This Time I Know It's For Real (1989): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCtDAAPO-j4

Melody of Love (1994): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaErMN9dwXk



In the 90s, she appeared in Family Matters as Urkel's aunt.

I'm a Fire (2008): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIqN7vXvYbs

To Paris With Love (2010): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGoZNmtlOt0



Donna Summer died of cancer in 2012. She blamed her cancer on 911.

Lou Adler: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2013

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/lou-adler/bio/



Lou Adler cowrote "River Rock" with Herb Alpert.

River Rock (1958): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqdhknToSSY



Adler also managed Jan and Dean. He produced The Mamas and the Papas, Sam Cooke, and others.

He founded Dunhill Records (1964) and Ode Records (1967).

Adler also produced The Rocky Horror Picture Show and directed Up in Smoke.

Quincy Jones: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2013

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


Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/quincy-jones/bio/


Quincy Jones is a composer, music producer, record exec, and TV and Film producer.

In 1968, he was the first black man nominated for an Oscar for best song:

Their Eyes of Love:

In 1971, he became the first black man to conduct at the Oscars.

He produced Michael Jackson’s Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad.

In 1985, he produced and conducted We Are the World.

　

David Bowie: Let's Dance (1983)

Bowie exited the seventies with the realization that he needed money. He spent the decade

creating, but not earning like other stars. Let's Dance was his response. The

song and album were monster hits. On a side note, the work featured a little

known Austin, Texas guitarist named Stevie Ray Vaughan.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4d7Wp9kKjA

Top 12 songs of 2014

My favorites in no order.

Go Away- Weezer

The British Are Coming- Weezer

It Must Be Done- Pete Townshend

Fever- The Black Keys

Gotta Get Away- The Black Keys

Foil- Weird Al Yankovic

Word Crimes- Weird Al Yankovic

The Troubles- U2

California (There Is No End to Love)- U2

In the Clear- Foo Fighters

Louder Than Words- Pink Floyd

Back to the Shack- Weezer