KISS: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2014 part 3

1994-present

Riding a wave of nostalgia, the four original members of KISS reunited in the mid-90s.
Rock n Roll All Nite (1996): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Hgz-q76KtQ

Psycho Circus (1998): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWIW6Ti0PbE



Nothing new came until the late 2000s. By then, Ace and Peter had left the band once more.

Modern Day Delilah (2009): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1YfsT3r5xM

Say Yeah (2009): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xlshutnZi8

Hell or Hallelujah (2012): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m13xXcH0UWA

KISS: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2014 part 2

1981-1993

A World Without Heroes (1981): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87H-FcVOoRA



Ace Frehley grew frustrated with the band's direction and left in 1982. Eddie Van Halen wanted to replace him, but he was not a good fit and was talked out of it.
 I Love It Loud (1982): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMcDg2HwOnM



They decided to ditch the make up in 1983.
 Lick It Up (1983): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gcj34XixuYg

Heaven's on Fire (1984): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZjevnnkA20

Tears are Falling (1985): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEwnfhuPJGs

Crazy Crazy Nights (1987): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g4ygMGXU7Q

Forever (1990): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_RKO5ozLVo

God Gave Rock n Roll To You (1991): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1yvQV7J47o



Eric Carr died from a brain hemorrhage in 1991.

The band went leaner and meaner for Revenge (1992)
 Unholy (1992): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfmrX_WlM2w

KISS: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2014 part 1

1973-80

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

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



KISS formed in 1973. The band toured and performed constantly, but failed to achieve commercial success.
Strutter (1974): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBY7a2x3A08



They released ALIVE! in 1975 and became superstars.
Rock and Roll All Nite (1975): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XfRjVo5wOE




Destroyer (1976)
Shout It Out Loud (1976): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16cEJ-CBejA

God of Thunder (1976): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgkLhfiGIqY

Detroit Rock City (1976): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaQ0jrYW9MQ



and they helped popularize the power ballad:
Beth (1976): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHkojuUSDO8



They are still known for their stage shows and pioneered the use of pyrotechnics.
Calling Doctor Love (1977): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gia_YZqIIvA



But caught some grief for doing disco...
I Was Made for Loving You (1979): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7isxoTIeYM

In 1980, Peter Criss left the band. Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley replaced him with Eric Carr.

Top 5 Beatles Albums

In chronological order....

Rubber Soul (1965)

Revolver (1966)

Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967)

The White Album (1968)

Let It Be (1970)

Honorable Mention: Please Please Me (1963), Meet the Beatles (1964), Help (1965), Abbey Road (1969)
 

Hall and Oates: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2014

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/hall-and-oates/

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



Daryl Hall and John Oates met each other in 1967. After discovering they were into the same music, they began to hang out, and eventually formed the duo. They took time to find their own sound, but once they did, they became superstars.

She's Gone (1973): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnVXIUyshng

Sara Smile (1976): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Red3R17FlUQ

Rich Girl (1977): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ2itQvyBY8

Wait for Me (1979): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZTCxL-v1x4



Hall and Oates owned the 1980s.

You've Lost That Loving Feeling (1980): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZi1dPoJfcs



They were monsters in 1981.

Kiss on My List (1981): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6u9FrXBWu_I

You Make My Dreams Come True (1981): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_I4wtNPv5w

Private Eyes (1981): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anLfoy2XsFw

I Can't Go For That (1981): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccenFp_3kq8

Maneater (1982): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INLkx3OZNVY

One on One (1983): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkdqXfasg80

Family Man (1983): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKvJ7bvNxfY

Jingle Bell Rock (1983): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVUJVPxhQD0

Out of Touch (1984): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cggi9STVWDs

Method of Modern Love (1985): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nPgimCvjhw

The Way You Do the Things You Do/My Girl w/David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks (1985): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUibOgiUI18

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qK14lmxpZS0

Live Aid (1985): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTKmI2MHyN0HYPERLINK "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTKmI2MHyN0&list=PLddUIIdzCiwPzeffp0Nt9TZITNp_J5Kwy"&HYPERLINK "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTKmI2MHyN0&list=PLddUIIdzCiwPzeffp0Nt9TZITNp_J5Kwy"list=PLddUIIdzCiwPzeffp0Nt9TZITNp_J5Kwy

Everything Your Heart Desires (1988): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z30Nwiju-1Y

So Close (1990): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rMkMDFjK8U

The Sky is Falling (1998): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5IvtsbTs6k

Do It For Love (2002): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkPNWEXV8cg

I'll Be Around (2004): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NJt-Yx212U

Home For Christmas (2006): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sdy6fkDfEy8



Daryl has a very popular internet show Live from Daryl's House and in 2014 has his own home renovation show.

Peter Gabriel: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2014

Official site: http://petergabriel.com/latest/

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/peter-gabriel/



Peter Gabriel helped found Genesis in 1967. He wore odd costumes to gain attention for the band. In 1975, he left the band for a solo career.

Solsbury Hill (1977): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OO2PuGz-H8

Games without Frontiers (1980): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xZmlUV8muY

Biko (1980): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ncVyxQRw70

Shock the Monkey (1982): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnVf1ZoCJSo



His video for Sledgehammer was groundbreaking.

Sledgehammer (1986): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJWJE0x7T4Q

Big Time (1986): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBAl9cchQac

In Your Eyes (1986): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK7Z83UbwKM

Red Rain (1987): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkLTwX0duY4

Digging in the Dirt (1992): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0C3DHp36zc

Steam (1992): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qt87bLX7m_o

Blood of Eden w/Sinead O'Connor (1993): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XhDGkg8SpQ

Kiss That Frog (1993): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mn7XejkWo6g

Lovetown (1994): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMduX93av0I

When You're Falling (2001): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pId6zdWjtwk

Burn You Up, Burn You Down (2004): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQleDzBXwW0

Top 5 Bruce Springsteen Albums

Born to Run (1975)

The River (1980)

Nebraska (1982)

Born in the USA (1984)

The Rising (2002)

Honorable Mention: Greetings from Asbury Park, NJ (1973), Darkness on the Edge of Town (1978), The Ghost of Tom Joad (1995), Magic (2007)

Linda Ronstadt: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2014

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/linda-ronstadt/bio/

Official Page: http://ronstadt-linda.com/



Linda Ronstandt touched rock, pop, country, adult contemporary, and folk in her career. In 2013, she admitted to having Parkinson's Disease.

Will You Love Me Tomorrow (1970): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gYB7agybXs

Long, Long Time (1970): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0qm8nq8RcA

Silver Threads and Golden Needles (1974): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVVxatr_hx0

You're No Good (1975): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bj_32QeAaU

When Will I Be Loved (1975): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScOpzm-BYX4

The Tracks of My Tears (1975): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbEYoiSyFW8

Blue Bayou (1977): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7UBpkw1elg

It's So Easy (1977): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYoqDNgpBAM

Back in the USA (1978): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7xz-l9BQoc

How Do I Make You (1980): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ReOaMcJRUI

Hurt So Bad (1980): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ms7Z0IkT9pM

Somewhere Out There w/James Ingram (1985): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFp10zmArgg

Don't Know Much w/Aaron Neville (1989): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvTvSSztu50

All My Life w/Aaron Neville (1989): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcC5N13D3_Y

A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes (1995): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNYQLzgsGs4

Cat Stevens: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2014

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/cat-stevens/bio/



Stevens began his career in London coffee houses and pubs. He earned a record deal at 18.

I Love My Dog (1966): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRWsh85P2T4



In 1969, he contracted TB and almost died. It altered his musical direction.

Wild World (1971): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k6mQyu2GxM

Peace Train (1971): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sjSHazjrWg

Morning has Broken (1972): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyU1ksb4-90

Oh Very Young (1974): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP6B9HttRI8

Another Saturday Night (1974): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLeWB3C2cLo

Old School Yard (1977): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFwDEqLQ0bA

Was Dog a Donut? (1980): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iymSjz1JV0w

Stevens converted to Islam and became Yusaf Islam in 1977. Twelve years later, he made comments seemingly to support a Fatwa calling for the death of Salman Rushdie. He has repeatedly denied this.

Father and Son (2004): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdMPuMeTxzY

Boots and Sand (w/Paul McCartney and Dolly Parton) (2009): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-m5k_nW8mc

Dying to Live (2014): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVTbbsKl_8w

Brian Epstein: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2014

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

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/brian-epstein/bio/



Brian Epstein discovered The Beatles in 1961, then met with George Martin the following year. Epstein's early efforts helped the band become international monsters. He handled the band's business affairs and interpersonal relationships. Epstein eventually gained control of The Beatles' publishing, which caused major friction. Brian Epstein overdosed in 1967. The Beatles began to break apart shortly thereafter.

Andrew Long Oldham: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2014

Rock Hall Bio:
http://rockhall.com/inductees/andrew-loog-oldham/



Oldham managed the Rolling Stones from 1963-67. He encouraged Mick Jagger and Keith Richards to write their own songs, promoted the Stones image as a counter to The Beatles, and demoted Ian Stewart because he appeared too old. Oldham produced all the Stones recordings during this period.

Top 20 Bruce Springsteen Songs

My favorites...hard to limit it to 20...

Top 20 Springsteen
Born to Run


Spirit in the Night

Growing Up

Prove It All Night

Badlands

The Promised Land

Cadillac Ranch

When I'm Out in the Street

Cover Me

Born in the USA

I'm Going Down

Darlington County

Human Touch

Lucky Town

Murder Incorporated

The Rising

Radio Nowhere

Girls in their Summer Clothes

Night

War