Joan Jett: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2015

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

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/joan-jett-and-the-blackhearts/

Joan cofounded The Runaways in 1975.

Cherry Bomb (1976): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqEh8OBQfmY

She went solo in 1979. Shortly thereafter, Joan formed The Blackhearts.

Bad Reputation (1981): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeYn_W14zTU

In 1982, the band released one of the most iconic rock tracks of all-time.

I Love Rock n Roll (1982): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xL5spALs-eA

Other important works:

Crimson and Clover (1982): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTfHhNg1iII

Do You wanna Touch Me (1982): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AyL3ggg_iA

Light of Day (1987): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5kcLviVNiQ

I Hate Myself for Loving You (1987): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPkTGm4RtVM

Dirty Deeds (1990): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sky1tt8vLA

Love Is All Around (1996): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4tkLy9AaD4

Androgynous (2007):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uFg7ns_XmU

Stevie Ray Vaughan: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2015

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

Rock Hall Bio: http://www.rockhall.com/inductees/nominees/stevie-ray-vaughan/

Stevie Ray Vaughan began playing guitar at age 7. He dropped out of high school and moved to Austin, Texas. He played clubs with various bands before forming his own. The guitarist developed a following after performing at Montreaux in 1982. Vaughan played with David Bowie on Let's Dance and released his first album in 1983.

Let's Dance by David Bowie (1983): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2HWuR2mq5M

Pride and Joy (1983): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NU0MF8pwktg

Love Struck Baby (1983): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnbnRWHDFpw

Couldn't Stand the Weather (1984): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xprs_uJbGgI

Drug addiction held Vaughan back, but he overcame to emerge as a star by 1989.

The House is Rockin' (1989): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-G84P5K-W1c

Crossfire (1989): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p77e2_0fUyo

He died in a helicopter accident in 1990.

The Sky is Crying (1991): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6s9M-52fRGU

Little Wing (1991): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=An4uDegHB8s

Taxman (1995): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNDYArDUgSg

Bill Withers: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2015

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

Rock Hall Bio: http://www.rockhall.com/inductees/nominees/bill-withers/

Withers joined the Navy at 18. During his nine year stint, he became interested in writing and singing. After his discharge, he moved to LA to work on a music career.

Ain't No Sunshine (1971): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIdIqbv7SPo

Grandma's Hands (1971): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qv5pagal-ls

Lean on Me (1972): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEXQkrllGbA

Use Me (1972): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcFaVfTDWcs

Kissing My Love (1973): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqCNIhJzc2c

You (1974): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMKBINhQZO0

Lovely Day (1977): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYi7uEvEEmk

Just the Two of Us (1981): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6WaOfpGK28

Paul Butterfield Blues Band: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame 2015

Rock Hall Bio: http://www.rockhall.com/inductees/the-paul-butterfield-blues-band/bio/

The band formed in 1963 and performed at Monterey and Woodstock. They broke up in 1971, but Paul Butterfield continued on until his death in 1987.

Shake Your Moneymaker (1965): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1L2vJ0U4Bc

Blues with a Feeling (1965): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPfa3EjPIOQ

Look Over Yonder's Wall (1965): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Zo_ZAyYWRg

East-West (1966): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NulCT6ZPXzU

Ringo Starr: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2015

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

Rock Hall Bio: https://rockhall.com/inductees/ringo-starr/

Once the Beatles broke up, Ringo experienced a successful career. He also influenced many drummers.

It Don't Come Easy (1971): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoJM2NROFN8

Photograph (1973):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ptctz_rnkJ8

You're Sixteen (1973): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkR7u_sOtHI

Wrack My Brain (1981): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DU6YweDyD4

Weight of the World (1992): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CONdOuNIv80

Postcards from Paradise (2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-OXMsjJn0I

Ringo still tours with his All Star Band and records.

The 5 Royales: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2015

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/the-5-royales/

The "5" Royales are a pivotal link in the evolution of soul music. Originally, they were a Gospel group, but drifted to R&B.

Baby Don't Do It (1952): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-AeAQOQ4yU

Think (1957): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HPLvUfrONY

Dedicated to the One I Love (1957): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQf_2y_jXag

Slummer the Slum (1958): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUJieUDf0RU


They broke up in 1965.

Top 10 songs of 1993

My faves anyway

1. Cherub Rock- The Smashing Pumpkins
2. Plush- STP
3. The Wanderer- U2 w/Johnny Cash
4. Rearview Mirror- Pearl Jam
5. Dreams (Live)- Van Halen
6. Low- Cracker
7. Pieces of the Night- The Gin Blossoms
8. Numb- U2
9. Go- Pearl Jam
10. Cryin'- Aerosmith

Top 35 songs of 1993 (#11-20)

11. Nightswimming- REM
12. She's Too Tough- Def Leppard
13. St. Augustine in Hell- Sting
14. Rape Me- Nirvana
15. Elderly Woman Behind a Counter in a Small Town- Pearl Jam
16. The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonight- REM
17. Find the River- REM
18. Desert Song- Def Leppard
19. River of Dreams- Billy Joel
20. Don't Tear Me Up- Mick Jagger

Top 35 songs of 1993: #21-30

My favorites.

21. Love Is Stronger Than Justice- Sting
22. Daughter-Pearl Jam
23. Today- Smashing Pumpkins
24. Fields of Gold- Sting
25. Wired All Night- Mick Jagger
26. I'll Sleep When I'm Dead- Bon Jovi
27. Stay (Faraway So Close)- U2
28. Down in a Hole- Alice in Chains
29. Hey Jealousy- Gin Blossoms
30. Ordinary World- Duran Duran

Top 35 songs of 1993 (#31-35)

My favorites.

31. Until I Fall Away- The Gin Blossoms
32. Cannonball- The Breeders
33. Creep- Radiohead
34. Dissident- Pearl Jam
35. Steam- Peter Gabriel

U2: I Will Follow (1980)

This is U2's first single that sounded like classic U2. The song is about a mother's unconditional love for her child. It was the first song off U2's first album.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2BqLlVHlWA

Tom Petty: The Waiting (1981)

One of the best song's of 1981. It later appeared on a Simpson's episode accentuating Homer's impatience with the five day waiting period to purchase a fire arm.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMyCa35_mOg

R.E.M.: Get Up (1989)

Michael Stipe wrote "Get Up" about Mike Mills propensity for oversleeping. Mills did not find this out for a decade.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ia3pyBGDYx0