Bonnie Raitt: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2000

Rock Hall Bio: http://www.rockhall.org/inductees/bonnie-raitt/bio/

After graduating high school, Raitt ended up playing folk and R&B in Boston clubs.  She signed with Warner Brothers in 1970.

A buzz surrounded her leading to press coverage. Raitt did not breakthrough commercially until 1977.

Runaway (1977): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPzcZNgVfpA

She was dropped from her label in 1983. By the late 80s, she had kicked substance abuse and experienced her greatest commercial success.

Thing Called Love (1989): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krF6LpUXODc

Have a Heart (1990):  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I43BIcTqgUo

Nick of Time (1990): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLaiSG-6DzA

Something to Talk About (1991): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ58TVYNFro

I Can’t Make You Love Me (1991): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_SIfLzccbc

Not the Only One (1992): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ns9SlZDR2k

Love Sneakin’ Up On You (1994): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tc0tFCbs1tE

You Got It (1995): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heuqGDZVYxg

Rock Steady w/Bryan Adams (1995): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjHr8obkNUM

Since election to the RnR HOF, she continues to work.

Silver Lining (2002): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixLcIAk9xZQ

Right Down the Line (2012): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T_aMNbXVdA

Ruth Brown: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1993

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/ruth-brown/bio/

Ruth Brown brought pop to R&B making it more accessible for audiences.

Following a long convalesence due to injuries suffered in a car accident, she auditioned for a nightclub and ended up with a record deal.

So Long (1949):

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

Her first #1:

Teardrops from My Eyes (1950):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr8n50KDQQs

5-10-15 Hours (1952):

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

Daddy Daddy (1952):

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

Her signature song:
(Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean (1953):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bTF0QRZqOg&ob=av2n

Mambo Baby (1954):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roPjGi7LC-c

As Long As I’m Moving (1955):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-Df5ggrYNs

I Want To Do More (1956):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8uKAxSukEE

Lucky Lips (1957):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ-69SYFm9Y

During the sixties, her popularity faded as she decided to be a stay at home mother. She returned in 1975.

In 1987, she led a crusade for artists’ rights and royalties. She toured with Bonnie Raitt in the 90s.

Ruth Brown died in 2006.

John Lee Hooker: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1991

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/john-lee-hooker/bio/

Website:  http://www.johnleehooker.com/home.htm

Boogey Chillen (1948): 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eM3PuXDpKiA

Hobo Blues (1948):

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

Crawling King Snake (1948):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hYBgpZdbKM

I’m In The Mood (1951):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFeI1vKtsE4

Dimples (1956):

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

Boom Boom (1961):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSnQ0bdHW0s

The Blues Brothers (1980):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeD3TXeWa4I&feature=related

With Bonnie Raitt (1989):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rT-FoZt95D4

With Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones (1989):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi0D9JizqWw

His last recording was with the Doors.

With The Doors (2001): 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fw2oZifvgq0

He died in 2001:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDP-_GtKyjQ