Glyn Johns: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2012

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/glyn-johns/bio/



Glyn Johns is a recording engineer and producer. He rescued The Beatles Get Back sessions, which eventually became Let It Be under Phil Spector. He also worked on albums ranging from Who's Nextby The Who to Ryan Adams' Ashes & Fire. Johns is renowned for his "Glyn Johns Method" of drumming with a groundbreaking mic arraignment that is still used today.

Darlene Love: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2011

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/darlene-love/bio/

Official Site: http://darleneloveworld.com/

Darlene Love began her career in the church choir. She joined a girl group, The Blossoms, which worked with Phil Spector.

She sang lead on...

He's A Rebel by The Crystals (1962): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_SXJ18EkNw


She sang backup on many major hits including:

Be My Baby by The Ronettes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-bcn6Rwn44

The Monster Mash by Boris Pickett: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOFCQ2bfmHw

That's Life by Frank Sinatra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NCN6tl_DY0


Solo:

Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah (1962): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bWyhj7siEY

Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) (1963): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UV8x7H3DD8Y

Wait Til My Bobby Comes Home (1963): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWSlWvheoNg

Basketball Jones (1973): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cu0-j-4TjWg

All Alone on Christmas (1992): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmHbNMCDJyU


She also starred as Trish Murtaugh in the Lethal Weapon movies.

John Lennon: Instant Karma (1970)

"Instant Karma" was the first solo record by a Beatle to sell a million copies. Lennon’s solo work actually competed with his band on the charts. "Let It Be" also reached the top 5 in 1970. Phil Specter produced the Lennon hit, which took 10 days to record and release. Two months later, the Beatles split.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqP3wT5lpa4

1958 in Music

In 1958, Iran bans rock n roll because its music is against Islamic beliefs. Elvis joins the army while Phil Spector, Marvin Gaye, and Kenny Rogers begin their musical careers. Jerry Lee Lewis married his 13-year-old cousin causing a major scandal that he never really recovered from. Meanwhile, Billboard Magazine launches the Hot 100 chart for the first time.

The first #1 on the Hot 100:
Poor Little Fool by Ricky Nelson: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R12H8QWnwvE

#1 song of 1958:
Volare by Domenico Modungo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4IjJav7xbg

The most important songs of 1958:
Johnny B. Goode by Chuck Berry: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFo8-JqzSCM

All I Have to Do is Dream by The Everly Brothers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbU3zdAgiX8

Tequila by The Champs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5J802Hqsu8

The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) by The Chipmunks with David Seville: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whY9MKlvisI

Tom Dooley by The Kingston Trio: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZYjc57V55U

Twilight Time by The Platters: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nRU0GEBmWc

Yakety Yak by The Coasters: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6-2eXjx-h0

Other hits:
Bird Dog by the Everly Brothers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SkvaALFQOs

Smoke Gets in Your Eyes by The Platters: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3l001-zSA4

It's All In the Game by Tommy Edwards: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akbfXUA08OY

Breathless by Jerry Lee Lewis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwXHtfHJ3Co

Don't by Elvis Presley: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aC9l9EH7d-8

Hard Headed Woman by Elvis Presley: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kaoukme-KyY

It's Only Make Believe by Conway Twitty: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJefPaBsSug

Maybe Baby by Buddy Holly: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4yqhCypYfE

Oh Lonesome Me by Don Gibson: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xc-2eO8FJzk

Rave On by Buddy Holly: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04E24MKU3yU

Stupid Cupid by Connie Francis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pl3UE8yxn-0

The Purple People Eater by Sheb Wooley: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL1ZH0Ke92A

You Always Hurt the One You Love by Connie Francis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wA2bAaHvJCY




　


　
　

　


　
　


　

　

　
 




 

The Ronettes: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2007

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

Ronnie Spector and her sister Estelle Bennett began singing around 1950. The Ronettes formed in 1957 with their cousins. Eventually, the group whittled down to three including Ronnie, Estelle, and Nedra Talley. They began recording in the early 60s.

I Want a Boy (1961): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozfgnkcDF54

Silhouettes (1962): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjQZpNbZ7Sw

Their singles flopped and they began playing the Peppermint Lounge. They were successful at the club level, but were frustrated with their label. So, they called Phil Spector, who signed the group.

Their breakthrough hit (with Cher on backing vocals):

Be My Baby (1963): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-0upHlWfQ4

Baby I Love You (1963): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYw0QCmIWWU

Walkin' in the Rain (1964): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBBys5TLxCI

Do I Love You? (1964): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71qt9D2qBX0

Is This What I Get for Loving You? (1965): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmaVDsSvQiA

The Ronettes began a steady decline as music changed. They did, however, open for The Beatles in 1965.

I Can Hear Music (1966): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6bjwgv5l18

You Came, You Saw, You Conquered (1969): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CNKW6RyTUk

The Ronettes went through fits and starts, but eventually split. They reformed after Ronnie's divorce from Phil, but eventually broke up again.

Paradise (1976): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDBggsbxEKc

Ronnie reemerged in 1986 with Eddie Money:

Take Me Home Tonight (1986): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbhXmSBlS_U

In 2001, they won a judgment against Phil Spector for unpaid royalties.

After Amy Winehouse's OD, Ronnie played a tribute...

Back to Black (2011): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTdE9Zd3zQM

The Righteous Brothers: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2003

The Righteous Brothers created “blue-eyed soul.” The duo of Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield recorded together from 1963-68 and 1974-75 and then continued to perform until Hatfield’s 2003 death.

You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ (1964): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0Zinw1uDJo

Just Once in My Life (1965): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHqPWQuhyyM

Unchained Melody (1965): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrK5u5W8afc

Ebb Tide (1965): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmaOTCgmPLk

The pair recorded with Phil Spector, but did not like the producer.  Their contract was sold to MGM in 1965.

(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration (1966): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I39nbvHVtzI

He (1966): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcseuA7nu2A

The White Cliffs of Dover (1966): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5NcBkmlNro

They broke up in 1968, but regrouped in 1974.

Rock n Roll Heaven (1974): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFO0TeFdAas

Dream On (1974): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbaszKbBC8s

They continued to tour and record solo.

“I’ve Had the Time of My Life”  Bill Medley with Jennifer Warnes (1987): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVNTPJKuVQg

In 1990, “Unchained Melody” became a hit again with its appearance in Ghost.

Hatfield died in Kalamazoo, MI on November 5, 2003 from a cocaine-induced heart attack.

Ike and Tina Turner: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1991

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/ike-and-tina-turner/bio/

Tina Turner’s official site:

http://www.bestoftinaturner.com/

Before Ike and Tina, Ike had a hit some consider the first rock record:

Rocket 88 (1951):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gbfnh1oVTk0

Tina eventually joined Ike’s band and recorded:

A Fool in Love (1960):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoPP1wkWr1s

It’s Gonna Work Out Fine (1961):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rj9Um8T88KM

Poor Fool (1962):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBGO91ifMxE

They struggled to break into the charts when Phil Spector signed them.

River Deep-Mountain High (1966):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VN_Aq2W2Yi0&ob=av2e

They played Altamont (1969):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyy7gnMR0yQ

Bold Soul Sister (1970):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4b927rawfQ

I Want To Take You Higher (1970):

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

Proud Mary (1971):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzQnPz6TpGc&ob=av2n

Nutbush City Limits (1973):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg7qrYqJ9ns&ob=av2n

Ike and Tina Turner were falling apart when Tina performed in The Who’s Tommy:

Acid Queen (1975):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwfabsTv47I

Ike’s abuse led Tina to leave and the pair both moved on to solo careers. Tina struggled until the mid-80s. Ike simply struggled.

What’s Love Got to Do With It (1984):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu8KFlfzk3Y&ob=av2e

Better Be Good to Me (1984):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyU7BbQSm98&ob=av2e

Private Dancer (1985):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4QnalIHlVc&ob=av2e

She starred in Mel Gibson’s Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome in 1985.

We Don’t Need Another Hero (1985):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1FPK5-Rm38

Typical Male (1986):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2LBORNLUE8&ob=av2n

It’s Only Love with Bryan Adams (1986):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6igcfvq2BQ

The Best (1989):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GC5E8ie2pdM&ob=av2e

I Don’t Want to Fight (1993):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSRMiC75Vws

Her story was turned into the movie, What’s Love Got to Do With It in 1993:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nbzbd2wUGao

Goldeneye (1995):

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

When the Heartache is Over (1999):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9WL0WHc4Gg

Complicated Disaster (2005):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mgh_xXeFkI8

Tina continues to tour. Ike died in 2007 of an overdose.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5GYppNDbWs

Phil Spector: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1989

Rock Hall Bio:
http://rockhall.com/inductees/phil-spector/bio/

Official Site:
http://philspector.com/

Spector was a producer and songwriter. He is best known for his “Wall of Sound”

Examples of Spector’s work:

To Know Him Is To Love Him by The Teddy Bears (1958):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mW2Bi9J2hQE

He’s a Rebel by The Crystals (1962):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu3bKBIEypE

Be My Baby by the Ronettes (1963):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzhbGaCwBzs

You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling by the Righteous Brothers (1965):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTvU3BELZEo

Unchained Melody by the Righteous Brothers (1965):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrK5u5W8afc&feature=related

The Long and Winding Road by the Beatles (1970):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cUaO1P2mfo

What is Life by George Harrison (1971):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XFfUt7HQWM

Imagine by John Lennon (1971):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b7qaSxuZUg

Rock n Roll High School by the Ramones (1979):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQb9sWuWFqU

Silence is Easy by Starsailor (2003):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDyrpYQ_1p8

He was convicted in 2009 for the murder of Lana Clarkson and sentenced 19 years to life.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zC9N6kd7EUU

He's a Rebel by The Crystals (1962)

Darlene Love performed on some of music's best known hits. However, her name rarely appeared on her work. This is probably her best known (non-Xmas) work...

2011 Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Inductee...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xu3bKBIEypE