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




　

　

James Brown: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1986

James Brown's career through links:

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/james-brown/bio/

James Brown and The Famous Flames’ first hit in 1956:

Please, Please, Please: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQdMZ1qrn6k

Think (1960): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Msp7KbIjFmw

As James Brown:

Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag (1965): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtqDB2spyG0

His signature hit:

I Got You (I Feel Good): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ly9NyHC1yV8

It’s a Man’s Man’s Man’s World: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=af-3Q0L5cMw

Cold Sweat: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ni5ELUVM2eI

As the sixties radicalized:

Say It Loud- I’m Black and I’m Proud: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VRSAVDlpDI

In the aftermath of the King Assassination:

The Day James Brown saved Boston: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5fBEVEQCzc

And then came the 70s:

Get Up (I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Fl3Gia-aHc

1980:

Blues Brothers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1KZKZs-2YM

He continued to record and score hits. However, his next big hit came in 1985 for Rocky IV:

Living in America: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHqUipinDyw

He’s also remembered for a wild car chase in 1988: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o81YpeGLUas

Influence:

Eddie Murphy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLY7Ry17C9A

When Hip Hop took off, artists often sampled James Brown:

Welcome to the Terrordome by Public Enemy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmmS5Odu6Ag

Freedom of Speech by Ice T: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T6eJEJZHzo

Undercover Brother: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvk045AMRY0

He worked until his death…which became an event in itself:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASt8flSah0s

918. Bring the Noise by Public Enemy and Anthrax (1991)

Public Enemy released "Bring the Noise" in 1987. Anthrax thought the two bands should collaborate on a remake. Eventually, Chuck D. relented and a classic was born.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBA-xi8WuCU

958. Fight the Power by Public Enemy (1989)

"Fight the Power" appeared in Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing. It's a call for revolution against the abuse of power. VH-1 named it the greatest Hip Hop song of all time. The most controversial parts of the song slam Elvis and John Wayne providing an indictment of the white community and America in general.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PaoLy7PHwk