Today, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame anounced its 2009 inductee class. It’s a whos who list of music innovators. Respect the architects. 2009 inductees below:
The Performer Inductees:
Jeff Beck
Little Anthony & the Imperials
Metallica
Run-D.M.C.
Bobby Womack
Early Influence Category Inductee:
Wanda Jackson
Sidemen Category Inductees:
Bill Black
DJ Fontana
Spooner Oldham
Every hipster in all of Brooklyn is gathered at the Masonic Temple in Clinton Hill — still in scarfs and hoodies even though it’s finally warm. The first band, Coyote, has a Primus-like feel, feels like the 90s except for its boost mobile sponsor-idge. This prog rock is getting old — so I just start staring at the increasingly growing crowd below, spotting beards on all the guys, except that circle of 12 year olds — wow I feel like I’m getting old, half the audience looks 15. And why does that guy have a sweater tied around his shoulders? Next up Yaesayer, a watercolor shroomy van gogh-like projection swirls around behind this local fave. Looks like the 60s, but then i notice the boost mobile banners again. The lead singer writhes around with a religious fervor, …
This year, the Shortlist Organization has announced ten award finalists for the music prize. Among the finalists Feist, Arcade Fire, Stars, Burial, Working for a Nuclear Free City, Justice, and M.I.A. are international artists. Spoon, LCD Soundsystem and Wilco, groups from the USA are also in the running for the prize. The finalists this year have more international artists than in previous years. More information on the finalists and the nominated albums can be found at the Shortlist website, www.shortlistofmusic.com.
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