ROCK AND ROLL
HALL OF FAME
2004 CLASS OF INDUCTEES
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation is proud to announce the 2004
Inductees in the Performer category. The following artists will be inducted at
the 19th Annual Induction Ceremony, which will be held Monday, March 15, 2004,
in New York at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel:
Jackson Browne - For more than three decades, Jackson Browne has been one of
rock's consummate singer-songwriters. Writing intricately crafted, deeply
personal songs, he made his mark as a master chronicler of the affairs of the
heart.
The Dells - The Dells began recording in 1953 and still perform today with
virtually all original members. They have performed and charted in every decade
since the Fifties, making them one of the most influential vocal groups of all
time.
George Harrison -
Post-Beatles, George Harrison's career spanned three decades during which he not
only furthered his artistry as a musician, songwriter, and producer (of music
and numerous films), but as a humanitarian on the world stage.
Prince - Self-produced since his debut at age 20, Prince is one of the most
unpredictable as well as one of the most magnificently charismatic figures in
the entire pop landscape. His fusion of rock, funk, soul, metal and punk has
defied all stereotypes.
Bob Seger - Detroit's standard-bearer of rock and soul began his multi-platinum
streak in 1975, followed by a decade of nearly 20 consecutive top 40 singles,
all of which celebrated Bob Seger's allegiance to and love affair with the music
that provided his escape from an impoverished childhood.
Traffic - Nurtured in the communal flush of the British Invasion, Traffic
outgrew its psychedelic pop roots to become a true fusion group - melding a
folk-inspired simplicity with bluesy jazz improv that was given plenty of space
on its extended compositions.
ZZ Top - With the Texas soul, outlaw boogie, and souped-up hot rod funk served
up by the durable power trio of Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard - ZZ
Top - is literally the last word in rock. Three-plus decades on, these Funky
Kings might just go on forever.
