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2013 Songwriters HOF Class Announced
Feb 24, 2013
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Although we focus musically on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, we thought it would be pertinent to mention that the Songwriters Hall of Fame have announced their latest inductions. Many members of the Class of 2013 will be familiar to Rock fans.
The class is headlined by Steve Tyler and Joe Perry from Aerosmith. We are trying to remember Tyler from the “Dream On” days, as opposed to the androgynous looking former judge of American Idol. Aerosmith was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.
The two Aerosmith members are joined by Tony Hatch, the British songwriter who penned many songs for Petula Clark. Also part of the class is Mick Jones and Lou Gramm who were band mates in the British/American band, Foreigner. Both Clark and Foreigner are ranked on our notinhalloffame Rock list for the Rock Hall, though neither are expected to be inducted.
Holly Knight was also selected. She penned many hits for Tina Turner, and many others. The final inductee is J.D. Souther, who wrote songs predominately in the Country Rock genre, and penned hits for the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt.
Although we do not plan to create a section for the Songwriters Hall of Fame, we congratulate this year’s Class and will be watching to see who will be inducted next.
The class is headlined by Steve Tyler and Joe Perry from Aerosmith. We are trying to remember Tyler from the “Dream On” days, as opposed to the androgynous looking former judge of American Idol. Aerosmith was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.
The two Aerosmith members are joined by Tony Hatch, the British songwriter who penned many songs for Petula Clark. Also part of the class is Mick Jones and Lou Gramm who were band mates in the British/American band, Foreigner. Both Clark and Foreigner are ranked on our notinhalloffame Rock list for the Rock Hall, though neither are expected to be inducted.
Holly Knight was also selected. She penned many hits for Tina Turner, and many others. The final inductee is J.D. Souther, who wrote songs predominately in the Country Rock genre, and penned hits for the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt.
Although we do not plan to create a section for the Songwriters Hall of Fame, we congratulate this year’s Class and will be watching to see who will be inducted next.
The 1964 Hockey HOF Class is up
Feb 24, 2013
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Well, you have seen us grow our site with the addition of existing Hockey Hall of Fame inductees. So far, we have tackled the stars inducted up until 1963, so we move to the Class of 1964 which foreshadows how future Classes would look like. The streamlined class of 1964 includes:
Babe Siebert
Bill Durnan
Doug Bentley
Frank Dilio
Jack Stewart
Gang you know the drill. Check it out, and cast your votes and let us know whether you think they deserved their Hall of Fame induction. Look for upcoming classes soon!
Babe Siebert
Bill Durnan
Doug Bentley
Frank Dilio
Jack Stewart
Gang you know the drill. Check it out, and cast your votes and let us know whether you think they deserved their Hall of Fame induction. Look for upcoming classes soon!
Matt Birk Retires
Feb 23, 2013
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Amidst the hoopla that surrounded Ray Lewis’ retirement with the Super Bowl Champion, Baltimore Ravens, another potential Hall of Fame entry has announced that he is calling it a career. Center, Matt Birk has ended his career at the age of 36, and has done so as a Champion. Birk was a six time Pro Bowl Selection, all of which occurred while he was a member of a Minnesota Vikings. Birk was also considered one of the “good guys” of the game, as he was named in 2011 as the Walter Payton Man of the Year, which honoured his community service. We thank Matt Birk for his years in the NFL, and we now wonder aloud about his Hall of Fame potential.
Carlos Baerga to the Cleveland Indians HOF
Feb 22, 2013
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The Cleveland Indians have announced that they will be adding two new members to their team’s Hall of Fame.
The first is Carlos Baerga who was with the Tribe from 1990 to 1996 and for a second run in 1999. It was in his first run in Cleveland that Baerga was at his best, as he was an All Star three times. Twice he would have a 200 hit/100 RBI campaign and he would have a .300+ Batting Average four campaigns in a row. The Second Basemen played for many other teams, but he ever came close to the numbers he put while in Cleveland.
Former General Manager, John Hart has also been selected. Under his tenure, the Indians won six American League Central Titles and enjoyed their greatest period of success in years. We congratulate both for their achievements.
The first is Carlos Baerga who was with the Tribe from 1990 to 1996 and for a second run in 1999. It was in his first run in Cleveland that Baerga was at his best, as he was an All Star three times. Twice he would have a 200 hit/100 RBI campaign and he would have a .300+ Batting Average four campaigns in a row. The Second Basemen played for many other teams, but he ever came close to the numbers he put while in Cleveland.
Former General Manager, John Hart has also been selected. Under his tenure, the Indians won six American League Central Titles and enjoyed their greatest period of success in years. We congratulate both for their achievements.