The Songwriters Hall of Fame have announced their latest Hall of Fame Class and it is certainly a diverse group of inductees.
Inducted this year is Cyndi Lauper, a star of the 1980’s and was a feminist icon of the decade. Her biggest songs, Time After Time and True Colors have been often covered and propelled her stardom and as a respected songwriter.
The late Jerry Garcia and lyricist, Robert Hunter from the Grateful Dead, will also be joining the Hall. The Dead are already members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Linda Perry, who might be best known for fronting 4 Non Blondes has also been selected. She has written hit songs for Pink (Get the Party Started), Christina Aguilera (Beautiful) and Alicia Keys (Superwoman) and many other hits.
Country superstar, Toby Keith, who has written the bulk of his material will also be inducted. Keith has sold over 40 million albums in his career. Country Songwriter, Bobby Braddock, who penned thirteen number one hits was also chosen.
The final inductee is Willie Dixon, who has been called the “Poet Laureate of the Blues”. Among his songs were “Hoochie Coohie Man” and “I Just Want to Make Love to You”, and Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix and Led Zepplin have covered him.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate this year’s Class for the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
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