Let Freedom Ring! is the name of the new Chuck Prophet release. Chuck’s been making great rock and roll for a long time and decided to record the new release in Mexico City. Chuck explains a few of the reasons for recording in Mexico in this new trailer.
Today the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced this year’s nominees for the 2010 inductions.
They are: ABBA, The Chantels, Jimmy Cliff, Genesis, The Hollies, KISS, LL Cool J, Darlene Love, Laura Nyro, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Stooges and Donna Summer.
This is the first year that LL Cool J and the Red Hot Chili Peppers have been nominated, as per Rock Hall rules, artists must have released their first single or album at least 25 years prior to the year of nomination.
These nominees will be narrowed down to five that will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this March in New York City.
(Trivia note: This is the 6th time the Stooges have been nominated)
Meeting of Important People have been winning over new fans since the release of their debut cd earlier this year. The Pittsburgh band put on an excellent performance at this June’s WYEP Summer Music Fest at Schenley Plaza and continue to play to growing crowds.
If you haven’t heard them check out their well done cardboard video for their song “Brittney Lane Don’t Care”