RI Music Hall of Fame Announces Induction Dates & Bios
Monday, April 11, 2016
The Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame will induct 8 members into its class of 2016 on Sunday, April 24 at The Met and Hall of Fame. The inductees are Greg Abate, Frankie Carle, Bill Harley, Carl Henry, Carol Sloane, Sugar Ray and the Bluetones, Richard Walton, and The Young Adults / The Fabulous Motels / Rudy Cheeks.
Read More on the Inductees in the Slideshow Below
"It's such an honor for my music to be recognized and to know I have brought joy to so many people. Thank you Rhode Island," said inductee Sugar Ray Norcia.
The inductee lists include Bruce McCrae, aka Rudy Cheeks who will be inducted at part of two Rhode Island bands and also as an individual.
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Celebration to Take Place Across 3 events
This year, the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony has become a three part event.
On Thursday, April 21, the jazz musicians Greg Abate, Carol Sloane, and Frankie Carle will be inducted at Chan's in Woonsocket.
On the 24, all 8 inductees will see the unveiling of their Hall of Fame exhibit and on the 30th Bill Harley will perform a family concert at Cumberland's Blackstone River Theatre.
"Our Induction Ceremony and concert in April has become the place for a 'who's who' in Rhode Island music. It is the place to be and be seen at as we continue to showcase the fascinating history of Rhode Island's musical heroes. As we celebrate our fifth year of operation, we are excited this year to expand to three events and to also shine the light on three of Rhode Island's premier music venues," said Robert Billington, Chair of the RI Music Hall of Fame.
The ceremony on the 24 will feature performances by The Young Adults, Sugar Ray and the Bluetones, and Bill Harley who will be performing a set of his adult folk music.
The unveiling of the exhibits will take place at 2 p.m. with the concert set to take place at The Met at 3 p.m.
The unveiling is free and open to the public, concert tickets cost $20.
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Tickets for Bill Harley can be purchased by calling the Blackstone River Theatre.
Previous Inductees to the Hall of Fame
- The Hall of Fame's inaugural inductees in 2012 were John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown Band, Roomful of Blues, Dave McKenna, Eileen Farrell, Oliver Shaw, Ken Lyon, Anders & Poncia, and Gerry Granahan.
- 2013 inductees were Steve Smith & The Nakeds, The Cowsills, Paul Geremia, Eddie Zack & The Hayloft Jamboree, Bobby Hackett, Jimmie Crane, Bill Flanagan, Sissieretta Jones, and George M. Cohan.
- 2014 inductees were Tavares, Duke Robillard, Cheryl Wheeler, Paul Gonsalves, The Castaleers, The Mark II (Winston Cogswell & Ray Peterson), Freddie Scott, Francis Madeira, and Randy Hien.
- 2015 inductees were The Schemers/Raindogs/Mark Cutler, Brenda Bennett, Nelson Eddy, George Masso, George Wein, Duke Belaire, Marty Richards, Marty Ballou, Georgie Porgie & The Cry Babies, The Ascots, The Others, Bob Petteruti and Paco Zimmmer.
RI Music Hall of Fame
The Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame, formed in 2011, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating, honoring, and preserving the legacy of Rhode Island musicians, educators and industry professionals who have made significant contributions to both the national and Rhode Island music scene.
For More on This Year's Inductees, See the Slideshow Below
Related Slideshow: 2016 RI Music Hall of Fame Inductees
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