Category Archives: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Gregg Rollie’s Journey Back to Santana

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Bob Ruggiero

On the day of Prince’s death last year, television was awash in old interviews, concert clips, and videos. During a 1999 chat with Larry King on CNN, the Purple One talked specifically about three of his biggest musical influences: Stevie … Continue reading →

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Rush and Heart Lead Classic Rock Charge in Hall of Fame Ceremony

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Bob Ruggiero

I finally had the chance to catch HBO’s highlight show from the 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Now, I don’t need to raise my blood pressure by pondering why Donna Summer got in before Deep Purple, … Continue reading →

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Rock and Roll Hall of…Shame?

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Bob Ruggiero

I have not yet had the chance to watch HBO’s two-hour highlight show of the 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, honoring Rush, Heart, Donna Summer, Public Enemy, and Randy Newman, so that will be a separate … Continue reading →

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