January
14
Bobby Womack Gets Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along with Metallica, Run-DMC and Jeff Beck
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will induct Metallica, Run-DMC, Jeff Beck, Bobby Womack, Little Anthony & the Imperials and Wanda Jackson on April 4 at the Public Hall in Cleveland.
OK, so they blew it on the Stooges and War, two of the other finalists and it will be interesting to hear someone explain why Wanda Jackson deserves induction. Is Hasil Adkins a member or is the hall once again only interested in acts who made a quick mark rather than those who persevered, even if it was in obscurity?
Best news though is of course Mr. Womack's selection. The Cleveland native issued a statement:
“This is just the greatest, I’m extremely happy. My very first thought was -- I wish I could call Sam Cooke and share this moment with him. This is just about as exciting to me as being able to see Barack Obama become the first black president of the United States of America. It proves that, if you’re blessed to be able to wait on what’s important to you, a lot of things will change in life. Being able to work, perform and make people happy is where it’s at. I haven’t been home in almost 30 years, so having this happen in my hometown is really icing on the cake. I’m looking forward to going home.”
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