Beastie Boys nominated for Rock Hall induction

Beastie Boys have been nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011. Other nominees are Alice Cooper, Bon Jovi, Chic, Neil Diamond, Donovan (Adam Horovitz’ former father-in-law), Dr. John, J. Geils Band, LL Cool J (who was discovered by Adam Horovitz), Darlene Love, Laura Nyro, Donna Summer, Joe Tex, Tom Waits, and Chuck Willis.

The inductees will be announced in December, and the awards ceremony will be held on March 14 in New York City.

11 comments:

12:17 PM Saber said...

Congrats Beastie Boys!

12:22 PM diego said...

ll cool j better not be inducted before the beastie boys

12:55 PM Emily said...

More great news! Congratulations to the Beastie Boys!!! Do the inductees perform at the ceremony?

12:57 PM YauchieJo said...

I second that Diego!! OMG so proud of them but it's about time!

1:11 PM Hot Sauce said...

@Emily The inductees don't normally perform. Instead, a peer honors the inductee and performs a song or two from the inductee's catalog. The presenter and inductee usually make musical sense. For example, last year Eminem inducted Run-D.M.C.

1:29 PM Junebug said...

Congrats to the Beastie Boys! I hope they get chosen for induction this year.

3:44 PM Martin said...

Deserved props!

4:57 PM Guest0928a said...

I sure hope they get in this year!! Big comeback next year...

4:59 PM Kevin said...

I can feel 2011 is going to be a big year for the Beastie BOys.

5:09 PM karisugar said...

about timmmmme! celebrate by releasing hot sauce committee? love, karisugar ;)

12:51 AM Penny said...

Congrats Beastie Boys!

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