Tag: Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

ASCAP’s “I Create Music” EXPO” Offers One-On-One Sessions With Industry Leaders

The 10th ASCAP “I Create Music" EXPO” to be held this April 30 – May 2 in L.A. offers attendees one-on-one time with some of the world's top producers, composers, songwriters. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/16/2015 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Justin Timberlake, Kiss (band), Lindsey Buckingham, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, Paul McCartney, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Tennessee

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Thanks To You, Hypebot Sponsors!

As much as this is a labor of love, producing Hypebot daily comes at a cost; so we thank these great companies who support our efforts.

Nia R Jones on 04/14/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, Billy Joel, Joni Mitchell, Kiss (band), Los Angeles, Paul McCartney, Performance rights organisation, Rock and Roll All Nite, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, The Doobie Brothers

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2015 Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees Announced

The 2015 list of inductees into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame were has officially announced overnight. Lou Reed, Green Day, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, Joan Jett. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 12/16/2014 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Cleveland, Green Day, Joan Jett, Lou Reed, Paul Butterfield, Public Auditorium, Ringo Starr, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The "5" Royales

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Whiter Shade Of Pop: Pharrell Williams’ “Happy” Becomes First #1 By Black Artist In 14 Months

Last week Pharrell Williams' hit "Happy" became the first song by a black artist since December of 2012 to reach #1 Billboard's Hot 100. Then, it was Rihanna's "Diamonds" that went. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 03/05/2014 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (3)

Tags: Billboard Hot 100, Grammy, Grammy Award, Johnny Legend, Kanye West, Pharrell Williams, Rihanna, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

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Lou Reed: Sales Did Not Measure Influence

There is a quote about Lou Reed attributed to Brian Eno. Not only is it's origin difficult to pin down; the quote has evolved over time: "The first Velvet Underground record may have only sold. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/28/2013 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (5)

Tags: Andy Warhol, Bowie, David Bowie, Lou Reed, music, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, United States, Velvet Underground

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