Abdul Fakir

Brief Facts:

Tenor, group:

• The Four Tops

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1990 as one in The Four Tops.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 1999 as one in The Four Tops.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2009 as one in The Four Tops
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Addie Harris

Brief Facts:

Member of Rock n' Roll group:

• Shirelles

Song:

• Dedicated to the One I Love

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1996 as one in Shirelles.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2002 as one in Shirelles

Al Alberts

Brief Facts:

Group:

• The Four Aces

Songs:

• Three Coins in the Fountain
• Love is a Many Splendored Thing

In Philadelphia he hosted a Saturday afternoon talent TV show,:

• Al Alberts Showcase

Philadelphia Music Alliance Wall of Fame.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2001 as one in The Four Aces.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2009 as one in The Four Aces

Al Jardine

Brief Facts:

Group:

• The Beach Boys

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1988 as one in The Beach Boys.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 1998 as one in The Beach Boys.
Cruisin’ Hall of Fame 2000 as one in The Beach Boys.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2007 as one in The Beach Boys
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Art Garfunkel

Brief Facts:

Member of:

• Simon & Garfunkel

with:

• Paul Simon

Songs:

• Bridge Over Troubled Water
• Scarborough Fair
• Mrs. Robinson
• Cecilia
• The Sound of Silence

Long Island Music Hall of Fame.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2006 as one in Simon & Garfunkel 1990.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1990 as one in Simon & Garfunkel.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2006 as one in Simon & Garfunkel.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2009 as one in Simon & Garfunkel

Barry Gibb

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Member of band:

• The Bee Gees

CBE awarded 2001.
Song:

• Stayin' Alive

Songwriters Hall of Fame 1994.
Dance Music Hall of Fame 2004 as one in The Bee Gees.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1997 as one in The Bee Gees.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2001 as one in The Bee Gees.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2008 as one in The Bee Gees.
London Avenue of Stars 2004 as one in The Bee Gees
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Benny Andersson

Brief Facts:

Group:

• ABBA

Song:

• Dancing Queen

Compositions in movie musical:

• Mamma Mia!

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2010 as one in ABBA.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2002 as one in ABBA.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2010 as one in ABBA

Bernie Leadon

Brief Facts:

Name is pronounced "Led-un." Multiple instruments.
Member of:

• The Eagles

Album:

• Desperado

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1998 as one in The Eagles.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2001 as one in The Eagles.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2008 as one in The Eagles

Bernie Toorish

Brief Facts:

Lead vocalist for group:

• The Four Lads

from Toronto.
Songs:

• Standing on the Corner
• No, Not Much
• Moments to Remember

Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2003 as one in The Four Lads.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2009 as one in The Four Lads

Betty Kelly

Brief Facts:

R&B and pop and doo-wop group:

• Martha & The Vandellas

Song:

• Dancing in the Street

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1995 as one in Martha & The Vandellas.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2003 as one in Martha & The Vandellas

Bill Medley

Brief Facts:

One of group:

• The Righteous Brothers

Song:

• You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'

Refer to:

• Bobby Hatfield

Anaheim / OC Walk of Stars 2008.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2003 as one in The Righteous Brothers.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2005 as one in The Righteous Brothers.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2010 as one in The Righteous Brothers

Billy Davis Jr.

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Group:

• The 5th Dimension

Songs:

• Up, Up and Away
• Aquarius
• Let the Sunshine In

St. Louis Walk of Fame 2010 as one in The 5th Dimension.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2002 as one in The 5th Dimension.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2009 as one in The 5th Dimension
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Bob Dylan

Brief Facts:

Songs:

• Blowin' in the Wind
• The Times They Are a-Changin'
• Mr. Tambourine Man
• Like a Rolling Stone

Album:

• Time Out of Mind

Group:

• The Traveling Wilburys

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1988.
Songwriters Hall of Fame 1982.
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame 2002.
UK Music Hall of Fame 2005.
Kennedy Center Honors 1997.
National Medal of Arts 2009.
Presidential Medal of Freedom 2012.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2007 as one in The Traveling Wilburys.
Minnesota Music Hall of Fame 1991.

Bob Flanigan

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Member of the close harmony group:

• The Four Freshmen

Songs:

• Their Hearts Were Full of Spring
• It Could Happen to You
• Route 66
• Day by Day
• The Day Isn't Long Enough
• How Can I Tell Her

Vocal Group Hall of Fame.

Bob Nolan

Brief Facts:

Co-founding member of:

• Sons of the Pioneers

Songs:

• Cool Water
• Tumbling Tumbleweeds

Country Music Hall of Fame 1980.
Western Performers Hall of Fame 1995.
Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame 2005.
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame 1971.
Western Music Association Hall of Fame 1994.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2005 as one in Sons of the Pioneers.
Western Music Association Hall of Fame 1989 as one in Sons of the Pioneers.
Texas Trail of Fame 2001 as one in Sons of the Pioneers
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Bob Shane

Brief Facts:

Guitarist.
Founding member of folk music group:

• The Kingston Trio

Songs:

• Where Have All the Flowers Gone
• Tom Dooley
• Hard, Ain't It Hard
• The Ballad of Reuben James
• Scotch and Soda
• The Tijuana Jail
• Greenback Dollar
• A Worried Man
• M.T.A.
• The Reverend Mr. Black

Album:

• The Kingston Trio At Large

Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2000 as one in The Kingston Trio.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2008 as one in The Kingston Trio

Bobby Hatfield

Brief Facts:

Member of group:

• The Righteous Brothers

Songs:

• You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
• Unchained Melody

Died of heart problems mixed with cocaine drug use.
See also:

• Bill Medley

Anaheim / OC Walk of Stars 2008.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2003 as one in The Righteous Brothers.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2005 as one in The Righteous Brothers.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2010 as one in The Righteous Brothers

Brian May

Brief Facts:

Guitarist for group:

• Queen

uses a sixpence coin as a pick.
Co-composer of song:

• We Will Rock You

An astrophysicist, postponed graduate work while being a rock star, then completed his PhD.
Book:

• Bang! The Complete History of the Universe

Named Chancellor of Liverpool's John Moores University. CBE awarded 2005.
Guitar Center RockWalk 2004 as one in Queen.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2001 as one in Queen.
Songwriters Hall of Fame 2003 as one in Queen.
UK Music Hall of Fame 2004 as one in Queen.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2006 as one in Queen.
London Avenue of Stars 2004 as one in Queen
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Brian Wilson

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Group:

• The Beach Boys

Songwriters Hall of Fame 2002.
UK Music Hall of Fame 2006.
Kennedy Center Honors 2007.
Guitar Center RockWalk 1996.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1988 as one in The Beach Boys.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 1998 as one in The Beach Boys.
Cruisin’ Hall of Fame 2000 as one in The Beach Boys.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2007 as one in The Beach Boys
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Carl Gardner

Brief Facts:

Frontman and a founder of group:

• The Coasters

Songs:

• Yakety-Yak
• Charlie Brown
• Poison Ivy
• Searchin’
• Young Blood

Group:

• The Robins

Song:

• Smokey Joe's Cafe

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1987 as one in The Coasters.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 1999 as one in The Coasters

Carl Wilson

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Group:

• The Beach Boys

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1988 as one in The Beach Boys.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 1998 as one in The Beach Boys.
Cruisin’ Hall of Fame 2000 as one in The Beach Boys.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2007 as one in The Beach Boys
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Cass Elliot

Brief Facts:

Group:

• The Mamas & the Papas

Movie:

• Pufnstuf

Host of TV series:

• The Mama Cass Television Show
• Don't Call Me Mama Anymore

Songs:

• Monday, Monday
• California Dreamin'
• Dedicated to the One I Love

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1998 as one in The Mamas & the Papas.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2000 as one in The Mamas & the Papas.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2009 as one in The Mamas & the Papas

Christine McVie

Brief Facts:

Member of group:

• Fleetwood Mac

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1998 as one in Fleetwood Mac.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2005 as one in Fleetwood Mac.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2009 as one in Fleetwood Mac
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Cindy Birdsong

Brief Facts:

Groups:

• The Supremes
• Patti LaBelle and The Bluebelles

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1988 as one in The Supremes.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 1998 as one in The Supremes.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2007 as one in The Supremes
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Connie Codarini

Brief Facts:

Bass vocalist for group:

• The Four Lads

from Toronto.
Songs:

• Standing on the Corner
• No, Not Much
• Moments to Remember

Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2003 as one in The Four Lads.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2009 as one in The Four Lads

Cornell Gunter

Brief Facts:

R&B and doo-wop singer.
Original member of group:

• The Platters

Member:

• The Coasters

Songs:

• Poison Ivy
• Charlie Brown
• Yakety-Yak

Shot while in his auto in Las Vegas.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1987 as one in The Coasters.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 1999 as one in The Coasters.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1990 as one in The Platters.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 1998 as one in The Platters.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2009 as one in The Platters

Curtis Mayfield

Brief Facts:

Member of group:

• The Impressions

Georgia Music Hall of Fame 1993.
Guitar Center RockWalk 2008.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1999.
Songwriters Hall of Fame 2000.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1991 as one in The Impressions.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2003 as one in The Impressions

Dale Warren

Brief Facts:

Member of:

• Sons of the Pioneers

Western Music Association Hall of Fame 2008.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2005 as one in Sons of the Pioneers.
Western Music Association Hall of Fame 1989 as one in Sons of the Pioneers.
Texas Trail of Fame 2001 as one in Sons of the Pioneers
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Dave Guard

Brief Facts:

Group:

• The Kingston Trio

Songs:

• Tom Dooley
• A Worried Man
• Tijuana Jail
• Greenback Dollar
• Sloop John B.
• Scotch And Soda
• Hard, Ain't It Hard
• M.T.A.

Book:

• Colour Guitar

Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2000 as one in The Kingston Trio.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2008 as one in The Kingston Trio

Dave Prater

Brief Facts:

Song:

• Soul Man

Singer with duo:

• Sam & Dave

Georgia Music Hall of Fame 1997.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1992 as one in Sam & Dave.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2007 as one in Sam & Dave

David Crosby

Brief Facts:

Member of:

• The Byrds
• Crosby, Stills & Nash
• Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

Album:

• Another Stoney Evening

Now with group:

• CPR

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1997 as one in Crosby, Stills & Nash.
Songwriters Hall of Fame 2009 as one in Crosby, Stills & Nash.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 1998 as one in Crosby, Stills & Nash.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1991 as one in The Byrds.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2006 as one in The Byrds
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Davy Jones

Brief Facts:

Member group and TV show:

• The Monkees

Song:

• I'm a Believer

Broadway (and London) musical:

• Oliver!

with a Tony Award nomination.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2007 as one in The Monkees.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2008 as one in The Monkees
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Dee Dee Kennibrew

Brief Facts:

Group:

• The Crystals

Song:

• There's No Other (Like My Baby)

Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2005 as one in The Crystals

Dennis Wilson

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Group:

• The Beach Boys

Wrote many of the songs. Drowned while swimming off his boat in a marina.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1988 as one in The Beach Boys.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 1998 as one in The Beach Boys.
Cruisin’ Hall of Fame 2000 as one in The Beach Boys.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2007 as one in The Beach Boys
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Denny Doherty

Brief Facts:

Member of group:

• The Mamas & the Papas

Songs:

• California Dreamin'
• Monday, Monday
• Dedicated to the One I Love

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1998 as one in The Mamas & the Papas.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2000 as one in The Mamas & the Papas.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2009 as one in The Mamas & the Papas

Diana Ross

Brief Facts:

Group:

• The Supremes

Song (solo):

• Ain't No Mountain High Enough

Movie:

• The Wiz

Jailed for drunken driving in February 2004.
Kennedy Center Honors 2007.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1988 as one in The Supremes 2007.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1988 as one in The Supremes.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 1998 as one in The Supremes.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2007 as one in The Supremes
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 6712 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry;
ceremony: 6 May 1982.

Dianne Lennon

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Group:

• The Lennon Sisters

seen on TV show:

• The Lawrence Welk Show

Songs:

• Tonight, You Belong to Me
• Sad Movies (Make Me Cry)

Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2001 as one in The Lennon Sisters
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Dion

Brief Facts:

Group:

• Dion & The Belmonts

Songs:

• Runaround Sue
• The Wanderer
• Abraham, Martin & John

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1989.
Bronx Walk of Fame 2007.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2007.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2000 as one in Dion & The Belmonts

Don Barbour

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Member of the close harmony group:

• The Four Freshmen

Died in an auto accident in Los Angeles, Songs:

• Their Hearts Were Full of Spring
• It Could Happen to You
• Route 66
• Day by Day
• The Day Isn't Long Enough
• How Can I Tell Her

Vocal Group Hall of Fame.

Don Everly

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Group:

• The Everly Brothers

Songs:

• Wake Up Little Susie
• Bye Bye Love

by:

• Felice Bryant

Country Music Hall of Fame 2001.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2008 as one in The Everly Brothers.
Kentucky Music Hall of Fame 2002 as one in The Everly Brothers.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1986 as one in The Everly Brothers.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2004 as one in The Everly Brothers.
Member of:

• Grand Ole Opry

as one in The Everly Brothers.
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame 2001.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Don Henley

Brief Facts:

Guitar and drums.
Lead vocalist of band:

• The Eagles

Songs:

• Hotel California
• Desperado

Songwriters Hall of Fame 2000.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1998 as one in The Eagles.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2001 as one in The Eagles.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2008 as one in The Eagles

Doris Kenner

Brief Facts:

Member of:

• Shirelles

Song:

• Dedicated to the One I Love

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1996 as one in Shirelles.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2002 as one in Shirelles

Duane Allen

Brief Facts:

Member group:

• The Oak Ridge Boys

Songs:

• Elvira
• Y'All Come Back Saloon
• You're the One

Texas Gospel Music Hall of Fame 1990.
Member of:

• Grand Ole Opry

as one in The Oak Ridge Boys.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2001 as one in The Oak Ridge Boys

Ed Ames

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Group:

• The Ames Brothers

Songs:

• Rag Mop
• The Naughty Lady of Shady Lane
• Melodie d'Amour

TV series:

• Daniel Boone

in role of:

• Mingo

Also on Broadway and other TV shows.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 1998 as one in The Ames Brothers.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2009 as one in The Ames Brothers

Eddie O'Jay

Brief Facts:

Mentored and named the group:

• The O'Jays

Pioneer radio DJ for black radio soul music.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2005 as one in The O'Jays.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2004 as one in The O'Jays

Ernie Isley

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Gospel and R&B group:

• The Isley Brothers

Song:

• Shout

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1992 as one in The Isley Brothers.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2003 as one in The Isley Brothers.
Guitar Center RockWalk 2002 as one in The Isley Brothers

Eugene Record

Brief Facts:

Tenor soloist with Chicago group:

• The Chi-Lites

Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2005 as one in The Chi-Lites

Florence Ballard

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Singer with group:

• The Supremes

Song:

• Pretty Baby

Died of cardiac arrest at age 32.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1988 as one in The Supremes.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 1998 as one in The Supremes.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2007 as one in The Supremes
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Frankie Lymon

Brief Facts:

Group:

• Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers

Song:

• Why Do Fools Fall in Love

Died of a heroin drug overdose.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2000.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1993 as one in Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2002 as one in Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 7083 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry;
ceremony: 1 February 1994.

Frankie Valli

Brief Facts:

Frontman and high tenor (falsetto) in group:

• The Four Seasons

Songs:

• Sherry
• Big Girls Don't Cry
• Walk Like a Man
• Rag Doll
• Can't Take My Eyes off You

New Jersey Hall of Fame 2010.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1990 as one in The Four Seasons.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 1999 as one in The Four Seasons.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2007 as one in The Four Seasons

Freddie Mercury

Brief Facts:

Front for band:

• Queen

Guitarist.
Wrote songs:

• Bohemian Rhapsody
• Killer Queen
• Somebody to Love
• Don't Stop Me Now
• Crazy Little Thing Called Love
• We Are the Champions

Song:

• We Will Rock You

Grew up in India. Died of AIDS.
Guitar Center RockWalk 2004 as one in Queen.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2001 as one in Queen.
Songwriters Hall of Fame 2003 as one in Queen.
UK Music Hall of Fame 2004 as one in Queen.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2006 as one in Queen.
London Avenue of Stars 2004 as one in Queen
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Gene Ames

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Group:

• The Ames Brothers

Songs:

• Rag Mop
• The Naughty Lady of Shady Lane
• Melodie d'Amour

Vocal Group Hall of Fame 1998 as one in The Ames Brothers.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2009 as one in The Ames Brothers

Gene Clark

Brief Facts:

Member of group:

• The Byrds

Song:

• Turn! Turn! Turn!

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1991 as one in The Byrds.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2006 as one in The Byrds

George Harrison

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Member of the rock group:

• The Beatles

Fascinated with Eastern religions. Stabbed by an attacker. Died of cancer.
See also:

• Tony Sheridan

Group:

• The Traveling Wilburys

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2004.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1988 as one in The Beatles.
UK Music Hall of Fame 2004 as one in The Beatles.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2004 as one in The Beatles.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2007 as one in The Traveling Wilburys.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2007 as one in The Beatles.
London Avenue of Stars 2007 as one in The Beatles
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 1750 Vine Street for contributions to the recording industry;
ceremony: 14 April 2009.

Gladys Knight

Brief Facts:

Lead singer for group:

• Gladys Knight & the Pips

Georgia Music Hall of Fame 1989.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1996 as one in Gladys Knight & the Pips.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2001 as one in Gladys Knight & the Pips.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2009 as one in Gladys Knight & the Pips
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 7083 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry;
ceremony: 27 June 1995.

Glenn Frey

Brief Facts:

Pronounced "Fry." Member of band:

• The Eagles

Song:

• Tequila Sunrise

Songwriters Hall of Fame 2000.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1998 as one in The Eagles.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2001 as one in The Eagles.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2008 as one in The Eagles

Graham Nash

Brief Facts:

Groups:

• Crosby, Stills & Nash
• Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
• The Hollies

Albums:

• Earth & Sky
• Songs for Survivors

Book:

• Eye to Eye: Photographs by Graham Nash

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1997 as one in Crosby, Stills & Nash.
Songwriters Hall of Fame 2009 as one in Crosby, Stills & Nash.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 1998 as one in Crosby, Stills & Nash.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2010 as one in The Hollies.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2006 as one in The Hollies
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Gram Parsons

Brief Facts:

With groups:

• The Shilos
• The International Submarine Band
• The Byrds
• The Flying Burrito Brothers

Recorded also with Emmylou Harris. Died of a drug overdose. His body was stolen by friends and partially burned in a cremation attempt. Credited with origins of country rock genre.
Georgia Music Hall of Fame 1999.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1991 as one in The Byrds.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2006 as one in The Byrds

Herb Reed

Brief Facts:

A founder and bass singer, group:

• The Platters

Songs:

• Only You
• My Prayer
• Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
• The Great Pretender
• Twilight Time

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1990 as one in The Platters.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 1998 as one in The Platters.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2009 as one in The Platters

Hugh Farr

Brief Facts:

Member of:

• Sons of the Pioneers

Western Performers Hall of Fame 1995.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2005 as one in Sons of the Pioneers.
Western Music Association Hall of Fame 1989 as one in Sons of the Pioneers.
Texas Trail of Fame 2001 as one in Sons of the Pioneers
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Jackie Jackson

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Group:

• The Jackson 5
• The Jacksons

Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2009 as one in Jackson Five.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1997 as one in Jackson Five.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 1999 as one in Jackson Five
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

James Arnold

Brief Facts:

Tenor vocalist for group:

• The Four Lads

from Toronto.
Songs:

• Standing on the Corner
• No, Not Much
• Moments to Remember

Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2003 as one in The Four Lads.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2009 as one in The Four Lads

Janet Lennon

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Group:

• The Lennon Sisters

seen on TV show:

• The Lawrence Welk Show

Songs:

• Tonight, You Belong to Me
• Sad Movies (Make Me Cry)

Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2001 as one in The Lennon Sisters
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Jeff Lynne

Brief Facts:

British.
Groups:

• The Traveling Wilburys
• The Electric Light Orchestra

Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2007 as one in The Traveling Wilburys

Jermaine Jackson

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Group:

• The Jackson 5
• The Jacksons

Bassist. Name changed to Jacksun February 22, 2013.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2009 as one in Jackson Five.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1997 as one in Jackson Five.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 1999 as one in Jackson Five
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Jimmy Griffin

Brief Facts:

Vocals and guitar. Grew up in Memphis.
Band:

• Bread

Songs:

• If
• Make It With You

Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2006 as one in Bread.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2008 as one in Bread

Jo Stafford

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Songs:

• I'll Walk Alone
• I'll Be Seeing You
• I'll Never Smile Again
• You Belong to Me

Member of group:

• The Pied Pipers

The first recording artist to sell twenty-five million records.
Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame 2003.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2009.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2001 as one in The Pied Pipers
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 1625 Vine Street for contributions to the recording industry.
A star at 1709 Vine Street for contributions to radio.
A star at 6270 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry.

Joe Ames

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Group:

• The Ames Brothers

Songs:

• Rag Mop
• The Naughty Lady of Shady Lane
• Melodie d'Amour

Vocal Group Hall of Fame 1998 as one in The Ames Brothers.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2009 as one in The Ames Brothers

Joe Bonsall

Brief Facts:

Tenor. Wears a moustache.
Group:

• The Oak Ridge Boys

Songs:

• Elvira
• Y'all Come Back Saloon
• You're the One

Philadelphia Music Alliance Wall of Fame.
Member of:

• Grand Ole Opry

as one in The Oak Ridge Boys.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2001 as one in The Oak Ridge Boys

John Deacon

Brief Facts:

Bassist for rock group:

• Queen

Wrote song:

• Another One Bites the Dust

used in movie:

• Small Soldiers

Guitar Center RockWalk 2004 as one in Queen.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2001 as one in Queen.
Songwriters Hall of Fame 2003 as one in Queen.
UK Music Hall of Fame 2004 as one in Queen.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2006 as one in Queen.
London Avenue of Stars 2004 as one in Queen
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

John Lennon

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Rock Group:

• The Beatles

Murdered on the street in New York.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1994.
Songwriters Hall of Fame 1987.
Guitar Center RockWalk 1998.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1988 as one in The Beatles.
UK Music Hall of Fame 2004 as one in The Beatles.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2004 as one in The Beatles.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2007 as one in The Beatles.
London Avenue of Stars 2007 as one in The Beatles
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 1750 Vine Street for contributions to the recording industry;
ceremony: 30 September 1988.

John Phillips

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Groups:

• The Mamas & the Papas
• The Journeymen

Songs:

• California Dreamin'
• Monday, Monday
• Dedicated to the One I Love

Palm Springs Walk of Stars 1996.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1998 as one in The Mamas & the Papas.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2000 as one in The Mamas & the Papas.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2009 as one in The Mamas & the Papas

John Sebastian

Brief Facts:

Member of:

• The Lovin' Spoonful

Wrote theme song for TV series:

• Welcome Back, Kotter

Songwriters Hall of Fame 2008.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2000 as one in The Lovin' Spoonful.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2006 as one in The Lovin' Spoonful

Johnny Maestro

Brief Facts:

Song:

• 16 Candles

the 1958 doo-wop hit with group:

• The Crests

The theme for movie:

• Sixteen Candles

Also group:

• The Brooklyn Bridge

song:

• The Worst That Could Happen

Vocal Group Hall of Fame as one in The Crests.
Long Island Music Hall of Fame 2006.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2004 as one in The Crests

Karl Farr

Brief Facts:

Member of:

• Sons of the Pioneers

Heart attack while on stage.
Western Performers Hall of Fame 1995.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2005 as one in Sons of the Pioneers.
Western Music Association Hall of Fame 1989 as one in Sons of the Pioneers.
Texas Trail of Fame 2001 as one in Sons of the Pioneers
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Kathy Lennon

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Group:

• The Lennon Sisters

seen on TV show:

• The Lawrence Welk Show

Songs:

• Tonight, You Belong to Me
• Sad Movies (Make Me Cry)

Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2001 as one in The Lennon Sisters
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Kelly Isley

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Gospel and R&B group:

• The Isley Brothers

Song:

• Shout

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1992 as one in The Isley Brothers.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2003 as one in The Isley Brothers.
Guitar Center RockWalk 2002 as one in The Isley Brothers

Ken Curtis

Brief Facts:

Group:

• Sons of the Pioneers

Role of:

• Festus

on TV series:

• Gunsmoke

Middle name is NOT Wayne.
Western Performers Hall of Fame 1981.
Dodge City Trail of Fame.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2005 as one in Sons of the Pioneers.
Western Music Association Hall of Fame 1989 as one in Sons of the Pioneers.
Texas Trail of Fame 2001 as one in Sons of the Pioneers
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

King Curtis

Brief Facts:

Tenor sax solo on song:

• Yakety-Yak

for the group:

• The Coasters

Also song:

• Charlie Brown

Stabbed to death.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2000.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1987 as one in The Coasters.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 1999 as one in The Coasters

Laverne Andrews

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Member of:

• The Andrews Sisters

Best known songs:

• Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree
• Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy

Vocal Group Hall of Fame 1998 as one in The Andrews Sisters
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Lawrence Peyton

Brief Facts:

Tenor.
Motown group:

• The Four Tops

Songs:

• Baby I Need Your Loving
• I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)
• It's the Same Old Song

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1990 as one in The Four Tops.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 1999 as one in The Four Tops.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2009 as one in The Four Tops
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Levi Stubbs

Brief Facts:

Member and lead vocalist of Motown R&B group:

• The Four Tops

Songs:

• Baby I Need Your Loving
• I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)
• It's the Same Old Song

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1990 as one in The Four Tops.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 1999 as one in The Four Tops.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2009 as one in The Four Tops
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Lionel Richie

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Member of group:

• Commodores

Songs:

• Hello
• All Night Long

Alabama Music Hall of Fame 1997.
Songwriters Hall of Fame 1994.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2003 as one in Commodores
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 7018 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry;
ceremony: 20 June 2003.

Little Anthony

Brief Facts:

Group:

• Little Anthony and The Imperials

High falsetto voice.
Songs:

• Tears on my Pillow
• Shimmy, Shimmy, Ko Ko Bop
• I'm On The Outside Looking In
• Goin' Out Of My Head
• Hurt So Bad
• I Miss You So

Long Island Music Hall of Fame 2006.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 1999 as one in Little Anthony & The Imperials 2009.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2009 as one in Little Anthony and The Imperials.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 1999 as one in Little Anthony and The Imperials

Lloyd Perryman

Brief Facts:

Member of:

• Sons of the Pioneers

Country Music Hall of Fame 1980.
Western Performers Hall of Fame 1995.
Western Music Association Hall of Fame 2008.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2005 as one in Sons of the Pioneers.
Western Music Association Hall of Fame 1989 as one in Sons of the Pioneers.
Texas Trail of Fame 2001 as one in Sons of the Pioneers
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Luther Nallie

Brief Facts:

Member of:

• Sons of the Pioneers

Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2005 as one in Sons of the Pioneers.
Western Music Association Hall of Fame 1989 as one in Sons of the Pioneers.
Texas Trail of Fame 2001 as one in Sons of the Pioneers
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Marilyn McCoo

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Group:

• The 5th Dimension

Songs:

• Up, Up and Away
• Aquarius
• Let the Sunshine In

St. Louis Walk of Fame 2010 as one in The 5th Dimension.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2002 as one in The 5th Dimension.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2009 as one in The 5th Dimension
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Marlon Jackson

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

His twin brother Brandon died within 24 hours of birth.
Group:

• The Jackson 5
• The Jacksons

Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2009 as one in Jackson Five.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1997 as one in Jackson Five.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 1999 as one in Jackson Five
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Martha Reeves

Brief Facts:

R&B and pop and doo-wop group:

• Martha & The Vandellas

Song:

• Dancing in the Street

Alabama Music Hall of Fame 1995.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1995 as one in Martha & The Vandellas.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2003 as one in Martha & The Vandellas

Marvin Isley

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

R&B group:

• The Isley Brothers

Song:

• Shout

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1992 as one in The Isley Brothers.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2003 as one in The Isley Brothers.
Guitar Center RockWalk 2002 as one in The Isley Brothers

Mary Travers

Brief Facts:

Group:

• Peter, Paul & Mary

Songs:

• If I Had a Hammer
• Puff, the Magic Dragon

Kentucky Music Hall of Fame 2006.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 1999 as one in Peter, Paul & Mary.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2009 as one in Peter, Paul & Mary

Maurice Gibb

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Member of band:

• The Bee Gees

Bassist. CBE awarded 2001.
Song:

• Stayin' Alive

Songwriters Hall of Fame 1994.
Dance Music Hall of Fame 2004 as one in The Bee Gees.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1997 as one in The Bee Gees.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2001 as one in The Bee Gees.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2008 as one in The Bee Gees.
London Avenue of Stars 2004 as one in The Bee Gees
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Maurice White

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Soul, gospel, jazz, pop, R&B and funk.
Founder of group:

• Earth, Wind & Fire

Songwriters Hall of Fame 2010.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2000 as one in Earth, Wind & Fire.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2003 as one in Earth, Wind & Fire.
Guitar Center RockWalk 2003 as one in Earth, Wind & Fire
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Maxene Andrews

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Member of:

• The Andrews Sisters

Best known songs:

• Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree
• Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy

Vocal Group Hall of Fame 1998 as one in The Andrews Sisters
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Michael Jackson

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Group:

• The Jackson 5
• The Jacksons

Famed for "moonwalk" dance step.
Albums:

• Thriller
• Dangerous

Song:

• I'll Be There

Movie:

• The Wiz

Short film:

• Captain EO

Acquitted of charges of molesting a child, June 13, 2005. First son named originally Michael Joseph Jackson Jr. then name changed after divorce. Died of lethal dose of propofol. Coroner ruled his death a homicide.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2001.
Songwriters Hall of Fame 2002.
UK Music Hall of Fame 2004.
National Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame 2010.
World Music Award Hall of Fame 1989.
Music Video Producers' Hall of Fame 1991.
Soul Train Hall of Fame 1995.
ECHO Hall of Fame 2010.
BET Hall of Fame 1995.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2009 as one in Jackson Five.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1997 as one in Jackson Five.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 1999 as one in Jackson Five.
National Radio Hall of Fame 2003.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 6927 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry;
ceremony: 20 November 1984.
A star at 6927 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to radio.

Michael Nesmith

Brief Facts:

Group and TV series:

• The Monkees

Movie:

• Repo Man

Texas Film Hall of Fame 2010.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2007 as one in The Monkees.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2008 as one in The Monkees
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Michelle Phillips

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Group:

• The Mamas & the Papas

Songs:

• California Dreamin'
• Monday, Monday
• Dedicated to the One I Love

Movies:

• Dillinger
• Harry and Max
• No One Would Tell

TV show:

• Beverly Hills, 90210

Marriage to:

• Dennis Hopper

was for 8 days.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1998 as one in The Mamas & the Papas.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2000 as one in The Mamas & the Papas.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2009 as one in The Mamas & the Papas

Mick Fleetwood

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Founder of group:

• Fleetwood Mac

Movie:

• The Running Man

The sometimes reported date of birth as 1942 is incorrect. Became a U.S. citizen 2006.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1998 as one in Fleetwood Mac.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2005 as one in Fleetwood Mac.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2009 as one in Fleetwood Mac
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Micky Dolenz

Brief Facts:

Drummer for the band and TV show:

• The Monkees

Movie:

• Deadfall

Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2007 as one in The Monkees.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2008 as one in The Monkees
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Mike Botts

Brief Facts:

Drummer.
Band:

• Bread

Also a session musician.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2006 as one in Bread.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2008 as one in Bread

Mike Clarke

Brief Facts:

Drummer for group:

• The Byrds

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1991 as one in The Byrds.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2006 as one in The Byrds

Mike Love

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Group:

• The Beach Boys

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1988 as one in The Beach Boys.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 1998 as one in The Beach Boys.
Cruisin’ Hall of Fame 2000 as one in The Beach Boys.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2007 as one in The Beach Boys
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Neal Schon

Brief Facts:

Founding member of band:

• Journey

Song:

• Don't Stop Believin'

Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2006 as one in Journey
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Nick Reynolds

Brief Facts:

Guitarist.
Founding member of folk music group:

• The Kingston Trio

Songs:

• Where Have All the Flowers Gone
• Tom Dooley
• Hard, Ain't It Hard
• The Ballad of Reuben James
• Scotch and Soda
• The Tijuana Jail
• Greenback Dollar
• A Worried Man
• M.T.A.
• The Reverend Mr. Black

Album:

• The Kingston Trio At Large

Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2000 as one in The Kingston Trio.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2008 as one in The Kingston Trio

Pat Brady

Brief Facts:

Bassist for group:

• Sons of the Pioneers

Sidekick to:

• Roy Rogers

in films.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2005 as one in Sons of the Pioneers.
Western Music Association Hall of Fame 1989 as one in Sons of the Pioneers.
Texas Trail of Fame 2001 as one in Sons of the Pioneers
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Patty Andrews

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Member of:

• The Andrews Sisters

Best known songs:

• Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree
• Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy

Vocal Group Hall of Fame 1998 as one in The Andrews Sisters
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Paul McCartney

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

After rock group:

• The Beatles

he founded group:

• Wings

Album:

• Wings over America

Spent a few days in jail in Japan for marijuana possession. Knighted.
Children's book:

• High in the Clouds: An Urban Furry Tale

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1999.
Kennedy Center Honors 2010.
French Legion of Honor 2012.
Songwriters Hall of Fame 1987.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1988 as one in The Beatles.
UK Music Hall of Fame 2004 as one in The Beatles.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2004 as one in The Beatles.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2007 as one in The Beatles.
London Avenue of Stars 2007 as one in The Beatles
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 1750 Vine Street for contributions to the recording industry;
ceremony: 9 February 2012.

Paul Simon

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Member of:

• Simon & Garfunkel

See:

• Art Garfunkel

Songs:

• Bridge Over Troubled Water
• Scarborough Fair
• Mrs. Robinson
• Cecilia
• The Sound of Silence

Album:

• Graceland

Movie:

• Annie Hall

Songwriters Hall of Fame 1982.
Long Island Music Hall of Fame.
Kennedy Center Honors 2002.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1990 as one in Simon & Garfunkel.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2006 as one in Simon & Garfunkel.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2009 as one in Simon & Garfunkel

Peggy Lennon

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Group:

• The Lennon Sisters

seen on TV show:

• The Lawrence Welk Show

Songs:

• Tonight, You Belong to Me
• Sad Movies (Make Me Cry)

Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2001 as one in The Lennon Sisters
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Pete Seeger

Brief Facts:

Wrote the songs:

• Where Have All the Flowers Gone
• If I Had a Hammer
• Turn! Turn! Turn!

Group:

• The Weavers

Active in political causes.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1996. Kennedy Center Lifetime Achievement Honor 1994.
Songwriters Hall of Fame 1972.
Kennedy Center Honors 1994.
National Medal of Arts 1994.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2001 as one in The Weavers

Peter Tork

Brief Facts:

Band and TV series:

• The Monkees

Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2007 as one in The Monkees.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2008 as one in The Monkees
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Phil Everly

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Group:

• The Everly Brothers

Songs:

• Wake Up Little Susie
• Bye Bye Love

by:

• Felice Bryant

Country Music Hall of Fame 2001.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2008 as one in The Everly Brothers.
Kentucky Music Hall of Fame 2002 as one in The Everly Brothers.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1986 as one in The Everly Brothers.
Member of:

• Grand Ole Opry

as one in The Everly Brothers.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2004 as one in The Everly Brothers.
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame 2001.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Philip Bailey

Brief Facts:

Soul, gospel, jazz, pop, R&B and funk vocalist, uses falsetto range.
Group:

• Earth, Wind & Fire

Songwriters Hall of Fame 2010.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2000 as one in Earth, Wind & Fire.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2003 as one in Earth, Wind & Fire.
Guitar Center RockWalk 2003 as one in Earth, Wind & Fire
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Pookie Hudson

Brief Facts:

Song:

• Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight

composer and singer.
Member of doo wop and R&B group:

• The Spaniels

Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2005 as one in The Spaniels

Randy Meisner

Brief Facts:

Member of band:

• The Eagles

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1998 as one in The Eagles.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2001 as one in The Eagles.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2008 as one in The Eagles

Renaldo Benson

Brief Facts:

Bass vocalist, group:

• The Four Tops

Sang with the group for over 5 decades.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1990 as one in The Four Tops.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 1999 as one in The Four Tops.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2009 as one in The Four Tops
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Richard Sterban

Brief Facts:

Deep bass singer.
Member group:

• The Oak Ridge Boys

Songs:

• Elvira
• Y'All Come Back Saloon
• You're the One

Philadelphia Music Alliance Wall of Fame.
Member of:

• Grand Ole Opry

as one in The Oak Ridge Boys.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2001 as one in The Oak Ridge Boys

Ringo Starr

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Drummer for the group:

• Rory Storm and the Hurricanes

and the rock band:

• The Beatles

Movies:

• Hard Day's Night
• Yellow Submarine
• Caveman

Awarded MBE.
Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame 2002.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1988 as one in The Beatles.
UK Music Hall of Fame 2004 as one in The Beatles.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2004 as one in The Beatles.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2007 as one in The Beatles.
London Avenue of Stars 2007 as one in The Beatles
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 1750 Vine Street for contributions to the recording industry;
ceremony: 8 February 2010.

Robb Royer

Brief Facts:

Band:

• Bread

Song:

• Make It With You

Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2006 as one in Bread.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2008 as one in Bread

Robert Clary

Brief Facts:

Drummer for group:

• The Byrds

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1991 as one in The Byrds.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2006 as one in The Byrds

Robin Gibb

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Member of band:

• The Bee Gees

CBE awarded 2001.
Song:

• Stayin' Alive

Songwriters Hall of Fame 1994.
Dance Music Hall of Fame 2004 as one in The Bee Gees.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1997 as one in The Bee Gees.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2001 as one in The Bee Gees.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2008 as one in The Bee Gees.
London Avenue of Stars 2004 as one in The Bee Gees
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Roger McGuinn

Brief Facts:

Founding member of the band:

• The Byrds

Composed song:

• Ballad of Easy Rider

for movie:

• Easy Rider

Song:

• Turn! Turn! Turn!

by:

• Pete Seeger

used in movie:

• Forrest Gump

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1991 as one in The Byrds.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2006 as one in The Byrds

Roger Taylor (Queen)

Brief Facts:

Drummer for band:

• Queen

Guitar Center RockWalk 2004 as one in Queen.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2001 as one in Queen.
Songwriters Hall of Fame 2003 as one in Queen.
UK Music Hall of Fame 2004 as one in Queen.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2006 as one in Queen.
London Avenue of Stars 2004 as one in Queen
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Ron Isley

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Gospel and R&B group:

• The Isley Brothers

Song:

• Shout

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1992 as one in The Isley Brothers.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2003 as one in The Isley Brothers.
Guitar Center RockWalk 2002 as one in The Isley Brothers

Ronnie Spector

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Lead vocals for the group:

• The Ronettes

Song:

• Be My Baby

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2007 as one in The Ronettes.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2004 as one in The Ronettes

Rosalind Ashford

Brief Facts:

R&B and pop and doo-wop group:

• Martha & The Vandellas

A high soprano.
Song:

• Dancing in the Street

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1995 as one in Martha & The Vandellas.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2003 as one in Martha & The Vandellas

Ross Barbour

Brief Facts:

Original member of group:

• Four Freshmen

Songs:

• Mood Indigo
• Day by Day
• Graduation Day
• It's a Blue World

Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2001.

Roy Orbison

Brief Facts:

Songs:

• Only the Lonely
• Blue Angel
• It's Over
• Oh Pretty Woman

Group:

• The Traveling Wilburys

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1987.
Music City Walk of Fame 2006.
Songwriters Hall of Fame 1989.
Guitar Center RockWalk 1989.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2007.
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame 1987.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2007 as one in The Traveling Wilburys.
Rockabilly Hall of Fame.
West Texas Walk of Fame 1989.
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 1750 Vine Street for contributions to the recording industry;
ceremony: 29 January 2010.

Roy Rogers

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Member of group:

• Sons of the Pioneers

Songs:

• Cool Water
• Tumbling Tumbleweeds

Movies:

• Under Western Stars
• Son of Paleface
• Rhythm on the Range
• King of the Cowboys

TV series:

• The Roy Rogers Show

Country Music Hall of Fame 1980.
Western Performers Hall of Fame 1976.
Palm Springs Walk of Stars 2001.
Santa Clarita Walk of Western Stars 1983.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2005 as one in Sons of the Pioneers.
Western Music Association Hall of Fame 1989 as one in Sons of the Pioneers.
Texas Trail of Fame 1997.
Texas Trail of Fame 2001 as one in Sons of the Pioneers
Hollywood Walk of Fame:
A star at 1752 Vine Street for contributions to the motion picture industry.
A star at 1733 Vine Street for contributions to radio.
A star at 1620 Vine Street for contributions to the television industry.

Rudy Isley

Relationships:

Brief Facts:

Gospel and R&B group:

• The Isley Brothers

Song:

• Shout

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1992 as one in The Isley Brothers.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2003 as one in The Isley Brothers.
Guitar Center RockWalk 2002 as one in The Isley Brothers

Samuel David Moore

Brief Facts:

Tenor vocalist for the soul vocal duo:

• Sam & Dave

from 1961 through 1981.
Songs:

• Soul Man
• Hold On, I'm Comin'

Movie:

• Blues Brothers 2000

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1992 as one in Sam & Dave.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2007 as one in Sam & Dave

Shirley Alston

Brief Facts:

Lead singer of the Rock n' Roll group:

• Shirelles

Songs:

• Will You Love Me Tomorrow
• Mama Said

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1996 as one in Shirelles.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2002 as one in Shirelles

Shug Fisher

Brief Facts:

Member of:

• Sons of the Pioneers

TV series:

• The Beverly Hillbillies

Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2005 as one in Sons of the Pioneers.
Western Music Association Hall of Fame 1989 as one in Sons of the Pioneers.
Texas Trail of Fame 2001 as one in Sons of the Pioneers
Hollywood Walk of Fame:

Skip Battin

Brief Facts:

Bassist.
Member of:

• The Byrds
• The New Riders of the Purple Sage
• The Flying Burrito Brothers

Recorded the song:

• Cherry Pie

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1991 as one in The Byrds.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2006 as one in The Byrds

Skunk Baxter

Brief Facts:

Guitarist.
Formerly member of bands:

• Steely Dan
• The Doobie Brothers

in the 1970s.
Song:

• Rikki Don't Lose That Number

Band:

• Beats Jammin'

A defense consultant.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2001 as one in Steely Dan.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2004 as one in The Doobie Brothers.
Guitar Center RockWalk 1988 as one in The Doobie Brothers.
Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2011 as one in The Doobie Brothers.
Guitar Center RockWalk 1993 as one in Steely Dan

Sly Stone

Brief Facts:

Member:

• Sly & the Family Stone

Songs:

• Everyday People
• Everybody Is a Star
• Thank You

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1993 as one in Sly & the Family Stone.
Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2007 as one in Sly & the Family Stone