Much to R&B lovers delight, a recent press release confirms that Cleveland, Ohio will be home to the first induction ceremony of the R&B Music Hall Of Fame – a newly designed museum to include “state-of-the-art, highly interactive, virtual reality experience” to honor popular music’s legendary R&B artists.
Like its ‘Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’ counterpart, its inductees will include artists who have made considerable impact on the genre as it relates to its evolution and incorporation into mainstream music.
First up? None more fitting than the late, great icons Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston…
Via press release:
“The class of the 2013 induction includes Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, James Brown, The Temptations, Otis Redding, The O’Jays, Dick Clark, Gerald Levert, Aretha Franklin…”
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The aforementioned are just a few of the 25 names unveiled as the facility’s inaugural class. And, while many of them are already inductees into the ‘Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’, the measure still speaks to these ever-expansive impact over several genres of music.
This is such a good news! Its about time that R&B legends are being honored for their massive contribution to, not only R&B, but to overall music. Long overdue honor and congratulations to the recipients.
EEEhh ! Look at my guy and Whitney. LOL. So cute. And the list is very respectable, great artists. Proof that greatness does indeed live forever. I respect all artists mentioned.
I love the pictures of those 2 icons together…Congratulation Whitney & Michael..we love and cherish the music you left behind
I do not understand this. Micheal Jackson was a multi-genre force in terms of sucsess, but to make a hall of fame. From what I’ve heard his music is very basic. Lyrically, he was very shallow and does nto have a ballad that anyone remembers, and production wise his beats sound like they were made on Garage band. His singing was even nothing to call home about.
What he should be inducted into is a PERFORMER hall of fame, because he will always be remember for that and Inspires dozens of little wannabes to come and try to imitate his style. He was a legendary perform but just another singer when it comes to talent, and the work he puts forward. He does not deserve to be in there like Whitney.
This is rich coming from a Rihanna stan.
Did I imply in any point that I think RIHANNA should be inducted in any sort of hall of fame. No. So please have a seat _/
Did I say you did? To call his music basic is the pot call the kettle black. Get over yourself. You’re so full of it.
But do I make Rihanna’s music? Nope. So you still make no sense. Rihanna has way better production and her songs like Stupid in love, Cold case love, Love the way you lie part 2 s*** on him lyrically.
I wont even bother with you. Your taste in music will mature once you do.
Lmao silliest comment i’ve ever seen looool
You sound foolish. Rock with you, You are not alone, rock with you, Human Nature, Pyt are some of his most memorable R&B songs.
Lyrically shallow? Man in the mirror, Heal the World, We are the World, he based the majority of his career making music that would birng awareness to issues throughout the world and he was successful doing so.
FYI, he’s in several hall of fames. The Rock & Roll hall of fame, The National Museum Dance Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame because h was an all around great artists. Theres a reason why he had a 45+ year career and there’s a reason why he continues to get recognition even in death.
Damnit. Excuse the typos.LOL
I can’t believe you. MJ had depth in his lyrics not only in terms of meaning but intentions as well. You need to listen to “Dirty Diana”, “We are the World”, “Earth Song”, “Human nature”, “Black or White”, “Man in the Mirror”, “Liberian Girl”, “PYT”, etc……
Kid you seriously need to STFU. Micheal Jackson music is gold and you ain’t no king of damm navy with you delusional ass. sit yo phaggot ass down.
Are u retarded? Must be that cos the excuse of you still being a kid doesn´t work anymore. I don´t remember having your age and liking crap while downplaying some of the greatest ever
You must be 15 cuz u sound so ignorant from what you heard so you don’t even know Michael Jackson music.. Your obvious new 2 music. Michael and Whitney were and still are music. There is No Artist in Da world Game exspecially Chris & Rihanna Dat does not No them as ICONS LEGENDS UNTOUCHABLE. No other Artist in Da world can do what each of these Artist brought to music. They crush everyone I love Rihanna but she herself know’s she can never be Whitney. Bow to Da Legends.. They look so cute humble loving people. Michaels music goes way back ur a dumb ass kid..
Hey, don’t be dissing Michael Jackson! Most people agree that he was a GREAT singer & stage/video music performer!!
Also, there is no such thing as an Icon, the only reason we have icons today is because a lot of older Media folk insist on talking about the artist they’re used to (the ones they grew up on) This next generation of journalists and radio/T.V./nternet Personalities will soon be comparing new artists to LADY GAGA, ADELE, TAYLOR SWIFT, RIHANNA, EMINEM, KANYE WEST, JAY-Z and JUSTINE BEIBER, Who are today’s icons.
Whitney houstoun, Micheal jackson, Madonna, Mariah carey (etc) ‘s legacies will all die along with their generation of fans, who are GENERALLY 30+
umm…did marilyn monroe, judy garland’s legacy die when they died?
this comment is stupid. 100 years from now, people will still hail michael jackson, madonna, whitney, and mariah as the greatest POP ACTS to ever grace a stage. especially with the advent of youtube, their older work is getting introduced to a whole new stage of fans.
and as long as britney, xtina, rihanna, and beyonce keep copying them..lol..the ORIGINALs legacy will live on 4 ever
Who is marilyn monroe? I know little about her? Who is Judy Garland, ive never heard of her. Over time the ywill lose heir significance til they’re not cared about anymore.
Rihanna, Xtina, and Britney are not copycats, I cannot say the same for THEIFonce, but they do not copy those old ladies.
Yes chile. Tell this fool.
Dont forget Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Cash, Shirley Temple, James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Audrey Hepburn, Kurt Colbain, Lucille Ball, etc amongst many others.
Bob Marley is amazing but most non-carribeans (with no carribean parents/ancestors) could care less about him. All those people are irrelivant now.
Oh is that why I always see white people wearing shirts with his face? Makes sense.
*sarcasm*
Btw Judy Garland was Dorothy from the Wizard if Oz, the most popular movie in history. Its a shame you didn’t know that. Maryiln was an actress and model. She popularized the blonde bombshell movement.
Stop acting brand new.
And how is Shirley Temple irrelevant? They still make the drinks and sell the DVD’S.
Audrey Hepburn’s “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” is a movie that has stood the test if time. I still see posters and shirts with her face on it.
Lucille Ball starred in I love Lucy. I know damn well you’ve heard if that show.
I still see shirts with faces of Jimi Hendrix and Curt Colbain on the front.
The rest have been known to inspire today’s stars.
You are delusional.
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Why do people always forget Prince? *Sigh*
_/ .Wrong again. An icon is one who has made a tremendous impact on the music industry and has inspired other artists. Michael and Whitney peaked in the 80’s and they inspire the younger artists today., their music will not only live on through their older fans but the yonger generations as well.
And im 21. 😉
Mark my words, as much as i like Rihanna, Gaga and Xtina they will never reach the same level of longevity, popularity, legendary status and respect of MJ, Madonna, Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey, their figures are mystical, especially MJ and Madonna. Just think about how we all go back to listen and praise them right now after more than 3 decades, new generation of people will discover these geniuses and will bring them to life again, for example, my little cousin of 8 years old is crazy about MJ and Madonna and hates Lady Gaga, their legacy would never die as long as people have good taste in Music.
I kinda agree but Madonna’s has been sub par for a few years, this along with her silly on stage stripping antics her legacy is already going down the drain. i would cross her off the list.
Sarah Says.
Did Whitney’s addiction damage her legacy, did MJ child abuse charges damage his legacy, the answer is no, i don’t see how Madonna’s behavior could damage her legacy when she is doing exactly the same s*** over and over gain since the 90’s, this is the Madonna we all know and Madonna’s behavior is not worse than MJ and Whitney, at least she didn’t lose her mind for drugs, credits when is due, c’mon you guys hate Madonna when she has been the most healthiest among them. My respect for MJ and Whitney but they dug their own grave.
My nephew is 10 now and he goes crazy about Michael and Whitney´s “I wanna dance with somebody”. I swear I had nothing to do with it, I just discovered recently while listening to the radio with him (cos yes after 30 years radio plays these legendary artists and they will never die). He likes Gaga too. It seems he has great taste cos we know among the current superstars she is the most talented
I.am.speechless…
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How the heck is Justin Bieber an icon over CB over. you must under 12 years old. Do you see all the records and awards CB has won in that genre alone. CB has won most BET awards second to Beyonce. At least he made the list of all time billboard greatest R & B artist over the past 25 years, yes CB is on that list. What list is Justin on.
@ Sarah – So because michael and whitney was way more talented in areas that madonna could only dream of your only other option was to bring up their past to make madonna look better. That’s a low-blow and regardless of the choices and mistakes they made in life they are still god’s children and are deeply loved by family,friends and fans.
Nobody is perfect – we all have flaws and we all make mistakes. Some of you are so evil and jealous of certain artist because you can’t stand to see them get more attention than others. Michael and whitney are gone and they’re still getting attention does that bother you? I notice everytime there is a discussion about michael, whitney and madonna somebody always got to reach back into their past some of you even do this to janet. Why? Because they were all better artist than madonna? EXACTLY. Bringing up their past that’s probably why madonna FLOPPED so HORRIBLY and had such a S***** ERA.
I see a lot of legendary, iconic people being inducted. We shouldn’t only celebrate Michael’s and Whitney’s contributions but every one of them.
This is amazing news to the R&B genre and community. Glad to see MJ and WH on that list. It’s so well-deserved and congratz!
or it could be amazing news for R&B / pop crossover and not R&B soul…..
This is the type of award that would be given to Rihanna before Fantasia or Keyshia Cole…. get it.
The last pic is f*****’ cute, i’m not crazy about this but this is a great thing for both Mike and Nippy but don’t forget that MJ was/is the King of Pop no matter how many different genres his music had.
James Brown is the baddest man that ever stepped on a stage!
Whitney had one of the most beautiful voices ever possessed by a human being. Michael Jackson is severely overrated in almost every way.
you are crazy!
He is not overrated at all. Whitney´s voice kills basically everybody else, but he had so many things, not only a good voice
Wow @Bentard….Just when I thought you couldn’t possibly say anything more stupid than stupid ass s*** you normally spew…you take the crown…Micheal Jackson wasn’t my cup of tea musically. However I respect the man and his impact on four consecutive generations. If it wasn’t for him and artist of the past like Whitney,Etta,Billie,Bessie,Mahailia,Aretha,James brown,Nina Simone,Stevie wonder and the list goes on that talentless hack named Rihanna wouldn’t be here. Bentard you need help. MJ in jackson 5 slays anything Rihanna has ever done. This new generation are half wits anyway. That’s why you have the likes of Rihanna,young money,countless more untalented,and some basic overweight woman from British running the charts now. Wouldn’t know class,respect,or music if it r**** their mothers while they sat outside the door and listened.
Xtina,Britney,Beyonce,Usher,Justin Timberlake,Pink,Fantasia,Jennifer Hudson,Jill Scott are the only people from the current generation with all the right tools to be legend.
I mean Billie only had a few albums sale well and she is still legendary and the chick died in 1954 or 55. Benron and alot of these CHILDERN ON HERE SHOULD BE REVOKED FROM MAKING COMMENTS WHEN MUSIC IS DISCUSSED.
Pop music isn’t the only style out there.
Euro centric beats aren’t the only thing out there. If you only listen to music to shake your ass… _/_/_/
Cosign!
alot of these CHILDERN ON HERE SHOULD BE REVOKED FROM MAKING COMMENTS WHEN MUSIC IS DISCUSSED.
Pop music isn’t the only style out there.
Euro centric beats aren’t the only thing out there. If you only listen to music to shake your ass… _/_/_/
Could i agree any more than this here…. could i !!!!!
Mariah is next!
@Brenon are you for real or are you just trying to create confusion. You know that Michael is an icon and ” is not lyrically deep” Im guessing the lyrics of Human Nature Lady in My Life, The Earth Song, We are the World, Man in the mirror, They dont care about us, Dirty Diana and Wanna Be Starting Something can compare to the lyrical genius of “Ooh Na Na Whats My Name?” Wait……She didn’t write that you say…………… Oh……….. and On his vocals please I am so tired of people sleeping on Michaels vocals he could do at 7 what people at 27 cant do.
P.S. Watch Turner Classic Movies and you might learn something. Next thing you gone say is the Color Purple is not a classic.
Correction: it´s “O Na Na goats my name” 🙂
I’m so happy! This is a great thing for R&B music!
MJ IS THE KING!
Legends!!
ok i love Michael & W hitney very much but how did Stevie Wonder, Aretha, marvin Gaye, Dony Hathaway, Smokey Robinson, Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson, Gladys Knight, and Luther Vandross not get in before them???
I hope the people choosing are people who actually know R&B music….
otherwise it will only be a R&B/pop hall of fame instead of r&b/soul hall of fame…. anyway they deserve it…. but the others mentioned above should have gone before these 80s r&b/ pop stars. ….
I have a feeling this will be one of those organizations that will never honor soul artists that dont cross over.
Black and R&B don’t mean the same thing. Micheal is the King of Pop. I hate when they try to group artist based on race. Same with Rihanna. She’s pop not R&B. She shouldn’t be nominated in any r&b categories.
Lady in My Life, Off the Wall (Whole Album), Rock With U, PYT, Wanna Be Startin Somthin, Remember the Time, Keep it in the Closet, Butterflies
MJ and Whit, the two who did it like no other. That is right!
WHAT ABOUT R KELLY?
Why is it that people keep mistaking being black for being R&B? We all know very well that Michael Jackson was a POP artist, NOT R&B!!! Whitney tried to go R&B starting with “I’m Your Baby Tonight” but people will mostly remember her for her POP songs.
On a side note, this s*** is the prime reason why chicks like the no talent model, Rihanna, can win BET Awards for R&B over Marsha Ambrosius. It’s also why Chris Brown can win Best R&B album at the Grammy’s when his s*** is straight up pop with a few lame ass attempts at rappin’ thrown in between.
Actually I live near a big City and last year, all I heard on R & B/hip hop stations was CB’s songs. You are talking about contemptary adult music plays Marshia, I only hear her on the adult stations.
Mj is everything again morons
Oh Whitney girl! Everytime I see one of these pics I get a little emotional
Whitney and Michael: talented legends like very few
Me too! I brought so many magazine’s dedicated to Whitney after she left and I haven’t even looked at them again since Feb/March.
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love it i think mariah celine janet are next!!! and i say mariah because if youve heard the butterfly album youll understand completely i think to this day shell never top that album that was her absolute best
That album is amazing! … So is TEOM though (close call).
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MJ made white music, he even changed himself into a white man + he also have white kids…… He aint no RnB
Um robin thick is white and he makes good RNB music better than blacks who are sell out and also Justin timberlake music don’t have a color barrier so seat h**
MJ is everything moron.
U GUYS KNOW BRENON IS LIKE 14 OR 15 YEARS OLD RIGHT ITS LIKE TRYNA ARGUE WITH HALFWIT TODDLER
I’ve never been much of an MJ fan myself either, but you would have to be crazy to deny him the credit due. He’s a genuis! His impact, artistry, stage presence, songwriting , vsion, etc is like no other. From the J5 to his huge solo career, his impact is larger than just about any artists that ever lived.
Say what you want about these artists, but at the end of the day MJ, Whitney, Janet, Madonna, Prince and Mariah ARE LEGENDS! They came first and laid the foundation. They’ll always be praised for playing some of the biggest roles in the evolution of music.
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Mj shits on everything you listen to.
Really nice