Rockabilly Hall of Fame
Organization related to the history of rockabilly From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The original Rockabilly Hall of Fame was an organization and website launched on March 21, 1997, to present early rock and roll history and information relating to the artists and personalities involved in rockabilly.[1]
| Established | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Location | Nashville, Tennessee United States |
| Website | www |
Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, its first induction certificate was issued on November 16, 1997, for singer Gene Vincent. The creation of Bob Timmers, the not-for-profit entity maintained a website that was supported in part by the fans and artists of the music it represented. The site had a UK representative (Rod Pyke) and Canadian representative (Johnny Vallis). Over 5,000 "legends"[2] were listed on the web site, and about 400 were "inducted".[3] Inductions were restricted to artists with notable performances prior to (and including) 1962.[3]
Honorees have included pioneer singers, songwriters, disc jockeys, and promoters/producers such as Sun Records owner Sam Phillips.[3][4]
The foundation became inactive in 2018, with founder Bob Timmers dying on March 22, 2022.[5] However, a successor organization, the Rockabilly Hall of Fame & Museum, has absorbed all of Timmers' works and is continuing to give this roots-music genre its rightful place in American music history.[4][5]
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