Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Waiting...

The most recent issue of Offbeat magazine has an article about New Orlean's musicians that have not been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. To rephrase that a little better, musicians that deserve to be in the Hall. It's hard to point to any one city and say that was the birthplace of Rock and Roll. I don't think there was any one city, it was a combination of cities. Memphis added some, New York had some input, but New Orleans was an important city in the birthing process.


The last New Orleanian inducted was Earl Palmer back in 2000. There are many more waiting.


Lee Dorsey is one. His hits include "Ya Ya," "Working In A Coalmine," and "Ride Your Pony." In the 50s and 60s Dorsey was a popular singer.


I think one of the most glaring exceptations though is the Meters. The Meters are Art Neville, George Porter, Jr, Zigaboo Modeliste and Leo Nocentelli. The Meters are one of the most sampled bands for hip hop and rap. They've added their funky beats to many albums of other stars.


For more on these acts and others check out Offbeat.



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