New York, NY (Top40 Charts) The Recording Academy revealed the 2024 inducted recordings to the distinguished GRAMMY Hall Of Fame® on its 50th anniversary. This year's additions include four albums and six singles that exhibit qualitative or historical significance and are at least 25 years old. The inducted recordings will be honored at GRAMMY Museum's inaugural GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Gala and concert presented by City
National Bank on May 21, 2024 at the NOVO Theater in Los Angeles.
"We're proud to unveil the diverse mix of recordings entering the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame in its 50th year," said
Harvey Mason jr., CEO of the Recording Academy. "The music showcased here has played a pivotal role in shaping our cultural landscape, and it's a true honor to recognize these albums and recordings, along with the profound influence each has had on music and beyond."
"The artists, songwriters, producers, and engineers who composed this year's inducted recordings are a reflection of the sheer talent and hard work that goes into creating such seminal music," says Michael Sticka, President/CEO of the GRAMMY Museum. "It's a privilege to be able to welcome these new additions into our distinguished catalog and celebrate the recordings at our inaugural gala on May 21."
The 2024 GRAMMY Hall Of Fame inducted recordings range from Lauryn Hill's Miseducation of
Lauryn Hill to Guns N' Roses' Appetite For Destruction.
Others include recordings by De La Soul, Buena Vista Social Club, Donna Summer, Charley Pride,
Wanda Jackson, Kid Ory's Creole Orchestra, Doobie Brothers, and
William Bell.
Eligible recipients will receive an official certificate from the Recording Academy. For a full list of 2024 recordings inducted into the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame, see below or visit here.
The GRAMMY Hall Of Fame was established by the Recording Academy's
National Trustees in 1973. The inducted recordings are selected annually by a special member committee of eminent and knowledgeable professionals from all branches of the recording arts with final ratification by the Recording Academy's
National Board of Trustees. With 10 new titles, the Hall, now in its 50th year, currently totals 1,152 inducted recordings in the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame. The full list of past inducted recordings can be seen here: https://www.grammy.com/awards/hall-of-fame-award.
This year, the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Gala will be the first of what will become an annual event and includes a red carpet and VIP reception on the
Ray Charles Terrace at the GRAMMY Museum followed by a one-of-a-kind concert at the NOVO Theater in downtown Los Angeles. Produced by longtime Executive Producer of the GRAMMY Awards, Ken Ehrlich, along with Chantel Sausedo and Ron Basile. Musical Direction by globally renowned producer and keyboardist Greg Phillinganes. Tickets and performers will be announced at a later date.
2024 GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Inducted Recordings:
3 FEET HIGH AND RISING
De La Soul
Album
APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION
Guns N' Roses
Album
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB
Buena Vista Social Club
Album
"I FEEL LOVE"
Donna Summer
Single
"KISS AN ANGEL GOOD MORNIN'"
Charley Pride
Single
"LET'S HAVE A PARTY"
Wanda Jackson
Single
"ORY'S CREOLE TROMBONE"
Kid Ory's Creole Orchestra
Single
THE MISEDUCATION OF LAURYN HILL
Lauryn Hill
Album
"WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES"
The Doobie Brothers
Single
"YOU DON'T MISS YOUR WATER"
William Bell
Single
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