As you may already know, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced their 2012 nominees. Here they are...
Beastie Boys, The Cure, Donovan, Eric B. & Rakim, Guns N’ Roses, Heart, Joan Jett And The Blackhearts, Freddie King, Laura Nyro, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rufus With Chaka Khan, The Small Faces/The Faces, The Spinners, Donna Summer, War
Source: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 2012 list of nominees...http://rockhall.com/pressroom/announcements/2012-nominees/
Here is DDTTRH's official response...from each of our leaders...
Kirk:
I think its promising to see a couple of 80's bands in here, like Joan Jett, The Cure, and Chaka Kahn. It seems a little too soon for Guns and Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Beastie Boys. Its great to see so many great women artists this time, especially Donna Summer and Heart. Some of these artists I have no clue who they are and not sure I'd pay to go to the Rock Hall and see them. This brings out an interesting debate of why the Rock Hall chooses who they choose...
Do they pick someone because of some obscure historical argument...how something they did particularly shaped a facet of Rock and Roll?
Do they pick an artist because of the indelible impact they've had on the hearts and minds of fans and artists for generations?
Is it how many records they sold and people they reached?
Or is it to get good numbers and revenue for their rewards dinner and donations afterward? Is it political?
Although I am disappointed that Duran Duran did not make the list this year, I do believe its only a matter of time. Duran Duran made an amazing contribution to music history and many bands playing today cite them as influence. They made great strides as artists not only in the 80's, but also in the 90's to today. I look forward to the day that they are recognized as the talented, brilliant, and legendary artists that they are. At DDTTRH we will continue to raise awareness of this band by getting fans, bands, and artists to talk about them. We look to collect enough voices that it would be embarrassing for the Rock Hall not to induct them.
Christian:
Although there are some noteworthy acts this time around, they are limited to only their genre, and there is only one band on this list (like Duran Duran) who has defined a genre (The Cure). Duran Duran not only defined a genre but also a decade, and still has been the only band over the past few years to meet AND surpass every Rock Hall qualification. Again this list falls short.
Ladyaslan:
Granted I am very disappointed that Duran Duran have yet again been over looked, I am very pleased to see the women of Rock being noticed especially Joan Jett and the BlackHearts, Heart, Donna Summer, and the talented Chaka Kahn, I am BEYOND THRILLED that The Cure have made the list, to have an INCREDIBLE and very talented Goth band to make the ranks just sends me over the moon.Its nice to see that bands that made an incredible DENT in the 80's music charts ( national and college radio stations ) make the list, it just shows that the 80's were more than cotton candy and neon flickers of yesterday, these people and bands still rock the house BETTER than any other corporate manufactured bands of the last decade including the over played so-called big acts we have today~ I LOVE ROCK AND ROLL....and 80's Goth and New Wave and Punk.
Here are some of our fans reactions after the nominations....
From our petition...
Ms. Michele Thorn, PA
The Cure BEFORE DuranDuran?!?!?!? They need to be inducted before the cure or it just shows what a joke and flawed this hall of fame is.
Mr. Russell Seibert, PA
The Cure before Duran Duran what is wrong with you people?
From Facebook...
Juliet Ives-Turnwald Yay for Joan Jett and the Cure!! But come on already, Duran Duran is long over due :/
Bret Callahan C'Mon imagine a ceremony with Duran, Cure & Depeche. Now that would be epic. Oh yeah which GNR will show up? That should be interesting?
Maria Sbrocco Are you kidding?? Yeah Joan Jett is good but Duran Duran are LEGENDS. I mean really, the Cure gets nominated and NOT Duran Duran?? Whom ever the nominators are, obviously haven't got a clue and that is sad. I live in Cleveland, 3 minutes from the Hall and for the first time, ever, I am ashamed of this "committee" in Cleveland.
Sandra Pilla :-[[ Duran is long, LONG overdue this honor.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Interview with Discovering Arts Group
Discovering Arts Music Group is London based and is a company dedicated to music artists. They can act as a record company, a publishing medium, Management, help as a booking studio/production, and work with fashion merchandising, events and developing. On their website it says that DAMG 'promotes, supports, and develops the vision of
An exciting new development of DAMG is the monthly showcase which features new and promising artists and is held at the Under-Solo club in Camden, London.
I had the great pleasure of speaking with and interviewing Elliot Avnon (El) who is the Managing Director and CEO of Discovering Arts Music Group.
Kirk, DDTTRH: So when I was going through my fans for DDTTRH, I noticed your group and was intrigued. Do you think Duran Duran deserves a spot in the Rock and
> Roll Hall of Fame? Why? (By the way, if you haven't signed our petition, please do! Its at www.ddttrh.info; click on the 'sign petition' button.)
El: I don't understand how DD have not yet received the spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. A band that added a massive mark in the 80's and 90's i am sure if you will ask any person in the world to name few bands from the 80s Duran Duran will be one of them.
Kirk, DDTTRH: What would you say to critics of Duran Duran that don't see them as serious artists?
El: show me serious artist and i will show you DD. its sound to me that the critics are or too OLD or have a bad taste in music. seriously DD shape my taste in music and i am sure they have done this to most of the world. There is no one person in the word that is not aware of their music and contribution.
Kirk, DDTTRH: I noticed that one of the areas that you assist artists with is fashion and merchandise. How do you think Duran Duran has inspired the fashion of today?
El: you can see DD music videos and you will understand that DD had created their own fashion style i remember me imitating Simon Le Bone clothes.
Kirk, DDTTRH: I'm sure being in London has given you exposure to many great bands like Duran Duran. What makes the city perfect for your business?
El: if you want to be in the movie business you go to Hollywood. if you want to be in the music business you go to London. THE love to music and culture in England is something I have never seen in any other countries in the world.
Kirk, DDTTRH: How long have you been in business? How do you enjoy it so far?
El: I have been in the music business since I am 13 starting as a DJ and moved to radio, TV, Music production, A&R. running my own successful labels and now DAMG. I even have few TOP 40 hits in the official charts. I enjoy it all with the new changes as its makes me more alert and the internet has changed it all for the best of course.
Kirk, DDTTRH: Tell us about your Showcase nights, held at the Under Solo club in Camden.
El: Discovering Arts Music Group (DAMG) are preparing a showcase of the UK’s most promising and exciting artists. Held at the prestigious venues in London, three artists who have been selected amongst hundreds of potentials will grace the stage, looking to provide incentive for a 360 deal (including record deal, management, publishing etc) to be offered their way. DAMG are specialists in the fields of Music Publishing, Label, Artist management, Record distribution, Production and Promotion and also book live tours and events. We are a one-stop-shop for artists, providing all the materials, advice and guidance an emerging artist will need to break into the music industry. The monthly music showcase is not only the chance for people to witness an exceptional and diverse array of talent, but also for the artists to establish their recognised star quality in a live arena.
Kirk, DDTTRH: Seems your company is involved with many parts of making an artist successful in music. How large is your staff and what motivates them in working with new and upcoming musicians?
El: We are 10 People in the office. Working hard in finding the next bit talent. Thats what motivate us all. it's not enough just finding the talent its also the commitment and the right way of doing it which involve a great team working together.
Kirk, DDTTRH: On your website, it says that DAMG is 'determined' not to be tied to one style or preconcieved ideas. but instead to embrace exceptional music across
the global spectrum. How have you accomplished this so far?
El: We are having artists from all genres such as hip hop , rock, pop, Indie, folk, ambient. we cant concentrate on one as we will effect our income. we have to do it all and do it great.
Kirk, DDTTRH: Tell us about a few major successes you have had so far as an organization?
El: Popularity is like the weather. Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
Kirk, DDTTRH: As you probably know, we interview new and upcoming artists as part of our effort to support the promotion of the induction of Duran Duran to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. What would you like to say to these artists that might steer them towards you?
El: The best ornament is Humility. The richest wealth is Wisdom. The strongest weapon is Patience. The best security is Faith. The best tonic is Music’. Keep on listening and creating ;o)
Kirk, DDTTRH: Thanks so much for interviewing with us! I am excited that you are part of our fan base.
El: My pleasure as I am a big fan of DD. they influenced me a lot back in the 80s and 90s.
To learn more about Discovering Arts Group, please visit...
http://www.amusicgroup.eu
Or their Myspace page at:
http://www.myspace.com/musicchooseus
Or on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Discovering-Arts-Music-Group/164044373606300
For more about their monthly showcases...please read...
http://www.ilikemusic.com/music_news/DAMG_Launch_Unsigned_Talent_Showcase-11086
Here's a recent review of an artist by Discovering Arts Group:
http://www.livelovelondon.com/blog/?p=380
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