25 recordings inducted to Grammy Hall of Fame
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A total of 25 timeless recordings have been added to the Grammy Hall of Fame Tuesday, making a list that is memorialized at the Grammy Museum in downtown Los Angeles to include 851 pieces, the Recording Academy said.
The 2010 selections are drawn from all categories of music, acknowledging the diversity of musical expression. The Hall Of Fame serves as a celebration and reminder of the triumphs and achievements of the recording arts.
"This year's Grammy Hall of Fame inductees highlight a diverse array of masterpiece recordings that have had a profound impact on our musical history," said Neil Portnow, president and CEO of the Recording Academy.
"The selections are timeless staples that span six decades and represent a wide range of genres from comedy to rock, reggae, jazz, and R&B. They all greatly deserve to be memorialized," he added.
Among the newly inducted recordings ranging from 1923 to 1977 are The Doors' "Riders on the Storm," the Beach Boys'"California Girls," George Carlin's comedy album "Class Clown" as well as Dooley Wilson's classic "As Time Goes By."
Established in 1973, the Grammy Hall of fame serves to honor recordings of lasting qualitative or historical significance that are at least 25 years old.
