Jimi called me up in Detroit and said, ‘Hey man, come on over. “I happened to be there the night of that show. “They recently discovered a live recording of the Jimi Hendrix Experience from 1969, recorded at the Forum in Los Angeles,” Gibbons explained. Gibbons, who had a friendship with another great guitarist, Jimi Hendrix, recently got to play one of Hendrix’s guitars on Jimmy Kimmel, after the discovery of an old Jimi Hendrix recording. “And accepting this honor gives us a reason to do more.” “I’m so honored to join this gang of deserving individuals that have put their best foot forward offering what that creative spark has allowed them to do,” Gibbons said. He was inducted in the Iconic Riff category. Credit: Pam Windsorīilly Gibbons was credited with creating so many iconic riffs as lead guitarist for ZZ Top over the past five decades, it was hard to choose one riff to single out. In presenting Stevens with his medallion, the Hall of Fame’s Jay McDowell smiled, noting it’s hard to believe Stevens was the same person who wrote the emotional “Everything is Beautiful,” and then, “The Streak.” The multi-talented 83-year-old Stevens performed both songs flawlessly that night.ĭon McLean performs "American Pie" with a cappella group Home Free. He became a prolific songwriter, producer, and arranger, and eventually a star himself. Ray Stevens was another member of class of 2022 who moved to Nashville simply to “play” music. Chambers’ name was warmly mentioned many times throughout the night, as Chambers wife, Linda, stepped in to her new role as CEO, to continue her husband’s work. Chambers passed away in September and was much-loved and highly regarded for his many contributions on behalf of musicians. Stuart and his group, who were inducted by good friend and fellow musician Steve Miller, performed with Miller (he played harmonica), but also did a song called “Heaven” in memory of Musicians Hall of Fame founder, Joe Chambers. Marty Stuart and The Fabulous Superlatives performing at the Musicians Hall of Fame Induction in. It’s wonderful to be recognized and I’m really, really happy to share it with the Superlatives, that’s the beauty of this one.” I heard somebody say one time that everybody likes to get a gold star in Sunday school and that’s a good way to put it. “And then, there are these mountaintops along the way. “It’s a strange feeling because I just get up and go to work every day and that’s the truth,” Stuart said. Stuart was inducted along with his band, The Fabulous Superlatives, and says for him, like Gill, the goal has always been just getting the opportunity to play great music. Marty Stuart left Mississippi at the age of 12 to joined Lester Flatt’s band as a mandolin and guitar player, then later played with Johnny Cash, before becoming a solo artist. So, getting this induction tonight feels like maybe a fairer and more honest representation of who I’ve always seen myself as.” I was never that interested in being up front. Then it was Buck Owens’ guitar player, then I wanted to be a harmony singer. I had my head down, I wanted to be like Scotty Moore, his guitar player. “As a kid, I didn’t stand in front of the mirror with a hairbrush thinking I was going to be Elvis. He says his love for what he does has never been about being front and center on the stage, it’s always been about the music. As an example, he’s played, sang harmony, and often done both on more than 1000 records for other artists. He’s well-known for going out of his way to help and encourage other artists. Gill has played in a number of different bands throughout his career, most recently with the Eagles. Vince Gill performs at the Musicians Hall of Fame Induction and concert in Nashville, TN - November.
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