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NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced today that Lynyrd Skynyrd will be among the inductees for its 2006 class.
Regarding the nomination, Gary Rossington said, "I'm thankful to everyone involved. It's a great thing and a great day for all of us. I'm glad those we've lost -- Ronnie, Allen, Leon, Steve and Cassie -- will get the honor and recognition they deserve. I'm also thankful to Rickey Medlocke and Larry Junstrom, who were with us in the beginning and Rickey's even in the band with us now. Those two also deserve a piece of this honor. We're just all really thankful for this."
Billy Powell commented, "Obviously this proves that the music is here to stay and I feel I made a contribution to the industry and it certainly completes a lifetime accomplishment for me. I'm more excited to receive this honor especially on behalf of our brothers who can't be here, but are watching from above."
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction will happen March 13 at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. The ceremonies will be taped, edited and broadcast on VH1.
Lynyrd Skynyrd began their career in 1973 with the release of their cleverly titled "pronounced leh-nerd skin-nerd." With more than 25 million albums sold to date, the band has become an American staple and a permanent fixture in rock n' roll history.
Regarding the nomination, Gary Rossington said, "I'm thankful to everyone involved. It's a great thing and a great day for all of us. I'm glad those we've lost -- Ronnie, Allen, Leon, Steve and Cassie -- will get the honor and recognition they deserve. I'm also thankful to Rickey Medlocke and Larry Junstrom, who were with us in the beginning and Rickey's even in the band with us now. Those two also deserve a piece of this honor. We're just all really thankful for this."
Billy Powell commented, "Obviously this proves that the music is here to stay and I feel I made a contribution to the industry and it certainly completes a lifetime accomplishment for me. I'm more excited to receive this honor especially on behalf of our brothers who can't be here, but are watching from above."
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction will happen March 13 at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. The ceremonies will be taped, edited and broadcast on VH1.
Lynyrd Skynyrd began their career in 1973 with the release of their cleverly titled "pronounced leh-nerd skin-nerd." With more than 25 million albums sold to date, the band has become an American staple and a permanent fixture in rock n' roll history.
Skynyrd press release
And yes, Black Sabbath was also inducted.............................................
Reuters News Link of inductees