Black Crowes: that’s who could introduce them to the Hall of Fame
During an apparition in the last episode of “The State of Amorica: a Black Crowes Podcast”, he was asked to Rich Robinson (guitarist and founder together with his brother Chris) Who would like to introduce the Black Crowes in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame If his band should get recognition this year.
The American artist replied (as reported by Blabbermouth.net): “We spoke about it. I don’t know. Jimmy Page. Jimmy is a longtime friend, a mentor and an extraordinary person to be introduced from. But we don’t decide it until we know. It would be nice even if it were Steven Tyler“.
The guitarist continued: “The Aerosmith They have always supported us a lot, from the beginning. I remember when we published ‘Shake Your Money Maker‘, our debut album, the guitarist (rhythmic) of the aerosmith, Brad Whitfordhe wore our shirt in their video, which was a great fortune for us. And then we took the tour with the aerosmith. They are truly positive and solidarity people “.
The Black Crowes are, for the first time, among the candidates for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year. In order to be appointed, the artist or group must have published his first commercial registration at least 25 years before the year of the appointment. In their case the debut album, “Shake Your Money Maker”, dates back to 1990.
Candidates are voted by an international jury made up of over 1,200 artists, historians and operators in the music sector. The selection criteria include the impact of an artist on other musicians, the scope and longevity of his work, the innovation and the excellence of the technique.
In addition to the vote of the “technical” and “internal” jury contributes that of the public which can express its liking through an online vote. In that ranking, currently led by the phish followed by Billy Idol, the band of the Robinson brothers is, for now, to the eighth position.
Chris Robinson, the frontman of The Black Crowes, commented on Billboard the appointment of his band: “We are very excited. I don’t think we would have ever thought about it, so the fact of finding ourselves in the list is incredible. We are enthusiastic. Apart from sarcasm, it is fantastic to be considered. It is incredible to be included. We love music and we understand the true magical and alchemical process, Of many years, to still make records and, in many ways, to have a level of recognition and successful that we had never tried before.
The winners of the 2025 edition will be revealed in late April. On that occasion, other candidates will be announced that have not been subjected to the public judgment, but were appointed directly by the selection committee, in the Musical Influence areas, musical excellence and Ahmet Ertegun Non-Performer Award.
The introduction ceremony in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame of 2025 will be held in Los Angeles in autumn.
There is a particular, historical reason, for which Robinson has appointed Led Zeppelin guitarist as possible and welcome guest in the event of introduction.
In October 1999, Page and Black Crowes met on stage for a two -evening performance with material taken from the Led Zeppelin repertoire and old blues and rock standards. Subsequently, in February 2000, “Live at the Greek” was released, a live album that documents those two performances.
On the occasion of the quarter of a century, a new edition (in different physical formats) will be made available on March 14, consisting of 36 tracks including 16 unpublished songsexclusive photos of the behind the scenes, video and much more. The 2025 version is produced, mixed and remastered by Kevin Shirley.
The Black Crowes have released their latest album, “Happiness Bastards“, in March 2024 and is the first complete LP of the band’s new material after 15 years
Chris Robinson (main voice) and Rich Robinson (guitar), worked following “Before the Frost … Until the Freeze” of 2009 with the producer Jay Joyce.
