Charlie Daniels, Nashville record producer Fred Foster, and the
late Chet Atkins will be inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame
during October 12 ceremonies in Nashville. The three were among
the inductees announced Tuesday, June 2, during a press conference
hosted by Steve Wariner and Felix Cavaliere, best known as vocalist,
keyboardist, and songwriter for 1960’s Rock band the Young
Rascals.
Other
inductees this year will include former Jimi Hendrix bassist Billy
Cox, surf guitarist Dick Dale, multi-instrumentalist Victor Feldman,
arranger Paul Riser, and members of the Rock band Toto.
Foster,
founder of Monument Records, produced many of Roy Orbison's greatest
hits, including "Oh, Pretty Woman," "Crying,"
and "Only the Lonely." He also played a key role in the
early careers of Dolly Parton and Kris Kristofferson. Riser worked
with the Funk Brothers in Motown's heyday in Detroit, arranging
hits such as the Temptations' "My Girl," Marvin Gaye's
"I Heard It Through the Grapevine," and Stevie Wonder's
"My Cherie Amour."
The
Musicians
Hall of Fame honors the achievements of artists and behind-the-scenes
players who have made significant contributions to music. |