The New York Times – Music:
Jeff Buckley, Lauryn Hill, New Edition and INXS are also included on the ballot for the first time.
Category: Halls of Fame
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Dennis Thompson, Drummer and Last Remaining Member of MC5, Dies at 75
The New York Times – Music:
The musician brought his hard-hitting style to the band, which helped lay the foundation of American punk rock and is set to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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Toby Keith Will Be Inducted Into the Country Hall of Fame This Year
The New York Times – Music:
The organization behind the honors avoids electing artists in the year of their death, but the singer died in February just after this year’s vote closed.
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Jann Wenner Removed From Rock Hall Board After Times Interview
The New York Times – Music:
The Rolling Stone co-founder’s exit comes a day after The New York Times published an interview in which he made widely criticized comments.
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Maxie Baughan, Feared Linebacker of the 1960s, Dies at 85
The New York Times – Sports:
A star at Georgia Tech and later in the N.F.L., he dominated his way to nine Pro Bowl selections and could be inducted into the Hall of Fame next year.
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This Jazz Artist Makes Football Hall of Fame Speeches Sing
The New York Times – Sports:
When the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s inductees began to ramble, executives turned to Jezra Kaye to help them rein it in.
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Hall of Fame: Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen Are Connected in Their Contrast
The New York Times – Sports:
Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen took vastly different paths to Cooperstown, and their elections represented a notable shift in how players are valued.
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Randy Bass and Alex Ramirez are Inducted Into Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame
The New York Times – Sports:
Randy Bass and Alex Ramirez found unexpected stardom in Japan, and now they have gained the rarest of distinctions for foreign players with no Japanese heritage.