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The Pretenders were led by Chrissie Hynde who remains one of the biggest female icons of Rock. With the Pretenders Rock ethos in a Post Punk world they managed to be relevant on both sides of the Atlantic. Despite their impressive resume, it was a little surprising they were inducted so quickly.
The Grammy Hall of Fame has announced their new class, which inducts what they feel are iconic albums and songs that helped shape the musical world. Which ones are they? They are: Albums: American Beauty (1970) by The Grateful Dead. Ella and Louis (1956) by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. First Take (1969) by Roberta Flack. Fleetwood Mac (1975) by Fleetwood Mac. Lush Life (1961) by John Coltrane Margaritaville (1977) by Jimmy Buffett Miles Smiles (1967) by Miles Davis Pretenders (1980) by The Pretenders Randy Newman (1968) by Randy Newman Songs: Boom Boom (1962) by John Lee Hooker. Celebration (1980) by Kool & the Gang. Cold Sweat-Part 1 (1967) by James Brown and the Famous Flames. The Dark End of the Street (1967) by James Carr “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree (1942) by the Andrews Sisters. The Fat Man (1949) by Fats Domino For the Love of Money (1974) by The O’Jays. Heart of Glass (1979) by Blondie I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll (1982) by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts The Loco-Motion (1962) by Little Eva Rock Island Line (1942) by Lead Belly She’s About A Mover (1965) by Sir Douglas Quintet She’s Not There (1964) by The Zombies This Train (1939) by Sister Rosetta Sharpe What Did I Do To Be So Black and Blue (1929) by Louis Armstrong You Are So Beautiful (1974) by Joe Cocker While Notinhalloffame.com is not exactly enamored with the Grammys, we do recognize that for many this is quite the honor and we would like to congratulate those involved with these albums and singles for obtaining this accolade.