The Songwriters Hall of Fame announced the Class of 2024, and as always, it is an eclectic bunch, with five new entries.

The ceremony will be a private one in New York City on June 13, 2014

Selected were:

Hillary Lindsey.  A competent singer in her own right, Lindsay has penned a plethora of hits for many artists, most notably, “Jesus Take The Wheel” by Carrie Underwood, “Girl Crush” by Little Big Town, “Blue Ain’t Your Color” by Keith Urban and “Always Remember Us This Way” and “Million Reasons” by Lady Gaga.  She is a three-time nominee for the Grammy Song of the Year, wrote 20 number one songs (in various categories) and has an Academy Award and Golden Globes Nomination.

Timbaland.  Known equally (perhaps more) for his work as a producer, Timbaland helped write Justin Timberlake’s “Sexy Back”, Missy Elliott’s “Get Ur Freak On”, Jay-Z’s “Big Pimpin” and hits from his own work, such as “The Way I Are” and “Give It To Me”.  He is a 21-time Grammy nominee.

Dean Pitchford.  Pitchford wrote many hits in the 1980s, including “Footloose” by Kenny Loggins, “Fame” by Irene Cara, “Holding Out For A Hero” by Bonnie Tyler, “All The Man That I Need” by Whitney Houston and “Let’s Hear It For The Boy” by Denise Williams.

Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills & Michael Stipe (R.E.M.).  From Athens, Georgia, R.E.M. was one of the most successful Alternative Rock bands of all-time.  Generating multiple hits and albums, the group entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006.

Donald Fagen & Walter Becker (Steely Dan):  The duo were studio Gods throughout the 1970s and would have a huge comeback with a Grammy Winning Album in 2000.  They were elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.

We here at Notinhalloffame.co would like to congratulate the members of the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Class.

They were unconventional as they didn’t seem to enjoy performing live as much as they loved the studio, but their blend of Pop, Jazz-Fusion and all around sophisticated sound gave Steely Dan a solid place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, though they may act less like “Rock Stars” than anyone else who is in.