Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Video Vault Spotlights Class of 2000 This Week
30+ uncut Induction videos released including Bonnie Raitt and Melissa Etheridge and a superjam tribute to Nat “King” Cole on “Route 66”
CLEVELAND (April 27, 2020) – Turn back the clock twenty years with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and explore the class of 2000 Induction Ceremony. Each week, the Rock Hall is opening its video vault and featuring full Induction Ceremony speeches and performance videos, along with never-before available programs. Videos are available on the Rock Hall’s YouTube channel.
Inductees in the class include Hal Blaine, Eric Clapton, Nat “King” Cole, King Curtis, Clive Davis, Earth, Wind and Fire, Billie Holiday, James Jamerson, Lovin’ Spoonful, The Moonglows, Scotty Moore, Earl Palmer, Bonnie Raitt and James Taylor.
Watch memorable live performances from the 2000 Induction Ceremony, including:
- Bonnie Raitt and Melissa Etheridge perform “Thing Called Love”
- Paul McCartney inducts James Taylor
- James Taylor performs “Fire and Rain”
- Eric Clapton performs “Tears in Heaven”
- Clive Davis acceptance speech
- Ray Charles inducts Nat “King” Cole
- Paul Simon inducts The Moonglows
- Finale performance of Nat “King” Cole’s “Route 66” featuring Natalie Cole, Bonnie Raitt, Eric Clapton, Melissa Etheridge, and members of the Lovin’ Spoonful
- And more!
Amplify your experience with free online learning resources at Rock Hall EDU, including a playlist celebrating the blues roots of Inductees Eric Clapton and Bonnie Raitt.
Plus, this Mother’s Day, show your mom how much she rocks with a curated rock gift set, including The Rebel collection with a stylish rock & roll wristlet. Shop Rock Hall’s online store now and take advantage of 15% off all women’s clothing items that will make it into your mom’s “greatest hits” collection.
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