Last year Divinyls strutted and pouted their way through a much-anticipated reunion set. Daddy Cool did the Eagle Rock while at the other end of the music spectrum Helen Reddy thrilled with a powerful acceptance speech that didn't leave a dry eye in the house. These iconic performers joined Rose Tattoo, Icehouse, Lobby Loyde and Midnight Oil (inducted at the 2006 ARIA Awards) as the 2006 ARIA Hall of Fame inductees.
Now ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association) is proud to announce the return of the 2007 ARIA Hall of Fame - an event dedicated to paying tribute to iconic artists that have made a significant impact and enduring contribution to our music landscape.
This very special event, now in its third year, will take place on Wednesday, July 18th at the Plaza Ballroom at Melbourne's Regent Theatre. Once again ARIA is thrilled to announce that VH1 will be broadcasting the event on Sunday, July 22 at 7.30pm. "It's with great pride that once again VH1 will bring the Hall of Fame to subscription television. At VH1 we love to celebrate iconic talent, & this is a tremendous way of acknowledging icons that have played a significant role in influencing the Australian music industry" says Dave Sibley Managing Director of MTV Networks Australia and New Zealand.
The first inductees to be announced for 2007 run the gamut and celebrate our musical diversity - from garage rock 'n' roll and rhythm & blues to yodelling and country music. And on July 18th, as has become tradition, other artists will toast their peers and officially induct these music forebears into the ARIA Hall of Fame.
ARIA is honoured to announce the first three music artists who will be inducted into the 2007 ARIA HALL OF FAME and become a part of Australian music history at Melbourne's Regent Theatre.
The HOODOO GURUS, one of the most inventive, lyrically smart and exciting rock' n 'roll bands Australia has ever produced will line-up to be inducted into the ARIA HALL OF FAME on July 18th. "Somewhat unexpected, it should be said, but humbling never the less, to be up for a gong like this. But here's the rub - both my wife and my mother were reduced to tears of joy when I told them of the Gurus' impending induction. It was lovely to see in their faces some vindication that all those unfailing years of good faith weren't entirely misplaced! As far as my 5-year old daughter is concerned we're, like, The Monkees now. BIG. So now I'm conspiring to have them all on the same table on the night for maximum impact," said Gurus guitarist Brad Shepherd.
The Hoodoo Gurus will be inducted into the ARIA HALL OF FAME alongside Australia's first lady of rhythm and blues, Ms MARCIA HINES."I am very proud to have been adopted as a native daughter. This is one of those defining moments of reward for the sleep lost, the miles travelled, the enduring friendships, and those that have travelled with me and provided help along the way. To have loved the journey and to have wished for nothing more than I have received, means this induction takes me way beyond anything I could have expected from my career. Thank you," said Marcia Hines.
The last of the first three Inductees is legendary singer / songwriter / yodeller FRANK IFIELD (pictured at left), one of the most original Australian country music artists. On his impending induction into the ARIA HALL OF FAME, Frank Ifield said, "My father used to quote an old adage stating; "A prophet is never recognised in his own home" - and yet, this event seems to prove an exception to that rule. However, no performer embarks on a career thinking to create history - with passion we gave our all, doing what we loved doing to the best of our ability - while hoping to earn a quid. That is the reason for feeling humbled that my lifetime in the world of show business could be honoured in my own homeland by an induction to the ARIA Hall Of Fame".
2007 ARIA HALL OF FAME
Wednesday, July 18
Plaza Ballroom in the Regent Theatre
Melbourne
Biographies on each inductee available in the Media Centre in the Press Release section.
Vh1 will be broadcasting the event on Sunday, July 22 at 7.30pm.
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