![]() Like the first one, it was a critical success but did not sell. Six years later after a stint as band leader and keyboardist for the Everly Brothers, Zevon’s self-titled second album-produced by Jackson Browne-came out. One of its songs was retitled & recorded by Leslie Miller for the soundtrack to Midnight Cowboy. His debut solo album, Wanted Dead Or Alive, was released in 1970. By 1966 Zevon was part of the duo, Lyme and Cabelle, with Violet Santangelo. As a young teenager, he had the good fortune to occassionally visit the homes of two remarkable conductors-Igor Stravinsky and Robert Craft. Warren William Zevon was born Januin Chicago, Illinois. I never thought he got the attention he deserved.” On that, Billy, we can agree. He was like the crazy brother I never had. The first minute I saw him, I was knocked out. He was a real original, and I don’t know if that’s appreciated enough. Yet they passed him over.Īccording to Zevon’s website, it was Long Island’s own Billy Joel who spearheaded this year’s nomination in a letter to the Hall’s nominating committee that read: One of the most talented and significant singer-songwriters to emerge in the 1970s, Zevon wrote poetic but offbeat songs, often with darkly humorous and acerbic lyrics, and delivered them with a dry wit and a twisted energy like no other performer could”. In their description of him on the Hall’s nominating page, they wrote: “Warren Zevon was an artist’s artist. While there are several artists getting in that I am thrilled for-namely lyricist extrordinaire Bernie Taupin in the Musical Excellence Award category, The Spinners as Performers and Don Cornelius (creator, producer and host of the TV show, “Soul Train”) as the recipient of the Ahmet Ertegun Award-I am just sick about Zevon. I feel like Charlie Brown with that lousy football. Yet every year I get sucked into believing the HOF will do the right thing. The process to gain entry has been a popularity contest for years and has absolutely nothing-NOTHING-to do with talent. I cannot even use the word artists as that term does not apply to some of the unworthy “acts” getting in this year. And despite fans voting him in, the HOF ignored their voice and chose instead to induct other people. ![]() After a 20+ year wait, the list finally included the gifted eloquent singer & songwriter, Warren Zevon. ![]() ![]() They announced their nominees for the Class of 2023 a few weeks back. Original source unknown.)Īnother year, another huge disappointment by The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Welcome to another edition of Music Monday. ![]()
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