Rush, Public Enemy, Heart, Randy Newman Inducted Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

The 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees have been officially announced, and Rush, Public Enemy, Heart and Randy Newman all made the cut. Donna Summer and blues guitarist Albert King will be inducted posthumously. Band and artists are eligible for inclusion 25 years after their first release....  read more

From The Vault: Albert King - "Blues Power"

Albert King's mammoth physical presence (he weighed 250 pounds and stood six-feet-four) was reflected in his imposing vocals and biting blues. His big break came in 1966, when he signed with Stax and cut some of his best-known works, including "Laundromat Blues." He appeared on the first Fillmore East show and also played at the hall's closing concerts in 1971. King continued to perform until he died of a heart attack in 1992 at age 69.  read more