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The Beatles would not be who they are without Brian Epstein.Epstein discovered @thebeatles in a Liverpool basement club in November 1961, got turned down by every major label in London, and eventually landed them at Parlophone with George Martin. He negotiated @theedsullivanshow appearance that put them in front of 73 million American viewers on February 9, 1964. He did all of it at a time when being with another man could land you in prison.Epstein, who @paulmccartney once called the fifth Beatle, was posthumously inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2014.Read @anthony.decurtis’s Induction essay on Epstein at the link in our bio 🔗 by @rockhall

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John Lennon loved Nicky Hopkins enough to invite him to his home to make music together.In this clip, Mick Jagger recalls @thenickyhopkins working with Lennon — including playing on "Jealous Guy" — and describes what made him so singular. Mick Jagger says Hopkins could hear a song once and find a completely different way into it, one that somehow felt more essential than what was already there.2025 Inductee Nicky Hopkins played on some of the most celebrated records of his era. Moments like this are why. by @rockhall

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Michael Jackson's "Thriller" is undoubtedly one of the most iconic music videos ever made.Directed by John Landis and written by 2x Inductee @michaeljackson, the zombie-filled short film introduced a dance sequence that became one of the most recognizable in popular culture. From its groundbreaking choreography and cinematic storytelling to its unforgettable costumes and music, "Thriller" transcended the music video format and became a cultural phenomenon. Its success helped propel Thriller to become the best-selling album of all time, and in 2009, it became the first music video inducted into the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress. by @rockhall

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@therunaroundsband share their go to karaoke songs on the newest episode of Rock Hall Rising™ — watch now at the link in bio! by @rockhall

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Sade’s music is timeless.From era-defining hits like “Smooth Operator” to “Paradise,” @sade redefined the boundaries of soul music and created a sound that still resonates across generations.Listen to the official Rock & Roll Hall of Fame playlist for Sade at the link in bio 🔗 by @rockhall

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Mavis Staples shines in this iconic rendition.In Martin Scorsese’s 1976 concert film The Last Waltz, The Staple Singers, especially Pops and @mavisstaples, delivered some of the film’s most unforgettable moments during “The Weight.”Although they didn’t perform at the actual Thanksgiving 1976 concert, this version was recorded exclusively for the film and became one of its defining performances. by @rockhall

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June Events @ The Rock Hall 🤘6/7 - Sensory Friendly Hours6/7 - Pride Celebration @ The Rock Hall6/12 - Olivia Rodrigo Fan Day6/13 - Rock Doc Film Fest6/18 - Black Music in Cleveland: Past, Present, and Future*6/20 - Fam Jam*6/21 - Rock Hall Live: @kimletgordon6/26 - Rock Hall Live: @soapmanwun & @mikelikesrap w/ @harrrrisonnnn (Surf Gang)6/27 - *SOLD OUT* Rock Hall Live: @spoontheband & @thebeths with @sqrrlflwrLearn more and get your tickets at the link in bio! by @rockhall

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Queen Latifah commanding the mic 🎤@queenlatifah commands the mic on “Latifah’s Had It Up 2 Here,” delivering the charisma and lyrical authority that would become her trademark. Released as the lead single from her 1991 sophomore album Nature of a Sista’ and produced by Naughty by Nature, the track climbed to No. 8 on the Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart in early 1992. More than just a hit single, it offered an early glimpse of the groundbreaking career that would make the 2026 Inductee one of hip-hop’s most influential and enduring voices. by @rockhall

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When Run-DMC opened for Lou Reed.Early in @rundmc's career, the 2009 Inductees opened for fellow Inductee Lou Reed in front of a crowd that had no interest in what they were doing. Before Reed even started his set, he addressed the crowd directly and took up for the group.Head to the link in bio to watch our full interview with Darryl McDaniels (@kingdmc) 🔗 by @rockhall

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Dua Lipa took on "Believe" at Rock Hall 2024.@cher's 1998 single was the first hit record to use Auto-Tune as a deliberate effect rather than a fix, and it went on to become the best-selling single of her career. @dualipa was later joined on stage by the 2024 Inductee to finish out the song. by @rockhall

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This Black Music Month, we recognize the profound impact that Black artists have had on music and culture around the world. ❤️ From jazz and soul to rock ’n’ roll, R&B, and beyond, their influence continues to shape generations of artists and audiences alike.The Ed Sullivan Show was honored to welcome many of these legendary performers to its stage and into homes across America. 🎶 by @rockhall

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