Induct Delaney & Bonnie and Friends into the Rock-N-Roll Hall of Fame
- by: Poor Elijah Foundation
- recipient: Rock-N-Roll Hall of Fame's selection committee
Delaney & Bonnie and Friends musical legacy is unparalleled by today's standards. Making it difficult to pinpoint in such a short space their contributions to the world of music. Delaney & Bonnie's influence is apparent in many of today's bands. Known as one of the greatest live acts in rock and roll, Their friends lineup is still unmatched; Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Jimi Hendrix, Billy Preston, Dave Mason, Rita Coolidge, Leon Russell, Duane Allman, Jim Keltner, King Curtis, Jim Price, Jim Gordon and Carl Radle to name just a few.
Please induct DELANEY & BONNIE and FRIENDS into THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME. Delaney & Bonnie and Friends musical legacy is unparalleled by today's standards. Making it difficult to pinpoint in such a short space their contributions to the world of music. Delaney & Bonnie's influence is apparent in many of today's bands. Known as one of the greatest live acts in rock and roll, Their friends lineup is still unmatched : Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Jimi Hendrix, Billy Preston, Dave Mason, Rita Coolidge, Leon Russell, Duane Allman, Bobby Whitlock, Jim Keltner, Bobby Keys, Jim Price, Jim Gordon and Carl Radle to name just a few.
Married days after they met. They created pure magic with their live shows. They also had this generous spirit, letting other stars shine. Never taking over the spotlight, sharing it. A true sign of their musical purity and grace.
After Eric Clapton joined Delaney & Bonnie and Friends on tour, Delaney produced and co-wrote songs for Clapton's first solo LP. Clapton still credits Delaney for pushing him to sing and teaching him the art. George Harrison had his first slide bottle placed in his hand by Delaney who quickly taught George how to play slide and write a Gospel song. Out of that lesson came "My Sweet Lord".
Bonnie was born to sing. A fact not lost on those around her. She began singing at the tender age of 14 with Ike and Tina Turner. Bonnie remains the ONLY white Ike-ette. She also sang with The Allman Brothers Band. And is the ONLY Allman Sister.
Delaney produced an assortment of artists such as Etta James, Dorothy Morrison (on "Happy Day") and wrote for and produced Elvin Bishop, John Hammond, Bobby Whitlock and the Staple Singers. He did the late great King Curtis's last LP and taught Curtis to sing, out of which two hits came, "Teasin"' and "Lonesome Long Way From Home". King Curtis kept a room at Delaney's and they spent hour after hour playing and recording together. Those involved with Delaney & Bonnie over the years have been many. Joe Cocker sang on the "Motel Shot" LP and Jimi Hendrix joined the "Friends" for a couple weeks of touring. John Lennon and Delaney collaborated together and Delaney played the friend role as a member of Lennon's Plastic Ono Band. Jerry Lee Lewis requested Delaney's presence during the recording of his famous "London Sessions" album in England. Duane Allman and Delaney became best friends sharing ideas, musical licks and a never-ending friendship which to this day he remembers fondly.
Delaney & Bonnie and Friends has always attracted the best and had the magical ability to make them even better. It's safe to say each and every musician under the tutelage of Delaney & Bonnie has become a "Superstar".
PLEASE INDUCT THIS LEGENDARY GROUP THEY DESERVES THIS.
Sign PetitionSign PetitionMarried days after they met. They created pure magic with their live shows. They also had this generous spirit, letting other stars shine. Never taking over the spotlight, sharing it. A true sign of their musical purity and grace.
After Eric Clapton joined Delaney & Bonnie and Friends on tour, Delaney produced and co-wrote songs for Clapton's first solo LP. Clapton still credits Delaney for pushing him to sing and teaching him the art. George Harrison had his first slide bottle placed in his hand by Delaney who quickly taught George how to play slide and write a Gospel song. Out of that lesson came "My Sweet Lord".
Bonnie was born to sing. A fact not lost on those around her. She began singing at the tender age of 14 with Ike and Tina Turner. Bonnie remains the ONLY white Ike-ette. She also sang with The Allman Brothers Band. And is the ONLY Allman Sister.
Delaney produced an assortment of artists such as Etta James, Dorothy Morrison (on "Happy Day") and wrote for and produced Elvin Bishop, John Hammond, Bobby Whitlock and the Staple Singers. He did the late great King Curtis's last LP and taught Curtis to sing, out of which two hits came, "Teasin"' and "Lonesome Long Way From Home". King Curtis kept a room at Delaney's and they spent hour after hour playing and recording together. Those involved with Delaney & Bonnie over the years have been many. Joe Cocker sang on the "Motel Shot" LP and Jimi Hendrix joined the "Friends" for a couple weeks of touring. John Lennon and Delaney collaborated together and Delaney played the friend role as a member of Lennon's Plastic Ono Band. Jerry Lee Lewis requested Delaney's presence during the recording of his famous "London Sessions" album in England. Duane Allman and Delaney became best friends sharing ideas, musical licks and a never-ending friendship which to this day he remembers fondly.
Delaney & Bonnie and Friends has always attracted the best and had the magical ability to make them even better. It's safe to say each and every musician under the tutelage of Delaney & Bonnie has become a "Superstar".
PLEASE INDUCT THIS LEGENDARY GROUP THEY DESERVES THIS.
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