Gary Lewis (b. July 31, 1936) topped the charts in the 1960s with his band, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, with eight gold singles and 17 Top 40… Read MoreGary Lewis
Class of 2017
Members of the Rochester Music Hall of Fame that were inducted in 2017
Greg Sullivan and The Penny Arcade
Class of 2017The Penny Arcade is one of the most revered music clubs in Rochester history, as well as one of the longest-running. Bon Jovi, Iggy Pop, and Joan Jett… Read MoreGreg Sullivan and The Penny Arcade
Joe Beard
Class of 2017Joe Beard (b. Feb. 4, 1938) is Rochester’s legendary blues guitarist and vocalist. He has many times toured the United States as well as Europe and has sat… Read MoreJoe Beard
Lewis Soloff
Class of 2017Lewis Soloff (1944 to 2015) was an American jazz trumpeter and composer who was an integral member of Blood, Sweat & Tears and the band’s self-titled album that… Read MoreLewis Soloff
Samuel Adler
Class of 2017Samuel Adler (b. March 4, 1928) is the composer of more than 400 published works, including five operas, six symphonies, 12 concerti, nine string quartets, and five oratorios,… Read MoreSamuel Adler
Uncle Roger McCall
Class of 2017Uncle Roger McCall (1951-2003) was a late-night DJ at WCMF radio station who for 30 years was affectionately known to his audience as “Uncle Roger.” He had the… Read MoreUncle Roger McCall