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Class of 2018

Members of the Rochester Music Hall of Fame that were inducted in 2018

Ferdinand Jay Smith III

Class of 2018

Ferdinand Jay Smith III (b. 1946) is an Emmy-nominated composer whose music is heard around the world on television networks. His expertise spans film and video animation, directing,… Read MoreFerdinand Jay Smith III

John H. Beck

Class of 2018

John H. Beck (b. 1933) has been a member of the Eastman School of Music faculty since 1959. He received his bachelor’s degree (1955) and master’s degree (1962),… Read MoreJohn H. Beck

Steven Kendal Gadd

Charter InducteesClass of 2018

Steve Gadd was born in Rochester, NY and attended the Eastman School of Music. He’s considered to be the most influential drummer of contemporary music as well as… Read MoreSteven Kendal Gadd

The Campbell Brothers

Class of 2018

The Campbell Brothers (active since 1997) are Chuck, Darick, Phil, and Phil’s son Carlton Campbell. They formed the Rochester-based Campbell Brothers in the 1990s and boldly swung the… Read MoreThe Campbell Brothers

Tony Levin

Class of 2018

Tony Levin (b. 1946) is a Boston native who started playing upright bass at age 10. He went on to study at Eastman School of Music, where he… Read MoreTony Levin

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