Chris Martin to be part of 29th Rock and Roll Hall of Fame annual induction ceremony (May 31, 2014)

[Tash]

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Announces Special Guests for the 29th Annual Induction Ceremony at Barclays Center

 

This year the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will have a wide array of special guests to pay tribute to this year’s inductees: Peter Gabriel, Daryl Hall and John Oates, KISS, Nirvana, Linda Ronstadt, Cat Stevens, the E Street Band, Brian Epstein and Andrew Loog Oldham.

 

Special guests this year include: Chris Martin, Glenn Frey, Michael Stipe, Questlove, Stevie Nicks, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen, Peter Asher, Carrie Underwood, Emmylou Harris, Tom Morello and Sheryl Crow.

 

· Peter Gabriel – Peter is performing; Chris Martin is inducting him

 

· Hall and Oates – Hall and Oates are performing; Questlove is inducting them

 

· KISS - Inducted by Tom Morello

 

· Nirvana – Michael Stipe inducting Nirvana

 

· Linda Ronstadt – Inducted by Glenn Frey; Musical tribute from: Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Nicks, Carrie Underwood, Emmylou Harris, Sheryl Crow

 

· Cat Stevens – Performing; Inductee TBD

 

· E Street Band – Inducted by Bruce Springsteen; E Street Band performing

 

The 2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductions will be held at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on Thursday, April 10 and premiere on HBO on Saturday, May 31 at 9pm ET/PT.

 

Due to production updates, a limited number of tickets are still available at ticketmaster.com.

 

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Chris to induct Peter Gabriel to Hall of Fame

1 April 2014 6:57 pm

Ceremony in NYC on 10 April

 

[video=youtube_www;g93mz_eZ5N4]www.youtube.com/watch?v=g93mz_eZ5N4

 

Good evening. We're pleased to report that Chris will induct Peter Gabriel into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on 10 April. For more information, click here.

 

Anchorman

[Christa42]

Would love to go but that's a bit steep!

 

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[Tash]

They also have tickets that are $66,75 : )

[Christa42]

Omgzzz checking with the hubby!

[Tash]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p>We're pleased to report that Chris will induct Peter Gabriel into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on 10 April. <a href="http://t.co/ZLYuoQNioe">http://t.co/ZLYuoQNioe</a> A</p>— Coldplay (@coldplay) <a href="https://twitter.com/coldplay/statuses/451054047534268416">April 1, 2014</a></blockquote>

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[Tash]

The Coldplay.com update says the ceremony is in Cleveland but it says Barclays Center here :confused:

 

edit: they changed it to NYC : )

[Christa42]

Wierd I saw that too

[golfing7861]

Feels so unnatural :D

[the_escapist]

When I first read this I though it was part of April's Fool Day. Guess I have April's Fool paranoia.

[Technicolour TX]

Genesis and Coldplay are my two favorite bands, so it seems natural to have Chris Martin inducting Peter Gabriel into the HOF. :D

 

Awesome!

[jeremyy]

Michael stipe will be there. I can't wait for seeing chris' fanboy moments :lol:

[nvdmm]

Genesis and Coldplay are my two favorite bands, so it seems natural to have Chris Martin inducting Peter Gabriel into the HOF. :D

Same here! I'm thrilled about the news. I've actually always wondered if they could maybe work together someday or if the band would record in his studio.

[Christa42]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Chris Martin of <a href="https://twitter.com/coldplay">@coldplay</a> introduces <a href="https://twitter.com/itspetergabriel">@itspetergabriel</a>, who just performed "Digging In the Dirt" here in Brooklyn. <a href="http://t.co/RdM71mMGSA">pic.twitter.com/RdM71mMGSA</a></p>— Barclays Center (@barclayscenter) <a href="https://twitter.com/barclayscenter/statuses/454404750919081984">April 10, 2014</a></blockquote>

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[gai]

so it seems like he did a great speech quoting from a mock book of genesis on gabriel the angel and making phil collins jokes and what not. after the induction he performed "washing of the water" with peter gabriel with chris on vocals.

 

it will be broadcast on HBO sometime next month, so there is a chance we can see it.

 

 

 

 

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[Christa42]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Chris Martin is hilariously quoting from 'The Book of Genesis' while inducting Peter Gabriel into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.</p>— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) <a href="https://twitter.com/RollingStone/statuses/454403766788558849">April 10, 2014</a></blockquote>

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[Christa42]

thanks gai for posting!

[Christa42]

best tweet imo:

 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>"He's a curator and an inspirer and he helped John Cusack get his girlfriend back in 'Say Anything.'" - Chris Martin inducting Peter Gabriel</p>— Stereogum (@stereogum) <a href="https://twitter.com/stereogum/statuses/454404616831373312">April 10, 2014</a></blockquote>

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[jc90]

Haa, he tried to 'rock' himself out a bit more with that leather jacket!

 

[Christa42]

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[gai]

Peter Gabriel Inducted Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

 

 

Critics may have been puzzled by Coldplay‘s Chris Martin being chosen to induct Peter Gabriel into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. But the vocalist proved to be an inspired choice, as he mixed humor and insight with perfect balance.

To kick off his soliloquy, he decided to read from “The Book of Genesis” — not the biblical version, but a story/hilarious extended metaphor mixing references to Gabriel, his former progressive rock band’s song titles and Phil Collins. “God came before Phil the Collins. The angel replied, ‘I am Gabriel,’” Martin cracked.

Martin also lightly poked fun at Gabriel’s dancing skills and fashion (“He’s repopularized the goatee”). However, he saved a more clever barb for Gabriel’s penchant for self-titling his albums, positing that after a string of eponymous records, his label asked him if he had something else for a title. “Like a petulant teenager, he said, ‘So?’ and they said, ‘That’s perfect.’”

Martin also highlighted Gabriel’s Real World studio and label and, naturally, the pop culture references that make Gabriel endure today: “He helped John Cusack get his girlfriend back in ‘Say Anything.’” Gabriel, in turn, returned the praise: “Chris has been working as a stand-up comic. He’s a great songwriter here.

Ever humble, Gabriel thanked his long-time bandmates by name — including David Rhodes, Tony Levin, Manu Katche — his many musical collaborators over the years and his family. “Surround yourself with brilliance. The brilliance of who you love being around — and the brilliance of their talent,” he says.

But in the speech’s most moving moment, Gabriel ended with a poetic rumination on the beauty and power of music. “Watch out for music. It should come with a health warning. It can be dangerous. It can make you feel so alive, so connected to the people around you.”

“And occasionally, it can make you very, very happy.”

 

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[LdySpace]

His sense of humor definitely serves him very, very well, and he looks fantastic! Thanks for posting! I can't wait for the broadcast on HBO in May.

[Batman]

Peter Gabriel Inducted Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

 

 

Critics may have been puzzled by Coldplay‘s Chris Martin being chosen to induct Peter Gabriel into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. But the vocalist proved to be an inspired choice, as he mixed humor and insight with perfect balance.

To kick off his soliloquy, he decided to read from “The Book of Genesis” — not the biblical version, but a story/hilarious extended metaphor mixing references to Gabriel, his former progressive rock band’s song titles and Phil Collins. “God came before Phil the Collins. The angel replied, ‘I am Gabriel,’” Martin cracked.

Martin also lightly poked fun at Gabriel’s dancing skills and fashion (“He’s repopularized the goatee”). However, he saved a more clever barb for Gabriel’s penchant for self-titling his albums, positing that after a string of eponymous records, his label asked him if he had something else for a title. “Like a petulant teenager, he said, ‘So?’ and they said, ‘That’s perfect.’”

Martin also highlighted Gabriel’s Real World studio and label and, naturally, the pop culture references that make Gabriel endure today: “He helped John Cusack get his girlfriend back in ‘Say Anything.’” Gabriel, in turn, returned the praise: “Chris has been working as a stand-up comic. He’s a great songwriter here.

Ever humble, Gabriel thanked his long-time bandmates by name — including David Rhodes, Tony Levin, Manu Katche — his many musical collaborators over the years and his family. “Surround yourself with brilliance. The brilliance of who you love being around — and the brilliance of their talent,” he says.

But in the speech’s most moving moment, Gabriel ended with a poetic rumination on the beauty and power of music. “Watch out for music. It should come with a health warning. It can be dangerous. It can make you feel so alive, so connected to the people around you.”

“And occasionally, it can make you very, very happy.”

 

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[gjohnson]

NY Daily News did a live blog and worth reading. Here's their take on Martin's comedic performance: Chris Martin has come on stage to formally induct, or "consciously couple" (as Gwyneth Paltrow might put it) Peter Gabriel with the Hall of Fame.

by Adam Edelman 7:38 PM yesterday

 

Coldplay’s Chris Martin does a vaudeville routine as much as an induction speech: "I didn't know how to start, so my mom always told me to look to the Bible. I'd like to start by reading from the Book of Genesis."

 

The best part of the speech: "And Phil the Collins said on to him, 'Who are you oh angel?' and the angel replied, 'I am Gabriel, I bring you this good news. I am going solo. Ye, shall be the singer of Genesis.'"

 

Does he do bar mitzvahs?

 

 

Read more: http://liveblog.nydailynews.com/Event/Rock_and_Roll_Hall_of_Fame_2014_Induction_Ceremony_at_Barclays_Center?Page=1#ixzz2yZ7V2VrQ

[Christa42]

gjohnson, that was a great blog, Thank you for posting

[nvdmm]

This is too exciting! Will they broadcast this?!