Michigan Rock and Roll Legends

Welcome to Michigan's Internet Hall of Fame!

Welcome to the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Website. The site is a totally independent and proudly non-commerical tribute to the artists and songs of Michigan's vinyl era.

The 2018 vote for the MRRL Hall of Fame and Legendary Michigan Songs closed on midnight June 1st. The voting for both the 2019 MRRL Hall of Fame inductees and Legendary Michigan Songs opens on January 1, 2019 and will close at midnight on June 1, 2019.

Induction certificates are now available for all past and present MRRL Hall of Fame inductees. Contact Dr. J via email for information.

Check out the list of 2019 Hall of Fame nominees before voting by clicking below: http://www.michiganrockandrolllegends.com/mi-rock-a-roll-hall-of-fame/116-2014-michigan-artists-and-songs-ballot Check out the nominated recordings for 2019's Legendary Michigan Songs before voting by clicking here: http://www.michiganrockandrolllegends.com/mi-rock-a-roll-hall-of-fame/132-2014-legendary-michigan-songs-nominees

Michigan's Internet Hall of Fame. A total of 103 artists and individuals have been inducted into the MRRL Hall of Fame during the past thirteen years. Read their biographies along with recommended recordings, books, the best Internet sites, and watch youtube videos for each inductee. Click on "MRRL Hall of Fame" at the top of the page to view the Inductees. The 2018 inductees are Bettye LaVette, Dennis Coffey, The Iguanas, Moose & Da Sharks, Ollie McLaughlin, and the Royal Coachmen.

Alina Simone's latest book, 2016's Madonnaland, details MRRL's efforts on behalf of Madonna and ? and The Mysterians. Read the review in PopMatters by clicking below: http://www.popmatters.com/review/madonnaland-by-alina-simone/

Madonnaland was selected as one of Rolling Stone magazine's Ten Best Music Books of 2016. http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/10-best-music-books-of-2016-w456438

Dr. J's Blog. Click here for in-depth articles about Michigan's Rock and Roll history. http://www.michiganrockandrolllegends.com/dr-js-blog

"Spin Guys" Video: Gary (Dr. J) Johnson discusses his love of vinyl albums in this short video produced by the Bay City Times. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDQfvx6HVyw&feature=youtu.be

Visit Michigan Rock and Roll Legends on Facebook featuring Michigan Rock and Roll events, Voting Updates, Videos, and up-to-the minute Rock and Roll News!

Motown Black & White: The MRRL Internet Hall of Fame is proud to announce that it is now a permanent interactive component of the Al Abrams' collection and exhibit on the Motown music empire. The MRRL kiosk was unveiled at the red carpet event at the Detroit Historical Museum on April 21, 2016.

Watch videos of the 130 outstanding recordings voted Legendary Michigan Songs. "Kick Out The Jams", "Night Moves", "Runaway", "My Girl", "School's Out", "96 Tears", "Respect", "Hanky Panky" and much more! The 2018 Legendary Michigan songs are: "Get Funky", "Boogie Chillen'", "Give Me Just A Little More Time", "God, Love And Rock & Roll", "Could It Be I'm Falling In Love", "Where Did Our Love Go", "Leroy", "The Twist", "The Happy Organ", and "Fingertips Pt. 2".

ROYAL COACHMEN

Hailing from the town of Adrian, Michigan, located 30 miles southwest of Ann Arbor and 30 miles northwest of Toledo, Ohio, the Royal Coachmen formed while its members were still in high school. Inspired by the British Invasion and the host of bands that followed in its wake, the Royal Coachmen became a popular attraction at dances and teen clubs throughout Southeast Michigan and Northern Ohio during the 1960s.

OLLIE MCLAUGHLIN

Although he is not a household name in Michigan rock and roll circles, Ollie McLaughlin was an important force in the state’s musical history. He wore many hats in his storied career, including a stint as an influential black disc jockey at WHRV in Ann Arbor, a jazz concert promoter, a talent scout who discovered both Del Shannon and Barbara Lewis, a record producer, a music publisher, and the owner of three important Michigan record labels.

2018 Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Internet Hall of Fame Inductees

Six new members of the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Internet Hall of Fame were announced on June 1, 2018. In addition, the site also announced this year’s ten Legendary Michigan Songs.