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2014 Inductees

1

Link Wray

Link Wray was one of the most influential rock guitarists of the 1950s. His recording of “Rumble,” with distortion, fuzz tone and power chords had a profound influence on rock guitarists during that time and is enshrined in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

2

Little Eva

The story of Little Eva and her hit, “The Loco-Motion” has often been told as the story of a songwriter’s baby sitter who recorded a demo for them which turned into a lucky hit.

3

Lulu Belle & Scotty

Lulu Belle and Scotty Wiseman were both born in North Carolina; she was born Myrtle Eleanor Cooper in Boone on December 24, 1913 and he was born in Ingalls on November 8, 1909.

4

Tab Smith

During the 1930s and 1940s, Tab Smith was an in-demand jazz saxophonist, performing with the Count Basie and Lucky Millinder bands and recording with a number of bands and soloists, including Coleman Hawkins.

5

The Embers

One of most prominent, successful and long-running bands playing Beach Music is The Embers.

6

Jimmy Capps

Jimmy Capps is a studio guitarist who has played on thousands of recordings as well as in the Staff Band at the Grand Ole Opry.

7

Fantasia

Fantasia was the winner on “American Idol” during its third in 2004. Since that time she has had number one singles, gold and platinum albums and won numerous awards, including a Grammy.

8

Clay Aiken

During the second season of “American Idol” in 2003, Clay Aiken finished second to Ruben Studdard in a vote so close that both were awarded recording contracts.