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ABBA, Genesis, Jimmy Cliff, the Hollies, and the Stooges have been named the 2010 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

In this Sept. 5, 2007 file photo, Phil Collins, center, Mike Rutherford, left and Tony Banks of the band Genesis pose for a photo prior to a rehearsal for their upcoming North American tour in Toronto.

Maybe the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was waiting to induct The Stooges and ABBA, a sort of yin and yang of pop music, at the same time.

ABBA is dancing its way into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, along with Genesis, Jimmy Cliff, The Hollies and The Stooges.

Abba are to enter the US Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along with four other acts including UK prog-rockers Genesis.

The Stooges, Genesis and ABBA lead the list of accomplished artists that will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next year.

Mystic Bowie, an international reggae star, will be gracing the Comox Valley on Monday, December 14, at The New Mex Pub.

Keith Richards "Run Rudolph Run" / "The Harder They Come" Originally released: 1978 At the end of 1978 Keith Richards had just pleaded guilty to possession of heroin in Canada - a downgrade from the original charge stemming from a 1977 arrest in a Toronto hotel where he was charged with possession of heroin for the purpose of trafficking.

Jamaica's renown as a wonderfully musical nation has come not only because of our prowess in reggae and jazz.

A leading American music website believes reggae superstar Jimmy Cliff is likely to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next year, despite growing scepticism among fans that the 'Hall's' value is being diminished by the inclusion of non-rock acts.

As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, Island Records has released Island 50 Reggae: The Loudest Island In The World , a compilation of 18 of the label's biggest reggae songs.

Few Jamaicans chart in Japan, US and Europe signalling, as pundits suggest, that international reggae doesn't need Jamaica.

Singer-songwriter Laura Nyro, who lived in Gloucester in the early 1970s, is one of 12 acts nominated for the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame for 2010.

Island Records founder and hotelier Chris Blackwell was inaugurated into the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica's Hall of Fame in a glittering ceremony held at the Kingston Hilton Hotel on Monday night which saw many of Jamaica's leading business personalities in attendance.

Over the past year, reggae band Mystic Vibrations have played venues ranging from a James Island park to a Charleston tapas restaurant.

Every October Jamaicans pause to honour national heroes for achievements and sacrificial service in nation building.

Some voices are ideal for pulling us into positivity, and Jimmy Cliff seems put on Earth with this purpose in mind.

Charles Earle, the American music buff who launched a Cyber petition to get reggae superstar Jimmy Cliff inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame , says he is "absolutely thrilled" that the singer has been finally nominated.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced their slate of nominees for the Class of 2010.

Charles Earle, the American music buff who launched a Cyber petition to get reggae superstar Jimmy Cliff inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame , says he is "absolutely thrilled" that the singer has been finally nominated... Read More... Traditional wake for Trevor Rhone A traditional wake in honour of theatre icon Trevor Rhone will be held ...