This October, legendary singer Dionne Warwick, five-time winner of the Grandmotherwill be honored with the Musical Excellence Award in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. After more than 60 years old of a career full of successes such as Keep walking AND I say a little prayer for youWarwick will finally receive this recognition, after being nominated in the years 2021 and 2022.
Despite being one of the major influences of world music, Dionne revealed: “I never considered myself a rock & roll artist, I think everyone thought that, except me. But that’s okay. If that’s how you want to see me, I’ll be a rock & roll”!”
Even surprised by the induction, Dionne Warwick he always believed in the excellence of his music: “I have always considered my music excellent,” he commented. The singer shared that she has not yet decided which songs she will sing at the ceremony, but the audience will definitely look forward to her iconic hits.”
Continuing the giveaways, at the end of the month, next Friday (11th), one of the main streets of Oriental orangehis hometown, will be named Dionne Warick Street.
After all these events in recognition of his brilliant career in the music industry, Dionne Warwick returns to Brazil at the end of the month where he will carry out his tour One last timewith shows in three capitals. The singer will perform Belo Horizonte on October 25th, at BeFly MinascentroIn Saint Paul on October 26th at Vibra San Paoloand in Rio de Janeiro, on October 27, at Municipal Theatre.
Al 83 years oldWarwick continues to reinvent herself, whether through her tours or her witty Twitter presence, which has turned her into a social media phenomenon.
For her Brazilian fans, this will be the opportunity to witness live an artist who, in sixty years, has sold more than 100 million recordsand who has transcended genres and generations, enchanting the world with his soft and moving voice.
In 2022, Dionne Warwick called for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to be renamed
The legendary singer Dionne Warwick suggested in the program Watch Happens Live with Andy Cohen displayed in 2022 that the name of the Rock Hall of Fame was renominated, as well as speaking about his nomination for the 2022 class of honor.
“I’m not a rock and roll”, declared Dionne Warwick. “The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as I knew it many, many years ago, was specifically for rock and roll bands. Now I feel like, especially when I hear that Dolly Parton was nominated, they should rename the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame “. Fame. Fame and call it The Music Hall of Fame This would bring in so many other genres… why not?”questioned the hitmaker From Heartbreaker and collaborative That’s what friends are for.
That year marked the second time Dionne Warwick was appointed to Rock Hall of Fame. Artists from that class of awards included Eminem, Lionel Richie, Beck, Pat Benatar, Kate Bush, DEVO, Duran Duran, Eurythmics, Judas Priest, Fela Kuti, MC5, New York Dolls, Rage Against The Machine, Carly Simon AND A tribe called research.
Source: Terra
Earl Johnson is a music writer at Gossipify, known for his in-depth analysis and unique perspective on the industry. A graduate of USC with a degree in Music, he brings years of experience and passion to his writing. He covers the latest releases and trends, always on the lookout for the next big thing in music.
