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HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCED

The Class of 2024 will be inducted Labor Day Weekend in Arnolds Park

 

(Arnolds Park, IA) - The Iowa Rock 'n Roll Music Association is pleased to announce the Hall of Fame Class of 2024 that will be honored during the Hall of Fame Induction Spectacular on Labor Day weekend, August 30-

September 1.

 

Ralph Kluseman, President of the Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Association stated, “This Class of 2024 Hall of Fame inductees honors the talent in Iowa and the talent of inductees from around the world that provide the joy of music in our lives. I look forward to welcoming everyone to Arnolds Park during the induction celebration planned for Labor Day weekend.”

 

There will be a Rock The Roof concert on Thursday, August 29 and an Okoboji Rocks Concert Series event on Friday, August 30 to kick off the induction weekend celebration. The Opening Ceremony , Iowa Rocks Talent Contest and Inductee Meet & Greet will all be on Saturday, August 31. The weekend culminates with the Iowa Rock 'n Roll Induction Ceremony, Autograph Party and Concert on Sunday, September 1.

 

2024 Iowa Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame Inductees: 

Band Category: Lake Patrol, Johnny Trash, The Ozone Ramblers, Jason Reed & Kerosene, Ghostship, Labyrinth,

311, Cornfed, Sage

Border Band Category: Cartwright Brothers

Out of State Band Category: Badfinger

Inventor Category: Wade Goeke, Owner of Chandler Limited

Individual Category: Dave Rowley, Lynn Wee, Jon Purdy, John Stefaniak, Matt Cox, Richard Kleinberg, Phil Kelly, Dave Ducharme-Jones, Tina Mock, Dawn Sedlacek

DJ Category: Tony Coloff, Rick Galusha

Music Store: North Star Music Supply

Support Person Category: Phil Maas, Tim Fox

Iowa Rock 'n Roll Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award: Jon Douglas “Doug” Dixon

Matousek Lifetime Achievement Award: Gary Heady, Sr.

 

2024 Special Achievement Awards:

Spirit Awards: Jeff Poulter/Capitol Theater, Bryan Farland, Wendy Hull

John Senn Legacy Award:  Diane Sanders

 

​The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association annually inducts musicians, bands, DJs, ballrooms and others who have significantly contributed to rock and roll music in the State of Iowa.  Since incorporation in 1997, more than 500 entities and over 1,900 individuals have had the honor of being inducted or awarded. Inductees must have a minimum of 25 years of experience in the music industry.

 

The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association welcomes nominations through the website www.iowarocknroll.com.  Nominations that have been brought forward on or before September 2024 will be considered for the Induction Class of 2025

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Details on the Iowa Rock 'n Roll Music Association's Hall of Fame Induction Spectacular Weekend schedule and ticket information will be forthcoming at www.iowarocknroll.com

 

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The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association exists to preserve the legacy of rock and roll music in Iowa by honoring achievements, educating youth, and inspiring artists. Established in 1997, as a 501(c)(3) non- profit statewide organization

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Our inductees stories are being created in video  for our database project. We want to remember the contributions of all of our inductees into the Iowa Rock 'n Roll Music Association Hall of Fame. 

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The Iowa Rock 'n Roll Music Association Hall of Fame has a gift store and you can visit in online at shopiowarock..com!

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Visit Our Museum

Our Museum has stories to share and we have expanded our collections. You'll find a new exhibit on display now that you won't want to miss!

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Learn About Our Hall of Fame

The Iowa Rock 'n Roll Music Association Hall of Fame is available from these two kiosks that contain the stories of all of our inductees.

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Enjoy Our Two Theaters

The two  theaters in our museum give a unique perspective to the history of Rock and Roll in Iowa.

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IOWA ROCKS TALENT CONTEST

We provide this live performance opportunity to the youth of Iowa. This annual contest provides the winners a professional recording session at Iowa's premier recording studio, Catamount Recording.

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If you would like to help our mission in providing educational opportunities to the youth of Iowa, please donate today.

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IOWA ROCK CAMP

We provide for educational learning at our Iowa Rock Camp every year.

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