THE LEGENDS, THE HEROES AND HONOREES THAT HAVE ATTENDED
Hall Of Fame Inductions
Numerous stars, innovators, teachers and leaders have been recognized for their achievements by the BLACK MUSIC ASSOCIATION ACADEMY OF AMERICA. These “true” heroes have combined longevity with desire, hope, dedication and determination to foster brilliant careers and open the doors of opportunity for so many others. These are shining examples for our future leaders who need to learn what ingredients are required to earn success. Here are a few of the BMA Honorees in past years:
(only a partial listing)
Honorees in past:
CHAKA KAHN- Performer, Singer, Songwriter
THE TEMPTATIONS (original)- Singers, Composers, Entertainers
THE WHISPERS-Legendary Singing Group
WAR- Musicians, Messengers, Writers
PATRICE RUSHEN-Composer, Musician, Teacher
GEORGE CLINTON- Musician, Innovator
ROY AYERS- Musician, Composer
ZOLA TAYLOR (The Platters)- Entertainer, Performer, Humanitarian
THE FIFTH DIMENSION- Entertainers, Messengers
DEXTER GORDON- Jazz Impresario, Innovator
NARADA MICHAEL WALDEN-Composer, Humanitarian, Writer
MICHEAL COOPER & FELTON PILATE (ConFunkShun) –
Entertainers, Composers
SYLVIA RHONE- Music Executive
LINDA HOPKINS- Entertainer, Humanitarian
THE REV. CECIL MURRAY- Pastor Emeritus, First AME, Los Angeles,
Humanitarian
MARVIN GAYE (posthumous)- Musician, Composer, Teacher
SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE- Entertainers, Innovators
JANICE MARIE JOHNSON (A Taste Of Honey)- Musician, Artist,
Humanitarian
SHIRLEY CEASAR-Pastor, Entertainer, Humanitarian
GREG PHILLIGANES- Musician, Entertainer, Composer
GERALD WILSON- Composer, Musician, Community Leader
RODENA PRESTON- Community Leader, Entertainer
BRENDA LEE EAGER- Entertainer, Educator, Teacher
THE PHENIX HORNS- Musicians, Composers
MAURICE WHITE (Earth, wind & Fire)- Innovator, Composer, Entertainer
STEVIE WONDER Humanitarian, Community Leader, Composer
THE JACKSON FIVE
HOWARD HEWETT
JOE JACKSON
TOO SHORT... and more
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