Iowa Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame!
Matt Cox to be honored in 2024
The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association Announces 2024 Iowa Rock Hall of Fame Inductees
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 Goedke, 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
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Media Contact: Ralph Kluseman, President
ralphkluseman@iowarocknroll.com
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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.
“OEA Winner to Warm Stage Singer-songwriter Matt Cox to play at 'Mile Zero' Americana roots-rocker Matt Cox and his band will perform at the Celebrate at Mile Zero festival on Saturday (July 13) at Bayliss Park. The Omaha Arts & Entertainment Award-winner will help warm the stage for headliner Jay Allen, who follows Cox's 12:30 p.m. set. Cox is one of the Omaha-Council Bluffs area's most respected and most adored songwriters. He's played almost every venue in the area at one point or another, and he's always delivered a winning score of county-tinged folk-rock and that carries his original, Midwestern stamp on it. Get primed to hear Matt sing by listening to his audio video to "Ungodly Creatures." Click on the play button at left to hear it.” - Jim Minge