Gloria Estefan, Teddy Riley inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame
NEW YORK (AP):
Gloria Estefan, Jeff Lynne, Teddy Riley, Glen Ballard and Liz Rose were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on Thursday, with Post Malone and musical theatre lyricist Tim Rice also being honoured.
The class of 2023 was inducted at a gala at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City, and include Lynne, of ELO, who penned Mr Blue Sky and Evil Woman and Estefan, who is credited for popularising Latin rhythms with such crossover smashes as Rhythm Is Gonna Get You and Let’s Get Loud.
Ballard helped write Alanis Morissette’s monster 1995 album Jagged Little Pill and was involved in the recording and writing of several Michael Jackson albums, including Thriller, Bad and Dangerous.
Riley, the singer, songwriter and producer, is credited with creating New Jack Swing and its top anthems like Bobby Brown’s My Prerogative and Keith Sweat’s I Want Her. Rose co-wrote many songs with Taylor Swift, including You Belong with Me, Teardrops on My Guitar and White Horse.
Post Malone received the Hal David Starlight Award, given to “gifted young songwriters who are making a significant impact in the music industry”. Rice, who is already in the hall, was honoured with the Johnny Mercer Award, the highest honour bestowed by the event.
Snoop Dogg, whose hits include Drop It Like It’s Hot and Gin & Juice, has deferred his induction to next year. Sade has also deferred her induction.
The Songwriters Hall of Fame was established in 1969 to honour those creating the popular music. A songwriter with a notable catalogue of songs qualifies for induction 20 years after the first commercial release of a song.
Some already in the hall include Carole King, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora, Elton John and Bernie Taupin, Brian Wilson, James Taylor, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Lionel Richie, Bill Withers, Neil Diamond and Phil Collins.
