Hunter & Garcia Among Songwriters Hall Of Fame Inductees

This year’s inductees to the Songwriters Hall Of Fame have been announced and they include Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter and vocalist/guitarist Jerry Garcia. Bobby Braddock, Willie Dixon, Toby Keith, Cyndi Lauper and Linda Perry will also be inducted into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame on during a ceremony on June 18th at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.

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“Our 2015 lineup of inductees represents the rich diversity of American musical styles – Rock, Country, Blues and Pop – that have captivated the world over the past six decades,” said SHOF President & CEO Linda Moran in a statement. “Each one of these brilliant music creators have written instantly recognizable classics, songs that are both of their time and timeless. Our Annual Awards Gala is sure to be unforgettable.”

The Songwriters Hall of Fame was established in 1969, shortly after Hunter and Garcia started working together when Robert sent Jerry lyrics to “China Cat Sunflower” and “The Eleven.” We look forward to seeing what Hunter has to say upon accepting his award.