Cleveland honors Bobby Womack on the eve of his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
(Photo by Bob Merlis/courtesy ABKCO Records)
Soul/rock/gospel legend Bobby Womack takes center stage for a ceremony at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum on the day of his induction. Vice President of Exhibitions and Curatorial Affairs Jim Henke (left) holds up a stage outfit that Womack donated to the Museum’s collection as President and CEO Terry Stewart reads a proclamation from the City of Cleveland citing Womack’s career achievements. Bobby Womack is the first Cleveland native to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as an individual performer. Following the presentation, Womack met with hundreds of fans at the Hall of Fame’s gift shop where he autographed copies of his classic The Poet I & II, newly re-released and combined on one CD from ABKCO Records.
Hours later, Ron Wood, Rolling Stones’ guitarist and a long time friend and collaborator inducted Womack. He performed a medley of his iconic hits including “Across 110th Street,” “If You Think You’re Lonely Now” and, joined by Wood, “I Used To Love Her” the song that was covered by the Rolling Stones and became that group’s first #1 record.
Bob Merlis
Posted by Administration at 4/7/2009 2:57 PM 
Categories: Special Events, News-Update, Announcements, Awards
Categories: Special Events, News-Update, Announcements, Awards
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