Tom Ginkel
Tom Ginkel Inducted 2008 Tom’s first introduction to music was at age 10 when his parents bought him a clarinet. He despised it, and at age 13 he traded it […]
Bruce Bradley
Bruce Bradley (1947-2015) Inducted 2008 Bruce Mielke’s musical career began at the age of seven. His father traded a Shetland Pony for an accordion. It didn’t take long for young […]
John Arsers
John Arsers (1926-2019) Inducted 2008 John Arsers grew up in Chatfield, Minnesota and his father was the High School and City Band Director. He started playing the clarinet in the […]
Peter & Paul Wendinger
Peter & Paul Wendinger Inducted 2007 Peter and Paul have spent their entire lives growing up together, farming, and entertaining audiences near and far with their Polka Band. In 1962, […]
Dale Warland Singers
The Dale Warland Singers Inducted 2007 The Dale Warland Singers were recognized as one of the world’s foremost and successful acappella choral ensembles, and for 32 years of concerts, tours, […]
Rockin’ Hollywoods
The Rockin’ Hollywoods Inducted 2007 Steve Ghizoni, founder of the Rockin’ Hollywoods, was born in Minneapolis and in his high school days formed a band called The Defenders with two […]
Prince
Prince (1958-2017) Inducted 2007 Prince Rogers Nelson has been widely called the most important musician of his generation internationally. He was born in Minneapolis and was named after his father’s […]
Monroe Crossing
Monroe Crossing Inducted 2007 Named in the honor of Bill Monroe, “America’s Father of Bluegrass Music”, Twin Cities-based Monroe Crossing is an upbeat blend of classic and traditional bluegrass going […]
John Henle
John Henle (1926-2020) Inducted 2007 John Henle’s biggest contribution to the Minnesota music scene was his 33-year career as a music educator. John’s music education began as a fourth grader […]
Minneapolis Police Band
The Minneapolis Police Band Inducted 2006 Major General George Emerson Leach and Arthur Bolte formed the Minneapolis Police Band in 1917. Leach was elected mayor of Minneapolis after retiring from […]