Mick Sterling
Mick Sterling (1960- ) Inducted 2015 Mick Sterling had his first performance in a Golden Valley, Minnesota bar at age four. His take on Roger Miller’s “King of the Road” […]
The Blenders
The Blenders Inducted 2015 Formed in 1992 and originally from Fargo, vocal quartet The Blenders have called Minneapolis their home since 1995. Each member had the good fortune of growing […]
Irv Williams
Irv Williams (1919-2019) Inducted 2014 Known as “Mr. Smooth”, Irv Williams was a jazz master musician at saxophone and a true Minnesota music legend. An unusually long career saw Irv […]
Dennis Spears
Dennis Spears Inducted 2013 Dennis Spears was born in Ohio but grew up on a farm with his grandparents in Louisiana. His grandparents were heavily involved in their church, so […]
Koerner, Ray & Glover
Koerner (1938-2024), Ray (1943-2002) & Glover (1939-2019) Inducted 2012 Guitarist “Spider” John Koerner, Dave “Snaker” Ray (also guitar) and Tony “Little Sun” Glover (harmonica)– the names are legendary, and the […]
Leonard “Skeets” Langley
Leonard “Skeets” Langley (1943-2020) Inducted 2012 Skeets Langley and the trio he formed were one of the most unique and sought-after musical groups of The Great Northwest for many years. […]
Swinging Ambassadors
The Swinging Ambassadors Inducted 2011 The Swinging Ambassadors organized in 1967. The group was hired to play dance music and to back various celebrities at Diamond Lil’s nightclub in downtown […]
Gary Rue
Gary Rue Inducted 2010 Originally from Tracy, Minnesota, at age five Gary took the stage as Johnny in the play Johnny and the Magic Carpet Ride while in kindergarten. In […]
Andrews Sisters
The Andrews Sisters Inducted 2010 The Andrew Sisters Maxine, Patty, and LaVerne grew up in North Minneapolis and spent their childhood summers in Mound, Minnesota, eventually settling there. They loved […]
Dale Menten
Dale Menten Inducted 2009 Dale Menten was born in Mankato and in the 1960s formed rock and roll band The Gestures. Their music was infectious, live appearances were a sight […]