Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum

Jann Wenner’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Reign Ended in 20 Minutes

The day after the Rolling Stone co-founder made remarks widely criticized as racist and sexist in a Times interview, the Hall of Fame called an emergency vote and ousted him.

Randy Meisner, Founding Member of the Eagles, Dies at 77

Meisner, the group’s original bass player, helped form the band in 1971.

Randy Meisner, Founding Member of the Eagles, Dies at 77

Meisner, the group’s original bassist, helped form the band in 1971.

Cynthia Weil, Who Put Words to That ‘Lovin’ Feeling,’ Dies at 82

With her husband and songwriting partner, Barry Mann, she wrote lyrics for timeless hits by the Righteous Brothers, the Animals and Dolly Parton.

Seymour Stein, Record Biz Giant Who Signed Madonna, Dies at 80

With an encyclopedic knowledge of pop music, he championed acts including the Ramones, Talking Heads and the Pretenders on his label Sire, and helped found the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.