us that on Thursday, November 7, 2002 The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announced that the following will be the 2003 Inductees in the "Artist" category:
"The Clash - At the dawn of the British punk, the overtly political Clash railed out against war, racism, a dead-end economy and true romance to earn the title of "the only band that really mattered".the last great British rock 'n' roll band."
Elvis Costello and the Attractions - Elvis Costello emerged as part of the new wave of next generation singer/songwriters with the raw energy of punk rock; and his impact as one of New Music's emblematic figureheads was writ large on memorable tours with the Attractions.
AC/DC - Australia's best loved hard rock export, AC/DC is characterized by bluesy guitar and screeching vocals; and they have nurtured at least three generations of heavy metal boogie fans.
The Police - The trio broke through in the late 70's with some of the most influential music since the advent of punk. Between 1977 and 1983, they released five critically acclaimed albums and had numerous Top 10 hits before splitting up.
The Righteous Brothers -Ã "Blue eyed soul" was coined to categorize the music of this duo, whose string of hits began with the Phil Spector-produced "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'", one of the most enduring classics of popular music.
Congratulations to these bands for joining the hall. Now you can put that little "R & R Hall Of Fame" logo on your posters when you go on tour or do that inevitable reunion show. Except the Police, I hate the fucking Police!