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October 18, 1947 – April 8, 1997
She’s IN!
2012 R&R Hall of Fame Inductee
LET’S CELEBRATE!
At this beginning of another New Year, it is one of great pleasure and excitement since Laura will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on April 14th. This event, perhaps more than any other, ensures that her entire body of work will be heard by more people than ever before, and recognized by it’s sheer genius, a word not ever to be used lightly. To quote Richard Harrington in the Washington Post, “Lots of people were later compared to Laura Nyro. Nyro herself was never compared to anyone.”
What Laura might have thought about this honor is unknowable. However, since she is not here to decide, and not here continuing to produce ever more astonishing music, it seems this accreditation is a wonderful means to an end: an ever larger audience whose hearts, minds and souls will be touched, sustained and inspired. Perhaps this event will be the catalyst for the reissue of ALL of her work, to the enrichment of everyone.
And because the album “Christmas and the Beads of Sweat”, one of Laura’s most musically diverse and challenging albums, is largely unavailable, please enjoy the gift of a cut which helps to exemplify the breadth and depth of her abilities.
May each and every one of you have a satisfying and creative New Year, with more than a little laughter and joy in it.
There are new comments and photos posted. A reminder that the R & R Hall of Fame exhibit “American Women Who Rock” which features Laura amongst others, continues until April. And for those who may wish to learn more about Laura’s life, Michele Kort’s book, “Soul Picnic” is available.
This site, its format, typestyle, and colors were designed by Laura in the last year of her life. There is no intention to change it whatsoever.
For your pleasure, here is "Been on a train" from "Christmas and the beads of sweat"
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