Fade To Black presents: Rock & Roll Hall of Shame

Everyone has a past… even Hollywood stars and performers. And nine times out of ten, the lives of these present day stars and icons are quite different than how we know them now. We at Fade To Black know this fact, we have accepted it, but we just don’t understand it.

What exactly is it about Hollywood and fame that gets into people’s heads? What is it that penetrates into the minds of performers and makes them feel omnipotent? Make them believe they are all powerful and knowing and that everything they touch will turn to gold? Is it the mandatory narcissistic obsession that comes with being a star? Is it the constant exposure to drugs and alcohol? Is it the close proximity of greasy executive and slimy producers who are out to exploit anyone and everyone to make a buck?

We are not sure, we’ll let you be the judge as to the drives and/or motivations behind the current list of nominees for the Fade To Black Rock & Roll Hall of Shame. So crank up the volume and prepare to listen to your favorite Rock & Roll classics sung by the likes of Andy Griffith, Pat Boone, Leonard Nimoy and more!

Are these folks misunderstood and passionate singers brining their own unique vision to the staples of the Rock Era, or are were they just sucked into the Hollywood machine cranking out one product after another until it reaches the top?

After close to a year in searching we dug up some extremely obscure songs, sung by celebrities we all grew to feel indifferent about. You decide… we've heard enough and we give up!

Added Selections for 2001!!


	*Greg Morris*
	TV Credits: Mission Impossible Vega$ Roots: The Next Generation More... Description: Greg took on a mission even Barney Collier would think impossible. Thankfully for us, these tapes did not self destruct.
	The Look of Love One and Only Love


	*Telly Savalas*
	Film/TV Credits: Kojak Dirty Dozen More... Description: Who loves you baby. Ohh.. yeah.
	Loving Feeling Rubber Bands and String


	*Bing Crosby*
	TV Credits: Road to Morocco The Bing Crosby Show More... Description: You know you have to do something God awful if you are a talented singer and find your way into the Rock and Roll Hall of Shame, and for Bing it was his rendition of the Beatles tune Hey Jude. We are not sure if this recording was what drove Bing to drink.
	Hey Jude


	*Yoko Ono*
	Film Credits: Many Beatles Documentaries Satan's Bed More... Description: This 'work of art' was recorded live on stage in Toronto. We defy anyone to sit through this entire track and not break into primal laughter.
	John John


	*Andy Griffith*
	Film Credits: Salvage Spy Hard Return to Mayberry More... Description: Remember the TV series Andy starred in as a junkman who built a rocketship out of scrap metal? If you thought that was a stretch....
	House of the Rising Sun


	*Frankie Randall*
	Film Credits: Wild on the Beach More... Description: This Casino singer from the Sinatra days gives it his best shot with this Who classic.
	I Can See For Miles


	*George Burns*
	Film Credits: Oh God! You Devil The Sunshine Boys More... Description: If you think this is bad, try to imagine what project George turned down in order to do this one.
	In The Beginning/With A Little Help From My Friends


	*(Little)Joe Pesci*
	Film Credits: Home Alone The Super More... Description: How do you mean funny? Funny how? I make you laugh? I'm a clown?
	Got To Get You Into My Life.


	*Joel Grey*
	Film Credits: Remo Williams Kafka More... Description: For some people acting is just not enough.
	White Room


	*Leonard Nimoy*
	Film Credits: Them! Invasion of the Body Snatchers More... Description: Before you judge, remember, Vulcan's had no emotions. None.
	Proud Mary


	*Mae West*
	Film Credits: My Little Chickadee Sextette More... Description: Why don't you come up and see my voice coach sometime.
	Day Tripper


	*Phyllis Diller*
	Film Credits: The Fat Spy Pucker Up and Bark Like A Dog More... Description: We are pretty sure this is not what Mick had in mind.
	(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction


	*Sebastian Cabot*
	Film Credits: Babes in Bagdad The Angry Hills More... Description: Apparently being a renowned stage actor means that actually singing the lyrics is too good for you.
	It Ain't Me Babe Like A Rolling Stone


	*William Shatner*
	Film Credits: Airplane II The Devil's Rain More... Description: Even though we listed him here, we just don't have the heart to do this again to Will. Read our Celebrity Outtakes Article.


	*Pat Boone*
	Film Credits: Roger & Me Journey to the Center of the Earth More... Description: What do you get when you cross a gospel singer you parents liked with the guitar driven hard rock songs you like? Music you can both agree is God awful.
	Crazy Train Enter Sandman Holy Diver Its A Long Way to the Top (If You Want To Rock and Roll) - Part I Its A Long Way to the Top (If You Want To Rock and Roll) - Part II Panama Stairway to Heavan	Paradise City Smoke on the Water - Part I Smoke on the Water - Part II The Wind Cries Mary You've Got Another Thing Comin' - Part I You've Got Another Thing Comin' - Part II

If you have a recording which you think belongs
in our Rock and Roll Hall of Shame
please let us know!