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4. rock and roll inductees are effectively making a lucrative donation to the hall of fame.

Reply to True Dough (Reply #1)

Sun May 6, 2018, 12:51 PM

May 2018

my understanding is that they do not get paid for being inducted. in fact, i think they are expected to make further donations of clothing, instruments, lyric sheets, and other rock and roll memorabilia. it's possible that the hall of fame purchases at least some of these items, i don't know.

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Sounds like he expects True Dough May 2018 #1

rock and roll inductees are effectively making a lucrative donation to the hall of fame. unblock May 2018 #4

ok. i'm a jew and i like wagner's music. but to each his own. unblock May 2018 #2

Can you explain what happened? Mike Rows His Boat May 2018 #3

according to knoffler, he was promised travel expenses and then the hall of fame said no. unblock May 2018 #5

I attended the watch party at the HOF Ohiogal May 2018 #6

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Mark is living up to his reputation I guess... Docreed2003 May 2018 #8

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