Jamaican born reggae singer, Jimmy Cliff is set to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  Jimmy Cliff, nee James Chambers, will be inducted alongside ABBA , Genesis, The Hollies and The Stooges. Jimmy Cliff, well known for his role in the 1973 movie, Harder They Come, will receive the award on March, 15, 2010 at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. The movie Harder They Come and the soundtrack gave reggae music its first big crossover into the American music scene and introduced the reggae genre as the music of a movement of people. But for many of us in the Caribbean community, present company included, Clliff's song, Many Rivers to Cross, is a personal favorite.

Congratulations Jimmy Cliff!! This is a well deserved accomplishment.

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Posted by: on Dec 17, 2009