Arizona Music & Entertainment 
Hall of Fame 2007 Induction Ceremony
Story & Photos by Glenda S. Paradee 

The Arizona Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame 2007 Induction Ceremony was held at the Dodge Theatre in Phoenix, AZ, September 23, 2007.

The 2007 Inductees were: Rex Allen, Sanford Clark, The Herndon Family & Handlebar J, Stevie Nicks, Buck Owens, Jerry Riopelle, Linda Ronstadt, Steven Spielberg, Dwight Tindle, The Tubes, and Mr Lucky's.

The Master of Ceremonies was Pat McHahon. The program started with a performance by the House Band: Smoke 'N' Guns who consist of Gry Clemmons, Michael Hounshell, Marty Mitchell, Hal Michael Monti, Rick Gilbreath. The first inductee was Sanford Clark, presented by John Dixon with a performance by Sanford Clark & The House Band. Steven Spielberg was then presented by Lucky Hayes to the Phoenix Film Foundation. The Herndon Family & Handlebar J was presented by Jessi Colter with a performance bythe Herndon Brothers, Ray Herndon, Ron Herndon, Duane Wriston, Dave Rose, Stuart Golladay. Dwight Tindle was presented by Danny Zelisko to Nancy O'Reilly. Buck Owens was presented by Larry Daniels & Jim West to Buddy Alan Owens with a performance by Buddy Allen Owens & The Herndon Brothers. There was then a Memorial Tribute Video with a performance by Marty Mitchell. Next, Jerry Riopelle was presented by John dixon with a performance by Jerry Riopelle & The House Band. Stevie Nicks was presended by Danny Zelisko to Barbara and Chris Nicks. Rex Allen was presented by Dick Goodman to Rex Allen, Jr. with a performance by Rex Allen, Jr. & The House Band. Then Mr. Lucky's was presented by Virg Warner to Bob Sikora and J. David Sloan with a performance by Birg Warner. Linda Ronstadt was presented by Marty Manning to Suzy Ronstadt O'Brien & Frederico Jacome. The Tubes were presented by Danny Zelisko with a final performance by the Tubes. 

The Arizona Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame was created in order to recognize and honor the contributions of musicians, entertainers and individuals who have had a significant impact on the evolution and development of the musical and entertainment culture in the state of Arizona and to educate the public about these accomplishments. 

September 23, 2007 was officially proclaimed Arizona Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Day by Governor Janet Napolitano.

If you would like to become a benefactor please contact: 

Arizona Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame 
P.O. Box 11092 
Scottsdale, AZ 85271-1092. 

If you have questions please call 480-214-5522. 
You can also visit: www.azmusichalloffame.org

Arizona Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame 2007 Induction Ceremony Photos by Glenda S. Paradee Click on image for larger photo, use your browsers Back button to return here.
AUTOGRAPHED GUITAR	PAT McMAHON	SANFORD CLARK
RAY HERNDON & JESSIE COLTER	ROSS VILLAVERDE &  PAT McMAHON	J. DAVID SLOAN  (MR LUCKEY'S)
MARTY MITCHELL & HIS FATHER	RAY HERNDON, J. DAVID SLOAN & BUDDY OWENS	JERRY RIOPELLE
JERRY RIOPELLE	STEVIE NICKS BROTHER CHRIS NICKS & STEVIES MOM BARBARA NICKS	REX ALLEN, JR.
REX ALLEN, JR'S SONS & DAUGHTER	J. DAVID SLOAN WITH WIFE & SON	LINDA RONSTADT'S NEPHEW

Thanks For The Music!