Al Kooper

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer

Category: Musical Excellence

Inducted: 2023

Inducted by: [no inductor]


Inducted into Rock Hall Revisited in 1996 (ranked #25 in the Sidemen (Individuals) category) .

Al Kooper @ Wikipedia



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Hall of Fames are crazy, e.g. see Pete Rose and Joe Jackson.
Al Kooper was the front man on perhaps one of the best 50 albums of all time Child is the Father to Man; created the organ riff that leads off Dylan's most revered song, Like a Rolling Stone; produced Sweet Home Alabama for Lynnard...with Mike Bloomfield and Steve Stills created SuperSession, and have we forgotten the Blues Project....and a slew of great solo albums, including I Stand Alone......t Lets just call him the Pete Rose of the Rock Hall of Fame

Posted by michaelmaine on Sunday, 12/15/2013 @ 17:52pm


Hall of Fames are crazy, e.g. see Pete Rose and Joe Jackson.
Al Kooper was the front man on perhaps one of the best 50 albums of all time Child is the Father to Man; created the organ riff that leads off Dylan's most revered song, Like a Rolling Stone; produced Sweet Home Alabama for Lynnard...with Mike Bloomfield and Steve Stills created SuperSession, and have we forgotten the Blues Project....and a slew of great solo albums, including I Stand Alone......t Lets just call him the Pete Rose of the Rock Hall of Fame

Posted by michaelmaine on Sunday, 12/15/2013 @ 17:52pm


Al Kooper is one of those people you'd figure they'd have inducted as a Sideman or Award For Musical Excellence out of frustration for being unable to get BS&T or the Blues Project nominated. They should definitely do it, but whether they will or not unfortunately is querulous at best. I'm convinced that even they don't know what they really want to do or where they really want to go with the "Award For Musical Excellence" category.

Posted by Philip on Sunday, 12/15/2013 @ 20:06pm


Al Kooper belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. As a musician, a songwriter, a producer and an executive, in a career that has spanned more than 50 years, he’s done it all and deserves to be recognized. He has been there at so many crossroads moments of Rock and Roll, and be they large or small his contributions have always made a significant difference. After so many years and so many times, it can’t just be coincidence. His participation has mattered. Al Kooper belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I believe it’s long overdue. If somehow you are not aware of his contributions, please Google his name. There is no one more deserving than he who has not yet been inducted. Also, I have created a facebook page called "Induct Al Kooper Into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame" specifically for this purpose. Please find and like the page.

Posted by Tommy Garelick on Sunday, 02/9/2014 @ 12:19pm


Will someone explain to me why Al Kooper has not yet been inducted into the RnRHOF? Come on nominating committee! Tell me why?

Posted by Michael Stack on Saturday, 07/6/2019 @ 08:37am


Bought my first LP at the age of thirteen, it was Blues Project Projections, where my life long admiration of Al Kooper started. One of the previous posts said Al shouldn't be put in for being a soloist.. I happened to see one of his shows where all the other musicians were TOP studio players from NYC.They ,in the midst of the set ,played one of those songs where each player would step out and "strut" his stuff.Each player brought the crowd higher and higher ! The next to last player was lead guitar, has playing had the crowd at a crazy point , incredible ,fast intricate ..It was at such a high pitch, how could Al follow this.. Al stepped out.. played three slow notes and in hyperdrive it was to the next universe !
Amazing doesn't begin to cover it ...

Posted by Art Scott on Thursday, 03/19/2020 @ 21:14pm


You guys know. "I want to thank all the little people that made this possible"
Al is one of the little people that won't get his due.
Also if you read his book, you will seee he produced an entire Dylan album but got no credit for it.

Posted by DAVE SHANK on Thursday, 07/30/2020 @ 22:09pm


Al Kooper by definition is essence of the history of Rock and Roll:
Who wears short shorts
Gene Pitney
This Diamond Ring
Blues Project
The Zombies
Like a Rolling Stone
Electrified Newport Jazz backing Dylan
You Can't Always Get What you Want
Blood Sweat and Tears
Skynyrd
Return of Horns to Rock

Posted by John Manning on Thursday, 06/10/2021 @ 19:26pm


Al Cooper should be in rock 'n' roll hall of fame. I remember him late 60s with blood sweat and tears and super session albums that early psychedelic era in classic rock.

Posted by Ulises Vargas on Thursday, 04/14/2022 @ 13:13pm


Al has been one of my favourites since the Blues Project. Child Is Father To The Man is such a classic. After that BS and T were nothing. Could not replicate that sound or songs. They became way too poppy. Live Adventures Super Session Lost Concert Tapes were so good. And then all his envolments were huge. All discussed above. Can't get enough of his music.

Posted by Ken McIver on Friday, 12/9/2022 @ 15:08pm


Al Kooper's impact on rock and roll is legendary; from his songwriting, his pervasive influence on other musicians, his pioneering use of horns, and his exemplary musicianship; he should be a shoe in to the rock and roll hall of fame. I wonder is it because of not being as financially successful or is it lack of headlines. Whatever it is, O feel it is an injustice!

Posted by Ray DArcangelis on Friday, 02/24/2023 @ 15:52pm


Al is one of the all time greats had the good fortune to see him several times at BB Kings. Always a great show. His song " I can't keep from crying sometimes " is one of the greatest songs you can ever hear about death and sorrow. He should have been in the rock and roll hall of fame a long time ago!

Posted by Arthur Maiden on Wednesday, 05/3/2023 @ 09:10am


It is about time that Al Kooper is being inducted into the rock and roll Hall of Fame. In addition to all of the people he played with and produced, his solo work is fantastic. From, New York City(you're a woman), to Black Coffee and white Chocolate, his music is great! I hope you're able to play something at the ceremony. Thank you for all the music you have made and been a part of.

Posted by Brian Lynch on Tuesday, 08/15/2023 @ 13:06pm


Did Al Kooper show up? How long did they talk about him? Was there a video?

Posted by Roy on Saturday, 11/4/2023 @ 00:05am


I Wonder why nobody inductedAl into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, ir struck me as "ODD' when the other 11 nominees/inductees all had a nominator, and not one of his songs was honored after his so called induction, is there a reason for that? The video was nice and his acceptance speech was good , but he got 7 minutes and 11 seconds when most of the other inductees were given about 15 minutes to a full half hour.He was sort of given the "bums rush" , sad.

Posted by Linda Hoxit on Sunday, 11/12/2023 @ 21:01pm


linda,

in recent years the hall has been disrespecting certain inductees by lacking an induction speech. its sad to see for sure. prior to 2022 every act had a speech and a designated person to induct them. historically-not every artist gets a tribute song, especially when theyre inducted in a side category.

Posted by will m on Sunday, 11/12/2023 @ 21:08pm


Thanks Will M for your explanation of the induction situation for a side catagory, however Chaka Kahn and Bernie Taupin got the induction speech and much more, and at least he made a nice video for the show. Kate Bush couldn't do that , and the 3 members of Rage Against the Machine boycotted it. It was far too long also, some of the inductees just needed to have their own TV special, and the Jam session was sorely missed at the end .I was entirely unimpressed by the show as a whole , I won't be watching another on in it's entirety EVER again. By the way, I have a Wikipedia page too!

Posted by Linda Hoxit on Tuesday, 11/14/2023 @ 20:46pm


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