Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Vault

The Staple Singers & Lauryn Hill, 1999

When Lauryn Hill inducted The Staple Singers in 1999, she emphasized the group’s longevity and prowess to reinvent themselves, conquering a variety of musical styles for nearly half a century. She makes it clear that for the Staples Singers, spirituality is equally as important to being “fly and commercially acceptable.”  The audience lights up with applause as Pops Staples promises to continue living as a child of God and encouraging viewers to follow their dreams and to never give up.   Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Each year, rock’s highest honor, induction into the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame, is bestowed upon a handful of artists, cementing their legacy for eternity. That night, they are celebrated by their peers and the contemporary artists they have influenced. All share mutual admiration for these legends who have dedicated their lives to Rock &amp; Roll. Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame Induction Vault gives unfiltered access to these iconic speeches from the biggest names in music ranging from the Beatles to NWA.