Victoria Music Hall Of Fame April 10, 2009

Our thanks to all the musicians who completed a ballot for the 2009, Victoria Music Hall Of Fame inductions. We'd also like to thank present members of the Hall Of Fame who provided this year's nominee selections. Here's the results:

Which musician most influenced Victoria's contemporary music from 1950-1959? (Tie)
2009 inductees: Buddy Glover and Fred Usher

Which band most influenced Victoria's contemporary music from 1950-1959?
2009 inductees: Ron Tuele & The Monarchs

Which was your favorite Victoria venue to perform at or attend a musical performance from 1950-1969?
2009 inductee: Club A Go Go

Which musician most influenced Victoria's rock & roll/contemporary music from 1960-1969?
2009 inductee: Harry Creech

Which bands most influenced Victoria's rock & roll/contemporary music from 1960-1969?
2009 inductees: Brothers Forbes

Which Victoria musician would you choose for a "Lifetime Achievement in Music" award?
2009 inductee: Bob Rock

Which local broadcaster most influenced & supported Victoria's music from 1950 to 1969?
2009 inductee: Fraser McAlpine

Which band most influenced Victoria's blues music from 1950-1974?
2009 inductees: Blues Union

Which musician most influenced Victoria's country music from 1950-1974?
2009 inductee: Wayne Peters

*Which musician most influenced Victoria's jazz music from 1950-1974?
2009 inductee: Paul Horn

* New category for 2009

Official notifications will be forwarded to all inductees this week. Congratulations to everyone, see you at Element (Formerly the Old Forge) on September 20 for the 2009 celebration.