The singer achieved glory for the band, but never made it as a solo artist. The reissue of his forgotten albums comes at a time when the band is experiencing a new surge in popularity
The English musician, who died at 90, had an enormous influence on the music scene of the sixties as well as being a unique talent scout, launching the careers of Eric Clapton, Peter Green and Mick Taylor from his band, the Bluesbreakers
Kate Bush, ‘Soul Train’ creator Don Cornelius and the late George Michael will also be inducted into the hall on Friday night in Brooklyn, New York