LEONARD COHEN - NEWS
LEONARD COHEN INDUCTED INTO THE SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME
Leonard Cohen is to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2010, SHOF Chairman/CEO Hal David announced yesterday evening. The organisation, which is dedicated to recognising the work and lives of those composers and lyricists who create popular music around the world, returns for its highly anticipated 41st annual induction and awards dinner, scheduled for Thursday 17th June at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. Special award honourees will be announced at a later date.
"Our 2010 inductees are truly representational of the heart and soul of the world's Popular Music soundtrack", commented Chairman/CEO Hal David. "We are looking forward to another memorable evening where we honour their extraordinary accomplishments."
Leonard Cohen:
Leonard Cohen received the Grammy 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award in honour of his legendary career of artistic accomplishments in songwriting and performing. Over 2,000 covers of Cohen's songs have been recorded by artists such as R.E.M., Bob Dylan, Elton John, Judy Collins, Willie Nelson and most recently, Justin Timberlake's rendition of "Hallelujah" that appeared on Cohen's 1984 Various Positions album.
Cohen always had an interest in music, but it wasn't until 1966 that his focus turned to songwriting after gaining international recognition for his poetry. Before he released a single song, Cohen sold the highly successful "Suzanne" to Judy Collins which later was included on his debut album, The Songs of Leonard Cohen in 1967 along with "Sisters of Mercy", and "So Long, Marianne". His next two albums, Songs from a Room and Songs of Love and Hate solidified Cohen's iconic status with "Bird On A Wire" and "Famous Blue Raincoat."
Cohen's multi-dimensional lyrics have captured fans spanning generations and nationalities for decades. He was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame (2006) and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2008) for his outstanding work. Cohen's world tour, which inaugurated in May 2008, is still playing to sold-out crowds.
"Our 2010 inductees are truly representational of the heart and soul of the world's Popular Music soundtrack", commented Chairman/CEO Hal David. "We are looking forward to another memorable evening where we honour their extraordinary accomplishments."
Leonard Cohen:
Leonard Cohen received the Grammy 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award in honour of his legendary career of artistic accomplishments in songwriting and performing. Over 2,000 covers of Cohen's songs have been recorded by artists such as R.E.M., Bob Dylan, Elton John, Judy Collins, Willie Nelson and most recently, Justin Timberlake's rendition of "Hallelujah" that appeared on Cohen's 1984 Various Positions album.
Cohen always had an interest in music, but it wasn't until 1966 that his focus turned to songwriting after gaining international recognition for his poetry. Before he released a single song, Cohen sold the highly successful "Suzanne" to Judy Collins which later was included on his debut album, The Songs of Leonard Cohen in 1967 along with "Sisters of Mercy", and "So Long, Marianne". His next two albums, Songs from a Room and Songs of Love and Hate solidified Cohen's iconic status with "Bird On A Wire" and "Famous Blue Raincoat."
Cohen's multi-dimensional lyrics have captured fans spanning generations and nationalities for decades. He was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame (2006) and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2008) for his outstanding work. Cohen's world tour, which inaugurated in May 2008, is still playing to sold-out crowds.
