Colorado Music Hall of Fame facts for kids
The Colorado Music Hall of Fame is a cool museum located inside the Trading Post building at the famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre. It's a place where Colorado's best musicians and important music history are honored and remembered.
The Colorado Music Hall of Fame started honoring people in 2011. The very first people to be celebrated were the famous songwriter John Denver and the amazing Red Rocks Amphitheatre itself. The museum has many interesting items, like the John Denver "Spirit" statue, which was given by the Windstar Foundation. This statue helps remember John Denver's contributions to music.
The person in charge, called the executive director, used to be G. Brown, who was a music writer and radio personality. In 2018, a musician named Chris Daniels took over this important role.
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Who is in the Colorado Music Hall of Fame?
The Hall of Fame celebrates many different artists and groups who have made a big impact on music in Colorado. Here are some of the people and places that have been honored over the years:
Honorees from 2011
Honorees from 2012
- Barry Fey
- Flash Cadillac
- KIMN Radio
- Sugarloaf
- The Astronauts
- Harry Tuft
Honorees from 2013
- Judy Collins
- Chris Daniels
- Bob Lind
- Serendipity Singers
Honorees from 2015
- Firefall
- Manassas (featuring Stephen Stills)
- Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
- Poco
Honorees from 2016
- Lannie Garrett
- Glenn Miller
- Max Morath (a ragtime music performer)
- Billy Murray
- Elizabeth Spencer
- Paul Whiteman
Honorees from 2017
- Dan Fogelberg
- Joe Walsh/Barnstorm
- Caribou Ranch recording studio
- Philip Bailey
- Charles Burrelll
- Larry Dunn
- Bill Frisell
- Ron Miles
- Dianne Reeves
Honorees from 2018
- KBCO
- Chuck Morris
Honorees from 2019
- Walt Conley
- Dick Weissman
- Swallow Hill Music
- The Mother Folkers
- Tommy Bolin
- Otis Taylor
- Zephyr
- Freddi & Henchi
- Wendy Lynn Kale
