Hoodoo Gurus will soon be famous. So will Marcia Hines and Frank Ifield. The 2007 ARIA Hall of Fame will induct their new recruits in July in Melbourne.
Hoodoo Gurus have proven to be Aussie rock legends. In a statement, guitarist Brad Shepherd said he was "Somewhat unexpected, it should be said, but humbling never the less, to be up for a gong like this. But here's the rub - both my wife and my mother were reduced to tears of joy when I told them of the Gurus' impending induction. It was lovely to see in their faces some vindication that all those unfailing years of good faith weren't entirely misplaced! As far as my 5-year old daughter is concerned we're, like, The Monkees now. BIG. So now I'm conspiring to have them all on the same table on the night for maximum impact".Marcia says "I am very proud to have been adopted as a native daughter. This is one of those defining moments of reward for the sleep lost, the miles travelled, the enduring friendships, and those that have travelled with me and provided help along the way. To have loved the journey and to have wished for nothing more than I have received, means this induction takes me way beyond anything I could have expected from my career. Thank you".
And Frank Ifield, known for his 50's hit "I Remember You" adds "My father used to quote an old adage stating; "A prophet is never recognised in his own home" - and yet, this event seems to prove an exception to that rule. However, no performer embarks on a career thinking to create history - with passion we gave our all, doing what we loved doing to the best of our ability - while hoping to earn a quid. That is the reason for feeling humbled that my lifetime in the world of show business could be honoured in my own homeland by an induction to the 'ARIA Hall Of Fame'".
The ARIA Hall of Fame will happened July 18 in the Plaza Ballroom, Melbourne.
