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Combining star-studded concerts, academic seminars, and educational workshops with interactive forums, American Music Masters stimulates dialogue between students, scholars and fans about these pioneers and presents a unique and exceptional opportunity for participants to uncover the foundations of rock and roll.
Since its inception in 1996, the series has attracted the participation of numerous renowned artists. Robert Plant, Alison Krauss, Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp, Marshall Crenshaw, the Indigo Girls, Ani DiFranco, Ricky Scaggs, Lynyrd Skynrd, Southside Johnny and Ruth Brown are among those who have paid tribute to their influences.
Recent honorees for American Music Masters include:
- 2007 Jerry Lee Lewis
- 2006 Roy Orbison
- 2005 Sam Cooke
- 2004 Lead Belly
- 2003 Buddy Holly
- 2002 Hank Williams
- 2001 Bessie Smith
- 2000 Muddy Waters
- 1999 Louis Jordan
- 1998 Robert Johnson
- 1997 Jimmie Rodgers
- 1996 Woody Guthrie