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Iowa Rock N Roll Music Association

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The Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Association (IRRMA) was created in 1997 to retain and honor the legacy of Iowa Rock ‘n Roll and preserve its history. Today IRRMA boasts a free statewide educational program that takes the history and music to Iowa’s young in their schools, churches and youth groups. IRRMA sponsors Rock ‘n Roll entertainment at venues throughout the state. Each Labor Day weekend it honors the bands, musicians, radio stations, ballrooms, music stores and individuals who have made significant contributions to Rock ‘n Roll by inducting them into its Hall of Fame.Our Mission: To retain and honor the legacy of Rock 'n Roll and preserve the history of music in the state of Iowa.The Organization: The Iowa Rock 'n Roll Music Association is incorporated in the State of Iowa as a non-profit organization for the purpose of;(1) Establishing, administering and providing education and entertainment services such as conducting entertainment exhibitions, annual concerts and events dedicated to and associated with Iowa Rock 'n Roll Music.(2) Establish, administer and promote a Hall of Fame Museum for the purpose of honoring and perpetuating the names and accomplishments of Artists, Establishments, Establishment Owners, Media personalities, Song Writers, Record Companies, Managers, Agencies and all those whose dedication and contributions had an impact, influence and brought lasting fame on Rock and Roll Music within the State of Iowa.Permanent archives shall be established and maintained for the collection and display of memorabilia related to the lives and accomplishments of those selected for induction in the first ever, Iowa Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame and others who have participated in the industry through the years. Inductions to generally take place annually .
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Member Since: 14/04/2008
Band Website: www.iowarocknroll.com
Band Members: Officers and Directors: Tom Golden, President;John Senn, CEO/Vice President, Museum;Greg Van Nostrand, Vice President, Director of Special Projects; Russ Eckard, Vice President Finance/Membership;Michael Buckley, Vice President, Marketing;Dick Matousek, Director of Events;Dick Miltenberger, Director;Steven D. Brown, Director;Randy Martin, Director;Bob Godfredsen, Director; Tom Tourville, Director;Tom Bethke, Director;Loren Paulson, Director;Al Huntzinger, Director;James Ronan, Director;Dan Josephsen, Director;Charles Walker, Legal Counsel;Harold Powell, Regional Consultant;Steve Wilson, Regional Consultant;Brad Anderson, Regional Consultant;Jeff Zwaggerman, Regional Consultant;Charles Walker, Legal Counsel;Becky Peters, Development & Marketing Director;Doris Welle, Executive Administrator/Museum Director
Influences: The state of Iowa has a long history of contributions to the world of Rock ‘n Roll. It all began in the late 1950s when the genre was in its infancy. As teenagers embraced “their music,” forward-thinking adults recognized the developing trend and helped pioneer that which was not to be denied. Radio stations began playing the new music, the grand ballrooms and road houses that dotted the state began staging teen hops and nearly every town in the state boasted at least one Rock ‘n Roll band.
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My Blog

Winter Dance Party: Day 2

We began our day at the Surf around noon. Young musician Richie Lee packed the lounge with fans eager to dance to the music of a young Buddy Holly.Richie Lee is a good friend, and lifetime member of ...
Posted by on Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:12:00 GMT

Surf Ballroom: 50 Winter's Later

A little background. Im 27 years old and Ive never been to the Winter Dance Party at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake. Honestly, I had never given the Surf Ballroom a thought until last winter whe...
Posted by on Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:56:00 GMT

2009 Hall of Fame Honorees Announced

The famous voice immortalized in the "Smokey & the Bandit" movies, the subject of the Wayne's World exhibit in the Surf Ballroom and that rowdy band with a catchy name will be among the 2009 inductees...
Posted by on Fri, 02 Jan 2009 12:27:00 GMT

Bands Wanted

In 2009 the Iowa Rock N Roll Music Association would like to give emerging bands a stage to play on. We are looking for young bands who would be interested in opening at our Rock The Roof Concerts in...
Posted by on Mon, 03 Nov 2008 04:01:00 GMT

4R’s is ready!

The Iowa Rock N Roll Music Association's 4R's dvd is ready for the schools! This interactive program teaches the history of rock n roll from 1951- 1964 and the role Iowa played in it! This program c...
Posted by on Sat, 25 Oct 2008 15:49:00 GMT