Sunday, March 3, 1991

THE 1991 JUNO/CANADIAN MUSIC HALL OF FAME

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Leonard Cohen is one of Canada's best-known singer/songwriters. His songs and poems have been embraced by millions the world over, and his writings have been studied and translated into many languages. Born in Montreal in 1934, he started out his musical career as a guitarist in a country band while studying literature at McGill University. By 1966, his literary reputation had grown with the publishing of three collections of poetry and two best-selling novels.

Judy Collins' recording of "Suzanne" resulted in Cohen himself being signed by legendary Columbia talent scout John Hammond and released his first album, Songs of Leonard Cohen, in 1967. Now on his tenth album and the latest recipient of the CBS International Crystal Globe Awards, he has sold more than five million albums outside of the United States. In Europe his popularity is such that he is honoured annually at the Leonard Cohen Festival in Krakow, Poland.

While performers like Suzanne Vega, Elvis Costello, and The Cure have cited his influence on their work, other artists like Neil Diamond, Diana Ross, Aaron Neville, Joan Baez and Joe Cocker have helped maintain Cohen's popularity with their own interpretations of his music. Long time associate Jennifer Warnes' critically acclaimed album of 1986, Famous Blue Raincoat, was devoted entirely to the songs of Leonard Cohen. In addition to his outstanding musical achievements, Cohen's work includes first prize at the Festival International de Television de Montreaux, Switzerland for the film I Am A Hotel which he scripted and scored.

With the induction into the Juno/Canadian Music Hall of Fame, Leonard Cohen joins previous Hall of Famers including The Guess Who, Oscar Peterson, Paul Anka, Joni Mitchell, Glenn Gould, Guy Lombardo, The Diamonds, Neil Young, Hank Snow, The Crew-Cuts, The Four Lads, Wilf Carter, Gordon Lightfoot, The Band, and Maureen Forrester. Leonard Cohen's induction into the Hall of Fame is in recognition of his contribution towards the greater international recognition of Canadian artists and music.
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THE HALLS OF FAME TIMELINE (1991-20??)

Sunday, March 3, 1991 - Leonard Cohen is inducted into the Juno/Canadian Music Hall of Fame.

Wednesday, October 30, 1991 - Leonard Cohen is invested into the Order of Canada as an Officer.

Saturday, October 4, 2003 - Leonard Cohen is invested into the Order of Canada as a Companion.

Saturday, September 10, 2005 - Leonard Cohen is inducted into the Canadian Folk Music Walk of Fame.

Sunday, February 5, 2006 - Leonard Cohen is inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Monday, March 10, 2008 - Leonard Cohen is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Thursday, June 19, 2008 - Leonard Cohen is invested into the National Order of Quebec as a Grand Officer.

Thursday, June 17, 2010 - Leonard Cohen is inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Day, Month ??, 20?? - Leonard Cohen is inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame.

Day, Month ??, 20?? - Leonard Cohen receives the Kennedy Center Honor.

Day, Month ??, 20?? - Leonard Cohen is enshrined with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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THE HALLS OF FAME LINKS

THE 1991 JUNO/CANADIAN MUSIC HALL OF FAME
THE 1991 ORDER OF CANADA
THE 2003 ORDER OF CANADA
THE 2005 CANADIAN FOLK MUSIC WALK OF FAME
THE 2006 CANADIAN SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME
THE 2008 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME
THE 2008 NATIONAL ORDER OF QUEBEC
THE 2010 SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME
THE 20?? CANADA'S WALK OF FAME
THE 20?? KENNEDY CENTER HONORS
THE 20?? HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

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