Dance Music Hall of Fame

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The Dance Music Hall of Fame was created in 2004 by music industry veteran Daniel Glass to honor the creators and innovators of dance music. It recognizes the contributions of those who have had a significant impact on the evolution and development of dance music and celebrates the history and significance of the genre.

Artists, Producers, Record, Remixer and DJ's that helped to shape the dance music industry become eligible for induction 25 years after their first contribution or record release. Criteria include the influence and significance of the nominee's contributions to dance music.

The Dance Music Hall Of Fame Board of Advisors is composed of dance music professionals, historians and journalists. When the nominees are selected the ballots are sent to an international voting committee of over 1,000 dance music experts. An awards ceremony announcing the inductees in the Dance Music Hall Of Fame takes place annually at a formal dinner event.

Contents 1 Inductees 1.1 Artist Inductees 1.2 Record Inductees 1.3 Producer Inductees 1.4 DJ Inductees 1.5 Remixer Inductees 1.6 The Board of Directors Award for Lifetime Achievement (Non-Performer)

[edit] Inductees

[edit] Artist Inductees

• Bee Gees (2004)
• CHIC (2005)
• Gloria Gaynor (2005)
• Donna Summer (2004)
• Sylvester (2005)
• Barry White (2004)

[edit] Record Inductees

• Disco Inferno - The Trammps (2005)
• Don't Leave Me This Way - Thelma Houston (2004)
• Good Times - CHIC (2005)
• Got To Be Real - Cheryl Lynn (2005)
• I Feel Love - Donna Summer (2004)
• I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor (2005)
• Love Is The Message - MFSB (2004)
• Shame - Evelyn "Champagne" King (2004)
• Staying Alive - Bee Gees (2005)
• (You Make Me Feel) Mighty Real - Sylvester (2004)

[edit] Producer Inductees

• Pete Bellotte (2004)
• Bernard Edwards (2005)
• Kenny Gamble (2005)
• Leon Huff (2005)
• Quincy Jones (2005)
• Giorgio Moroder (2004)
• Nile Rodgers (2005)

[edit] DJ Inductees

• John "Jellybean" Benitez (2005)
• Francois Kevorkian (2005)
• Frankie Knuckles (2005)
• Larry Levan (2004)
• David Mancuso (2004)
• Tee Scott (2004)

[edit] Remixer Inductees

• Francois Kevorkian (2005)
• Tom Moulton (2004)

[edit] The Board of Directors Award for Lifetime Achievement (Non-Performer)

• Mel Cheren (2005)
• Henry Stone (2004)