‘Twist and Shout’ Songwriter Bert Berns Posthumously Inducted Into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
Bert Berns was honored for his songwriting on iconic 1960s hits like "Twist and Shout" with tributes from music legends including Paul McCartney and Van Morrison.
- Songwriter and producer Bert Berns was posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame for his contributions to 1960s music, including co-writing 'Twist and Shout.'
- The induction ceremony took place at the 54 Below cabaret club in New York City on Tuesday.
- Video tributes were presented by notable artists, including Paul McCartney and Van Morrison.
- Joel Selvin described Bert Berns as 'one of the great originals of the golden age of rhythm and blues.
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Famed Author of Songs Like "Piece of My Heart" and "Twist and Shout" Gets Deserved Award in Bizarre, Off Calendar Stealth Ceremony - Showbiz411
Um, the Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony takes place every June, at the Marriott Marquis Hotel. But last night, an off calendar unadvertised event happened at 54 Below, the cabaret club below the fabled Studio 54, now Roundabout Theater. The late Bert Berns was inducted posthumously, which is fine. Berns wrote a lot of hits […] The post Famed Author of Songs Like “Piece of My Heart” and “Twist and Shout” Gets Deserved Award in Bizarre, Off Cale…
'Twist and Shout' songwriter Bert Berns posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame
Pictured (L to R): Bert Berns and Atlantic Records Jerry Wexler (Photo Credit: Courtesy of the Bert Berns Family) Legendary songwriter and producer Bert Berns has been posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the organization revealed Thursday. Berns, who passed away in 1967 at age 38, was responsible for writing such iconic tunes as “Twist and Shout,” “Piece of My Heart,” and “Hang on Sloopy.” His songs were recorded by such ar…
‘Twist and Shout’ songwriter Bert Berns posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame – 106.5 The Arch
Legendary songwriter and producer Bert Berns has been posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the organization revealed Thursday.Berns, who passed away in 1967 at age 38, was responsible for writing such… Source
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