Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum COO and Co-Founder Linda Chambers has transitioned to CEO, effective Nov. 1. With this move, she steps into the leadership role previously held by her late husband, CEO/Co-Founder Joe Chambers, who passed away on Sept. 28, 2022.
Joe was an accomplished musician and songwriter and, as a couple, Linda and Joe opened a chain of guitar stores named Chambers Guitars. The couple later co-founded and opened the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum in 2006, which relocated to Nashville’s Historic Municipal Auditorium in 2013 and also houses the Grammy Gallery.
The mission of the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum is to honor all great musicians regardless of genre or instruments, while also educating visitors about the musicians who actually played on the “soundtracks of their lives.”
“The Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum is a Music City treasure,” notes Butch Spyridon, CEO, Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. “The future of the Museum is bright, and we are committed to supporting Joe’s vision of making the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum a destination as it continues under the direction of Co-Founder/CEO Linda Chambers.”
The announcement follows the unveiling of the 2022 Class of Musicians Hall of Fame Inductees, which includes musicians Don McLean, Marty Stuart and The Fabulous Superlatives, Ray Stevens and Vince Gill, plus engineer George Massenburg and producer James William Guercio. The concert portion of the event will be hosted by award-winning recording artist Phil Vassar and will feature special performances by several Hall of Fame inductees and guest performers, including Rodney Crowell, Steve Miller, Wendy Moten, Mike Farris and more. Tickets are available now.
The Hall of Fame will also honor Billy F. Gibbons with its Iconic Riff Award. Some of Gibbons’ signature riffs can be heard on ZZ Top songs such as “Tush,” “Sharp Dressed Man,” and “La Grange.”
“Billy F Gibbons is such an incredible musician who has influenced generations and genres with his signature riffs,” Linda shares. “When we got down to picking just one song to honor him for, we were at a crossroads; they’re all so incredible! We’ll reveal our final decision during our ceremony on Nov. 22. We hope to see you there!”
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