Fuse in Multi-Year Deal with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

NEW
YORK, November 4: The American music cable network Fuse has signed a three-year deal for the TV and online
rights to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, starting in 2009
with a live broadcast from the Public Hall in Cleveland, Ohio.

The
four-hour event honors the accomplishments of the year’s inductees through live
performances by these artists and other presenters. The nominees for induction
at this year’s ceremony include Metallica, Run DMC, Jeff Beck, the Stooges,
Chic, Wanda Jackson, Little Anthony and the Imperials, War and Bobby Womack.

The
deal also includes the live telecast of the 2010 and 2011 ceremonies from the
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City.

"Fuse’s
partnership with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame strengthens our reputation as
the home of music on television," said Eric Sherman, the president of
Fuse. "The Rock Hall is the preeminent institution for celebrating rock
music, with the induction ceremony being famous for bringing together some of
the most legendary names in music. Fuse is proud to bring all of the artists,
performances and impromptu moments live to our viewers."

—By
Kristin Brzoznowski