Wabash Valley Musicians Hall of Fame

'Promoting fellowship and friendship among all musicians of the Wabash Valley'

Hall of Fame Class of 2016

The 23rd annual induction ceremony was held on March 13, 2016 at the Zorah Shrine in Terre Haute, IN.  Inductee Al Withrow passed away shortly before the ceremony was held and his certificate was accepted by his wife, Libby.  You can view a picture of Al in the Band of Angels photo gallery.

Brent McPike and Solly Burton opened the ceremony with some great music.

The Special Recognition Award was given to Dever Distributing and Lamar Advertising.

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List of the Class of 2016

Dave Ammerman Lester Cunningham Gary Ooley
Bill Bell Brad Elder Tracey Richardson
Robert Bennett Richard Faust David Trench
Jill Brewer Gary Wayne Gaskins Al Withrow
Myron Cheeks David LeDune Clyde Wright

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Bill Bell with Terry Wenzel
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Robert Bennett with Will Cox and John Beeson
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Jill Brewer with Jesse Richey
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Myron Cheeks with Brad Anderson
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Lester Cunningham with Paul Scott
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Brad Elder with Stacie C. Wagle
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Richard Faust with Bob Freeze
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Gary Wayne Gaskins with Rick Waggoner
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David LeDune with Rick Waggoner
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Gary Ooley with Paul Scott
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Tracey Richardson with Rick Waggoner
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David Trench with Jeff Wisbey
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Libby Withrow with Jeff Wisbey, Michael and David Trench
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Clyde Wright with Ray Wright
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Our Opening Act

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Brent McPke and Solly Burton
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Presentation of Awards

Dever Distributing and Lamar Advertising have been large supporters of the Hall of Fame for many years.  The Hall expressed their thanks to these organizations by presenting them with the Special Recognition Award.  Tom and Bill Dever were presented with their plaques at the Induction Ceremony, Lamar Advertising received theirs at a later date.

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