A new “WAM Hall of Fame” was created in 2004, and
since then, people who have made outstanding contributions to the WA
contemporary music industry are inducted into the Hall of Fame each
year during the WAMi Festival.
In 2004 WAM recognised those whose achievements had been recognised
previously. In some cases, it was fair to say that until then people
felt that the recognition had been forgotten. But it hadn’t.
The 2004 collection of luminaries of the Western Australian music
industry was launched with a presentation ceremony at the WAMi
Weekender opening party held in Foundation Week.
These people had been previously recognised through various
WAM Awards
since 1985.
The initial intake of inductees were:
1985
| Golden Rock Award, presented to Joe Cipriani
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| 1989 | Golden Rock Award, presented to Brian Peacock |
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1990
| Golden Rock Award, presented
to Steve
Gordon
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1991
| Golden WAMi for Contribution to the
Industry, presented to David
Gerard
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1992
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Golden WAMi for Contribution to the Industry,
presented to Michael
Dwyer |
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1993
| Golden WAMi for Contribution to the
Industry, presented to Peter
Woodward
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Rock 'n' Roll of Renown, presented to John Meyer |
| Rock 'n' Roll of Renown, presented
to Shirley (nee Smith)
Pochee |
| Rock 'n' Roll of Renown, presented
to Anna Gare
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| Rock 'n' Roll of Renown, presented
to Dom Mariani
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1994
| Golden WAMi Award, presented
to Mark Genge
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Rock 'N' Roll of Renown, presented to Kim Salmon |
| Rock 'N' Roll of Renown, presented
to Suze Demarchi
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| Rock 'N'
Roll of Renown,
presented to Steve
Tallis
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| Rock 'N' Roll of Renown, presented
to Lucky Oceans
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| Kiss My WAMi Award for Contribution
to the Industry, presented to Richard Lane
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1995
| Kiss My WAMi Award for Contribution
to the Industry, presented to Bob Gordon
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1996
| Kiss My WAMi Award for Contribution
to the Industry, presented to RTRfm 92.1
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1997
| Kiss My WAMi Award for Contribution
to the Industry, presented to RTRfm 92.1
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1998
| Kiss My WAMi Award for Contribution
to the Industry, presented to RTRfm 92.1
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1999
| Kiss My WAMi Award for Contribution
to the Industry, presented to Bob Gordon
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2000
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Golden WAMi For Contribution to the Industry,
presented to Brett
Rowe |
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2001
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Golden WAMi Award, presented to Mark Genge |
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2002
| Golden WAMi Award, presented
to Mark Genge
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2003
| Golden WAMi For Contribution to the
Industry, presented to Luke
Rinaldi
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Since 2005, WAM have been inducting new members into the WAM Hall of
fame each year. Inductees are selected by an independent panel,
according to the following guidelines:
- Can be an artist, or other industry professional.
- Must have been involved in the music industry for a minimum
of 10 years.
- Must have significant achievements, preferably at a
national or international level. Local achievements should be
exceptional.
- Must identify, or be readily identifiable as a West
Australian.
WAM Hall of Fame
inductees since 2005 are:
2005
| Bon
Scott (posthumous)
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| Dave Hole |
| Martin Clarke |
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2006
| David McComb (posthumous) |
| The Pigram Brothers |
| James Baker |
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2007
| The Farriss Brothers |
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2009
| Dave Faulkner |
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2010
| Matt Taylor |
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2011
| Shaun O'Callaghan (posthumous)
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| The Waifs |
| Pete Carroll |