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                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: THURSDAY, October 21, 1993                   TAG: 9310210004
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PEOPLE

Anyone who's listened to pop radio over the past three decades knows their music. Now John Lennon, Elton John and the Grateful Dead have official rock legend status as the latest inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.

Others to be honored at January's induction gala in New York City include Rod Stewart, The Animals, The Band, Duane Eddy and Bob Marley, the hall's board said Wednesday.

Lennon, already a member of the hall of fame for his work with the Beatles, is honored for his solo work, which included the songs "Instant Karma" and "Imagine."

John, known for his flamboyant shows, counts "Bennie & the Jets" and "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" among his hits.

The Grateful Dead's songs include "Truckin' " and "Sugar Magnolia."

That's no "feminazi" bashing you hear - it's the clatter of reindeer hooves as the "right(-wing) jolly old elf," Rush Limbaugh, breaks out the Christmas cheer for charity.

The newly cuddly conservative recites " 'Twas the Night Before Christmas" on an album to benefit hospitals associated with the Children's Miracle Network.

"The Stars Come Out for Christmas, Volume V" features Limbaugh, Clint Black, Ray Charles, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, Peter, Paul & Mary and other stars performing holiday classics.

It's due in stores Nov. 1.

Charles Barkley is joining the Big Mac Attack.

The Phoenix Suns star will join or replace Michael Jordan in ads for McDonald's, The Arizona Republic reported Tuesday. Barkley confirmed that a deal will likely be signed by the end of the week.

"I'm not going to be Charles Barkley forever," Barkley said. "I've got to take advantage of it while I still can."



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