2012 Blues Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

The Blues Foundation has announced the 2012 Blues Hall of Fame inductees, which will be presented on the 9th of May, the day before the 2012 Blues Music Awards (see the full nominations for the Blues Music Awards [here].)

From The Blues Foundation:

Perfomer
Allen Toussaint
Billy Boy Arnold
Buddy & Ella Johnson
Frank Stokes
Furry Lewis
Lazy Lester
Matt "Guitar" Murphy
Mike Bloomfield

Classic of Blues Literature
"The Voice of the Blues: Classic Interviews from Living Blues Magazine
The Voice of the Blues: Classic Interviews from Living Blues Magazine, edited by Jim O'Neal &
Bessie, by Chris Albertson
The Voice of the Blues: Classic Interviews from Living Blues Magazine, edited by Jim O'Neal & Amy va

Classic of Blues Recording - Album
"Damn Right, I've Got The Blues" -- Buddy Guy (Silvertone, 1991)
Bad Influence -- The Robert Cray Band (HighTone, 1983)

Classic of Blues Recording - Single or Album Track
"All Your Love" -- Magic Sam (Cobra, 1957)
"It Hurts Me Too" -- Tampa Red (Bluebird, 1940)
"Pine Top's Boogie Woogie - Pine Top Smith (Vocalion, 1928)

Individuals
Doc Pomus
Horst Lippmann and Fritz Rau
Pervis Spann