National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame

American organization National Rhythm & Blues Hall of FameInterior of the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of FameFormationJanuary 30, 2010.Founded2010FounderLaMont D. Robinson | Executive DirectorFocusPreserving and honoring the historical, cultural legacy, and contributions of R&B music.LocationUnited StatesKey peopleLamont "ShowBoat" Robinson, Founder/CEO and executive DirectorWebsitehttps://rbhof.com The National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame is an independent organization whose mission is to educate and to celebrate, preserve, promote, and present rhythm and blues music globally. History The National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame was founded in 2010. Its name was originally the Official Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Fame. It was founded and developed by American professional basketball player LaMont "ShowBoat" Robinson, who is also an R&B activist and an entrepreneur. Robinson's love for R&B and soul music began at an early age. He would often attend music practice sessions with his musician uncle, a house band member at Leo's Casino, a night club in Cleveland, Ohio. It was one of the premier clubs in the Midwest during the 1960s for R&B, jazz, and African American comedians such as Th