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What's on FUSE March 2010, the Mega Music line up

By April MacIntyre Feb 25, 2010, 20:50 GMT

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Fuse has released the March schedule for you to plan your viewing and DVRing for the month.

2010 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY

Premieres Monday, March 15th at 8:30pm ET

Fuse is the exclusive television partner, and will broadcast the ceremony live from the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will welcome inductees, including ABBA and Genesis, to their place in music history. Fuse will be the only network on TV to cover this historic event.

This year’s inductees and presenters:

ABBA will be inducted by Barry Gibb and Robin Gibb (BeeGees)

Genesis will be inducted by Trey Anastasio (Phish)

Jimmy Cliff  will be inducted by Wyclef Jean

The Hollies will be inducted by Steve Van Zandt

The Stooges will be inducted by Billie Joe Armstrong (Green Day)

David Geffen will be inducted by Jackson Browne

Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil, Ellie Greenwich & Jeff Barry, Jesse Stone, Mort Shuman, and Otis Blackwell will be inducted by Carole King

ROCK MONSTER MARCH

Throughout the month of March, Fuse will feature concerts from music megastars Bob Marley, David Bowie and 2010 Rock Hall inductees Genesis, in addition to the comprehensive documentary series “The History of Rock ‘N’ Roll.” 

A chronological look at rock landmarks starting in the 1950’s, “The History of Rock ‘N” Roll” includes movements such as the British Invasion, Elvis on The Ed Sullivan Show, punk, grunge, metal and much more.

THE HISTORY OF ROCK 'N' ROLL

Episodes 1-5 premiere Tuesday, March 2nd from 8pm- 1am ET

Episodes 6-10 premiere Tuesday, March 9th from 8pm-1am ET

The History of Rock 'N' Roll traces rock from its humble beginnings in the '50s to Lollapalooza in the '90s, revisiting defining moments in the movement.  The 10-part documentary series is a chronological look at landmarks in rock including the British Invasion, Elvis Presley's first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, Motown, Woodstock, metal, punk, grunge, and everything in between.

LA BAMBA

Saturday, March 13th at 9pm, Sunday, March 14th at 6:30pm ET

The true story of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Ritchie Valens, a musician who tragically died in an air crash at the age of 17.

GENESIS LIVE AT WEMBLEY STADIUM

Premieres Sunday, March 14th at 9pm ET

Shot in 1987 at England's legendary Wembley Stadium over the course of four nights, this concert film features 2010 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Genesis performing their biggest hits to a sold-out crowd.

DAVID BOWIE: THE REALITY TOUR

Sunday, March 14th at 10pm ET

This concert special documents Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee David Bowie's performance at Point Theatre in Dublin, Ireland in 2003 during the Reality Tour.  The set list includes tracks spanning Bowie's 30 plus year career, from The Man Who Sold the World all the way to Reality.

BOB MARLEY LIVE FROM THE RAINBOW

Premieres Sunday, March 14th at 11:30pm ET

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Bob Marley's popularity in the summer of 1977 was at an all time high when he took the stage at London’s Rainbow Theatre.  This legendary performance documents the band's potent, magical music and highlights their ageless appeal.

LUDACRIS: ON THE RECORD WITH FUSE

Premieres Wednesday, March 17th at 9pm ET

Fuse is getting up close and personal with Ludacris in its one-on-one interview series “On The Record with Fuse.” Hosted by Touré, this program provides fans with exclusive and revealing conversations with some of the biggest and boldest names in music.

ARTIST TAKEOVER MONDAYS

Featuring a different artist every Monday, tune-in to Fuse for artist takeovers.  From Eminem to Pink to JAY-Z and Lady Gaga, catch videos, interviews and specials with today’s hottest acts.

EMINEM

Monday, March 1st, 11am-6am ET

PINK

Monday, March 8th, 11am-6am ET

JAY-Z

Monday, March 22nd, 11am-6am ET

LADY GAGA

Monday, March 29th, 11am-6am ET

HIP HOP INVASION

Wednesdays, beginning at 7pm ET

Check out Fuse every Wednesday for an all-out hip hop invasion featuring the biggest names in the game and the music that made them famous.  The night kicks off at 7pm with the Fuse original series “Hip Hop Shop,” hosted by Touré, and continues with movies, documentaries and interview specials that go inside the world of hip hop.

HIP HOP SHOP

Airs Wednesdays at 7pm ET

Hosted by Fuse’s pop culture and music insider, Touré, “Hip Hop Shop” serves up a weekly jolt of urban flavor with the very latest in hip hop, R&B and notable classics. The show dives into the world of hip hop with up-to-date news, interviews and celebrity guests.

Upcoming episode:

March 3rd – Ludacris

FUSE ON DEMAND – March 1st, 2010 through March 31st, 2010

ON THE RECORD WITH FUSE

Catch Adam Lambert and Snoop Dogg this month On Demand as Fuse gets up close and personal with today’s top artists in this one-on-one interview series “On The Record with Fuse.” Hosted by Touré, this program provides fans with exclusive and revealing conversations with some of the biggest and boldest names in music.

BEST OF ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME          

Don’t miss this collection of the most memorable moments from past Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremonies featuring U2, Bruce Springsteen, The Clash and many more.

KINGS OF LEON INTERVIEW

Fuse catches up with the Grammy-winning rockers at Austin City Limits.