The Buffalo Music Hall of Fame was founded by Rick and Marsha Falkowski in 1983  to recognize groups and individuals who have had a significant impact on the WNY music scene and/or achieved success in the music industry on a national and often an international scale. Inductees are chosen from nominees which are rated in several different categories. The Buffalo Music Hall of Fame annually recognizes and inducts outstanding Western New Yorkers who have made major contributions to the music industry at their annual induction gala.

In addition to honoring outstanding music professionals from the Western New York area and preserving our rich musical heritage, the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame is committed to presenting music to people of all ages and is proud to be sponsoring an Early Childhood Music Program in the Buffalo Public Schools. Through a grant administered by the Hall of Fame, workshops are presented by Taylor Made Jazz, a K-12 music experience at Buffalo City schools. For many children this will be their first exposure to live musical performance. This program follows the highly successful "Strings 'n' Things" children's musical performance group administered by the Hall of Fame grant that targeted pre-kindergarten children in previous years.

You can learn more about the inductees and about the mission of the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame by browsing the Hall of Fame’s new website. We welcome input from the community while we add content to the new site and encourage past inductees to get in touch with us so that we can be sure to have the most up-to-date and accurate information possible.

The Board of Directors of The BMHOF also seeks new members that are interested in helping us grow. Parties interested in sponsorship opportunities, supporting membership or board membership should contact Rick Mathews 716 400-8934 or email us at: info@bmhof.org