1985 Award and Induction Ceremony



Johnny Mercer Award

Alan Jay Lerner

Alan Jay Lerner's lyrics were marked by warmth and civilized urbanity, coupled with the highest order of craftsmanship. He was bom in New York on August 31, 1918 into a wealthy Manhattan family, the owners of Lerner Stores, Inc. He attended school at Bedales School in England and then Choate… more


Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award

John Hammond


Mike Stoller

Jerry Leiber

Charles Strouse

Saul Chaplin

Gene De Paul

Don Raye

Bob Crewe

Carolyn Leigh

Fred Rose

Kris Kristofferson


Johnny Mercer Award
Alan Jay Lerner

Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award
John Hammond