Darlene Love is a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and an inspiration to stars like Bruce Springsteen. But her path to recognition and fame hasn’t been easy.

After recording lead vocals for “He’s A Rebel,” a number one American single in 1962, Love didn’t get the recognition she deserved — until much later.

In 2011, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by Bette Midler, and her latest album, “Introducing Darlene Love” was a hit. Her “Rock The Holidays” show comes to the Cabot in Beverly Nov. 25.

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She joined BPR to talk about her journey and her upcoming show.

To hear Love's interview in its entirety, click on the audio player above.