Many GreatGold Stars Nominated for RockHall Induction

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GREATGOLD NEWS – As has traditionally been true since the inception of GreatGold.fm Internet Radio, the best of the latest crop of nominees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, are and have been included in the playlist on the GreatGold Classic Hit Oldies stream. Nominated Stars already included in the GreatGold library, include Devo, The Go-Go’s, Chaka Khan, Carole King, Todd Rundgren, Tina Turner, Dionne Warwick, Foo Fighters, Mary J. Blige, and Kate Bush.

the-latest-greatgold-news-cover_over-pretty-smiling-lady_also-mobile-ready-phone-image_300x300The 36th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is set to take place this fall in Cleveland, Ohio. Fans can cast their votes at rockhall.com.The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation has announced the following Nominees for the 2021 Induction: Mary J. Blige, Kate Bush, Devo, Foo Fighters, The Go-Go’s, Iron Maiden, JAY-Z, Chaka Khan, Carole King, Fela Kuti, LL Cool J, New York Dolls, Rage Against the Machine, Todd Rundgren, Tina Turner, and Dionne Warwick.

To be eligible for nomination, an individual artist or band must have released its first commercial recording at least 25 years prior to the year of nomination. Seven out of 16 of the Nominees are on the ballot for the first time, including Foo Fighters, The Go-Go’s, Iron Maiden, JAY-Z, Mary J. Blige, Fela Kuti, and Dionne Warwick. Chaka Khan was previously nominated both solo and with the band Rufus. If elected, Carole King and Tina Turner will become the second and third female artists inducted twice, following Stevie Nicks’ 2019 election. If Foo Fighters are inducted, Dave Grohl will also become a twice-inducted performer.

“This remarkable ballot reflects the diversity and depth of the artists and music the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame celebrates,” says John Sykes, Chairman, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. “These Nominees have left an indelible impact on the sonic landscape of the world and influenced countless artists that have followed them.”

Nominee ballots are sent to an international voting body of more than 1,000 artists, historians, and members of the music industry. Factors such as an artist’s musical influence on other artists, length and depth of career and the body of work, innovation, and superiority in style and technique are taken into consideration.

rockhall-of-fame-bands-and-singers-in-the-mix-everyday_greatgold-imprint_900x450The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame offers fans the opportunity to participate in the Induction selection process with the Fan Vote. Today through MAY 7, 2021 fans can vote every day at rockhall.com, or at the Museum in Cleveland. The top five artists, as selected by the public, will comprise a “fans’ ballot” that will be tallied along with the other official ballots to select the 2021 Inductees.

TO VOTE AS A FAN: Go Directly to RockHall FANVOTE to Place Your Vote.

Winning Inductees will be announced in May 2021. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2021 Induction Ceremony will take place in Cleveland, Ohio this fall. Details and ticket on-sale information will be announced later.

The Nominees were announced on Rock Hall social channels and live on SiriusXM VOLUME channel 106’s “Feedback” morning show with hosts Nik Carter and Lori Majewski.

Select Rock Hall donors and members get exclusive Induction ticket opportunities. Donate or join by Monday, May 31, 2021, to be eligible. Visit rockhall.com/support to learn more.

Follow the Rock Hall on Facebook (@rockandrollhalloffame), Twitter and Instagram (@rockhall) and join the conversation at #RockHall2021. Visit the Rock Hall to cast your vote in person. The Museum is open daily with advance tickets required and available at rockhall.com.

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