Comments on: Wanda Jackson nominated for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

By: Darvin

Darvin — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:05:57 +0000

That’s going to make things a lot eeasir from here on out.

By: Erik North

Erik North — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 02:45:13 +0000

I do think that it would be great to have Wanda Jackson in the RRHOF, since you could arguably call her the first true female rocker, the female equivalent of Elvis back in the day.

But even if she were inducted, it would still leave a gaping hole in terms of how many women are in the Hall of Fame–shockingly very few actually are, and a lot of good ones (the Wilson sisters [Heart]; Linda Ronstadt, for example) keep being shut out because they won’t play footsie with the so-called “rock historians” who determine who gets in and who doesn’t.

By: Lynn Douglas

Lynn Douglas — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 22:51:38 +0000

Just wanted to note that I believe Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys were inducted in 1999.

Randomly…the RnR Hall of Fame in Cleveland is a lot of fun for any of you who find yourself nearby. It’s easy to get lost in there listening to music and enjoying the memorabilia.

By: Kevin J. Coyne

Kevin J. Coyne — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:55:46 +0000

I imagine both Metallica and Run DMC are locks, though Metallica wasn’t nominated last year, their first of eligibility. The Hall is reluctant to nominate and induct an artist in their first year eligible, though they did so for Madonna last year.

Run DMC are eligible for the first time this year, so the Hall is making a big (and valid) statement about their significance.

Also interesting are the artists who became eligible this year but weren’t nominated: Bon Jovi, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and The Smiths.

Kinda cool about Little Anthony & The Imperials, finally being considered after all these years!

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:53:40 +0000

Lucinda Williams and Elvis Costello, both of whom have a certain degree of clout among their fellow musicians, have both been campaigning hard for Jackson to make the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for several years now. Looking at the other male acts who made the short-list this year, I’d say that she has a decent shot of actually making it in.

Jackson is a true pioneer, and you can still hear the influence of her aggressive, gritty vocal performance style in many of the most compelling women in contemporary rock music. While I’m a big fan of many of her country recordings, I do agree with Paul that she’s had markedly less of an influence within the country genre than she has upon rock– though I think she’s absolutely worthy of induction into both Halls of Fame.

By: Dan Milliken

Dan Milliken — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:50:58 +0000

Ooo, good call about the Yardbirds, Blake.

By: Peter

Peter — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:49:56 +0000

Buddy of mine just passed me along some Wanda J. music and she’s my new fave. Of course The Stooges would also be a great addition

By: Dan Milliken

Dan Milliken — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:48:12 +0000

Good for her, although she’s going to have some serious competition for her spot. Run-D.M.C. seems like a near-lock to me, and the fact that Metallica has been nominated so early (their second year of eligibility) speaks volumes. Chic’s been nominated four times prior, so somebody clearly wants them in, and Jeff Beck and the Stooges certainly have good chances too. I love me some Bobby Womack, too, though I don’t think he’s going to be making it in.

By: Paul W Dennis

Paul W Dennis — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:38:41 +0000

Wanda would be a worthy inductee, a true pioneer of women in rock music. The case for her being in this particular Hall of Fame is much stonger than for inducting her into the Country Music Hall of Fame

By: Blake Boldt

Blake Boldt — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:38:33 +0000

My five inductees would be Metallica and Run D.M.C. for establishing the standard of their respective genres (metal and rap), the Stooges, Chic and Wanda Jackson. Beck is inducted as a member of the Yardbirds, so I believe they will take a pass on him. Little Anthony has been eligible since ’84, so I’m not sure that they have the core support of the committee.