Bailey Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 http://www.npr.org/sections/therecord/2015/10/24/451226961/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-2016-the-only-system-weve-gotits long so heres the part you folks want Janet JacksonEligible since 2007At 49, the youngest nominee on the Rock Hall ballot, Ms. Jackson (if you're nasty) has been eligible for eight years but, arguably, has been nominated at a nearly ideal moment. Partnered with Minneapolis production duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Jackson was a pop innovator in the '80s and '90s, generating a string of hits that eventually began to eclipse her brother Michael's. She entered the 2000s still critically acclaimed and a potent hitmaker, but the 2004 Super Bowl halftime imbroglio — for which Jackson took an excess of blame — and a string of poorly received mid-'00s albums left her in the cultural wilderness. As surely as Dixie Chicks can win Grammys, however, everybody loves a comeback story, and in 2015 Jackson, Jam and Lewis have set up the perfect platform: A new album, Unbreakable, topped the charts the same week this year's Rock Hall shortlist was announced and has been widely received as her best disc in decades. Did the nominators know all this weeks ago, when they tapped her? Possibly not — but they, and Janet, couldn't have set up a better advertisement for her candidacy. Like N.W.A, this not-guaranteed inductee might finally have timing on her side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 Im in my feelings after reading the comments, and as an avid NPR listener I want to add some diversity to the mix, if Im the only commenter that says I believe Janet Jackson deserves induction, so be it.....so far it looks like I will be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 sigh.....outta my feelings now "As a avid listener of NPR, Im glad I can bring some diversity to the discussion. It seems that far too many people think and or believe the R&R Hall of Fame is about White male driven rock bands. Sad to view so many comments from folks who clearly dont get it. The R&R Hall of Fame started out to do what many of you here commenting want, induct the rock bands of White men in. Now the Hall tries to recognize acts, like them or not, that have had a huge impact on music and those acts that follow them. So I'm sorry that NWA, Janet Jackson, and Chaka Khan aren't White rock artists, but they all deserve their well earned spots in music history, the fact some of you feel differently doesn't make me enjoy Kiss, the Beatles, or Styx either, but I know they influenced music. If they induct Janet Jackson, I will fly out to the ceremony!" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 (edited) First off: Wrong forumsecond off: You talking to yourself? Lastly: never read the comments Edited October 25, 2015 by 2 B Gamed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 First off: Wrong forumsecond off: You talking to yourself? I debated that, but since its an article concerning all the acts and not solely Janet....well here it is, and this side could use some love second off: who else am I to talk to here 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquaria Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Love their use of the word "imbroglio" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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