Well it's about time

After 8 long years, she's FINALLY nominated! Here's the link...

http://www.rollingstone.c...s-20151008

The Queen of Funk, Ms. Chaka Khan was nominated with Rufus years ago and now she's nominated for her Solo work. I say kill 2 birds with one honor....This is Chic's 10th nomination, what is up with that? Chaka & Janet will be inducted in the 2015 class....I never would have guessed they would be nominated at the same Class...I guess somebody is peeping The Org...LOL...Too coincidental....

SEANMAN said:

Well it's about time

After 8 long years, she's FINALLY nominated! Here's the link...

I just read that Ms. Jackson's Unbreakable Album is gonna debut @ #1 next week...Janet is having an Amazing October...OL'girl gonna close out 2015 on Top...

Chancellor said:

SEANMAN said:

Well it's about time

After 8 long years, she's FINALLY nominated! Here's the link...

I just read that Ms. Jackson's Unbreakable Album is gonna debut @ #1 next week...Janet is having an Amazing October...OL'girl gonna close out 2015 on Top...

NorthC said:

GO JANET, GO JANET, GO JANET, GO JANET

NorthC said:

Isn't it the rock and roll Hall of Fame?

Yep. It is. But since so many non rock and roll artists are inside already, it's finally Janet's turn.

NorthC said:

Chancellor said:

The Queen of Funk, Ms. Chaka Khan was nominated with Rufus years ago and now she's nominated for her Solo work. I say kill 2 birds with one honor....This is Chic's 10th nomination, what is up with that? Chaka & Janet will be inducted in the 2015 class....I never would have guessed they would be nominated at the same Class...I guess somebody is peeping The Org...LOL...Too coincidental....

In the event, Chaka Khan does get enough votes to warrent enshrinement into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, I would love to see Prince induct Chaka Khan in a similar fashion to the time Prince inducted Parliament Funkadelic in 1997 with a funny anecdote about working together and his thoughts on Chaka's career as the Queen Of Funk. I never understood why inductees had their induction given by folks who weren't born during the inductee's heyday or have nothing in common with the person being honored.

Am I the only one who is surprised that ONLY 800 Artists/Musicians represent the Hall of Fame voting Block? I expected Thousands...Very exclusive Club indeed....

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bashraka said:

In the event, Chaka Khan does get enough votes to warrent enshrinement into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, I would love to see Prince induct Chaka Khan in a similar fashion to the time Prince inducted Parliament Funkadelic in 1997 with a funny anecdote about working together and his thoughts on Chaka's career as the Queen Of Funk. I never understood why inductees had their induction given by folks who weren't born during the inductee's heyday or have nothing in common with the person being honored.

Bashraka, if they don't induct Chaka & Janet then the Class of 2015 will be for naught...I'm glad someone had enough sense to let the Public cast votes....The Hall of Fame was starting to "mirror" Congress..Old Good'OL Boy Dinosaurs...

LittleBLUECorvette said:

how much any of you wanna bet janet and chaka don't get in? nwa will probably get in because of the movie ans that's it.

Sorry and I hate to sound like a hater but I'm not too excited by this potential line up. The only one that I feel definately deserves the honor is the JB's.

Chic- I'm fine with them getting in but they should be placed in that upcoming "Funk vs. Disco" thread that we're talking about.

NWA- don't think they belong in the Rock & Roll but I wouldn't be surprised if they get in based off of the strength of this summer's movie.

As for everyone else...

I can honestly say that I don't know much from the Smith's, NWA or NIN, but I would like to see Chicago get in. They are and were great musicians. It would be cool to see Chaka get in and Steve Miller too. The rest - meh.

Chancellor said:

Am I the only one who is surprised that ONLY 800 Artists/Musicians represent the Hall of Fame voting Block? I expected Thousands...Very exclusive Club indeed....

Watch 2:20-3:10 of this clip

Well sorry but its about time for CHICAGO and CHEAP TRICK, Chicago should have been ages ago and at least on the ballot, same goes for Cheap Trick, the rest it wouldnt bother me if they get in or not, the Cars possibly, but i would say no. Nine Inch Nails, I mean i get the respect he gets its borderline, I believe next year Pearl Jam is eligible and should be in first try. Steve Miller gets very little props but for his playing alone he is hugely underrated but well respected and should be in.

so if this is her TENTH time being nominated, do we know how those previous votes have gone or is it simply all or nothing? for example with the Baseball Hall of Fame (probably not the best comparison but), the % of needd votes a nominee receives is public information

definately Cheap Trick Chicago and NIN

Chancellor said:

SEANMAN said:

Well it's about time

After 8 long years, she's FINALLY nominated! Here's the link...

I just read that Ms. Jackson's Unbreakable Album is gonna debut @ #1 next week...Janet is having an Amazing October...OL'girl gonna close out 2015 on Top...

It's WELL DESERVED on both counts! Thegood ALWAYS win in the end.

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I do rememebr a critic stating that he felt the whole process was foolish because you can keep getting nominated until you get in. He felt there should be a cap on nominations, like 3. This was back when RUSH and Cat Stevens, two inductees he felt never deserved induction, pretty much wore the nominating committee down with their constant noms. But I see that system wouldn't bold well for CHIC, a group I see is into their tenth nomination as well.

CynicKill said:

I do rememebr a critic stating that he felt the whole process was foolish because you can keep getting nominated until you get in. He felt there should be a cap on nominations, like 3. This was back when RUSH and Cat Stevens, two inductees he felt never deserved induction, pretty much wore the nominating committee down with their constant noms. But I see that system wouldn't bold well for CHIC, a group I see is into their tenth nomination as well.

This concept makes me sick. If a band has been nominated THAT many times, why not just induct them? Obviously they keep getting nominated for a reason. The RHOF is full of b.s.!!! I agree there should be some type nomination limit. What is the point of nominating a band if you are just going to snub them year after year? I think a band or act should be nominated 3-5 times and if they are nominated for a 6th time they are going to get inducted automatically.

lastdecember said:

Well sorry but its about time for CHICAGO and CHEAP TRICK, Chicago should have been ages ago and at least on the ballot, same goes for Cheap Trick, the rest it wouldnt bother me if they get in or not, the Cars possibly, but i would say no. Nine Inch Nails, I mean i get the respect he gets its borderline, I believe next year Pearl Jam is eligible and should be in first try. Steve Miller gets very little props but for his playing alone he is hugely underrated but well respected and should be in.

I agree with all your perspectives in this thread but I would like to see Chic and Spinners inducted seriously... they should have been inducted. Chaka as another chance to be nominated again as a solo artist and so does Janet. It be nice if they were all inducted but RHOF doesn't like black people. NWA deserves to get in too but they have more opportunites. Let these old bands that have been snubbed for over a decade finally get in!!!!

datdude said:

so if this is her TENTH time being nominated, do we know how those previous votes have gone or is it simply all or nothing? for example with the Baseball Hall of Fame (probably not the best comparison but), the % of needd votes a nominee receives is public information

Ok, she's been ELIGIBLE for a number of years but this is the first nomination. D'oh!

MickyDolenz said:

Watch 2:20-3:10 of this clip

The Man blocks a majority of sites that play vids...I'll have to wait...Janet's current ranking is 5th place..Chaka is at 7th place...

even though the RRHF is bullshit imo im glad they finally nominated janet and she absolutely deserves to be in there. now if i had my wish she would get in and not bother to show up for the ceremony.

I can't believe that Chicago are not already in the R&R Hall of Fame

If Janet, The Smiths, Nine Inch Nails, and Chaka Khan all get inducted, this will by far be their best ceremony in YEARS (at least in my opinion)

thekidsgirl said:

If Janet, The Smiths, Nine Inch Nails, and Chaka Khan all get inducted, this will by far be their best ceremony in YEARS (at least in my opinion)

I agree.