http://theboombox.com/nile-rodgers-marvin-gaye-inducted-2016-songwriters-hall-of-fame/

at least they know he needs to be there

They say sooner rather than later in 2016. Now is 2017. They pick Jay Z before Prince

At the ceremony, Songwriters Hall of Fame co-chairmen Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff also told the media they would make sure that Prince, who died in April, would be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame sooner rather than later. So here’s hoping that organizers will honor the Purple One at next year’s induction ceremony. Read More: Nile Rodgers, Marvin Gaye & More Inducted Into 2016 Songwriters Hall of Fame

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looking at this list, its weird the left out Prince. maybe I'm biased.

What are the eligibility rules? Was Prince asked in the past when he was alive and he said no, maybe in the future.

Chicago

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