Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, Eminem, Carly Simon and Judas Priest were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

For all tastes … Speaking of cracks, it is known that there are few disciplines that make up them like the rock & pop universe. But the new entrance edition to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (in Creole, Hall of Fame) is coming to appease fans of the most diverse “tribes” …

And it is that in the new ceremony of admission to the Museum the metalheads can celebrate (for Father Judas), rappers (Eminem), soul lovers (Lionel Richie), country (Dolly Parton) and classic poppers (fans of Carly Simon Y tap the truth) and eighty (who rave about caught in the act Y Eurythmics). That being said: for all tastes and flavors.

At the gala, held Nov. 5 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, there will also be recognition for “the king of calypso” Harry Belafonte and for folklore and blues elizabeth cotten in the “Early Influence Award” category.

In between great curiosities arose the nomination for Judas Priestif you consider the permanent controversy among metal audiences due to this institution’s resistance to include genre bands.

In this case, the team led by Rob Halford will receive awards for musical excellencean award that at the band level until now has only had the E Street Band, the group with Bruce Springsteen.

“wow, Its very exciting! Finally, and glory hallelujah: there’s another metal band in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! That’s the blessing we’re all waiting for, ”Halford said Billboard when hearing the news.

Lionel Richie was also touched by that publication: “Being elected to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame it is an incredible honor. I want to thank all the voters, all my wonderful fans and everyone in the Hall … And congratulations to all my fellow 2022 members! ” aniya.

The other oddity of these nominations is that for the first time in 37 years of history there will be six female issues to all winners.

Change the course of the rock …

“This diverse group of members had a profound impact on the sound of youth culture and helped change the trend of rock & roll. His music has mobilized generations and influenced so many artists to follow, ”John Sykes, president of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, said in a press release.

To be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a condition must be met that has been at least 25 years since the applicant’s debut album was released.

The Dolly Parton Affair

A separate paragraph corresponds to the confirmed nomination of Dolly Parton, Queen of the Nation, a national emblem in the United States, despite the fact that the actor said in March that he did not deserve recognition.

“Their music has passed generations and influenced many artists who have followed them,” said council member Greg Harris. However, a month after the nominees were announced, Parton wrote on his Instagram account that he was “extremely flattering and grateful”, but he did not feel that he had attained “that privilege”.

“I really don’t want to split the votes because of me, so I must politely withdraw,” the post continued.

Even, after the persuasion of his public, the country star ended up in retreat and last week he said in an interview for American public radio, NPRthat he will receive recognition if the followers decide.

And it is that the Hall of Fame organization allows the public to participate in the process by voting on its website.

To be eligible for the Hall of Fame, musicians must have released their first album at least 25 years prior to the nomination.

In this way, Parton became the awardee who had to wait the longest to become a member of the Hall of Famewhile his first commercial recording came out in the early sixties.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation has honored the most influential faces in the music industry since 1983.

Sources: Telam and EFE

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