I think we've all come to realize the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is problematic: Jann Wenner's outsize influence; who decides what is and isn't rock 'n' roll?; decades of misogyny; etc.
Vote HERE.
But if there's going to be one, I definitely want to see my favorite artists inducted. (Even Chrissie Hynde thought better of snubbing the honor, knowing how much it meant to her elderly parents.)
So three cheers, and hopefully many more votes, for Joy Division/New Order and Cyndi Lauper -- and obviously Chubby Checker, Mariah Carey and Joe Cocker belong in a music hall of fame.
And here's hoping the Bangles and B-52's finally get the recognition they so richly deserve. Anyone else you're rooting for?
UPDATE:
OK, you caught me. I fan voted and couldn't not include Billy "Hot in the City" Idol!
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