Jay-Z, Carole King and Tina Turner lead the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees as 2021 is the most racially popular class of potential honors in 15 years.
- The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Wednesday announced its most gender-inclusive vote of all time, which includes legends such as Mary J. Blige and Dionne Warwick.
- In addition to the recognition of seven female nominees, this year it is the race-diverse class in 15 years
- Seven of the 16 nominees are women, and many like The Go-Go get their first nod
- “This remarkable mood reflects the diversity and depth of the artists and music that celebrates the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame,” said John Sykes, the new chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation.
- Both King and Turner were inaugurated earlier, while Turner was first
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Wednesday announced its most gender-inclusive vote of all time, which includes legends such as Carole King and Tina Turner.
In addition to the recognition of seven female nominees, this year is also the the most racially popular class of potential nominees since 2006, with ‘nine total artists being colored’, according to Yahoo.
“This remarkable mood reflects the diversity and depth of the artists and music that celebrates the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame,” said John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, in a statement.
Girl power: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Wednesday announced its most gender-inclusive vote of all time, which includes legends such as Carole King and Tina Turner.
He continues: “These nominees have left an indelible impact on the sonic landscape of the world, influencing many of the artists who have followed them.”
Other female nominees include Mary J. Blige, Dionne Warwick, Kate Bush, Chaka Khan and The Go-Go’s.
Both King and Turner have previously teamed up with the 79-year-old It Too Late singer, who earned the non-performing artist category in 1989, and the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll (81) as part of the duo Ike & Tina Turner. .
Legendary career: In addition to the recognition of seven female nominees, according to Yahoo, it is the largest race since 2006, with ‘nine total artists who are colored’. Carole King seen in 2013
Seven out of 16: Other female nominees include Mary J. Blige, Dionne Warwick, Kate Bush, Chaka Khan and The Go-Go’s
It is surprising that this is the first nomination of The Go-Go, despite the fact that more than forty years have passed since their debut album Beauty and the Beat was dropped, making it the only entirely self-written album by a female band, which played their own instruments, continue to go number one on the Billboard Hot 200.
In their first year of eligibility, rapper Jay-Z and the Foo Fighters also garnered nominations.
Musicians have to wait at least 25 years after their debut album to be eligible for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, which inaugurated the late superstar Whitney Houston last year.
Icons: This is The Go-Go’s first nomination, despite the fact that more than 40 years have passed since their debut album Beauty and the Beat dropped; seen in 1981
Coming soon: Kate Bush was seen performing on stage in 1979 during the Tour of Life
Impressive: In their first year of eligibility, rapper Jay-Z and the Foo Fighters also earned nominations; Jay-Z pictured in 2014
Other nominees include Devo, LL Cool J, the New York Dolls, Rage Against the Machine and Todd Rundgren.
Fans can participate in the corpse selection process until April 30 by voting at the Hall of Fame or at the museum in Cleveland.
“The five best artists chosen by the public will have a fan vote that will be discussed with the other ballot papers to select the 2021 candidates,” according to CNN.
Fantastic years: others nominated include Devo, LL Cool J, the New York Dolls, Rage Against the Machine and Todd Rundgren; Devo seen in 1980
Give your vote! Fans can participate in the induction selection process until April 30 by voting at the Hall of Fame or at the museum in Cleveland; LL Cool seen in 1985