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10 Female Artists Who Should Be In the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (And 5 Who Might Come Next)
It's been 30 years since Aretha Franklin was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, becoming the first (and then only) female artist among the 25 acts enshrined in the Cleveland museum. Three decades later, women have become a more regular presence within the Hall of Fame, but not by much: In the last five classes, only five female or female-fronted acts have been inducted, and not since 2013 has more than one of them been recognized in the same ceremony.
The lack of gender balance was conspicuous enough that upon being inducted in 2016, Steve Miller -- one of the five all-male acts being honored -- openly called out the museum's governing body for the disparity, pointedly encouraging them to "keep expanding your vision, to be more inclusive of women.? The returns for 2017 have hardly been overwhelming: Folk legend Joan Baez will be inducted this Friday (Apr. 6), but Janet Jackson and Chaka Khan -- both having been nominated for the second time -- will not be.
Who are the perennially passed-over women most deserving of Rock Hall induction? Let's take a look at ten eligible female or female-fronted acts who've already done more than enough to be worthy of induction, and then peer into the future to see which soon-to-be eligible female artists may have a shot at induction over the years to come.
SHOULD BE IN BY NOW:
1. Carole King. It seems near-impossible that Carole King, one of the most influential recording artists of the '70s and the woman behind Tapestry, one of the decade's most critically and commercially undeniable blockbuster LPs, could have escaped induction by now. But while the iconic singer-songwriter has been honored for the "songwriter" half of her double-billing, having been inducted along with her Brill Building teammate Gerry Goffin back in 1990, her performing career has gone unrecognized. Yes, Tapestry towers over the rest of her catalogue, but it's not like most post-Baby Boomers could name a James Taylor album not called Sweet Baby James either, and that guy got in 17 years ago.
2. Bjork. "But didn't Debut come out in 1993?" you might wonder. True, but despite that breakthrough album's title, Bjork's proper debut came back in 1977, when she released a self-titled album in Iceland as an 11-year-old -- making her Hall-eligible for well over a decade already. Though Bjork's artistic achievements have never resulted in world-beating sales, and her symphonic pop compositions are not easily classifiable as rock (or as anything else), her singular artistry, universal acclaim and enduring influence on the ensuing generation's best and brightest musicians should certainly have earned her a nomination by now.
3. Nina Simone. Another musician without true peer or parallel, Nina Simone has seemed to exist on her own separate musical timeline; perhaps that's why she's escaped the Rock Hall's notice for the duration of its existence. Nonetheless, she remains a permanent presence on the rock and pop landscape, whether being covered by Muse, sampled by Kanye West, or invoked by Lauryn Hill. Just look at the sea of linked names under the "Legacy and Influence" section of her Wikipedia page and try to come up with a logical explanation why she should continue to be shut out from Cleveland.
4. Kate Bush. Like Bjork, Kate Bush is an inspirational art-pop maestro for whom the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame feels almost too small to contain, but who nonetheless would almost certainly have been inducted by now if we shipped the Rock Hall across the pond. Her U.S. presence never quite approached her chart-topping impact oversees -- "Running Up That Hill" remains her only top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 -- but her stateside influence was still considerable; even the late 2Pac, one of this year's inductees, was an avowed listener.
5. Kim Gordon / Sonic Youth. One of the most important and consistently brilliant alternative rock bands of the '80s and '90s -- albeit one that never maintained a regular radio presence -- Sonic Youth seem destined to receive Rock Hall recognition only well after scores of more popular bands that they influenced get in. While singer/guitarist Thurston Moore will likely go down as the band's primary sonic architect, there's no question that the group's greatest cultural thumbprint belongs to bassist Kim Gordon -- who wrote and sang lead on several of the band's greatest songs, who proved an icon in the art and fashion worlds, and whose tribulations in the industry inspired her Girl in a Band memoir, which Billboard named one of the 100 greatest music books of all time.
6. Whitney Houston. Un-"rock" enough that discussion of her Hall of Fame candidacy invariably inspires all sorts of debate about what the museum's name even means in the first place. But as definitions shift and the Hall invariably comes to represent the Rock Era more than straight-up Rock Music (or risks becoming fossilized in the decades to come) Whitney Houston will undoubtedly receive posthumous consideration, as one of the greatest pop and R&B stars -- and very possibly the greatest singer -- of her generation. If you're unconvinced, just ask Aretha what she thinks.
7. Dolly Parton. And as long as we're opening the doors for Whitney, we may as well say hello to Dolly, too. The lack of Rock Hall attention given to Dolly Parton has been extended to any number of the great ladies of country -- Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Emmylou Harris -- and a number of the men, too. But as a presence so pervasive in all corners of musical and popular culture for a full half-century now, it seems especially egregious that Parton should continue being snubbed; maybe she just needs to do an entire album of Zeppelin covers.
8. Courtney Love / Hole. This one should be a virtual no-brainer, as Hole frontwoman Courtney Love fits all the best and worst parts of the rock star archetype that the Hall of Fame so often seems to treasure. But decades of being saddled with artistically unfair and explicitly sexist narratives have weighed down Hole's oft-transcendent '90s work, and Love's distaste for politicking within the industry may leave her outside the voting body's good graces for some time to come. Some will likely point to the group's scant overall discography as excuse for their exclusion, but Mr. Love's band hardly left behind an entire Columbia Record Club's worth of titles either.
9. The Go-Go's. Arguably worthy of inclusion strictly on historical merit, as their 1981 Beauty and the Beat debut album made them the first all-female group to top the Billboard 200 albums chart while writing and performing all their own music. But just as importantly, that album friggin' rips -- The Go-Go's were responsible for a handful of the absolute best pop/rock songs that the '80s had to offer, as well as some of the music videos that helped define MTV in its formative years. That the group spun successful solo careers off for leaders Belinda Carlisle and Jane Wiedlin is just a bonus.
10. Janet Jackson. Ms. Jackson's even been close enough to get nominated twice, but still was pushed aside in favor of several acts with just a fraction of her commercial and artistic success, or her cultural influence or resonance. Hell, you can't even really use the genre qualifier against Janet, since "If" and "Black Cat" rock much harder than many songs you'll hear performed at an average induction ceremony. She'll get in eventually. (And for the record, Chaka should be in here, too.)
COULD GET IN NEXT:
1. Sheryl Crow (Eligible 2018). Sheryl Crow's musical influence would hardly rate as seismic, but she's universally liked, she has an impressive back catalog of hit albums and singles, and she generally fits the model: writing her own songs, playing a bunch of her own instruments, paying fealty to her predecessors and coming off like a star no matter how many copies her records sell. As the number of big names that fit that description begin to dwindle, Sheryl seems like a safe bet to get in sooner or later -- safer than more critically renowned but less household-recognizable alt-rock solo artists like Liz Phair or PJ Harvey, even.
2. Lauryn Hill / The Fugees (Eligible 2019). The Fugees will be an interesting test case for just how much the Rock Hall wants to embrace hip-hop as the years progress -- no rap album was safer for high-minded rock fans to wrap their arms around in the mid-'90s than the trio's multi-platinum The Score, but considering the group never followed it up, they might not be able to ensure entry collectively. If not, Lauryn Hill will have to wait four years until her solo eligibility comes up with the rapturously acclaimed Miseducation of Lauryn Hill album -- though given her inability to follow that album, she may be stuck in solo/group Rock Hall limbo. Maybe just induct her solo in two years along with The Fugees and be done with it.
3. Fiona Apple (Eligible 2021). One of the most critically admired artists of the last two decades, and one with enough commercial clout (largely thanks to her MTV-conquering 1996 debut Tidal) for name recognition not to be an issue. Fiona Apple's lack of media gladhanding and general reticence to near the spotlight in recent years may hurt her with older voters less enraptured with her eccentricities, but as a voting generation that grew up with her brilliance unquestioned comes of age, you have to think she'll see induction in time. Looking forward to the acceptance speech already.
4. Missy Elliott (Eligible 2022). A rock star in hip-hop clothing; Missy Elliott was as bad as they came around the turn of the millennium, a distinctly right-brained musical genius who became a superstar in oversized garbage bags and Motorhead t-shirts. She was as otherworldly as Bjork, but somehow remained recognizable enough to take over American airwaves. She'd seem absurdly out of place at a Rock Hall induction, but we loved her because she never seemed to fit in anywhere but her own music videos.
5. Destiny's Child (Eligible 2023). Fifteen years ago, the idea of Destiny's Child as a Rock Hall contender would've seemed preposterous -- but not nearly as much so as lead singer Beyonce becoming the most critically acclaimed artist of her generation. The latter has almost certainly happened, and it wouldn't be surprising if the former did as well: Destiny's Child are rivaled only by TLC as the most beloved girl group of the past quarter-century, and as Beyonce's esteem only continues to grow, so does her original group's stature. It's already been a decade since the last girl group (The Ronettes) was welcomed to the Hall; it seems right that DC should be the first modern group to extend the tradition.
Im sorry but Janet... aint getting in.
and thats no shade. The RRHOF just isnt using it seems.
Quote5.BEYONCE (Eligible 2023). Fifteen years ago, the idea of Destiny's Child as a Rock Hall contender would've seemed preposterous -- but not nearly as much so as lead singer Beyonce becoming the most critically acclaimed artist of her generation. The latter has almost certainly happened, and it wouldn't be surprising if the former did as well: Destiny's Child are rivaled only by TLC as the most beloved girl group of the past quarter-century, and as Beyonce's esteem only continues to grow, so does her original group's stature. It's already been a decade since the last girl group (The Ronettes) was welcomed to the Hall; it seems right that DC should be the first modern group to extend the tradition.
:ohwow:
I agree with 4 of these.
Not seeing why Fiona is up there tbh
Bjork is overrated idc
Missy definitely belong.
Her contribution to music>
Yeah Kae', Bjork is anything but overrated
c
Bjork is amazing first of all.
Secondly, that she'll eventually get for janet couldn't be any more true
Quote from: Vonc2002 on April 07, 2017, 12:40:14 PM
Bjork is amazing first of all.
Secondly, that she'll eventually get for janet couldn't be any more true
Quote from: Baphomet. on April 07, 2017, 12:26:54 PM
Im sorry but Janet... aint getting in.
and thats no shade. The RRHOF just isnt using it seems.
Jans, keeps you HOTT, huh?
:ummwhat:
Quote from: Baphomet. on April 07, 2017, 12:26:54 PM
Im sorry but Janet... aint getting in.
and thats no shade. The RRHOF just isnt using it seems.
Quote5.BEYONCE (Eligible 2023). Fifteen years ago, the idea of Destiny's Child as a Rock Hall contender would've seemed preposterous -- but not nearly as much so as lead singer Beyonce becoming the most critically acclaimed artist of her generation. The latter has almost certainly happened, and it wouldn't be surprising if the former did as well: Destiny's Child are rivaled only by TLC as the most beloved girl group of the past quarter-century, and as Beyonce's esteem only continues to grow, so does her original group's stature. It's already been a decade since the last girl group (The Ronettes) was welcomed to the Hall; it seems right that DC should be the first modern group to extend the tradition.
:ohwow:
not DC getting in just because of Bey :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop:
Quote from: MelMel on April 07, 2017, 12:51:00 PM
Quote from: Baphomet. on April 07, 2017, 12:26:54 PM
Im sorry but Janet... aint getting in.
and thats no shade. The RRHOF just isnt using it seems.
Quote5.BEYONCE (Eligible 2023). Fifteen years ago, the idea of Destiny's Child as a Rock Hall contender would've seemed preposterous -- but not nearly as much so as lead singer Beyonce becoming the most critically acclaimed artist of her generation. The latter has almost certainly happened, and it wouldn't be surprising if the former did as well: Destiny's Child are rivaled only by TLC as the most beloved girl group of the past quarter-century, and as Beyonce's esteem only continues to grow, so does her original group's stature. It's already been a decade since the last girl group (The Ronettes) was welcomed to the Hall; it seems right that DC should be the first modern group to extend the tradition.
:ohwow:
not DC getting in just because of Bey :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop: :plzstop:
!!!!!!!!!!! :plzstop: she's all that ever mattered
Quote from: Kurama on April 07, 2017, 12:28:37 PM
Not seeing why Fiona is up there tbh
She's kinda one of the best songwriters of our time
:usureuok:
Quote from: BowDown on April 07, 2017, 12:50:39 PM
Quote from: Baphomet. on April 07, 2017, 12:26:54 PM
Im sorry but Janet... aint getting in.
and thats no shade. The RRHOF just isnt using it seems.
Jans, keeps you HOTT, huh?
:ummwhat:
:everythingok: hasn't sis applied like 7 times ? I wasn't being shady.
The RRHOF are kinda saying no.
Yea fiona apple is also great
Has Mariah been inducted? Let me know lolz
Queen doesn't exactly "fit" their criteria for females. Just like Barbra Streisand.
Jans does and isn't getting in. :justabit:
So that's a NO
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but Janet's was rejected though...
JANS!
In here worried about Queen when your rotund alcoholic mulatto bitch ain't even been considered
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Quote from: MΛΥDΛΥ on April 07, 2017, 01:36:13 PM
So that's a NO
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Is exactly what i was coming to say :kii:
and neither is Celine....
Quote from: Lazarus on April 07, 2017, 12:38:16 PM
Yeah Kae', Bjork is anything but overrated
Her mess is honestly noise and she's hailed as this savior of music
and.... she's not lmao :ohwow:
janet has applied about 50 times and the gorls on the board have rejected sis each time. Like....
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Hey guys! Moo get inducted yet?
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Quote from: Kaeli. on April 07, 2017, 01:38:25 PM
Quote from: Lazarus on April 07, 2017, 12:38:16 PM
Yeah Kae', Bjork is anything but overrated
Her mess is honestly noise and she's hailed as this savior of music
and.... she's not lmao :ohwow:
Have you listened to any of her music?
Quote from: Lazarus on April 07, 2017, 01:42:02 PM
Quote from: Kaeli. on April 07, 2017, 01:38:25 PM
Quote from: Lazarus on April 07, 2017, 12:38:16 PM
Yeah Kae', Bjork is anything but overrated
Her mess is honestly noise and she's hailed as this savior of music
and.... she's not lmao :ohwow:
Have you listened to any of her music?
:butim16robert:
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Fiona is a no brainer.
Fugees def getting in to.
And the hall is obsessed with bey...if they could they would change the rules to add her today :letsmessfag:
Quote from: Kaeli. on April 07, 2017, 01:38:25 PM
Quote from: Lazarus on April 07, 2017, 12:38:16 PM
Yeah Kae', Bjork is anything but overrated
Her mess is honestly noise and she's hailed as this savior of music
and.... she's not lmao :ohwow:
What are B5 hailed as?
Janet>>>the Hall of Crackers Who Stole our Music
Rihanna is NEVER getting in
:jackiessales:
Quote from: MΛΥDΛΥ on April 07, 2017, 01:45:25 PM
Quote from: Kaeli. on April 07, 2017, 01:38:25 PM
Quote from: Lazarus on April 07, 2017, 12:38:16 PM
Yeah Kae', Bjork is anything but overrated
Her mess is honestly noise and she's hailed as this savior of music
and.... she's not lmao :ohwow:
What are B5 hailed as?
:ohwow: :ohwow: :ohwow:
Kate Bush def needs to be in there. God damn icon.
LMFAO @ Courtney Love. Get real.
Quote from: MΛΥDΛΥ on April 07, 2017, 01:45:25 PM
Quote from: Kaeli. on April 07, 2017, 01:38:25 PM
Quote from: Lazarus on April 07, 2017, 12:38:16 PM
Yeah Kae', Bjork is anything but overrated
Her mess is honestly noise and she's hailed as this savior of music
and.... she's not lmao :ohwow:
What are B5 hailed as?
!!!!!!!!!!
:plzstop: :plzstop: :kii:
Quote from: AYR on April 07, 2017, 01:48:12 PM
Janet>>>the Hall of Crackers Who Stole our Music
Tank is an R&B legend
:stressed:
The way Beyonc?, the only artist of her generation, is fucking PERCHED. :cheerup:
Chilli, where were ya? Usher?
Quote from: Jonovan on April 07, 2017, 01:52:18 PM
LMFAO @ Courtney Love. Get real.
Yeah I kinda side eyed that one. :dead:
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 01:53:10 PM
The way Beyonc?, the only artist of her generation, is fucking PERCHED. :cheerup:
Chilli, where were ya? Usher?
n
Did the Hall publish this?
fuck them anyway
YEAH.
Usher and Ashanti aren't getting in. Lolz!
Usher may be getting in
he was just selected to honor Quincy at a recent induction ceremony
and KILLED Rock With You by Michael lolz
did they call Bey?
:blessed:
They've been adding Bey's Grammy dresses and video costumes to the museum in preparation.
I don't see Usher's phat farm jeans & blazers anywhere. :feelinmyself:
SJKLHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHKHK
Quote from: MΛΥDΛΥ on April 07, 2017, 01:45:25 PM
Quote from: Kaeli. on April 07, 2017, 01:38:25 PM
Quote from: Lazarus on April 07, 2017, 12:38:16 PM
Yeah Kae', Bjork is anything but overrated
Her mess is honestly noise and she's hailed as this savior of music
and.... she's not lmao :ohwow:
What are B5 hailed as?
The Jackson 5 of the New Millennium. & they're disbanded... but That doesn't Make Bdork's music any less TRASH!
Quote from: Kaeli. on April 07, 2017, 02:01:54 PM
Quote from: MΛΥDΛΥ on April 07, 2017, 01:45:25 PM
Quote from: Kaeli. on April 07, 2017, 01:38:25 PM
Quote from: Lazarus on April 07, 2017, 12:38:16 PM
Yeah Kae', Bjork is anything but overrated
Her mess is honestly noise and she's hailed as this savior of music
and.... she's not lmao :ohwow:
What are B5 hailed as?
The Jackson 5 of the New Millennium.
:kii: :kii: :kii: :kii:
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 02:00:30 PM
They've been adding Bey's Grammy dresses and video costumes to the museum in preparation.
I don't see Usher's phat farm jeans & blazers anywhere. :feelinmyself:
QuoteMuseum Curator Meredith Rutledge-Borger is welcoming the Beyonce exhibit with open arms.
"When we looked at the depth of the amount of stuff that she was willing to send, we just thought, 'The only way we can really showcase these items is to put them in the Legends of Rock area in the museum,' which really is the spot that we have to pay tribute to legends of rock, which Beyonce has proven herself to be," she said in an interview with the Associated Press.
:blessed: :blessed: :blessed:
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 02:00:30 PM
They've been adding Bey's Grammy dresses and video costumes to the museum in preparation.
I don't see Usher's phat farm jeans & blazers anywhere. :feelinmyself:
sssssjdklmcdsssssssssmkl
I'm applying to and getting rejected from the Rock & Roll hall of Fame like Janet
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 02:00:30 PM
They've been adding Bey's Grammy dresses
So they didn't ask her to sing like Ush?
Ok
:blessed:
Quote from: MelMel on April 07, 2017, 02:03:10 PM
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 02:00:30 PM
They've been adding Bey's Grammy dresses and video costumes to the museum in preparation.
I don't see Usher's phat farm jeans & blazers anywhere. :feelinmyself:
QuoteMuseum Curator Meredith Rutledge-Borger is welcoming the Beyonce exhibit with open arms.
"When we looked at the depth of the amount of stuff that she was willing to send, we just thought, 'The only way we can really showcase these items is to put them in the Legends of Rock area in the museum,' which really is the spot that we have to pay tribute to legends of rock, which Beyonce has proven herself to be," she said in an interview with the Associated Press.
:blessed: :blessed: :blessed:
O shit. :guys: they're kinda ITCHING to add her it seems
Usher is a tribute/nostalgia act btw lol
Quote from: MelMel on April 07, 2017, 02:03:10 PM
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 02:00:30 PM
They've been adding Bey's Grammy dresses and video costumes to the museum in preparation.
I don't see Usher's phat farm jeans & blazers anywhere. :feelinmyself:
QuoteMuseum Curator Meredith Rutledge-Borger is welcoming the Beyonce exhibit with open arms.
"When we looked at the depth of the amount of stuff that she was willing to send, we just thought, 'The only way we can really showcase these items is to put them in the Legends of Rock area in the museum,' which really is the spot that we have to pay tribute to legends of rock, which Beyonce has proven herself to be," she said in an interview with the Associated Press.
:blessed: :blessed: :blessed:
I'm falling down the charts like Usher's last 3 albums.
:blessed:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgEhj4edj4Y
one of my favorite songs EVER tbh
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Quote from: MelMel on April 07, 2017, 02:03:10 PM
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 02:00:30 PM
They've been adding Bey's Grammy dresses and video costumes to the museum in preparation.
I don't see Usher's phat farm jeans & blazers anywhere. :feelinmyself:
QuoteMuseum Curator Meredith Rutledge-Borger is welcoming the Beyonce exhibit with open arms.
"When we looked at the depth of the amount of stuff that she was willing to send, we just thought, 'The only way we can really showcase these items is to put them in the Legends of Rock area in the museum,' which really is the spot that we have to pay tribute to legends of rock, which Beyonce has proven herself to be," she said in an interview with the Associated Press.
:blessed: :blessed: :blessed:
n
No them giving her the Aretha "beautiful gowns" response
SffffffFFFFFFGHGHG
Quote from: Baphomet. on April 07, 2017, 02:01:03 PM
SJKLHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHKHK
JjjjjjHHGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHGGGH
Quote from: ANIMMAI on April 07, 2017, 02:05:22 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgEhj4edj4Y
one of my favorite songs EVER tbh
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:udontlookok:
such an unpleasant vocal
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 02:00:30 PM
They've been adding Bey's Grammy dresses and video costumes to the museum in preparation.
I don't see Usher's phat farm jeans & blazers anywhere. :feelinmyself:
Didn't both MJ and Prince throw a fit about wanting bey to induct them?
With Prince even making it an ultimatum :letsmessfag:
The hall always got a fucking bey exhibit updated by the era :plzstop:
A truly amazing vocalist. Love that incoherent ass wailing :oof:
Quote from: AYR on April 07, 2017, 02:05:31 PM
Quote from: MelMel on April 07, 2017, 02:03:10 PM
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 02:00:30 PM
They've been adding Bey's Grammy dresses and video costumes to the museum in preparation.
I don't see Usher's phat farm jeans & blazers anywhere. :feelinmyself:
QuoteMuseum Curator Meredith Rutledge-Borger is welcoming the Beyonce exhibit with open arms.
"When we looked at the depth of the amount of stuff that she was willing to send, we just thought, 'The only way we can really showcase these items is to put them in the Legends of Rock area in the museum,' which really is the spot that we have to pay tribute to legends of rock, which Beyonce has proven herself to be," she said in an interview with the Associated Press.
:blessed: :blessed: :blessed:
n
No them giving her the Aretha "beautiful gowns" response
SffffffFFFFFFGHGHG
N
They created an entire exhibit for her, and placed it in the Legends area of the museum. U ok? Lolz!
Did Ashanti's jogging suit from the "Happy" video make it in yet? :feelinmyself:
I like Bjorks videos...but y'all really sit n listen to her albums :plzstop:
What in the Dawn I'm so artsy hell.
Quote from: Sleigh It Right on April 07, 2017, 02:11:58 PM
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 02:00:30 PM
They've been adding Bey's Grammy dresses and video costumes to the museum in preparation.
I don't see Usher's phat farm jeans & blazers anywhere. :feelinmyself:
Didn't both MJ and Prince throw a fit about wanting bey to induct them?
With Prince even making it an ultimatum :letsmessfag:
The hall always got a fucking bey exhibit updated by the era :plzstop:
so she's not in?
Gotcha
Quote from: AYR on April 07, 2017, 02:16:49 PM
Quote from: Sleigh It Right on April 07, 2017, 02:11:58 PM
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 02:00:30 PM
They've been adding Bey's Grammy dresses and video costumes to the museum in preparation.
I don't see Usher's phat farm jeans & blazers anywhere. :feelinmyself:
Didn't both MJ and Prince throw a fit about wanting bey to induct them?
With Prince even making it an ultimatum :letsmessfag:
The hall always got a fucking bey exhibit updated by the era :plzstop:
so she's not in?
Gotcha
She's in the legend hall. Buy a ticket and go have a look hun.
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 02:13:22 PM
Quote from: AYR on April 07, 2017, 02:05:31 PM
Quote from: MelMel on April 07, 2017, 02:03:10 PM
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 02:00:30 PM
They've been adding Bey's Grammy dresses and video costumes to the museum in preparation.
I don't see Usher's phat farm jeans & blazers anywhere. :feelinmyself:
QuoteMuseum Curator Meredith Rutledge-Borger is welcoming the Beyonce exhibit with open arms.
"When we looked at the depth of the amount of stuff that she was willing to send, we just thought, 'The only way we can really showcase these items is to put them in the Legends of Rock area in the museum,' which really is the spot that we have to pay tribute to legends of rock, which Beyonce has proven herself to be," she said in an interview with the Associated Press.
:blessed: :blessed: :blessed:
n
No them giving her the Aretha "beautiful gowns" response
SffffffFFFFFFGHGHG
N
They created an entire exhibit for her,
her clothes
She's not in bro, but she's very fashionable I guess
Quote from: Sleigh It Right on April 07, 2017, 02:15:16 PM
I like Bjorks videos...but y'all really sit n listen to her albums :plzstop:
What in the Dawn I'm so artsy hell.
!!!
I like her visually but... I can't get through her music and enjoy it sry
Quote from: AYR on April 07, 2017, 02:18:08 PM
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 02:13:22 PM
Quote from: AYR on April 07, 2017, 02:05:31 PM
Quote from: MelMel on April 07, 2017, 02:03:10 PM
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 02:00:30 PM
They've been adding Bey's Grammy dresses and video costumes to the museum in preparation.
I don't see Usher's phat farm jeans & blazers anywhere. :feelinmyself:
QuoteMuseum Curator Meredith Rutledge-Borger is welcoming the Beyonce exhibit with open arms.
"When we looked at the depth of the amount of stuff that she was willing to send, we just thought, 'The only way we can really showcase these items is to put them in the Legends of Rock area in the museum,' which really is the spot that we have to pay tribute to legends of rock, which Beyonce has proven herself to be," she said in an interview with the Associated Press.
:blessed: :blessed: :blessed:
n
No them giving her the Aretha "beautiful gowns" response
SffffffFFFFFFGHGHG
N
They created an entire exhibit for her,
her clothes
She's not in bro, but she's very fashionable I guess
Where are ushers pleather jeans he stole from tameka?? Not in the legend hall!
Quote from: Sleigh It Right on April 07, 2017, 02:17:42 PM
Quote from: AYR on April 07, 2017, 02:16:49 PM
Quote from: Sleigh It Right on April 07, 2017, 02:11:58 PM
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 02:00:30 PM
They've been adding Bey's Grammy dresses and video costumes to the museum in preparation.
I don't see Usher's phat farm jeans & blazers anywhere. :feelinmyself:
Didn't both MJ and Prince throw a fit about wanting bey to induct them?
With Prince even making it an ultimatum :letsmessfag:
The hall always got a fucking bey exhibit updated by the era :plzstop:
so she's not in?
Gotcha
She's in the legend hall. Buy a ticket and go have a look hun.
to see her clothes on hangers? Pass
Mama Tina is the one in the hall
Quote from: Sleigh It Right on April 07, 2017, 02:19:15 PM
Quote from: AYR on April 07, 2017, 02:18:08 PM
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 02:13:22 PM
Quote from: AYR on April 07, 2017, 02:05:31 PM
Quote from: MelMel on April 07, 2017, 02:03:10 PM
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 02:00:30 PM
They've been adding Bey's Grammy dresses and video costumes to the museum in preparation.
I don't see Usher's phat farm jeans & blazers anywhere. :feelinmyself:
QuoteMuseum Curator Meredith Rutledge-Borger is welcoming the Beyonce exhibit with open arms.
"When we looked at the depth of the amount of stuff that she was willing to send, we just thought, 'The only way we can really showcase these items is to put them in the Legends of Rock area in the museum,' which really is the spot that we have to pay tribute to legends of rock, which Beyonce has proven herself to be," she said in an interview with the Associated Press.
:blessed: :blessed: :blessed:
n
No them giving her the Aretha "beautiful gowns" response
SffffffFFFFFFGHGHG
N
They created an entire exhibit for her,
her clothes
She's not in bro, but she's very fashionable I guess
Where are ushers pleather jeans he stole from tameka?? Not in the legend hall!
who cares? This is about music not clothes
Quote from: AYR on April 07, 2017, 02:18:08 PM
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 02:13:22 PM
Quote from: AYR on April 07, 2017, 02:05:31 PM
Quote from: MelMel on April 07, 2017, 02:03:10 PM
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 02:00:30 PM
They've been adding Bey's Grammy dresses and video costumes to the museum in preparation.
I don't see Usher's phat farm jeans & blazers anywhere. :feelinmyself:
QuoteMuseum Curator Meredith Rutledge-Borger is welcoming the Beyonce exhibit with open arms.
"When we looked at the depth of the amount of stuff that she was willing to send, we just thought, 'The only way we can really showcase these items is to put them in the Legends of Rock area in the museum,' which really is the spot that we have to pay tribute to legends of rock, which Beyonce has proven herself to be," she said in an interview with the Associated Press.
:blessed: :blessed: :blessed:
n
No them giving her the Aretha "beautiful gowns" response
SffffffFFFFFFGHGHG
N
They created an entire exhibit for her,
her clothes
She's not in bro, but she's very fashionable I guess
iubjbbbbbbb
No Monica or Brandy?
Bye
(https://djbweblog.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/claire-and-beyonce-08-01-14.jpg)
Usher where were ya :raycharles2urmess:
Quote from: Sleigh It Right on April 07, 2017, 02:11:58 PM
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 02:00:30 PM
They've been adding Bey's Grammy dresses and video costumes to the museum in preparation.
I don't see Usher's phat farm jeans & blazers anywhere. :feelinmyself:
Didn't both MJ and Prince throw a fit about wanting bey to induct them?
With Prince even making it an ultimatum :letsmessfag:
The hall always got a fucking bey exhibit updated by the era :plzstop:
YEAH.
The way the President begged for the dress she wore to the Gram's had me in tears. They say her exhibit is getting so big they may have to create an entire Beyonc? wing.
Idk. I'm not one to gossip. :cheerup:
Quote from: Sleigh It Right on April 07, 2017, 02:23:09 PM
(https://djbweblog.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/claire-and-beyonce-08-01-14.jpg)
Usher where were ya :raycharles2urmess:
:gorlonfire:
They can't wait to induct Queen.
She's so respected!
Quote from: Sleigh It Right on April 07, 2017, 02:23:09 PM
(https://djbweblog.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/claire-and-beyonce-08-01-14.jpg)
Usher where were ya :raycharles2urmess:
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/1c/43/03/1c4303db951e2186bf088785b961f480.jpg)
I couldnt even imagine this in the Hall of Fame and neither can the committee it seems
(http://i.imgur.com/WOTRNWG.jpg?1)
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 02:25:06 PM
Quote from: Sleigh It Right on April 07, 2017, 02:23:09 PM
(https://djbweblog.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/claire-and-beyonce-08-01-14.jpg)
Usher where were ya :raycharles2urmess:
:gorlonfire:
They can't wait to induct Queen.
She's so respected!
I mean only the most critically acclaimed of this generation and stuff :caseoftheherp:
Quote from: Baphomet. on April 07, 2017, 02:26:44 PM
Quote from: Sleigh It Right on April 07, 2017, 02:23:09 PM
(https://djbweblog.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/claire-and-beyonce-08-01-14.jpg)
Usher where were ya :raycharles2urmess:
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/1c/43/03/1c4303db951e2186bf088785b961f480.jpg)
I couldnt even imagine this in the Hall of Fame and neither can the committee it seems
(http://i.imgur.com/WOTRNWG.jpg?1)
and Bey is still not in
:blessed:
But keep talking about her clothes and such
Quote from: Baphomet. on April 07, 2017, 02:26:44 PM
Quote from: Sleigh It Right on April 07, 2017, 02:23:09 PM
(https://djbweblog.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/claire-and-beyonce-08-01-14.jpg)
Usher where were ya :raycharles2urmess:
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/1c/43/03/1c4303db951e2186bf088785b961f480.jpg)
I couldnt even imagine this in the Hall of Fame and neither can the committee it seems
(http://i.imgur.com/WOTRNWG.jpg?1)
NNNNnnnnnnnnnnnnnd
This Russell Simmons tribute look has me shouting Written Entertainment!
(http://i.imgur.com/WOTRNWG.jpg?1)
Quote from: Baphomet. on April 07, 2017, 02:26:44 PM
Quote from: Sleigh It Right on April 07, 2017, 02:23:09 PM
(https://djbweblog.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/claire-and-beyonce-08-01-14.jpg)
Usher where were ya :raycharles2urmess:
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/1c/43/03/1c4303db951e2186bf088785b961f480.jpg)
I couldnt even imagine this in the Hall of Fame and neither can the committee it seems
(http://i.imgur.com/WOTRNWG.jpg?1)
Aww maybe a local Atlanta station will toss him a bone the way radio Disney is tossing Britney a bone. :howfestive:
Hey guys is BEY in yet? Or just her clothes?
:letsmessfag:
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 02:31:31 PM
Quote from: Baphomet. on April 07, 2017, 02:26:44 PM
Quote from: Sleigh It Right on April 07, 2017, 02:23:09 PM
(https://djbweblog.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/claire-and-beyonce-08-01-14.jpg)
Usher where were ya :raycharles2urmess:
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/1c/43/03/1c4303db951e2186bf088785b961f480.jpg)
I couldnt even imagine this in the Hall of Fame and neither can the committee it seems
(http://i.imgur.com/WOTRNWG.jpg?1)
NNNNnnnnnnnnnnnnnd
This Russell Simmons tribute look has me shouting Written Entertainment!
(http://i.imgur.com/WOTRNWG.jpg?1)
A phat farm spokes person. :plzstop:
Quote from: AYR on April 07, 2017, 02:33:14 PM
Hey guys is BEY in yet? Or just her clothes?
:letsmessfag:
She's not eligible yet, dummy!
But they're already getting the room ready. Did Usher and Tameka's divorce papers get an exhibit? :blessed:
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 02:35:30 PM
Quote from: AYR on April 07, 2017, 02:33:14 PM
Hey guys is BEY in yet? Or just her clothes?
:letsmessfag:
She's not eligible yet,
so stop shading others until she is then dummy!
:kii:
Quote from: AYR on April 07, 2017, 02:43:22 PM
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 02:35:30 PM
Quote from: AYR on April 07, 2017, 02:33:14 PM
Hey guys is BEY in yet? Or just her clothes?
:letsmessfag:
She's not eligible yet,
so stop shading others until she is then dummy!
:kii:
N
Not eligible but has a damn wing in the museum in the Legends hall.
You're FUMING!
Report back when Ashanti, Usher, Tank & Mya get even a picture inside. :kii:
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 02:35:30 PM
Quote from: AYR on April 07, 2017, 02:33:14 PM
Hey guys is BEY in yet? Or just her clothes?
:letsmessfag:
She's not eligible yet, dummy!
But they're already getting the room ready. Did Usher and Tameka's divorce papers get an exhibit? :blessed:
Maybe usher can get into the rush card hall of fame
Quote from: ANIMMAI on April 07, 2017, 02:05:22 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgEhj4edj4Y
one of my favorite songs EVER tbh
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One of queens best songs
(http://i43.tinypic.com/14v0a46.gif)
Quote from: Sleigh It Right on April 07, 2017, 02:48:12 PM
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 02:35:30 PM
Quote from: AYR on April 07, 2017, 02:33:14 PM
Hey guys is BEY in yet? Or just her clothes?
:letsmessfag:
She's not eligible yet, dummy!
But they're already getting the room ready. Did Usher and Tameka's divorce papers get an exhibit? :blessed:
Maybe usher can get into the rush card hall of fame
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/3f/65/e8/3f65e8e1f419ba917e1f048548c166fa.jpg)
Quote from: AYR on April 07, 2017, 02:50:06 PM
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 02:47:49 PM
Quote from: AYR on April 07, 2017, 02:43:22 PM
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 02:35:30 PM
Quote from: AYR on April 07, 2017, 02:33:14 PM
Hey guys is BEY in yet? Or just her clothes?
:letsmessfag:
She's not eligible yet,
so stop shading others until she is then dummy!
:kii:
N
Not eligible
exactly
Almost doesn't count bro
Your flops NEVER getting in! :blessed:
Quote from: Sleigh It Right on April 07, 2017, 02:48:12 PM
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 02:35:30 PM
Quote from: AYR on April 07, 2017, 02:33:14 PM
Hey guys is BEY in yet? Or just her clothes?
:letsmessfag:
She's not eligible yet, dummy!
But they're already getting the room ready. Did Usher and Tameka's divorce papers get an exhibit? :blessed:
Maybe usher can get into the rush card hall of fame
maybe Bey can get into the House of Dereon Hall
cuz she's not in the Rock Hall right now
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 02:51:22 PM
Quote from: AYR on April 07, 2017, 02:50:06 PM
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 02:47:49 PM
Quote from: AYR on April 07, 2017, 02:43:22 PM
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 02:35:30 PM
Quote from: AYR on April 07, 2017, 02:33:14 PM
Hey guys is BEY in yet? Or just her clothes?
:letsmessfag:
She's not eligible yet,
so stop shading others until she is then dummy!
:kii:
N
Not eligible
exactly
Almost doesn't count bro
Your flops
Usher has sold more than Bey bro
:blessed:
Quote from: AYR on April 07, 2017, 02:54:01 PM
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 02:51:22 PM
Quote from: AYR on April 07, 2017, 02:50:06 PM
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 02:47:49 PM
Quote from: AYR on April 07, 2017, 02:43:22 PM
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 02:35:30 PM
Quote from: AYR on April 07, 2017, 02:33:14 PM
Hey guys is BEY in yet? Or just her clothes?
:letsmessfag:
She's not eligible yet,
so stop shading others until she is then dummy!
:kii:
N
Not eligible
exactly
Almost doesn't count bro
Your flops
Usher has sold more than Bey bro
:blessed:
WHOOPS! More #1s too, huh? Ray may be on to sumn LOLZ
The way they want Bey to be inducted :blessed:
Quote"We felt that (Beyonce) really needed to take her rightful place alongside Aretha Franklin and the Supremes and Janis Joplin," Rutledge-Borger said. "Rock and roll has an intergenerational appeal and we want to make sure we're hitting all the right notes and keeping up with what's happening today and what's legendary today
That gorl is always talking nonsense. Bjork >
Quote from: MelMel on April 07, 2017, 03:02:49 PM
The way they want Bey to be inducted :blessed:
Quote"We felt that (Beyonce) really needed to take her rightful place alongside Aretha Franklin and the Supremes and Janis Joplin," Rutledge-Borger said. "Rock and roll has an intergenerational appeal and we want to make sure we're hitting all the right notes and keeping up with what's happening today and what's legendary today
I'm screaming!
While Ray and the Rihs talk about the Hot 100, the Hall Of Fame is gagging!
:blessed:
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 03:07:35 PM
Quote from: MelMel on April 07, 2017, 03:02:49 PM
The way they want Bey to be inducted :blessed:
Quote"We felt that (Beyonce) really needed to take her rightful place alongside Aretha Franklin and the Supremes and Janis Joplin," Rutledge-Borger said. "Rock and roll has an intergenerational appeal and we want to make sure we're hitting all the right notes and keeping up with what's happening today and what's legendary today
I'm screaming!
While Ray and the Rihs talk about the Hot 100, the Hall Of Fame is gagging!
:blessed:
I said Usher has SOLD more
Not charted
and the Hall didn't induct Bey
Quote from: AYR on April 07, 2017, 03:16:32 PM
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 03:07:35 PM
Quote from: MelMel on April 07, 2017, 03:02:49 PM
The way they want Bey to be inducted :blessed:
Quote"We felt that (Beyonce) really needed to take her rightful place alongside Aretha Franklin and the Supremes and Janis Joplin," Rutledge-Borger said. "Rock and roll has an intergenerational appeal and we want to make sure we're hitting all the right notes and keeping up with what's happening today and what's legendary today
I'm screaming!
While Ray and the Rihs talk about the Hot 100, the Hall Of Fame is gagging!
:blessed:
I said Usher has SOLD more
Not charted
and the Hall didn't induct Bey
Usher has been a solo artist since '94. That's a DECADE longer than B. He also has way more solo albums. he should be selling more.
But can he sell out stadiums and gross over $200 million on tour in 2017? That's a huge part of being a LEGEND! Lolz!
Stick to The Voice, bby!
He ain't getting in.
Bj?rk's first 4 albums are masterpieces.
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 03:21:31 PM
Quote from: AYR on April 07, 2017, 03:16:32 PM
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 03:07:35 PM
Quote from: MelMel on April 07, 2017, 03:02:49 PM
The way they want Bey to be inducted :blessed:
Quote"We felt that (Beyonce) really needed to take her rightful place alongside Aretha Franklin and the Supremes and Janis Joplin," Rutledge-Borger said. "Rock and roll has an intergenerational appeal and we want to make sure we're hitting all the right notes and keeping up with what's happening today and what's legendary today
I'm screaming!
While Ray and the Rihs talk about the Hot 100, the Hall Of Fame is gagging!
:blessed:
I said Usher has SOLD more
Not charted
and the Hall didn't induct Bey
Usher has been a solo artist since '94. That's a DECADE longer than B. He also has way more solo albums. he should be selling more.
and he has. So stop calling him a flop when he outsold your fave
Quote from: AYR on April 07, 2017, 03:30:37 PM
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 03:21:31 PM
Quote from: AYR on April 07, 2017, 03:16:32 PM
Quote from: Blond?. on April 07, 2017, 03:07:35 PM
Quote from: MelMel on April 07, 2017, 03:02:49 PM
The way they want Bey to be inducted :blessed:
Quote"We felt that (Beyonce) really needed to take her rightful place alongside Aretha Franklin and the Supremes and Janis Joplin," Rutledge-Borger said. "Rock and roll has an intergenerational appeal and we want to make sure we're hitting all the right notes and keeping up with what's happening today and what's legendary today
I'm screaming!
While Ray and the Rihs talk about the Hot 100, the Hall Of Fame is gagging!
:blessed:
I said Usher has SOLD more
Not charted
and the Hall didn't induct Bey
Usher has been a solo artist since '94. That's a DECADE longer than B. He also has way more solo albums. he should be selling more.
and he has. So stop calling him a flop when he outsold your fave
Your FLOP is not getting in the Hall Of Fame. Period.
Usher outsold Beyonc??
Is jans in yet
excuse me
Brandy could be considered by 2019.
It seems extremely difficult to be inducted.
Quote from: Baphomet. on April 07, 2017, 12:58:36 PM
Quote from: BowDown on April 07, 2017, 12:50:39 PM
Quote from: Baphomet. on April 07, 2017, 12:26:54 PM
Im sorry but Janet... aint getting in.
and thats no shade. The RRHOF just isnt using it seems.
Jans, keeps you HOTT, huh?
:ummwhat:
:everythingok: hasn't sis applied like 7 times ? I wasn't being shady.
The RRHOF are kinda saying no.
No one applies and where did 7 come from lol
Bath was lashed
:blessed:
ray, do you know the difference between a strong argument and a weak one?
(http://i.imgur.com/uADlRM9.gif)
Quote from: each1teach1 on April 07, 2017, 04:03:02 PM
ray, do you know the difference between a strong argument and a weak one?
(http://i.imgur.com/uADlRM9.gif)
well you've given more than enough weak ones for me to learn
(http://i.imgur.com/uADlRM9.gif)
grgdzgfrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Ray ain't with the shits t'day :plzstop:
Quote from: Baphomet. on April 07, 2017, 12:58:36 PM
Quote from: BowDown on April 07, 2017, 12:50:39 PM
Quote from: Baphomet. on April 07, 2017, 12:26:54 PM
Im sorry but Janet... aint getting in.
and thats no shade. The RRHOF just isnt using it seems.
Jans, keeps you HOTT, huh?
:ummwhat:
:everythingok: hasn't sis applied like 7 times ? I wasn't being shady.
The RRHOF are kinda saying no.
Bitch, she didn't apply. THEY nominated HER. Sick of your shit.
:fuming:
Janet doesn't deserve it. No shade.
I want to see Carole King (iconic self) get in. Didn't she win some President award? surprised she's not already in.
and I think Janet has a lot of great BOPS and even features but plea'
fume awn trans :blessed: