The DMG

Truth is

I assume that you already know all of this, but here it is again. The nominating process is completely arbitrary and at the whims of the nominating panel. But if the Ohio Players, Slave, Zapp, Lakeside, Heatwave, SUN, or even Van Hunt, ever get nominated, then we can run up the numbers by getting a bunch of ninjas to act as a massive voting block. But even then, the panel can pick from the bottom if they so desire.

 

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation was established 43 years ago on April 20, 1983, with the first induction ceremony held in 1986.

 

​As of the 2025 class, there have been 391 inductees across all categories,

Public voting is open to everyone via the official Rock Hall website, where you can cast one ballot daily until

April 3.​

 

vote.rockhall.comhttp://vote.rockhall.com

 

​You can select up to seven nominees per day until the poll closes on April 3. 2026

 

The Nominating Committee is an evolving group of about 30 to 40 music industry experts who meet every January to “fight it out” over the annual ballot.

 

The committee evaluates originality, influence, and the length/depth of an artist’s career.

 

​They look specifically at how an artist’s music impacted the development of rock and roll and influenced subsequent generations of musicians. It isn’t just about record sales or chart positions; they prioritize “innovation” and “superiority in technique” when debating the final nominees.

 

Despite their massive influence on funk and R&B, the Ohio Players have never been nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

​While they were inducted into the inaugural class of the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame in 2013, they remain one of the most frequently cited “snubs” by fans and critics of the Rock Hall. That may be the problem. The more they hear us whining about it, the more they are determined to dig in their heels.

 

Left up to me, only self conained groups would even be considered. Rappers and singing groups might not be invited.

 

Sa Da Tay

March 4, 2026 Posted by dmgmaster | Stories | Leave a comment