Among music experts, a consensus is shaping up about who will appear on this year’s ballot for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The nominations are expected to be announced in early February.
Based on a small sample of 10 hall watchers who have announced their predictions and hopes for this year’s nominations, four artists tied for the most votes, with four votes each. They are Kate Bush, Mariah Carey, Chaka Khan and Outkast.
Of those artists, Kate Bush has been nominated three times and Chaka Khan has been nominated four times, with and without Rufus. Mariah Carey and Outkast have never been nominated, despite being eligible for eight years and five years, respectively.
A second tier of music acts received three votes each. They are Destiny’s Child, Dionne Warwick, Jethro Tull and Smashing Pumpkins.
Destiny’s Child is eligible for the first time this year. By contrast, Dionne Warwick has been eligible since 1988 and has been nominated twice. Jethro Tull and Smashing Pumpkins have never been nominated.
And 17 music acts received two votes each.
Update (Jan. 27, 2023): More votes for the top four from Hall watcher Darren Hines.
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Photo: Cover art for Kate Bush single “Running Up That Hill.”
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