Fans Are Disappointed That Pat Benatar Wasn’t Nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Rock legend Pat Benatar was not amongst the nominees for the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and fans were questioning this snub.
This year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees consist of Jay-Z, Carole King, Tina Turner, Mary J. Blige, Kate Bush, Devo, Foo Fighters, The Go-Go’s, Iron Maiden, Chaka Khan, Fela Kuti, LL Cool J, New York Dolls, Rage Against the Machine, Todd Rundgren, and Dionne Warwick. The inductees will be announced in May, while the ceremony will take place later in the fall in Cleveland, Ohio.
Count another vote for Pat Benatar. Love all these folks, but We Belong To The Night powered me through some moments. https://t.co/uaZVM8vzTc
— Ilyse Hogue (@ilyseh) February 10, 2021
Though each nominee is worthy, fans were surprised when they didn’t see Benatar on the list. Shortly after the news broke, #PatBenatar became trending on Twitter to raise the attention of the injustice fans felt. Hopefully, Benatar will get her long-awaited day in the spotlight because her talent is unquestionable.
and we also live in a world where Pat Benatar got passed over for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
— Chris (@ZeeBikes) February 10, 2021
It’s madness out there my friend.
“I love Pat Benatar, and I think that all of the nominees still have their day,” the Director of Education at the Rock Hall Mandy Smith told 3News. “This isn’t the only year that they’re going to be eligible. I’m hopeful that a lot of these bands will get in some time in the future, too. It is a little cheesy to say, but it is an honor just to be nominated. I remember The Zombies, it took them a while to actually get in.”
It’s time to see Chaka Kahn and Pat Benatar get their long overdue respect. Let’s hope 2021 Class includes them!
— Holly Anne Mitchell (@HOLLYAMITCHELL) February 10, 2021
If you are a Benatar fan, don’t lose hope. You will be able to take part in the selection by voting on the “fans’ ballot” through April 30. You can go to the Hall of Fame website or cast your vote at the actual museum.
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