Another year, another one of his “class” Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. That is, an institution that annually awards musicians for their overall contribution. The rules are simple: it is enough that 25 years have passed since the first official release of a musician or group to qualify for a place in it.

For “issue 2023” has now been announced 14 candidates who are applying for a place in the Hall of Fame – about 14, that is, because one nomination … double.

In the “fresh” candidates applying for a position in the institution, we find Missy Elliott who defined female rap in the 90s, white stripes who taught us how to make the blues cool again, the stupid girl who made us sing “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” for a decade, that is Sidi Lauper, but also his George Michael, stay in the atmosphere of the 80s, the “big” country Willie Nelson, lady Country Pop, Sheryl Crow, but also “Werewolves of London” Warren Zevon. For the first time, they are also candidates for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Joy Division with New Order for despite the different musical directions of the two formations, the latter tend to be the former, with the exception of one member, which is Ian Curtis, who left early.

For the second time in the Hall of Fame nominations I see my name from Seattle and grunge. garden sound, “kings” of metal Iron Maiden, V A tribe named Quest which gave “old school” hip hop jazz nuances, but also spinners, to something more soulful.

And we also have “veterans” of the institution: Fury against the machine won the fifth nomination, and Kate Bush, continuing to live the glorious days, she is nominated for the fourth time.

Wait until May to find out who will finally make up the “Class of 2023”.