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- Eminem joins Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie and 14 more contenders for possible induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
- The length of their career, musical influence and body of work among other factors are considered when choosing those who will be inducted
- Musical acts will be chosen in May and inducted in spring.
Singers Dolly Parton and Lionel Richie, rapper Eminem and new romantic band Duran Duran were among the first-time nominees announced on Wednesday for possible induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Singer Carly Simon, musician Beck and hip hop group A Tribe Called Quest also made the list for the first time.
There are a total 17 contenders for 2022 induction, also including singers Kate Bush and Dionne Warwick as well as bands Eurythmics, Devo, Judas Priest and Rage Against The Machine. Late Nigerian singer Fela Kuti is also on the ballot.
Performers become eligible 25 years after their first commercial release.
In reaction to their nomination, Duran Duran lead vocalist, Simon Le Bon said in a statement on Twitter: "Just to make it onto the nominations list is an honor that I never expected to experience... But for sure, this distinction is due in large part to the fact that we have an army of fans around the world who have unwaveringly supported us for the past four decades."
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"Just to make it onto the nominations list is an honor that I never expected to experience... But for sure, this distinction is due in large part to the fact that we have an army of fans around the world who have unwaveringly supported us for the past four decades. 1/
— Duran Duran (@duranduran) February 2, 2022
We are all extremely grateful to all of you for making this happen.” 2/ - Simon, on Duran Duran being included in the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame list of nominees @duranduran @rockhall #ROCKHALL2022 pic.twitter.com/MeufQkwzjT
— Duran Duran (@duranduran) February 2, 2022
"This year's ballot recognises a diverse group of incredible artists, each who has had a profound impact on the sound of youth culture," John Sykes, chairman of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, said in a statement.
"Their music not only moved generations, but also influenced the sound of countless artists that followed."
HOW IT WORKS
Taking into consideration the length of their career, musical influence and body of work among other factors, inductees are chosen via ballots sent to more than 1 000 artists, historians and members of the music industry.
The general public can also participate online or at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame museum in Cleveland, Ohio. The top five musical acts voted for by the public are then submitted as a fan ballot among the other ballots.
The organisation will announce those who have been selected in May and they will then be inducted into the Hall of Fame at a ceremony in spring.
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