Stevie nominated for Rock Hall of Fame

[kak125]

http://www.nydailynews.com/la-et-ms-rock-hall-fame-2019-nomination-20181009-story.html?outputType=amp

[Feather Blade]

http://www.nydailynews.com/la-et-ms-rock-hall-fame-2019-nomination-20181009-story.html?outputType=amp

Wow! Great news! Good for you Stevie.

[kak125]

I'm so happy she's finally nominated!
You can vote here:
https://www.rockhall.com/fanvote/?partnerName=WKYC&partnerRedirect=https%3A//www.wkyc.com

[Keith]

Wish you the best Ms. Nicks - I hope Todd Rundgren finally gets in!

I would be surprised if Stevie does make it on her first nomination, especially since she is already a member with Fleetwood Mac. Good luck Stevie and Todd!

[BlanketMan]

The conspiracy theorist in me questions the timing of Stevie's nomination. She's been eligible for over a decade now, yet this is her first time getting nominated. And everyone has no doubt read that the nomination process is a bit "suspect," shall we say? In the back of my mind, I can't help but think that maybe Stevie somehow pushed for this as one more "thumb to the eye" of LB. Surely I'm not the only one who thought of this when her name was revealed this morning...?

[Nick]

Can this just be about Stevie? There are enough threads on this forum for the LB crybabies to whine.

[Feather Blade]

I'm so happy she's finally nominated!
You can vote here:
https://www.rockhall.com/fanvote/?partnerName=WKYC&partnerRedirect=https%3A//www.wkyc.com

Thanks! Voted for Stevie and Def Leppard.

[kak125]

Feather Blade, you are so welcome! I see Stevie is in the lead for right now. I love Def Leppard too! They always put on a great show.

https://www.rockhall.com/fanvote/standings

[jkmaletic]

This is FANTASTIC news and well deserved! I will vote for her and The Cure every day!! You can vote once daily guys, so let's do our part. :D

Jamie

[Danielle]

Congratulations to Stevie, this is well deserved!
I'll be voting daily, of course.

[Newzchspy]

When I look at these nominees, I am reminded just how stupid and political the nomination process can be. Rage Against the Machine versus Stevie Nicks or The Zombies versus Stevie Nicks. Come on, Stevie has been a rocker since the late 60s , early 70s with tons more production, songwriting and hits. There's no comparison to RAM.

As to those who want to bring LB into this. I do NOT see Lindzers nominated individually for the RRHOF , although he certainly belongs in the Guitarist Hall of Fame for his most excellent skills.

[gldstwmn]

Yes!!! It's about time!

[gldstwmn]

The conspiracy theorist in me questions the timing of Stevie's nomination. She's been eligible for over a decade now, yet this is her first time getting nominated. And everyone has no doubt read that the nomination process is a bit "suspect," shall we say? In the back of my mind, I can't help but think that maybe Stevie somehow pushed for this as one more "thumb to the eye" of LB. Surely I'm not the only one who thought of this when her name was revealed this morning...?

Really? Can we just leave him out of it for once?

[BlanketMan]

Really? Can we just leave him out of it for once?

OK, so it was just me who thought of that this morning? I'll remove my tinfoil hat, then!

I'm not saying Stevie isn't deserving, but the timing is certainly coincidental! ;)

[gldstwmn]

OK, so it was just me who thought of that this morning? I'll remove my tinfoil hat, then!

I'm not saying Stevie isn't deserving, but the timing is certainly coincidental! ;)

Honestly I don't think so. And please forgive me re LB... I think were all just a little battle weary at this point. :lol:

[vivfox]

Stevie Nicks, The Zombies and Todd Rundgren are my choices.

[gldstwmn]

Why Stevie Nicks' Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination is historic

By Troy L. Smith, Cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Stevie Nicks could become the first woman to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice - once with her band and now, potentially, as a solo artist.

Nicks joins 14 other artists on this year's ballot. Her induction would be a huge step forward for an institution that has received (and certainly earned) criticism for its lack of female inductees.

Twenty-two men have been inducted into the Rock Hall twice. That list includes all four members of the Beatles, Neil Young, Eric Clapton (He's in their three times), Lou Reed and Rod Stewart.

Nicks is the first woman to even get the chance, having been inducted already with Fleetwood Mac in 1998. Cases have been made over the years for artists like Tina Turner, Diana Ross and Janis Joplin (with Big Brother and the Holding Company). But nothing has come of it.

Nicks' nomination shouldn't come as a surprise to fans. She has been in the lead of the museum's new "Voice Your Choice" in-person fan vote since it launched in April.

The Rock Hall induction process has been full of such "coincidences" for years now. Consider that every winner of the annual Fan Vote (which only gets you on a fan ballot that's added to the voting pool) has wound up earning induction that same year.

However, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation president Joel Peresman insists the fan votes and the nomination process aren't directly related.

"The new in-museum voting system does not factor into the nomination process as the members of the nominating committee aren't made aware of that," says Peresman. "And we rely on their independent thinking, which in this case happened to match up."

Whether you believe Peresman or not, Nicks' nomination remains historic. And fans can still have their say with the annual Fan Vote online. The museum will also use its "Voice Your Choice" system, which Nicks already dominated, to add to the Fan Vote.

The Rock Hall's Class of 2019 is expected to be announced in December. The honorees will be inducted next April during a ceremony held in New York City.

https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2018/10/why_stevie_nicks_rock_roll_hal.html

[paleshadow]

She's trending at #1 right now on Yahoo. Must be getting a lot of buzz.

[Netter75]

The conspiracy theorist in me questions the timing of Stevie's nomination. She's been eligible for over a decade now, yet this is her first time getting nominated. And everyone has no doubt read that the nomination process is a bit "suspect," shall we say? In the back of my mind, I can't help but think that maybe Stevie somehow pushed for this as one more "thumb to the eye" of LB. Surely I'm not the only one who thought of this when her name was revealed this morning...?

I'm sorry but this doesn't make any sense to me at all. You're saying that after orchestrating Lindsey Buckingham's firing from Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks then ran over to the R&RHOF and somehow successfully lobbied a nomination for herself with the sole motivation of showing up Buckingham.

Dunno if this comes off as attacking but... you do realize that she's a real-life human being right? She's got her fair list of flaws but I can't imagine an actual human going to such lengths while in their 70s for a very abstract way of "sticking it" to someone else. Maybe a cartoon villain in a children's show?

And on that subject how does her nomination have ANYTHING to do with "sticking a thumb to his eye"? Would the goal be "HAH, I've ousted you from this band and now I will enter the R&RHOF! For my.... solo work." Which Lindsey has nothing to do with. A better way to show him up would be to somehow have the current lineup of Fleetwood Mac be considered the best, which will never happen despite their successes. Is it because Lindsey feels he is deserving of that nomination? Has he ever expressed that?

I don't even know how he could expect that. I love bits from his solo work but you have to admit that he didn't exactly set the charts/radio/public consciousness on fire. Trouble is the only significant hit. Everything else has a VERY high barrier to entry. This is not to say it isn't all quality, but if his body of work hasn't been able to make a big impact on people (i.e. being recognized as some of the greatest guitar playing ever or becoming a symbol of the cultural period) than how can it be considered appropriate for the R&RHOF? Stevie, almost objectively, is an icon of rock. She has the label "Queen of Rock" attached to her, it honestly surprising she hasn't been chosen yet.

Sorry if this feels like I'm crapping over your theory, it just perplexed me on so many levels. An idea a little more grounded for the timing would be that Fleetwood Mac has been in the news more over the past couple years. Songs have been used in hit movies, several successful tours, drama making some headlines, etc. and THAT is why she was suddenly relevant for consideration.

[Sugar Mouse]

The conspiracy theorist in me questions the timing of Stevie's nomination. She's been eligible for over a decade now, yet this is her first time getting nominated. And everyone has no doubt read that the nomination process is a bit "suspect," shall we say? In the back of my mind, I can't help but think that maybe Stevie somehow pushed for this as one more "thumb to the eye" of LB. Surely I'm not the only one who thought of this when her name was revealed this morning...?

This post takes the cake for absurdity. Stevie is way ahead in the voting and will almost certainly be inducted into the Hall of Fame next year. Much deserved.

[sodascouts]

Well-deserved!!

[BombaySapphire3]

Good luck to her..better Stevie than Pat Benatar.

[David]

I'm not saying Stevie isn't deserving, but the timing is certainly coincidental! ;)
The hall of fame is about marketing more than anything. It's a publicity tool. It wasn't coincidental that Fleetwood Mac was inducted in 1998—the big year of their reunion and No. 1 album on Billboard. The nominations provoke heated arguments about who's worthy, and thus generate free publicity. The voters and the nominating committee used to be slammed for being too old and out of touch, and the fans of Questlove and Tom Morello and Oasis went on the rampage. So the nominees the past few years are more ecumenical. But being inducted is still as much as ever a function of marketing—which is intended to make a stir over an artist in public. With her magazine covers and TV appearances and never-ending touring and cultish fans, Stevie should be inducted sooner or later.

[annabellee]

Congrats to Stevie! I hope she gets in on her first year being nominated. It is well deserved for all of her hard work and great artistry!

[BLY]

I wonder what “New” music will be released?

[BombaySapphire3]

I wonder what “New” music will be released?

Where did it say anything about new music:shrug:.It doesn't seem to be a priority for her or Fleetwood Mac either. Touring is the moneymaker now.

[BLY]

Where did it say anything about new music:shrug:.It doesn't seem to be a priority for her or Fleetwood Mac either. Touring is the moneymaker now.


There always seems to be a new release around the RARHOF announcement. The new Mac greatest hits doesn’t count. I’m sure there will be some kind of new Stevie Nicks release.

[BombaySapphire3]

There always seems to be a new release around the RARHOF announcement. The new Mac greatest hits doesn’t count. I’m sure there will be some kind of new Stevie Nicks release.

No the Mac compilation doesn't there is not a single new song on it.I won't hold my breath for anything new from Nicks either.

[dreamsunwind]

The hall of fame is about marketing more than anything. It's a publicity tool. It wasn't coincidental that Fleetwood Mac was inducted in 1998—the big year of their reunion and No. 1 album on Billboard. The nominations provoke heated arguments about who's worthy, and thus generate free publicity. The voters and the nominating committee used to be slammed for being too old and out of touch, and the fans of Questlove and Tom Morello and Oasis went on the rampage. So the nominees the past few years are more ecumenical. But being inducted is still as much as ever a function of marketing—which is intended to make a stir over an artist in public. With her magazine covers and TV appearances and never-ending touring and cultish fans, Stevie should be inducted sooner or later.

I always thought it was the craziest coincidence that FM happened get inducted the same year they had their epic reunion so your post makes a lot of sense.

I've never been shy about the fact that I honestly don't think solo Stevie really deserves to be inducted, and I've ALWAYS felt that way. Even when I was most obsessed with her and would argue with anyone who criticized her, I just don't think her solo music is really worthy of an induction. I think the reason people think she deserves a solo spot is just because of her whole image-- her entity as 'Stevie Nicks' the witchy pop rock girl.

[bombaysaffires]

OK, so it was just me who thought of that this morning? I'll remove my tinfoil hat, then!

I'm not saying Stevie isn't deserving, but the timing is certainly coincidental! ;)

Not sure it's directed specifically at Lindsey but it may very well be an attempt to restore some luster to her image which has taken a hit recently. Her PR team is on top of this stuff. It's a great time to redirect everyone's attention.

That said, she's had a HUGE influence on so many women performers that she certainly meets the criteria of inclusion better than plenty of other inductees.

[secondhandchain]

I bet Stevie had heard she would be nominated and planned to get Lindsey ousted as an extra stab in the back. Yes I think she's that much of a POS these days.

[krrrby]

For what it is worth she is a well selling artist who has made a solid solo career for herself, even through her highs and lows. The nomination is well deserved for her efforts.

You guys need to seriously stop with this anti-Stevie bashing and rhetoric. We have heard the opinions and you choose to continue to be bitter towards her. I have never seen a group of individuals on a forum so nasty and vile towards an artist who literally owes you nothing just because you paid for music and concerts over the years. That is your problem. You chose to buy the music. You chose to see her in concert. To think that she owes you something is just an inflammation of your own ego and self entitlement.

Whatever her reasons or motives of decisions made in her life, we should be grateful for what she has given us over the years.

And I am sure this post will get some snarky response and all I got to say to that is, oh well.

[BlanketMan]

Not sure it's directed specifically at Lindsey but it may very well be an attempt to restore some luster to her image which has taken a hit recently. Her PR team is on top of this stuff. It's a great time to redirect everyone's attention.

That said, she's had a HUGE influence on so many women performers that she certainly meets the criteria of inclusion better than plenty of other inductees.

My post came off as more anti-Stevie than it should've, as my beef is really more with the R&RHOF than with Nicks. I've been following their nomination process for many years, and it seems much more political (who you know, who's willing to put up $$, who might generate the most buzz right now, whether a certain group of out-of-touch old farts think you are "worthy" or not) than any type of true merit in the rock-and-roll genre. And there are a couple of acts that IMO should've gotten in a long time ago but haven't, so I've become totally cynical toward the whole enterprise.

I do think that someone on the Mac team probably pushed for it. My initial "thumb to the eye" of LB may not have been much of a factor, though - but your theory about restoring luster to Nicks' image and generating positive pub as their tour gets underway is solid. The whole induction process has become a joke, so I'm going to question why *every* nominee is selected, whether I personally think they're deserving or not.

[Jondalar]

My post came off as more anti-Stevie than it should've, as my beef is really more with the R&RHOF than with Nicks. I've been following their nomination process for many years, and it seems much more political (who you know, who's willing to put up $$, who might generate the most buzz right now, whether a certain group of out-of-touch old farts think you are "worthy" or not) than any type of true merit in the rock-and-roll genre. And there are a couple of acts that IMO should've gotten in a long time ago but haven't, so I've become totally cynical toward the whole enterprise.

I do think that someone on the Mac team probably pushed for it. My initial "thumb to the eye" of LB may not have been much of a factor, though - but your theory about restoring luster to Nicks' image and generating positive pub as their tour gets underway is solid. The whole induction process has become a joke, so I'm going to question why *every* nominee is selected, whether I personally think they're deserving or not.

If Ringo Star can make it in for solo work, so can she.

[ricohv]

If Ringo Star can make it in for solo work, so can she.
Indeed! :lol:

[ricohv]

I think the reason people think she deserves a solo spot is just because of her whole image-- her entity as 'Stevie Nicks' the witchy pop rock girl.
That is a big part of rock n' roll, and a big part of Stevie's place in rock n' roll. She created a brand that is still selling and getting media exposure (e.g. AHS) today! Not saying that alone warrants entry to the RRHOF, but it doesn't hurt.

[MikeInNV]

That is a big part of rock n' roll, and a big part of Stevie's place in rock n' roll. She created a brand that is still selling and getting media exposure (e.g. AHS) today! Not saying that alone warrants entry to the RRHOF, but it doesn't hurt.

Exactly. And she was singled out for that one-of-a-kind persona even before her solo career officially started. She's made a mark by being unique, and she's a huge influence to many, and not all of that was done within the confines of Fleetwood Mac.

[BombaySapphire3]

I'm voting for Roxy Music in the poll. They are the most deserving with Radiohead a close second.

[BigAl84]

Exactly. And she was singled out for that one-of-a-kind persona even before her solo career officially started. She's made a mark by being unique, and she's a huge influence to many, and not all of that was done within the confines of Fleetwood Mac.

Yeah and she's still a sh!tty person behind it all.

[gldstwmn]

I think the reason people think she deserves a solo spot is just because of her whole image-- her entity as 'Stevie Nicks' the witchy pop rock girl.

She's had such an impact that you can walk into any store today and buy clothes, shoes and jewelry that emulate her look. 35 years ago that wasn't even remotely possible. It's the true mark of an individual and why she should be the first woman from both a band and as a solo artist inducted.

[bombaysaffires]

She's had such an impact that you can walk into any store today and buy clothes, shoes and jewelry that emulate her look. 35 years ago that wasn't even remotely possible. It's the true mark of an individual and why she should be the first woman from both a band and as a solo artist inducted.

impact on clothing and shoes and jewelry is the criterion for getting in the Rock Hall of Fame now? :eek:

[BombaySapphire3]

impact on clothing and shoes and jewelry is the criterion for getting in the Rock Hall of Fame now? :eek:

Absolutely ..they need to posthumously induct Gianni Versace ,Coco Chanel and Joan Crawford:blob1:

[dreamsunwind]

She's had such an impact that you can walk into any store today and buy clothes, shoes and jewelry that emulate her look. 35 years ago that wasn't even remotely possible. It's the true mark of an individual and why she should be the first woman from both a band and as a solo artist inducted.

I'm well aware of that lol. That's my entire point. I think it should be that the music is what determines someone's entry into the RRHOF. Not how many fans they have or how many times they've been on American Horror Story or how many girls try to dress like them. Artists should be inducted based on how the quality of their music and its place in music history. I think Stevie as a member of Fleetwood Mac produced some of the best music of the 70s and early 80s and she along with all the other members deserved the induction. The songs on those first few albums were magic and that shows in how much they're still listened to today. I don't feel the same way about her solo career's music and I think that also in shows in how the large majority of it does not remotely compare to the enduring popularity of her FM work.

[gldstwmn]

I'm well aware of that lol. That's my entire point. I think it should be that the music is what determines someone's entry into the RRHOF. Not how many fans they have or how many times they've been on American Horror Story or how many girls try to dress like them. Artists should be inducted based on how the quality of their music and its place in music history. I think Stevie as a member of Fleetwood Mac produced some of the best music of the 70s and early 80s and she along with all the other members deserved the induction. The songs on those first few albums were magic and that shows in how much they're still listened to today. I don't feel the same way about her solo career's music and I think that also in shows in how the large majority of it does not remotely compare to the enduring popularity of her FM work.

Who determines quality? What makes art "good"? :shrug: Or for that matter what constitutes art?

[dreamsunwind]

Who determines quality? What makes art "good"? :shrug: Or for that matter what constitutes art?

I think someone's own ears determine quality lol. Obviously tastes can differ but in my opinion, Stevie's solo career consisted of one fabulous album, one good album and a wholeeeeeeeeee lot of garbage following that. She basically peaked with her beginning when it comes to her solo music. And even then, the best of it still pales in comparison to what she did in her first few years with FM. And I think that I'm not the only one that feels that way because these days, the people who didn't grow up listening to Stevie know her Fleetwood Mac music by far the best because it's just endured better.

[BombaySapphire3]

After Bella Donna and maybe The Wild Heart her solo career becomes extremely patchy. If you compare it to the career of fellow nominee Roxy Music for example who were enormously influential and innovative and for a decade put out one stellar album after another culminating in their final studio release Avalon which is like Rumours a perfect album. There really is no comparison.

[Jondalar]

I'm voting for Roxy Music in the poll. They are the most deserving with Radiohead a close second.

You can pick 5 choices, not just one.

[Fannymac]

Everyone be sure to vote...Def Leppard has cut Stevie's lead by over 2,000 votes in just the last 12 hours!

[Newzchspy]

Just voted again. As of TH afternoon, Stevie still in the lead with Def Leppard coming up fast. Todd R , the Cure and Zombies still in Top 5. Go Stevie GO!! . Def Leppard ONLY 6 K away, better get voting. Regardless, as long as she stays in Top 5, we're good!!

[Fannymac]

Just voted again. As of TH afternoon, Stevie still in the lead with Def Leppard coming up fast. Todd R , the Cure and Zombies still in Top 5. Go Stevie GO!! . Def Leppard ONLY 6 K away, better get voting. Regardless, as long as she stays in Top 5, we're good!!

Def Leppard is coming on strong....now just 5,000 votes behind Stevie! That's a gain of three thousand votes today alone!
Stevie will definitely make the fan ballot, but that doesn't guarantee induction....the first place finisher has been inducted at least the last seven years....that hasn't always been the case with the number two finisher!
Keep voting!!

[Jondalar]

Tell people to vote for Stevie on twitter. Def Leppard has people campaigning for them.

[jkmaletic]

Try to remember to vote every day guys!! Let's keep it up! :wavey:

[Andyleo]

Def Leppard is leading the fan vote atm:distress:

[gldstwmn]

I was told you could vote using multiple email addresses and as someone said there's a whole campaign for Def Leppard.

[DownOnRodeo]

I was told you could vote using multiple email addresses and as someone said there's a whole campaign for Def Leppard.

Stevie's campaign (of terror) over the past 12 months has spurred me to cast a vote for the Leppard. They seem more rock-ish anyway, plus I'm saving the attendees from sitting through her acceptance speech (which, if it ever happens, would likely warrant release on DVD as "Stevie Nicks: One Woman Talkshow").

[gldstwmn]

Stevie's campaign (of terror) over the past 12 months has spurred me to cast a vote for the Leppard.

No! Really? :lol:

[DownOnRodeo]

No! Really? :lol:

For the avoidance of doubt--I would certainly have been voting for Stevie had her legacy-destroying antics since MusiCares not taken place.
(Over the years I've always been a predominately Lindsey fan but at the same time I've never been anti-Stevie.)

[fleetwoodguy79]

For the avoidance of doubt--I would certainly have been voting for Stevie had her legacy-destroying antics since MusiCares not taken place.
(Over the years I've always been a predominately Lindsey fan but at the same time I've never been anti-Stevie.)

This is exactly my sentiments as well. Stevie and Lindsey would not be here if not for Fleetwood Mac and the legacy they built together. I’ve gotta stand with a Lindsey on that perspective, regardless of what went down.

[gldstwmn]

For the avoidance of doubt--I would certainly have been voting for Stevie had her legacy-destroying antics since MusiCares not taken place.
(Over the years I've always been a predominately Lindsey fan but at the same time I've never been anti-Stevie.)

Poor Lindsey. :(

[lovethemac1]

For the avoidance of doubt--I would certainly have been voting for Stevie had her legacy-destroying antics since MusiCares not taken place.

Me too! I loved her. I even dragged my ass, and my husbands ass, down to Palm Springs to see her in concert, and this was being so sick I couldn't walk (except to get to the concert). Turns out I had meningitis, and ended up in the hospital the next morning. That's how sick I was and how I was determined not to miss her.

But now, naahhh, she's too selfish. I just can't bring myself to vote for her.

[jwd]

Stevie's campaign (of terror) over the past 12 months has spurred me to cast a vote for the Leppard. They seem more rock-ish anyway, plus I'm saving the attendees from sitting through her acceptance speech (which, if it ever happens, would likely warrant release on DVD as "Stevie Nicks: One Woman Talkshow").


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[TheWildHeart67]

THE SURE THINGS

Stevie Nicks 1/9
LL Cool J 1/9

These two are this year’s locks. Both are high profile, much admired performers who have great visibility in the non-music world (i.e. they are strong draws for the HBO-televised live induction ceremony), can be counted on to play the Awards Ceremony, and who have consistently been friendly to Rolling Stone.

http://www.realclearlife.com/music/nominees-actually-getting-rock-roll-hall-fame/

[TheWildHeart67]

https://www.billboard.com/articles/c...minations-odds

Billboard says odds are 3-2 that Stevie will be inducted into Rock Hall
STEVIE NICKS

On some level, the question seems utterly ridiculous: Is Stevie Nicks a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer? Of course she is. She's one of the most iconic and worshipped rock stars in the history of the genre, a status that only seems to swell with each passing decade, year, month. But, well, is she a Hall of Famer strictly as a solo artist? That's a little trickier. Nicks has her share of beloved solo hits, but not as many as she had as part of Fleetwood Mac -- with whom she's already been inducted -- and she's had some best-selling albums, but none near the level of Mac's self-titled or Rumours.

T​​aken strictly on its own merits, Nicks' solo Hall of Fame case would probably look something like that of '80s peer Pat Benatar, who's been eligible for 14 years and never nominated. But Nicks' blinding overall star power may very likely render that distinction irrelevant, and it wouldn't be the first time; after all, Ringo is in there as a solo artist too.

Odds: 3 to 2

[Jondalar]

https://www.billboard.com/articles/c...minations-odds

Billboard says odds are 3-2 that Stevie will be inducted into Rock Hall
STEVIE NICKS

On some level, the question seems utterly ridiculous: Is Stevie Nicks a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer? Of course she is. She's one of the most iconic and worshipped rock stars in the history of the genre, a status that only seems to swell with each passing decade, year, month. But, well, is she a Hall of Famer strictly as a solo artist? That's a little trickier. Nicks has her share of beloved solo hits, but not as many as she had as part of Fleetwood Mac -- with whom she's already been inducted -- and she's had some best-selling albums, but none near the level of Mac's self-titled or Rumours.

T​​aken strictly on its own merits, Nicks' solo Hall of Fame case would probably look something like that of '80s peer Pat Benatar, who's been eligible for 14 years and never nominated. But Nicks' blinding overall star power may very likely render that distinction irrelevant, and it wouldn't be the first time; after all, Ringo is in there as a solo artist too.

Odds: 3 to 2

This was posted right after she got nominated. I think things have changed. Other articles aren't so kind.

This is what Vulture had to say about her nomination

http://www.vulture.com/2018/10/all-15-2019-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-nominees-ranked.html

Stevie Nicks

Fleetwood Mac was inducted way back in 1998, so Nicks is already in the hall, which she deserves to be. Her solo career includes one-and-a-half decent hits (“Edge of Seventeen” [the one about the “white wing dove”] and “Stand Back”) and a couple of duets, which are fine but full of ’80s production gassiness. You can even throw in the pre-Fleetwod Mac Buckingham Nicks album, which I still have on LP (it was never released on DVD), to which she contributes a few markedly awesome songs, like “Long Distance Winner”; but there’s nothing remotely in Nicks’s solo career that warrants induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist. And if you think she deserves to be in because the hall hasn’t inducted enough women, let’s start with the B-52’s and the Go-Gos and move on to the Carpenters, Carole King (in as a songwriter, not a performer), Lucinda Williams, Parton, and PJ Harvey. And that’s not to mention Diana Ross, whose (un-inducted) solo career post-Supremes is far more impressive than Nicks’s post–Fleetwood Mac, and that goes double for Tina Turner’s post–Ike and Tina.

[Hawkeye]

Do the official inductees get announced at the same time every year and if so when is that?

[Feather Blade]

Do the official inductees get announced at the same time every year and if so when is that?

According to the Daily News article, inductees will be announced in December and the induction ceremony is in March.

[kak125]

Fan voting is open for the 2019 induction class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Unlike most music writers, I have never had any major disdain for the Rock Hall as an institution. Taste in music is highly subjective, even if there are a handful of artists that have managed to capture the collective consciousness of the world, there is not a litmus test for what makes a song or an artist great.

The induction process for the Rock Hall often gets criticized because too few people control the process. That means that the personal tastes of the induction committee will creep in, which is unavoidable. The alternative would be a public vote — but that would have its problems as well, especially since many influential artists were not commercially popular, or their fan base has largely died off.

To address the lack of public input, the Rock Hall started an online fan vote back in 2012. The top five in the fan vote get an extra official ballot vote. That sounds like a big deal, but, it only amounts to a single vote out of 1,000 official ballots. The official ballots go to living Rock Hall inductees and, according to the Rock Hall’s website, “more than 1,000 historians, members of the music industry and artists.”

This year’s ballot includes 15 nominees, Def Leppard, Devo, Janet Jackson, John Prine, Kraftwerk, LL Cool J, MC5, Radiohead, Rage Against the Machine, Roxy Music, Rufus featuring Chaka Khan, Stevie Nicks, The Cure, The Zombies and Todd Rundgren.

Def Leppard and Stevie Nicks are atop the fan ballot and will likely hold the one and two position barring some kind of massive effort by another artist. It makes sense because even though Nicks gained fame with Fleetwood Mac, she is the most commercially successful rock artist on the list (Janet Jackson has probably sold more records as a solo artist, but she does not perform rock music) and Def Leppard is one of the most commercially successful rock bands of all time.

For the serious music critics of major papers and other publications, the thought of Def Leppard being inducted over an artist like Roxy Music or Rage Against the Machine will serve as enough fodder for knocking the induction process. That was evident last year when the highbrow music writers were enraged that Bon Jovi made the cut.

I have always fancied myself as a music fan first, and I try not to get caught up in arguments over which band is more deserving. I have certainly mentioned a few I see as worthy of induction in past columns, two of them are on the list this year, Janet Jackson and Todd Rundgren. I think it’s useless to malign an artist that is inducted, and its an insult to the artist’s fanbase.

As a Todd Rundgren super-fan, I admit that I will be disappointed if he does not make the cut, but whether or not he makes it I will still love his music just the same. In the case of Janet Jackson, I am not a fan of her music, but I strongly admire her as an artist, especially in a male-dominated industry. Janet Jackson has worked hard to gain the type of success she has achieved, even as she has lived in the long shadow of her famous brothers.

As for the 13 other nominees, I am sure they all have fans that will be thrilled if they are chosen for induction. Despite the flaws in the process, and the inclusion of artists that do not perform rock music over some classic rock bands-it still should be considered an honor to be nominated, and a greater honor to make the final cut.

There will always be artists that are snubbed, and the fact that their fans advocate for their inclusion in the Rock Hall should offer some solace.

So if your favorite artist gets in the Rock Hall, enjoy the moment. If they don’t, just remember that it’s only rock and roll.

https://www.niagara-gazette.com/news/night_and_day/jennings-weighing-in-on-the-rock-hall-voting-process/article_fbd86431-39b4-52b9-a2ec-8c390a17e989.html

[MikeInNV]

Another article supporting Stevie's nomination. I like the way it points out that it's not just about counting up Top 10 hits or album sales, etc. If that were the case, there wouldn't need to be a nomination process at all.

LMAO at the photos through the years though. Lazily, some are just album covers. And 1992? Please!

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/stevie-nicks-hall-of-fame-reasons/?fbclid=IwAR3Ny9aL-TMHDEjNUrLlTwGs4u5TbhlXk2puXr6ta5HnA0EXp0ATQd2W-jk