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Here’s an update on the fan voting for this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Is it just me or is there less hype/excitement about who could end up in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year? I can’t remember how things have gone in past years, but it seems that the number of voting is down from previous years. I could be wrong, but…

Here’s where things stand as of yesterday afternoon (April 5):

  • Phish: 278,396
  • Bad Company: 220,574
  • Billy Idol: 208,973
  • Cyndi Lauper: 188,750 (she’s moved up a position)
  • Soundgarden: 187,065
  • Joe Cocker: 183,834
  • Chubby Checker: 161,336
  • Black Crowes: 134,095
  • Marian Carey: 117,650
  • Joy Division and New Order: 97,832
  • White Stripes: 91,506
  • Outkast: 89,862
  • Oasis: 83,383
  • ManaL 30,297

Total votes cast: 2,073,463. You can vote here.

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