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Tom Lane @tmlane12bskysocia.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Cameo - Word Up Gregory Abbott - Shake You Down Janet Jackson - When I Think Of You Fine Young Cannibals - She Drives Me Crazy

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Tom Lane @tmlane12bskysocia.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

RIP the great Dave Marsh. Creem, Rolling Stone. Wrote many good books. And a longtime Rock Hall nomcom member.

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Tom Lane @tmlane12bskysocia.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Had a great time talking about the 2026 Rock Hall inductees on this episode with host Nick and three others. Give it a listen!

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Tom Lane @tmlane12bskysocia.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

I agree. It’s a wide open ballot. Save for Phil, whose this years slam dunk.

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Tom Lane @tmlane12bskysocia.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Impossible to predict. Maybe Maiden. Bacharach. Erik B & Rakim. I’m sure some older names non performers.

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Tom Lane @tmlane12bskysocia.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

My 2026 Rock Hall Inductee Predictions. Post also includes a link to my Personal Picks. tomlanesblog.blogspot.com/2026/03/indu...

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Tom Lane's Music Blog: Inductee Predictions: 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

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Tom Lane @tmlane12bskysocia.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

No way does Taylor get in her first year eligible. The outrage would be huge. This isn’t the Rock Hall. It’s rare for any country star to get in right away.

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Tom Lane @tmlane12bskysocia.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

I was one of the panelists in this episode. Check it out!

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Tom Lane @tmlane12bskysocia.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Maybe members only got an email. I only get promotional emails from the Hall.

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Tom Lane @tmlane12bskysocia.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Did anyone get an email from the Rock Hall? I didn’t yet.

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Tom Lane @tmlane12bskysocia.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Anything’s possible as long as Stevie Van Zandt is still on the nomcom

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Tom Lane @tmlane12bskysocia.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

My predictions for the 2026 Rock Hall nominees: tomlanesblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/2026...

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Tom Lane's Music Blog: 2026 Rock Hall Nominee Predictions

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Tom Lane @tmlane12bskysocia.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

RIP the great Raul Malo. One of the greatest vocalists ever. And a superb musician.

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Tom Lane @tmlane12bskysocia.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Thanks to Nick Bambach for inviting me on his podcast to talk about the legendary genius, Thom Bell. Bell will be inducted into the Rock Hall this Saturday.

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Tom Lane @tmlane12bskysocia.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

As usual, tough to predict Song Hall inductees. Many great names haven’t been inducted.

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Tom Lane @tmlane12bskysocia.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Some of these are easy FYE’s: Taylor, Gaga, Kendrick, Adele, Rihanna. Coldplay are FYN. Missing Amy Winehouse who I say is FYE too. Others will get nominated eventually.

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Tom Lane @tmlane12bskysocia.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

I don’t like it but hearing it on AT40 nowadays brings back memories of listening to it on Armed Forces Radio in Germany 1973.

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Tom Lane @tmlane12bskysocia.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Classic soul. Has to be 5 stars.

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Tom Lane @tmlane12bskysocia.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Definitely great compilations and I’m the proud owner of all 20 volumes in this series.

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Tom Lane @tmlane12bskysocia.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

KC - Get Down Tonight Bee Gees - Jive Talkin’ Spinners - Games People Play Natalie Cole - This Will Be

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Tom Lane @tmlane12bskysocia.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Also missing: Bobby Blue Bland h/t David Cantwell

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Tom Lane @tmlane12bskysocia.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Some snubs: Ronald Isley, Mavis Staples, Philip Bailey, Charlie Wilson, David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, Philippe Wynne, Deniece Williams

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Tom Lane @tmlane12bskysocia.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

RIP the great genius Brian Wilson

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Tom Lane @tmlane12bskysocia.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Be sure to watch the excellent Questlove directed doc on Sly called Sly Lives!

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Tom Lane @tmlane12bskysocia.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Why did she waste her top 2 picks on artists not eligible yet? When there are so many deserved women eligible now.

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Tom Lane @tmlane12bskysocia.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

RIP the great John Edwards. There were 2 living members of the Spinners when they were inducted into the Rock Hall in 2023. Now all 6 have passed away. But the great music they and 2025 Hall inductee Thom Bell made live on. soultracks.com/news-john-ed...

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John Edwards, lead singer of the Spinners, dies at 80

(May 11, 2025) We are sad to report today the ending of an era, with the passing of the great John Edwards, the former lead singer of The Spinners, and the last living connection to the group’s hitmak...

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Tom Lane @tmlane12bskysocia.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

I had a great time appearing on Nick's podcast (with 3 others) to discuss the 2025 Rock Hall inductees. #rockhall2025

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Tom Lane @tmlane12bskysocia.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

It took longer than it should have, but I'm thrilled that Thom Bell is now in the Rock Hall. Sadly, he passed in 2022. Now we have the 3 architects of the Philly Sound in the Rock Hall: Gamble, Huff & Bell. Gonna spin a Philly Soul playlist in their honor today. #rockhall2025

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