Jay And The Americans should have their separate page, because Black (whose real first name is David actually) had a separate, although almost non-existent solo career.

Also, the first lead singer, Jay Trainor, who sang lead on "She Cried", just passed away and I was looking to post a proper RIP for him. RIP to the reason it was known as Jay And The Americans, Jay Trainor.

Posted by Philip on Monday, 01/6/2014 @ 13:48pm

Unlikely that Jay Black will get in RRHOF. It is very apparent that TALENT is not a prerequisite for induction. I agree the Jay has one of the greatest voices of the Rock'n'Roll era, but he is basically unknown to the current voters. I cant believe that Jay or Johnny Maestro aren't in. Also neglected are the Moody Blues. Again I refer to the talent issue. All of these exceeded the talents of those they are judged against. Perhaps their abilities are beyond comparison, and would make many of the others look bad.

Posted by Larry on Wednesday, 12/31/2014 @ 19:31pm

Jay black has one of the greatest voices of that era. He could sing anything. He made Jay and the Ameicans. The others didn't and they are in there. Please give him the recognition he deserves!!

Posted by dianne on Monday, 04/20/2015 @ 20:50pm

Jay Black is a product from an era of time where singers could not only just sing.. BUT SANG! As a kid growing up in Motown during the 50's and 60's
I know the difference between singing and SANGING!!

Moreover, after seeing Jay on you tube at 70 plus years he is still SANGING!! HE HIT NOTES THAT BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES.. NO JOKE!! GIVE THIS MAN WHAT HE HAS EARNED, HIS PLACE AMONG THE GREAT ONES
OF ALL TIME..

Posted by Larry on Friday, 05/31/2019 @ 20:30pm

Jay Black was/is an incredible voice, deserving of the Hall. So was Johnny Maestro. The hall should recognize pure rock singing talent as well as the other criteria they look for. Glad for the Moody Blues..c'mon Doobies.

Posted by albert on Friday, 08/2/2019 @ 14:25pm

Cannot believe Johnny maestro and J Black have never been inducted into the rock 'n' roll Hall of Fame

Posted by Debbe on Wednesday, 10/30/2019 @ 16:10pm

Loved Jay Black. Fantastic voice.

Posted by Julie on Friday, 05/22/2020 @ 19:03pm

Jay Black has the most amazing smooth as silk voice. His voice I have to say
Is one a kind and no one can match it ever. You deserve to be inducted Jay!!

Posted by Lynn Kim on Saturday, 08/1/2020 @ 03:46am

Jay Black definitely deserves to be in the R&RHoF. One of the greatest vocalists of the '60s, he still can deliver a great performance. The voters have failed their due diligence if they don't listen his outstanding performances.

Posted by Robert Brown on Monday, 10/5/2020 @ 13:47pm

Jay Black has one of the strongest most amazing voices in musical history! You gotta see the YouTube videos of him doing Cara Mia IN HIS 60s and 70s!!!! He still has an amazing vocal range and unbelievable strong voice!!!! He should have been in the R&R HOF years ago!!!

Posted by Jim Pilati on Tuesday, 05/18/2021 @ 21:52pm

The rock 'n' roll Hall of Fame is not legitimate without Jay black and Jay and The Americans . Jay Black is the greatest singer in the history of this music. Also more chart records than most !!!!

Posted by Don Frankel on Tuesday, 06/8/2021 @ 20:41pm

It is an absolute crime that Jay Black and Johnny Maestro have not yet been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! How two of the greatest voices in rock history have been overlooked and ignored for so long is a travesty and there is no excuse for it. Wake up, judging committee! Do you even know what real music is or who the real pioneers of rock and roll were?

Posted by Linn Carpenter on Tuesday, 06/8/2021 @ 21:15pm

As an Englishman always liked David Whitfield's version of Cara Mia
Saw him live once - had good voice in his heyday
This guy 's performance on lossless blew me away

Posted by ALAN Chew on Saturday, 07/17/2021 @ 06:54am

Jay Black had a career problem. Very BAD manager!!!!

Posted by Mike Klein on Friday, 08/20/2021 @ 18:54pm

to say this GENUIS is not in the hall of fame is a joke.......

Posted by Michael Castellano on Tuesday, 09/7/2021 @ 20:59pm

Jay Black should be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He has the best voice rock and roll has ever heard! There have been some real talented singers like Roy Orbison, Crossover artist Patsy cline, the Everly Brothers and a few others, Jay Black has them all beat, hands down! I think that it's a crying shame that he has been passed over all of these years! Please re-examine yourselves because you're missing the boat!

Posted by Janet sidener on Friday, 10/8/2021 @ 19:00pm

Jay Black has the greatest voice in music history! When I see some of the ridiculous choices of inductees over the past few years, it makes me realize more and more what a crime it is that Jay isn't in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. I think these 20-something year old judges have lost sight of, or maybe they really never knew, what and who that museum is meant to honor.

Posted by Linn Carpenter on Friday, 10/15/2021 @ 12:04pm

Jay Black-wow- I had the pleasure of seeing Jay at many venues, A/C, Valley Forge, Phila, MT Pocono. i never heard such a powerfull voice. He was one of the funniest guys I ever heard. His voice and humor will forever be missed, but , will live on the minds and hearts of all those who were lucky enough to have seen him.RIP Jay.

Posted by Russ Rice on Sunday, 10/24/2021 @ 12:47pm

RIP Jay Black

Posted by Roy on Friday, 10/29/2021 @ 03:58am

Jay Black cannot be compared to any other singer. By far the best voice in pop history. The Rock and Roll hall of fame is missing a super talent like Jay Black. He must be inducted!

Posted by Gerard Bruker on Tuesday, 12/14/2021 @ 15:26pm

For the people who. One who is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Please listen to Jay Black singing Cara Mia. The high notrange in his voice will tell you why he is know as The Voice.

Posted by Donna DeWitt on Wednesday, 12/15/2021 @ 11:00am

Please honor Jay Black ( David Blatt ) of Jay and the Americans. It is long over due. This man could SING. Oozed talent. Could still hit the notes and sing well into his 70's. Watch him on you tube do Cara Mia then and again on PBS at age 62... You will understand why he so richly deserves to be honored. Rest in Peace Jay. Love you always and ever. Followed him from the get go...There will never be another like Jay Black.......

Posted by Carolyn Toman on Saturday, 01/8/2022 @ 18:48pm

For the life of me I don't understand why Jay Black (David Blatt) was never inducted into the Hall of Fame. I grew up listening to Jay and the Americans; appreciated them more in later years! Such a dynamic voice, smooth/powerful! I recently heard a song performed by this group entitled Vi iz dus geseleh (Where is the Village); brought tears to my eyes! Is there anyway we can start a petition for people to sign to indoctrinate J block in the Hall of Fame. God be with your family!

Posted by Anna Dimovitz on Thursday, 04/21/2022 @ 00:21am

For the life of me I don't understand why Jay Black (David Blatt) was never inducted into the Hall of Fame. I grew up listening to Jay and the Americans; appreciated them more in later years! Such a dynamic voice, smooth/powerful! I recently heard a song performed by this group entitled Vi iz dus geseleh (Where is the Village); brought tears to my eyes! Is there anyway we can start a petition for people to sign to indoctrinate J block in the Hall of Fame. God be with your family!

Posted by Anna Dimovitz on Thursday, 04/21/2022 @ 00:24am

Prior to my previous comment, I believe it's a dishonor not to induct ay Black (David Blatt) into the Hall of Fame. His voice was extraordinary; beautifully Displayed throughout the years; wonderful breath control, smooth/rich. What criteria didn't he meet? One of the most talented singers along with Roy Orbison, Neil Sedaka, to name a few!

Posted by Anna Dimovitz on Thursday, 04/21/2022 @ 00:53am

My late husband actually cried tears from his sick bed when he watched Jay Black sing Cara Mia on the PBS special. We replayed it over and over, each time seemed better than the last. My husband was from an older generation and had never heard of Jay Black and was stunned at his voice and range ...having been a singer himself in his younger days, was in awe of that "voice". I still cry tears listening to him sing Cara Mia and My Prayer. Why he has not already been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is beyond me.

Posted by Joyce Stricklen on Saturday, 05/14/2022 @ 07:13am

Without a doubt, if Jay Black had been born into today's music world, he would have already been inducted into the Hall of Fame -- his beautiful voice supersedes all the ages.

Posted by Joyce Rae Stricklen on Monday, 05/30/2022 @ 17:18pm

The probable reason Jay Black and the Americans has not been inducted in the Hall of Fame is because I heard the judges wants you to kiss their butt. They probably contacted him and I can hear him giving them words they didn't want to hear!!!
No doubt about it you can't dispute he was the very BEST I've heard!!!In my opinion he was the BEST LEAD MALE VOCALIST OF THE ENTIRE ROCK AND ROLL ERA.

Posted by Billy Smith on Wednesday, 07/20/2022 @ 17:06pm

I commented back in 2012.
Jay Black not in the hall is a sign just how out of touch with music they are. Sure he's old but his talent only is the criteria.

Posted by Donald Sutherland on Friday, 07/29/2022 @ 20:28pm

At this point, he's not so much old as he is dead...

Posted by Mr. XFL on Friday, 07/29/2022 @ 22:30pm

Jay Black has been singing a long time. Beautiful voice! Are these judges deaf all these years? Same comment for Johnny Maestro too! These men sung their hearts and their guts out and you just overlooked them! Just disgusting!!!

Posted by Donna on Monday, 09/11/2023 @ 15:32pm