W.C. Handy

Not in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Eligible since: 1938

First Recording: 1912

Previously Considered? No  what's this?

W.C. Handy
HALL OF FAME INDICATORS
🔲Rolling Stone 500 Albums
🔲Rolling Stone 500 Songs
🔲Rolling Stone Cover
🔲Saturday Night Live
🔲Major Festival Headliner
🔲Songwriters Hall of Fame
🔲“Big Four” Grammys

Inducted into Rock Hall Projected in 2025 (ranked #45 in the Influences - Pre-Rock Era category) .

Essential Songs (?)WikipediaYouTube
The Memphis Blues (1912)
Beale Street Blues (1916)
St. Louis Blues (1923)

W.C. Handy @ Wikipedia

Will W.C. Handy be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
"Musical excellence is the essential qualification for induction."
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The HOF is way to political. Its a fun place and cool place with great exhibits, but waaaaay too political.

Posted by Jerry Lee on Sunday, 04/3/2022 @ 10:43am


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