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    What are people talking about?

    About the 2026 Inductees, omar wrote:
    Sting's solo career is overshadowed by The Police a bit. Most people think of "Every Breath You Take" when they think of Sting (which hurts people'd impression on his solo career), which is different from Ozzy or Phil Collins.

    Bryan Adams appeared on the "leaked list" of candidates discussed in the Gold Derby post, while Sting wasn't mentioned, so we don't know whether his name was brought up in the 2026 round. Also, Bryan Adams has a "bigger" solo career than Sting, and Sting was inducted before (which may make people in the room lean toward fresher faces).

    Sting has been hugely respected by the hip-hop camp, though. I remember Questlove mentioned Sting as one of his potential picks several years ago. Also, I think Nas sampled a Sting hit.

    I wouldn't be surprised if either of them gets nominated next round, but I guess it will be Bryan. I could be wrong.

    I was shocked that Sting lost to the Paul Butterfield Blues Band. But the Paul Butterfield Blues Band sold very poorly. Commercially, they were on a similar level to acts like MC5 and the New York Dolls, yet they got voted in while those two never did. Probably because MC5 and the New York Dolls were more respected and championed by Gen X, whereas the Paul Butterfield Blues Band had a bigger influence on Boomers.
    Saturday, 07/25/2026 @ 14:26pm

    About the 2026 Inductees, Alec T wrote:
    I know John Skyes has been trying to get his buddy Bryan Adams nominated but I think Phill Collins opens up the opportunity to nominate Sting again
    Saturday, 07/25/2026 @ 12:50pm

    About the 2026 Inductees, omar wrote:
    No one talked about Thin Lizzy?

    We know Tom Morello has been pushing them for a while

    And they are of course most acclaimed act that was still played a lot on boomer radio

    I would say if they appear on ballot again they 100% will be voted in

    Problem is will there be enough support from other guys in committee room for them to reappear on ballot

    Another possibility is also... early influence (and I think Morello is on that little committee this year)
    Saturday, 07/25/2026 @ 00:37am

    About Rock Hall Projected, Darren wrote:
    Here is the link for the Performer Ballot via Google Form Polls.

    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGX85eRcas-Q55xXiWmrFOeildrX_HYugHci5PO28_rwoa2g/viewform
    Friday, 07/24/2026 @ 19:37pm
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