What exactly is keeping Chuck Willis out of the Hall? His style encompassed jump blues, early soul, rhythm & blues, and even some traditional pop. He was a highly prolific songwriter and wrote for several other performers in addition to performing his own works. Unlike many of his contemporaries, he continued having commercial success after the mainstream emergence of rock 'n roll and still had a presence on the charts before his untimely death.

Posted by Zach on Wednesday, 10/30/2013 @ 17:53pm

chuck should have been in years ago both as a songwriter and performer.he packed a lot of good music into his short life

Posted by tradlinsky on Friday, 05/26/2017 @ 16:08pm

The Early Influence category could help Willis get inducted.

Posted by J.W. on Wednesday, 04/27/2022 @ 10:21am

Chuck Willis is a definite possibility for the influence name. he's one of the most ever nominated acts next to mc5... if both go in that way they'd clean up a lot

Posted by will m on Wednesday, 03/6/2024 @ 20:21pm

I am afraid that he may be forgotten by the rock hall.

Hopefully someone can pick his name up in the nom com meeting.

He should be included as Early Influence.

Posted by JOHNSON on Friday, 07/5/2024 @ 07:37am