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Watching the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Eric and Mary Layton host Hall Watchers, a podcast studying the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the controversies and systemic issues around the induction process. These are their favorite moments from the show discussing the 2021 class.

Eric and Mary Layton host Hall Watchers, a podcast studying the Rock & Roll Hall of Fam... more

Curated byEric and Mary Layton

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Carole King & Tina Turner’s Historic Inductions

If you ever wondered whether representation matters, listen to Eric surprising Mary with the 2021 Rock Hall ballot, where her emotion couldn't be contained after finding her years of campaigning succeeded.

Carole King & Tina Turner’s Historic Inductions

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The Early Influence Nomination Is Evolving at the Rock Hall

When the Rock Hall announced the 2021 class, many were shocked to see Kraftwerk inducted under the Early Influence category. But we were happy to see them get their due.

The Early Influence Nomination Is Evolving at the Rock Hall

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The Problem with Metal’s Exclusion in the Rock Hall

When I surprised Eric with the Rock Hall 2021 class, we were both disheartened that metal legends Iron Maiden were snubbed. Here's Eric explaining why the Rock Hall dismissing Metal is a problem.

The Problem with Metal’s Exclusion in the Rock Hall

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Sometimes it’s the Little Rock Hall Victories

Even with the controversies you witness when following the Rock Hall, sometimes you have to embrace the wins. Here, Eric talks about the positive aspects of the 2021 class.

Sometimes it’s the Little Rock Hall Victories

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Honoring Women Behind the Scenes in Music

Only three women have been inducted into the Ahmet Ertegun non-performer category at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. We asked author Evelyn McDonnell who could be considered for induction.

Honoring Women Behind the Scenes in Music

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Is the Singles Category an Honor or a Consolation Prize?

In 2018, the Rock Hall introduced a Singles category - and subsequently, confusion over what this means for eligible artists. In this episode, I learned that this actually excludes artists from induction.

Is the Singles Category an Honor or a Consolation Prize?

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The Rock Hall’s Ahmet Ertegun Problem

In the #metoo era, we asked why Rock Hall founder Ahmet Ertegun has never faced a reckoning.

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Rock Hall Advocacy Never Ends

At Hall Watchers, we're always looking to the future and the next ceremony cycle. I discuss what my intentions are going into next year and why I believe in the power of positive advocacy.

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Watching the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Carole King & Tina Turner’s Historic Inductions

Hall Watchers

The Early Influence Nomination Is Evolving at the Rock Hall

Hall Watchers

The Problem with Metal’s Exclusion in the Rock Hall

Hall Watchers

Sometimes it’s the Little Rock Hall Victories

Hall Watchers

Honoring Women Behind the Scenes in Music

Hall Watchers

Is the Singles Category an Honor or a Consolation Prize?

Hall Watchers

The Rock Hall’s Ahmet Ertegun Problem

Hall Watchers

Rock Hall Advocacy Never Ends

Hall Watchers

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