"For five years, I've been sweet-talking some Rock & Roll Hall of Fame voters to enlighten me with their anonymous opinions about the annual ballot. Often they offer nuanced and reasonable takes regarding which artists will prevail and earn their votes."
"As a result of my years of reporting on music from before, let's say, the early aughts, the Rock Hall invited me to become a member of the voting body back in 2025, and this is now the second year I've been tasked with submitting a ballot of my own."
"I filled out a complete ballot of seven artists, and since writing down my man Phil Collins's name seven consecutive times 'wasn't in the spirit of the organization,' I gave all of the other nominees - a true embarrassment of riches - some serious thought."
For five years, insights from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame voters have been gathered regarding the annual ballot. The author became a voting member in 2025 and submitted a ballot of seven artists. While Phil Collins was a favorite, other nominees were also considered. The author acknowledges the influence of WBGO in discovering Luther Vandross. The process of voting involves both personal preferences and the broader context of the music industry.
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