"I'm actually feeling really good about this year. And, you know, the nomination is a part of it," said Etheridge in a recent interview with Hour Detroit. She also noted that friend and fellow singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow, who was inducted into the Rock Hall in 2023, championed her as an artist who more than deserved consideration.
Reflecting on the nomination, Etheridge said, "It feels better than I thought it would. After all these years, I was like, 'You know what? It's okay. I don't need that [recognition]. I have enough validation every night when I'm on stage.' … I feel like I'm old enough now and wise enough to kind of take everything in this time."
I would imagine for the fun of it with Oasis they also could do Damon Albarn of Blur, since the rivals of Britpop would likely also be next following Oasis, and the attend show year before, gain nom next ballot trend would also be invoked that way.
Dream scenario would be Paul Weller giving the speech for Oasis setting up a nomination next year for The Jam. Noel Gallagher is friends with Weller and describes the Jam as one of his biggest inspirations. Unfortunately the Hall is far too USA centred to induct influential rock bands from the UK.
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