The Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2013 induction nominees on October 15, including KISS, Nirvana, N.W.A. and more. Although there's no limit to how many can be allowed into the hall by the panel of 600 voters, we at Music Times have been reading too much The Hunger Games and wondered: What if there could be only one?
Therefore we've organized the nominees into a bracket, and are giving you, the reader, the chance to vote for the artists of your choice. Is it fair? No, but it will certainly test your loyalty to your favorite acts. We'll release one quadrant a day for voting, and hopefully give you a chance to learn something about the acts along the way.
THE WINNER: KISS
Things looked iffy for the men in black (and white) right out of the gate during the championship round, as Peter Gabriel took an early lead, but KISS managed to roar back and win Music Times Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame Bracket Challenge, thanks to hardcore fans such as Mitch "KISS Que C'est" Kibble, editor of the fanzine Letters From Beth.
Of course, our bracket doesn't have much relevance in the actual voting process, but you can expect similar results based on what you've seen here. KISS has long been loathed by those in charge at the Hall, but the recently added fan popular vote will have a tremendous impact on the New York heavy metal band's chances during this, its third nomination. Last year saw the induction of Rush, a prog-rock band that cleared the hurdle thanks to fan support during the popular vote.
As for Peter Gabriel, don't get too bummed out. The official heads of the Hall would much prefer him than his competition in this championship. Plus, this is only his first nomination (assuming he doesn't make it this year in real life). Chic is currently sitting on its sixth nomination.
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