The reply you received is a standard one that is sent out to anyone who
contacts them...... they just change the name of the Artist at end of the
first sentence.
Seems they don't even have the decency to read/take notice of anything
anyone says to them...
Nice...
Gary (The Limey Doobie!)
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>From: "gina dorman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Fwd: RE: The Doobie Brothers
>Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2001 14:08:10 -0800
>
>
>--Yukky-poo! Look what came back from the Rock Hall Execs!! I sent a
>simple suggestion that the Doobies deserve the RRHOF and this is what they
>sent back!!. Now, after reading this, I'm in agreement with Miles. The
>RRHOF is undeserving of the Doobies. A torrent of hyphenated expletives
>are waiting behind the mental flood gates of my mind, ready verbally
>dispute Mr. Stewart. But I'll save my writing for better things, like the
>list.
>Gina Cinderella Dorman
>
>--------- Forwarded Message ---------
>
>DATE: Fri, 23 Mar 2001 15:49:41
>From: "Jozelle Richardson, Exec. Asst. to the CEO" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>Thanks for your comments,
>
>There is no doubt that Rock and Roll would not be what it is without the
>contribution of
>The Doobie Brothers. At the same time, you should realize that we receive
>literally thousands of such recommendations.
>
>The entire nomination and induction process is coordinated by the Rock and
>Roll Hall of Fame Foundation in New York City. First, the selection of
>inductees begins with an extensive panel of journalists, historians,
>previous inductees etc. In turn, those nominated are sent to a committee
>of
>approximately 1,000 individuals (again journalist, historians, all previous
>inductees, music industry people, etc.) who vote. Those receiving the
>highest number of votes and more than 50% of the votes are inducted into
>the
>Hall. Usually, this means five to seven new members each year.
>
>Having said this, people sometimes forget that Rock and Roll and its
>artists
>are viewed in an incredibly subjective manner by any individual brought
>into
>the circle of discussion. As such, there is often widespread disagreement
>or fracturing of opinion about who is or was a rock artist and what
>importance did he or she have. From my perspective, time will tell. I
>really think that all such deserving candidates will have their moment
>eventually.
>
>Sincerely,
>
>Terry Stewart
>President/CEO
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: gina dorman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
>Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2001 5:30 PM
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: The Doobie Brothers
>
>
>This band needs to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Plain and simple. It
>is their turn next. Tom Johnston and his unique "chunka chunka" guitar
>rhythm, and the 2 drummer concept, while not original, speaks for itself.
>Known as the "Revolving Door" band, the Doobies have seen and survived many
>changes in members which have contributed to their eclectic sound. Their
>songs are timeless and are heard everywhere from movies to commercials to
>elevators. They've won grammies. What more do you need? Please accept my
>vote for them into the hall of fame. They deserve it more than you'll
>know.
>Sincerely,
>Gina "Cinderella" Dorman
>
>
>
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