Nominate Wings for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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We the undersigned, feel that the band Wings fits the criteria stated below and is deserving of a nomination by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for induction into the Performer category.
"Artists become eligible for induction 25 years after the release of their first record. Criteria considered includes the influence and significance of the artist's contribution to the development and perpetuation of rock and roll." -- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Wings became eligible in 1996. The first Wings album, "Wildlife" was released December 7, 1971.
Some Wings statistics:
In 1973, Wings had their first #1 single with "My Love" off the "Red Rose Speedway" album which also went to #1 as did "Band On the Run" in 1973.
The "Venus and Mars "album released in 1975 had many hit singles including: "Listen To What The Man Said" which went to #1.
The 1978 "London Town" album hit single "With A Little Luck" went to #1.
"Wings Over America" (triple album) released December 1976 went to #1.
MULL OF KINTYRE - 4th biggest selling single (UK)
BAND ON THE RUN - 12th biggest selling album (UK)
SILLY LOVE SONGS - 14th biggest selling single (US)
WINGS AT THE SPEED OF SOUND -18th biggest selling album (US)
Top singles acts of the '70s:
US: #3 Paul McCartney/Wings
UK: #6 Paul McCartney/Wings
"Artists become eligible for induction 25 years after the release of their first record. Criteria considered includes the influence and significance of the artist's contribution to the development and perpetuation of rock and roll." -- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Wings became eligible in 1996. The first Wings album, "Wildlife" was released December 7, 1971.
Some Wings statistics:
In 1973, Wings had their first #1 single with "My Love" off the "Red Rose Speedway" album which also went to #1 as did "Band On the Run" in 1973.
The "Venus and Mars "album released in 1975 had many hit singles including: "Listen To What The Man Said" which went to #1.
The 1978 "London Town" album hit single "With A Little Luck" went to #1.
"Wings Over America" (triple album) released December 1976 went to #1.
MULL OF KINTYRE - 4th biggest selling single (UK)
BAND ON THE RUN - 12th biggest selling album (UK)
SILLY LOVE SONGS - 14th biggest selling single (US)
WINGS AT THE SPEED OF SOUND -18th biggest selling album (US)
Top singles acts of the '70s:
US: #3 Paul McCartney/Wings
UK: #6 Paul McCartney/Wings
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Lisa M. H
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- I cannot believe that Wings is NOT yet in the R&R Hall of Fame!
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Catherine S
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- It past time for Wings to be in the RRHOF, IF you can nominate rap artisits, then Wings should already be in the RRHOF
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Samantha
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- Wings is a hugely popular, and sucessful band. Why aren't they in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame yet?!
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Mark W
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Belinda D
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Joshua L
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- Wings should not be called "Paul's solo career"..they are so much more.
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liliom
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- you can listen to "teenage liliom and the rejections" on my space
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Beth P
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- Wings were a better group than a LOT of the ones that are in the Hall of Fame now!!
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Beth H
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Beverly E S
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- They should definitly be nominated!
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Bob H
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carmen r
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- 'Someone is knocking at your ... let them in.'
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Bianca M
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Monica C
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Dave C
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- I saw Wings in '76 (Boston). This remains one of the best concerts I've ever attended!
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CAROLE N
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Carol P
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Craig L
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- I actually got into Wings first and they led me to The Beatles. I don't see how a group this successful could possibly not be included. They were huge. Remember the overfly video shot of all the semi trucks rolling down the highway with all the gear?
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BILLY B
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- lets just say 'its long overdue'.
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maria cristina bessa da s
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CLaudio R
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- they were great !!!
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A K
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Clint S
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Cecelia Elizabeth S
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- because i believe they deserve it
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Sarah
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- They deserve it.
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Carol E. V
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- Heck Yes Vote Them In!!!
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Chad
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- GO PAUL GO!
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Diego
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- WINGS ROCKS!!!!
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Charles Z
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- Sure they must be nominated!!!Its more than about time!!
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starla m
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- it's time to recognise greatness!
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Dafne I
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- Wings must be there!
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Chelsea J
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Barbara P
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Bradley P
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Dan D
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- They should be in already! Come on, HOF, get it straight!
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Brad H
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sebastian I
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- wonderfull
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Danny C
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Chihuahua
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juan c
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- wings was a great band! deserves official recognition in the Hall of Fame and Rock music
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Brenda P
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Rocнo del Pilar Leon C
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Chris R
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- Paul McCartney and Wings are beyond facinating. Not only has Paul himself, but the rest of his bandmates inspire me, and the world.
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Christine Burns L
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- Revolutionary work by this band changing the 80's and still alive today
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dante t
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Marilyn S H
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- They deserve this honor. Please!!!
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Cintia Mariana F
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Ella C
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- Long overdue!
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Amanda
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Jerrie Langley U
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