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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Enrico C
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David K
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gabriel
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- no more band on the run,it should be band in the hall of fame !!
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Germaine K
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- Wings music was an important part of the '70's.
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vitaly g
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- в России миллионы истинных поклонников КРЫЛЬЕВ, присоединяются к петиции
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Domйnica A
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Sophie B
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vittoria m
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- absolutly great
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garyharrell
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- greatest band in the 70s
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Gary M
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scott l
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- WINGS belong in the R&R HOF!
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Gary P
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- Paul, Linda and Denny were the backbone of Wings from 'Wings Wild Life' to ''Back to the Egg', they were a group... not a solo artist
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Gary S
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Esteban San R
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- it's about time....
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donna s
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Victуria Etchart dos S
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- Wings ) Beatles
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Doria A
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- WIngs is one of the best rock bands of the 70's and of course it deserves it, being Paul McCartney's band or not.
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Dotti M
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- Wings deserves to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for their amazing contribution to the music world!
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Eve K
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Diane P
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- They definately deserve it.
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deyris
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Geno B
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- Please induct Wings into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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Eliot W
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- Wings To The Rock Hall of Fame!
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George P
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- Just Do It!!
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Darrell R. B
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Felipe H
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Gene F
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Fabiana C
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Gary G
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Michael G
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Dave E
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- Some of Wings stuff is classic pop
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randy o
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Fanny
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Eduardo
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giorgi
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- Paul is a genius
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AJ K
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- timeless, well crafted, melodic music
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Glen L
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- Wings were significant in carrying on rock n roll. One can not deny that. So did the Traveling Wilburys. I bought the albums as did many others. You have heard of these great bands right?
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gaye c
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Felipe O
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Elizabeth H
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- Paul is the sexiest man alive!
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Patrick G
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Alejandro R
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- Wings After The Beatles It's The Best Rock Band In History Of Popular Music
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Juan C
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Paul G
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- Since Paul is inducted as a Beatle and a solo artists at lest the other band members deserve to be.
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I M G
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Eduardo V
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- Wings Forever!
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Eduardo R
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edward slauson j
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- One of the best bands ever....Denny Laine Jimmy McCulloch Hallof fame performers Put them in !!!
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Brianna
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- I love Sir James Paul McCartney and Lady Linda McCartney with all my heart! Their band deserves to be in the rock and roll hall of fame!
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gregory p
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- They should have been inducted ten years ago.
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