I just voted Yes for The Carpenters. But it's a No voted for ONJ.

Posted by Telarock on Saturday, 10/18/2014 @ 22:07pm

Yes! Olivia Newton John should definitely be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. If other artists such as Muddy Waters and Johnny Cash are elected members of this Hall, surely Olivia should be. I want to begin a formal campaign to get Olivia inducted. Any fans want to help the cause?

Posted by Michael Lannon on Tuesday, 01/5/2016 @ 17:42pm

The Thompson Twins are in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Case Closed. Nothing more needs to be said. Thread over.

Posted by alex on Wednesday, 06/8/2016 @ 10:36am

The Thompson Twins are not in the hall of fame...

Posted by Steve Z on Wednesday, 06/8/2016 @ 11:27am

...thread reopened

Posted by DarinRG on Wednesday, 06/8/2016 @ 15:57pm

as i do my best to fight cancer, she is an inspiration - she is still out there, performing and recording - using her music to heal in any way it can.....
she was broke ground as a crossover from country to pop, which took a lot of guts and she copped a ton of criticism but she powered on to become the biggest name for about 10 years
a true legend

Posted by ferd on Sunday, 11/12/2017 @ 06:45am

List of acts who cited Olivia Newton-John as one of their influences.

Britney Spears
Chely Wright
Jessica Simpson
Juliana Hatfield
LeAnn Rimes
Mandy Moore
Terri Clark
Vanessa Hudgens

I wouldn’t be surprised if Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus are big fans of her too.

Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 01/9/2019 @ 18:04pm

Olivia is a living legend, she has broken down walls for women. She has influenced many artist today. Her music is one of a kind. She should be be in the ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME

VOTE FOR OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN

Posted by Lazaro on Wednesday, 10/16/2019 @ 08:52am

Olivia belongs in there much more than Whitney Houston(this years inductee, beating out Pat Benatar) who did adult popular vocal music like Barbra Streisand who I am so glad to hear has never been inducted, and hopefully, never will be. Neither Whitney nor Celine or Mariah belong in there also.. The guitar playing on Olivia's A Little More Love is awesome. And John Lennon loved her huge hit Magic. In retrospect, Olivia and other AM pop rock acts of the 1970s were closer to the real original rock and roll of the 1950s and 1960s than FM album radio staples like ELP, Rush, Tull and Yes. Actually the only good things i got out of FM stations of the 1970s were Ronstadt and ELO. The rest was pretensious trash bearing little resemblance to Elvis(who they refused to play). Progressive rock was awrful and has nothing to do with rock and roll . Great acts of the early 70s who actually played rock and roll despite the long hair (and got no airplay from FM album rock stations)were Quatro, Sweet, Bolan and The Raspberries, proving that The Ramones didn't bring real rock and roll back. It never died. FM radio just refused to play it.

Posted by John on Tuesday, 02/4/2020 @ 20:49pm

Hey Phillip, Physical is such a cool song about getting down. Not to mention that very funny gay video, kind of novel for that time. The guitar solo is awesome too. Hmm, Madonna took over the crown of the far superior totally unique musical genius Donna Summer as The Queen of Dance Music. Olviia wasn't very much of a dance music star. So Madonna didn't take anything from Olivia. Olivia had a good run from 1973 through 1983, a longer run than most other pop rock stars. And a lot more hits than most, too.

Posted by John on Tuesday, 02/4/2020 @ 20:57pm

Getting down is a universal theme in pop music, but "Physical" is not one of the better songs on that theme. "In The Midnight Hour" for example, is waaaaayyyy better

Posted by Philip on Tuesday, 02/4/2020 @ 23:01pm

I'm starting to lean towards placing Olivia Newton-John on my RRHOF nominees list for 2020. She starred and sang wonderfully in Grease. My guess Grease has earned legendary status now. I think most people have watched it. That gives her some points. I see Olivia in the Hall & Oates and The Cars kind of HOF. Good, quality songs over a number of years. She would fit my KING PANCAKE 12. A RRHOF type artist probably has 12 great to outstanding songs. Can stack like pancakes several good songs. A Little More Love, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Magic, Make A Move On Me, Physical, Xanadu, You're The One That I Want etc. She's generally well-liked too. I know she has had some health battles but I think she could be 1 of my surprise picks. What do you think about Olivia Newton John? KING

Posted by KING on Thursday, 06/18/2020 @ 17:37pm

KING,
I always like her early tunes which were popular when I was a teenager. She started out a little bit country, but I felt it was more contemporary pop in the vein of John Denver, and on the lighter side of Linda Ronstadt. "Have You Never Been Mellow", I believe hit #1 in the mid 70's.. "Let Me Be There", "I Honestly Love You", "If You Love Me, Let Me Know", and "Something Better To Do" all scored very well on the charts, with "I Honestly Love You" also hitting #1 on the Hot 100. She definitely has the credentials and was extremely popular for a good 10 years or so. Hard to believe she is now 71 years old. I would give her a big thumbs up as a future possible nominee..

Posted by Will N. on Thursday, 06/18/2020 @ 23:49pm

ENIG
We have been discussing some possible female 2020 RRHOF nominees and Olivia Newton-John name has been mentioned. I know Olivia Newton-John had some big 80's hit songs when you were at University. This was at the time you began listening to ELO, Moody Blues, Rush, etc. I was wondering Enig: Did you have any FAV Olivia Newton-John favorite songs? Do you think Olivia is Rock & Roll HOF worthy? Would you vote for Olivia Newton-John if she was on a RRHOF ballot? Thanks in advance. KING

Posted by KING on Monday, 06/22/2020 @ 21:58pm

KING,

I am afraid that I am on the fence on this one. When I have evaluated how much an artist deserves an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, I have to consider their overall impact. That being said if you really want to induct Linda Ronstadt and Janet Jackson into the Rock Hall; then why not? Of course, I happen to prefer Carly Simon, Carole King and Sade (actual singer/songwriters) over those ladies who had sung, but who had not written their own songs.

Well, what do you think?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Tuesday, 06/23/2020 @ 03:14am

ENIG
Olivia was in Grease. That should earn her some points. I always liked the songs Make A Move On Me and Magic. You are right though that singer/songwriters appear to have more respect from the Committee. That bodes well for Mariah Carey who's inducted into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame. My guess Olivia will fall short of the ballot this year but worth considering. KING

Posted by KING on Tuesday, 06/23/2020 @ 06:39am

KING,

I think Olivia Newton-John is an interesting case for the hall. If you look at singles and sales she's a no-brainer. I'm not so sure about the innovation and influence. And I don't think she ever had too much critical respect. I would see The Carpenters and Joyn Denver in a similar boat.

Actually, Make a Move On Me and Magic are two of my favorite songs of hers as well. I'll even admit to liking her first pop number one hit I Honestly Love You.

I don't really have too much confidence in her being nominated. I would probably not predict her but I hope she would at least be considered.

Posted by remy10 on Tuesday, 06/23/2020 @ 07:39am

Speaking as someone who was alive in that era, she was huge for a few years in late 70s.

Posted by Paul in KY on Tuesday, 06/23/2020 @ 10:25am

People have failed to recognize Olivia's influence. Some people have mentioned Madonna as being more deserving than Olivia for induction. Truth is, Olivia blazed the trail for Madonna and many other artists who followed her.

Posted by Ken in LA on Friday, 07/17/2020 @ 11:00am

How do you NOT induct her into the R&R HOF? She paved the way for today's crossover artists, she has a pitch-perfect voice in both head and chest, she was the biggest selling female in the 70s, she had the biggest hit in the 80s, she touched just about every music genre, she is still recording at the age of 72, she had some of the biggest touring numbers in the early 80s, grammys, AMAs, People's Choice Awards... And she is a great philanthropist and has done more for women's breast cancer awareness through music than just about anyone.... She is one of the few to have sold over a 100 million records and has many young artists who saw she was their influence.... She is an icon and a rare talent and musical force... She has earned it.

Posted by John Todaro on Tuesday, 11/17/2020 @ 06:54am

Olivia Newton John should absolutely be considered for the rock 'n' roll Hall of Fame. She has a beautiful voice she has influenced many artist especially women to try a different direction in there careers. And her voice is spectacular very consistent throughout her career.

Posted by Lazaro Villarreal on Wednesday, 02/24/2021 @ 09:19am

Seriously!?! She has been credited for country music veering into pop. 4 Grammys, endless ACM, CMA, AMA, Golden Globe, People Choice Awards, on and on and on...She was the biggest female singer of the 70's, GREASE became one of the biggest albums and movies of all time. She is only one of a few to have 2 songs in the Top 5 at the same time on Billboard. Nominated for and Academy Award. "Physical" became the first Grammy for Videos in 1983. The song also stayed at number one for 10 weeks. It became the biggest song of 1982 and of the entire decade, the 80"s. She has [placed a song on the Billboard Chart in every decade since the 70's, including her new song, "Mirror in the Wall". So through all of this she has not even been nominated, it's a travesty and an honor she truly deserves. No matter what genre is is chartable she has hit the charts on every major category, except for Rap. She deserves a Grammy Lifetime Achievement award along with induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Posted by James Marshall on Saturday, 04/10/2021 @ 10:21am

Yes. Absolutely.
1. She paved the way for other female singers by branching out into more risky songs.
2. She had the # 1 hit of the DECADE (1980s) even passing Michael Jackson and Madonna.
3. She made the very 1st Video Album ever created. This was before Abba and Michael Jackson.
4. The Movie Soundtrack Grease was the # 1 Musical for decades up until very recently.
5. She also crossed over from Country to Rock / Pop long before Garth Brooks.
6. She has always gone her own way from Country, to Pop, to Easy, to songs about Illness, healing, and even dying.
7. She has probably done more duets with other singers than any other singer on the planet.
8. She sold over 200 million albums by the 1980s.
Everyone loves her and whoever has worked with her says she has been one of the nicest people they have ever worked with. She has never let her iconic stardom get in the way of being a good person. More stars need to be like her. She did not fade away. She chose to step back to be a loving mother and wife. There is a difference.

Posted by BILLY Joe KITCHENS on Monday, 07/12/2021 @ 08:40am

Leland Skaar has worked with the best Rock Legends including Bob Dylan, Jackson Brown, the Eagles, for decades and he puts Olivia Newton-John up at the top with the best not only because she has an awesome voice, but has paved her own way long before Madonna. ONJ has done everything from country, pop, rock, to easy listening. ONJ was the first artist to put out a full album Video (before Michael Jackson and Abba). Most artists stay with one genre but ONJ never did. She cold do country and pop on one album / concert.
Here 1982 hit Physical was the # 1 song of the decade. Grease was the # 1 musical of all time until very recently. She was the 1st musical artist on People magazine. I can't think of anyone else who has performed more duets and she all along while not being a Diva. She not only shines, she always makes her co-singers and band / orchestra shine.
I suggest watching her 1982 HBO concert on youtube. Only Whitney Houston is probably better and Madonna can't compare with ONJs vocals and energy.
'ONJ Rules :).

Posted by ONJ Fan on Tuesday, 09/14/2021 @ 14:49pm

I would suggest any critic to watch this whole video and then hear their reaction. Most people don't even know what Olivia Newton-John can and has done. Her voice range is amazing. Sometimes getting up there with Mariah Carey in her octaves. She also helped Mariah Carey to get into professional music and they are good friends to this day. https://youtu.be/auKiPHBa9b0

Posted by Billy on Wednesday, 11/24/2021 @ 23:19pm

Slam dunk question deserves a slam dunk question. Yes, ONJ definitely belongs in the Rock & Roll HOF. Simon & Garfunkel, Al Green, Spinners, Michael Jackson, etc. etc. etc. made it into the Rock & Roll HOF & NEVER sang Rock & Roll. ONJ has over 100M records sold, #1 movie soundtrack, a film/TV star to add to her body of music. Why is this even being questioned by some of you DUMBSHITS?

Posted by Rudy Angeles on Saturday, 04/9/2022 @ 07:20am

She should be in the rock 'n' roll Hall of Fame as everyone fails to mention that are her critics that she has sold over 100 million records and was one of the first crossover singing stars from country music to rock 'n' roll way before Taylor Swift and Carrie Wood Underwood were even born she was indeed a trendsetter and not to mention was a star in one of the highest grossing movies of all the time called grease!

Posted by Dave on Tuesday, 06/21/2022 @ 02:17am

Rest in Peace Dame Olivia Newton-John, AC DBE, 1948-2022.

Posted by Joe S. on Monday, 08/8/2022 @ 14:57pm

Ironically the 42nd Anniversary of Xanadu's release on August 8, 1980, 8/8/80, may ONJ RIP! :'(

Posted by Rick Vendl II on Monday, 08/8/2022 @ 15:21pm

RIP Olivia Newton-John.

Posted by J.W. on Monday, 08/8/2022 @ 15:45pm

Posted by Drrock on Monday, 08/8/2022 @ 23:47pm

If ONj had lived longer I know she would have graciously accepted but after reading some of these comments I would have loved it if she showed as much concern as Christie Hynde did.

Hall of fame is clearly a joke not to be taken seriously. ONJ gave and gave
To her last breath Let's see how many of these arrogan assholes leave this world with that much Grace.

Posted by Michael Evenstar on Tuesday, 08/9/2022 @ 13:49pm

This lady has uplifted the world with toe tapping beautiful music and her inspirational gorgeous voice.
Awestruck I was when she began her limited career due to health.
You rock and rollers would disqualify anyone who wasn't guns and roses.

This woman was wonderful and she blessed us with magic, let's not forget hopelessly devoted and have you ever been mellow. Five stars in my book!

Posted by John Beck on Wednesday, 08/10/2022 @ 05:22am

Should Olivia Newton-John be nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? - Considering that not all the artists that have been nominated or inducted are rock singers, yes.

Should ONJ be inducted into the Hall of Fame? - Again, yes. Her vocal range, her popularity, her range of song styles all say she should be inducted. This doesn't include her album sales, which are phenomenal.

Now consider the roots of Rock and Roll. The genres of gospel, blues, R&B, country, jazz, folk and bluegrass are where Rock and Roll came from. So, to exclude artists that sing those genres would be to ignore the very roots of what the Hall of Fame is.

https://www.rockhall.com/inductees/a-z

When you look at the list of inductees, you will notice many "non rock" stars that were inducted. Stars like Eminem (rapper) and Dolly Parton (country singer). Pop(ular) music is simply put, music that is popular at the moment. Hence in the 70's and 80's singers like Olivia Newton-John were popular. In the 90's other forms of music became more popular. Rock and Roll was popular in the 50's and 60's. Based on that, nobody should be excluded from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Posted by Jim on Wednesday, 08/10/2022 @ 09:43am

I remember commenting on Olivia Newton-John's chances at earning induction RRHOF a few years ago. She probably has a good chance as Induction on the ballot or on the Musical Excellence. She is very beloved like Dolly Parton and in her recent death...There has been an outpouring of love and positivity about her. Pictures of her throughout her career on Twitter and other social media. It shows ONJ is a legend and deserving of the RRHOF. It seems like yesterday when Chris Cornell passed suddenly. I was blown away by the outpouring of people expressing grief and how much they enjoyed Chris Cornell's talent. Some artists like Cornell have a way of touching people with their music and talent. I think ONJ is the same way. She had several memorable songs like A Little More Love, Magic, Make A Move On Me, Physical, Xanadu, etc. She had some country and pop songs and some more uptempo numbers. With the RRHOF trying to diversify the ballot and the induction classes, Olivia Newton-John would be a solid choice as 1 of the women candidates in 2023, 2024 or in the near future. KING

Posted by KING on Wednesday, 08/10/2022 @ 10:54am

I feel like people are going crazy on ONJ right now cause of her death (RIP) but can we please put this in perspective. Until Cher, Barbra Streisand and Meat Loaf all are inducted, she's not going in. There's gonna be a wait and it will likely be a long one cause, like with the case of Streisand, there is a serious uncool factor to her largely because her legacy is mostly the film Grease, which is beloved but also conservative camp element to it (kinda like Ronald Reagan or Mitt Romney).

Camp icons are in the Hall (Kiss, Lionel, Dolly, Abba) but their are not many figures so heavily related to conservative camp that are in (maybe some early rock stars) because the Hall doesn't really fancy it, otherwise Paul Anka would be in already.

ONJ was a movie star born in the wrong era. A great talent and seemingly a great person but it's going to be an uphill battle for Rock Hall for her.

Posted by Mat R on Wednesday, 08/10/2022 @ 10:55am

She's worthy of induction. One of the first artist to invest in music videos.

Posted by Joe-Skee on Wednesday, 08/10/2022 @ 13:58pm

Beautiful woman and best all around multitalented musical artist ever . Great talent in Pop ,as well as Country .

Posted by Bill Burke on Saturday, 08/13/2022 @ 01:04am

Olivia should have been in years ago. She had large sales beautiful voice and was very lived by ger fans.

Posted by John Wiley on Wednesday, 08/17/2022 @ 22:01pm

Let's not vote on a movie, or her beauty, or her country pop and number one adult contemporary singles. Let's vote on what matters. Talent, longevity, influence on other artists, sales, AND how many younger fans she had. Note, she was a crooner/easy listening and country pop singer until Grease came out. Not really what the rock, pop and R&B young people were listening to. Remember, she rivaled Helen Reddy in number one adult contemporary hits before breaking out with more up-tempo stuff. Does Helen Reddy get in? On the other hand, while her "pop icon" status did not last long, that kinda does not matter because she has sold 100 million records and had the biggest hit of the 80s in the USA (and no that was not "Magic" although that was ginormous as well). So....how many young people say...13 to 33 were listening to ONJ before Grease and after Physical? that is a criterion for me. If only older folks were listening, well, is that really RRHOF worthy? I am on the fence as there are so many others from the 70s not yet in. I'd say yes, but at the expense of whom else? Since she has died, she likely could at least be nominated with other women, as The Rock Hall is finally recognizing worthy women.

Posted by Tom Fletcher on Tuesday, 08/30/2022 @ 20:24pm

Well, I grew up in the 70s - graduated high school in 1979. I can say I was listening to Olivia - wore that vinyl out...she most definitely deserves to be in the RRHOF and it is long overdue. I have seen some head scratchers get into the RRHOF over the years. I would not be scratching my head if she got in. One of the most unique voices of all time.

Posted by Ed on Friday, 10/14/2022 @ 17:15pm

I'm so tired of people saying she wasn't an influencer. Artists like Mariah Carey, Dione Warwick, Tina Turner, Shania Twain, Barry Gibb, Abba, Kylie Minogue, Dolly Parton, Natalie Maines, Elton John, Rod Stewart, and more have celebrated her legacy. She was the first major country-pop crossover stars. She won 4 grammys, had 5 number one singles, sold over 100 million records, was the biggest selling female artist of the 70's, had 2 of the biggest songs of the 80s with Magic and Physical. She had numerous top rated tv specials that showcased her talent years before MTV. She had the first full video album with Physical, which won her a grammy. She's received the country's highest honors in Japan, UK, and Australia. Grease was iconic. She had Grammy Record of the Year for "I Honestly Love You". Her philanthropy and direct involvement in so many causes from cancer awareness and research, to the environment, and animal rights is pretty much unmatched. Let's lift up and celebrate a person who has done so much while remaining so humble. So many artists that get in have a much smaller music catalogue. To be honest, Olivia doesn't need the Rock n Roll hall of fame to secure her icon status as an artist and philanthropist. They need people like her more. I never heard Olivia say a bad thing about anyone in interviews, social media, etc. People universally adore her and say what loving and compassionate person she was. Now that I said that all about Olivia, how can Barbra Streisand NOT be in the hall of fame. She has more number 1 albums that any other female artist. She's consistently sold albums since the 1960's. It's just so wrong.

Posted by Daniel G on Monday, 10/24/2022 @ 21:11pm

Olivia Newton-John has become a more obvious choice in the last year. In her passing, it's become very evident of the impact she has had. She was one of the most successful female singers in 2 decades. Sold 100 million records. 4 Grammys and 10 AMA awards. Set at music industry standard but suing MCA records in the late 70s allowing artist to own their masters. Grease is a movie featuring the sound and culture of rock & roll in the 50s. The movie and its music have proven to have Longevity, up till today. 5 Billboard #1's. 15 top 10 singles. Has also charted on Billboards Country, A/C, R&B and Dance charts. Billboard ranks her as the #7 females artist of all time. All s hi Ed during the rock era. Her impact to music and influence on female artist is an impressive list. Mariah Carey, Pink, Jann Arden, Madonna, Kelly Clarkson and Britney Spears have Publicly has credited Olivia's impact on the industry. The amount of artist influenced by Olivia has grown since her passing. Many Paying tribute to her across social media after her passing to share the impact she has had on them.Olivia was also a very socially aware artist. An animal rights activist canceling a tour in Japan because of the miss treatment of dolphins. Olivia was also one of the first environmentalist activist to use their platform to speak about environmental concerns. She also was one of the first artist to share her battle With breast cancer and had been a crusader in the fight against cancer over the past 30 years. Olivia is a true music icon and someone who has influence the world in those in music for 40 years of her professional career. As the HOF has looked To become more inclusive of musical genres it is only fitting that Olivia has the chance to be recognized for her contributions to music and the music industry.

Posted by CDW on Monday, 11/21/2022 @ 15:00pm

Grease is the Mitt Romney of rock n roll movies. Onj has no chance and all arguments for her going in are weak

Posted by Mat r on Monday, 11/21/2022 @ 19:40pm

Mat R,

Do you mind explaining that? I'm familiar with both Grease and Mitt Romney, but I don't see a connection between them. I guess they both were part of the mainstream view but eventually people changed their views in a way that makes them look like artifacts?

Posted by Follower on Wednesday, 11/23/2022 @ 22:23pm

Follower

Sure both are very milquetoast, vanilla, basic. Neither is particularly daring, challenging, or youthful (Grease oddly despite being about youth is very much about looking back). That's fine for Mitt but for a Rock N Roll film, even a nostalgic one, it kind of makes the work antithesis of Rock N Roll.

Grease is totally built in the model of nostalgia in a way that longs for what was (which has helped it appeal across eras cause it's fun camp) but it also came out against four other nostalgia driven 50s based films which either have a heavy focus on Rock N Roll or try to capture the spirit of Rock n Roll: American Graffiti, The Last Picture Show, Pink Flamingos, and most importantly to this discussion, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. As a work of nostalgia and as a Rock N Roll film, Grease kind of works as a contrast from the conservative POV take on the subject especially when paired with The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Grease and Rocky Horror have a ton in common, from origins on stage as retro shows to casting to their final box-office tallies to cult statuses to 2010s TV adaptions to release dates of the 1980s sequels, but when it comes to what film is the Rock N Roll musicial the answer isn't Grease and the answer has nothing to do with genre of music but rather the spirit of the film.

Posted by mat r on Wednesday, 11/23/2022 @ 23:39pm

Olivia Newton-John , like her 70s Rock goddess friend Linda Ronstadt, was a true pop chameleon singing Folk, Country, Country Rock, Soft Rock, Pop, Disco, Rock, Dance, New Wave, American Songbook, and succeeding in all genres. Both women were the chameleons that Bowie and Madonna are lauded for. Olivia made "Grease" the top selling Rock musical movie of all time. And it has held that position for 45 years. She has won Grammys, People's Choice Awards, Country Music Awards, Golden Globes, and has been nominated for an Oscar. Olivia has been extremely influential of other female musicians during her career and paved the way for pop icons like Madonna, Mariah, Sheena Easton, Kylie Minogue, and others. She belonged in the RRHOF years ago with other Pop icons like Diana Ross, Abba, The Bee Gees, Madonna, and Michael Jackson.

Posted by ONJ on Monday, 02/20/2023 @ 01:37am

This lady has uplifted the world with toe tapping beautiful music and her inspirational gorgeous voice.
Awestruck I was when she began her limited career due to health.
You rock and rollers would disqualify anyone who wasn't guns and roses.

This woman was wonderful and she blessed us with magic, let's not forget hopelessly devoted and have you ever been mellow. Five stars in my book!

Posted by John Beck on Monday, 03/13/2023 @ 04:18am

Olivia Newton-John should have been nominated and inducted into RRHoF years ago. Her influence on so many female musical artists goes on and on. The RRHOF has inducted artists from almost all genres of music-it's not just for Rocknrollers by any stretch. I hope that they will consider her in 2024.

Posted by Steve G on Wednesday, 04/5/2023 @ 22:15pm

Of course she should. She was the top-selling female Billboard singles artist of the 1970s, had the top-selling Billboard single of the 1980s (Physical), and starred in the highest-grossing movie musical of the 20th Century (Grease). She has more than earned her place.

Posted by BC on Friday, 08/11/2023 @ 02:07am

I won't repeat all the valid points made by others but simply ask this question. How can TRRHF be considered legitimate if they exclude Olivia whose accomplishments are virtually unmatched? When you look at the totality of her resume it is hard to think of anyone more deserving. What if the Baseball HoF excluded Mickey Mantle or the hockey HoF excluded Wayne Gretzky? Olivia utterly dominated for a decade and then focused her attention on her many non-commercially focused priorities but still performed until her late sixties. A more pitch-perfect, crystal clear and feminine vocal talent hasn't found its way to this planet.

Posted by Erid on Saturday, 12/16/2023 @ 02:16am

Olivia Newton-John should definitely be inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She had incredible talent and sang a wide variety of music styles effortlessly including some rock songs, she sold over 100 million records, won 4 Grammies and an Emmy. She starred and sang in movie Grease. She influenced a number of young artists who became successful in the music industry. She did write music as well. She is beloved globally for many reasons. She had a whistle register and used it in several songs to enhance them. She was incredibly talented and so deserving. She fought a long hard battle with cancer and was so incredibly supportive of those with similar circumstances. I saw her Las Vegas show Summer Nights and met her 5 times. She was the nicest celebrity I could imagine and during the song Physical she used her whistle register to mimick the electric guitar solo in the middle of the song. That was mind-blowing. She had incredible talent and one last thing. I never saw a single mistake or flub and that was amazing. She really gave everything in her performances. She is truly deserving.

Posted by John Hunter Dailey on Tuesday, 12/26/2023 @ 17:43pm

Olivia Newton-John should definitely be inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She had incredible talent and sang a wide variety of music styles effortlessly including some rock songs, she sold over 100 million records, won 4 Grammies and an Emmy. She starred and sang in movie Grease. She influenced a number of young artists who became successful in the music industry. She did write music as well. She is beloved globally for many reasons. She had a whistle register and used it in several songs to enhance them. She was incredibly talented and so deserving. She fought a long hard battle with cancer and was so incredibly supportive of those with similar circumstances. I saw her Las Vegas show Summer Nights and met her 5 times. She was the nicest celebrity I could imagine and during the song Physical she used her whistle register to mimick the electric guitar solo in the middle of the song. That was mind-blowing. She had incredible talent and one last thing. I never saw a single mistake or flub and that was amazing. She really gave everything in her performances. She is truly deserving.

Posted by John Hunter Dailey on Tuesday, 12/26/2023 @ 17:44pm