Additional notes supporting Joe Long for HOF induction:

I have already seen the bs response to others who have questioned the oversight of Mr Long to the Rock Hall of Famed. The canned response is flawed as is the process. It is time for a change in either the criteria or to those who are appointed to implement it. This process is saw flawed that the oversights is widespread. Other examples would be the exclusion of groups such as CHICAGO, THE MOODY BLUES and the inclusion of individuals and groups specifically because they or members have passed away. It is time for a change in those involved in the selection process! An unsigned note from a Four Seasons fan
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I could not agree more with this fan! The fans of rock and roll music are completely ignored by the "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame". The fans who take the time to write well articulated letters in support of a musician are dismissed with a standard form letter. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a spin off of Rolling Stone Magazine and is quickly becoming big business for all “baby bombers” involved. They have figured out a way to cash in on rock and roll music and thus now send corporate form (canned) letters to us rock and roll music fans. Personally, I would rather visit the local Hard Rock Café where I can enjoy a nice meal and cocktails while viewing classic rock and roll memorabilia. I believe the Hard Rock Café captures the spirit of Rock and Roll in a way that the so called "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame" never will. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame should be fun, not big business! By the way, the Hard Rock Café in NYC and Vegas have some great Four Seasons items in their collection- much of which includes our favorite -bassist Joe Long. Cheers! Dr. Mark Stout, NYC
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Letter to Jann Wenner (Owner of Rolling Stone Magazine/Founder Rock and Roll Hall of Fame):
Mr. Wenner,
I hope you can see the injustice that isbeing done here and will do the right thing bythrowing your full support to give the 4 Seasons' JoeLong the formal Rock and Roll Hall of Fameenshrinement that has been denied to him for the past17 years. With the current huge success being enjoyedby "Jersey Boys," the Broadway musical story of the 4Seasons, the timing for Joe Long's long-deservingenshrinement couldn't be any better.
Regards,
Michael Kent
Texas