Rock Hall Tourney Semifinal: Eminem vs. Lionel Richie

We’re one step nearer to studying what non-traditional rock artist our viewers of rockers and metalheads would most recognize seeing within the Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame for the 2022 induction class.

Within the first spherical of our “Does It Rock Your Corridor?” event, Eminem handily took care of fellow rap outfit A Tribe Referred to as Quest with simply over 71 p.c of the ultimate vote, and he now advances the the semifinals.

It is value noting that Eminem broke down obstacles within the rap world, crossing over to various rock radio within the early 2000s as his star continued to rise. After first garnering consideration with the introductory “My Title Is” off The Slim Shady LP, a string of hits adopted. “Responsible Conscience,” “The Actual Slim Shady,” “The Means I Am,” “Stan,” “With out Me” and “Cleansing Out My Closet” all roamed the airwaves main as much as the autobiographical movie about his life 8 Mile.

Ten of his 11 studio albums have gone platinum, with two of these reaching diamond standing. And he continued to cross over to a rock viewers by taking part within the Anger Administration Tour.

Eminem, “My Title Is”

On the opposite facet of this matchup comes one in every of music historical past’s biggest singer-songwriters, Lionel Richie. He scored a decisive victory with simply shy of 77 p.c of the ultimate tally over Dionne Warwick within the first spherical of our “Does It Rock Your Corridor?” bracket event.

Richie was a part of the hit-making group The Commodores within the ’70s and early ’80s, releasing such traditional cuts as “Brick Home,” “Simple” (later cowl by Religion No Extra),” “Three Occasions a Woman” and “Nonetheless,” nevertheless it’s his solo work which might be being acknowledged by the Rock Corridor along with his present induction. His star solely continued to rise upon releasing his self-titled solo debut in 1982. “Really,” “Limitless Love” (with Diana Ross), “Whats up” and “Say You Say Me” all topped the Billboard Sizzling 100, And he additionally wrote and produced the chart-topping single “Woman” for Kenny Rogers and co-wrote the profit single “We Are the World” sung by the highest artists of the day underneath the USA for Africa banner.

After taking a break from recording for an prolonged interval, he is returned to music a decade later and has continued to launch albums whereas additionally taking over a excessive profile spot as a decide on TV’s American Idol. As a solo artist, he has 4 platinum albums together with the diamond-selling 1983 album Cannot Sluggish Down.

Lionel Richie, “Operating With the Evening”

So which of those two musicians “Rocks Your Corridor” extra? Will it’s Eminem or Lionel Richie advancing to the finals? Forged your vote under from now by way of Monday, March 28 at 12 midday and you can even click on on the button under to return to the opposite semifinal matchup.

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