Please send your letters to: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation 1290 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10104-0298 * * * Sample Letter #1 INDUCTION COMMITTEE Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation 1290 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10104 I am writing to you to urge that the Hollies be considered for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I have been one of their fans since the 1960's. Why they have not been inducted prior to now is beyond me. They have been a band continuously, in one form or another, since 1962 and their accomplishments are well known with twenty singles here in the U.S., 6 of which made the Top 10. In England, they were even more popular where three times that amount made it to the Top 10. Their popularity in England rivaled the Beatles. They should have been inducted into your Hall long ago. Please give them your consideration now. Thank you, JOHN DOE Sample Letter #2 Dear Sirs: I am writing to add my support to the campaign to have The Hollies inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Their role incontributing to the momentum of the British rock and pop scene in the 1960's, in the development of the vocal aspect of the guitar group sound, in the recognition of the central role of the song and in thesheer longevity of their popularity is long overdue for "formal" recognition by yourselves. When the Hollies formed over 40 years ago, they played the same circuit as contemporaries such as the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. They brought a prodigious energy to both their recording and live schedules (at one point doing a forty three date tour, often two shows a night, with none of the logistical planning evident today), and in doing so contributed to the momentum that forged the British rock scene. For many in the north of England at the time, they "kept the faith" by continuing to appear on that area's circuit of live venues when other bands decided that career best interests were served by withdrawing from that scene. Though at the start they were essentially a guitar group with little to distinguish themselves instrumentally, the two part harmonies of Allan Clarke and Graham Nash were distinctive. Rather than the accent of Liverpool set to the harmony style of the Marvelletes, they gave the accent of Manchester set to the style of the Everly Brothers. This distinctive vocal sound went a stage further when Tony Hicks' voice was incorporated to deliver a three part harmony structure. They recognised that they were naught without the song, and to that end both developed their own talents and sought the best of other songwriters. In their own efforts they covered both the upbeat - "Carrie Anne" - and the introspective – "King Midas In Reverse". In addition to drawing on the talents of the more mainstream pop writers such Graham Gouldman and Chip Taylor, they also understood the qualities of songwriters such as Judee Sill and Albert Hammond, for both album and single tracks. Their continuing appeal is evident in an active reissue programmethat not only covers the hits but also increasingly the rarities; witness the recent critically acclaimed 6 CD box set. They continue to get out there and perform for the fans and the faithful. They still tour prestigious concert venues in the UK and abroad, presenting shows that satisfy both the fan and the fanatic, showcasing their hits but also drawing on the less well known elements of their back catalogue. Finally, they show a commitment to their supporters, regularly attending and performing at fan conventions. It's for all the above reasons that I believe the Hollies to be a band worthy of consideration for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Yours, Joe UK Fan Sample Letter #3 Dear Sirs: I am writing you in regards to getting the HOLLIES on the Ballot for next years ROCK and ROLL Hall of Fame Petition. I think this is long overdue for a band that had stolen my heart many years ago. These gentlemen have had a ton of hits over the years and have been touring incessently all these many years. I remember meeting the gents @ Tower records in NYC back in 1981 when the guys did the reunion record. It was a thrill for me to meet the men who's voices meld in such a sweet fashion. Their sound is magical and uplifting. I shall never forget that time. It would be a thrill to see these gentlemen properly honored and recognized by your organization. Thanks for your consideration. Kind regards, US Fan THE ROCK and ROLL HALL OF FAME  Board of Directors Executive Board Ahmet Ertegun - chairman Jann S Wenner - vice chairman Susan Evans - executive director Seymour Stein - president Bob Krasnow - executive - vp Allen Grubman - secretary- treasurer Michele Anthony - vp Frank Barsalona - vp Tom Freston - vp Don Ienner - vp Charles Koppelman - vp Jon Landau - vp Michael Leon - vp Doug Morris - vp Benjamin F Needell - vp Al Telller - vp Roger Ames Val Azzoli Marilyn Bergman Jay Berman Chris Blackwell Edgar Bronfman Jr Al Cafaro Clive Davis Michael Dornemann Terry Ellis Jim Fifield David Geffen Gary Gersh Dave Glew Danny Goldberg Andre Harrell Jimmy Iovine Bob Jamieson Quincy Jones Eric Kronfeld Alain Levy Paul McGuinness Hale Milgrim Thomas D Mottola Mo Ostin Richard Palmese Frances Preston Phil Quartararo Antonio LA Reid Sylvia Rhone Ed Rosenblatt Terri Santisa Tom Silverman Russ Thyret Lenny Waronker Chris Wright Strauss Zelnick Honorary Board Berry Gordy Jr Jerry Moss Joe Smith Publishers Advisory Board Martin Bandier Les Bider Lance Freed Irwin Z Robinson Richard Rowe UK Advisory Board Roger Ames Rob Dickens Rupert Perry Peter Reichardt Bill Roedy Muff Winwood Nominating Committee Frank Barsalona Al Cafaro Clive Davis Anthony DeCurtis Ahmet M Ertegun Susan Davis, ex-officio Danny Fields Greg Geller Jeff Gold Bob Hilburn Don Ienner Jimmy Iovine Lenny Kaye Bob Krasnow Jon Landau Arthur Levy Kurt Loder Dave Marsh Joe McEwen Bob Merlis Doug Morris Sylvia Rhone Lisa Robinson Tom Silverman Joe Smith Phil Spector Seymour Stein John Sykes Al Teller Jerry Wexler Noreen Woods The RnR Hall of Fame HOLLIES PETITION 2004 The Players The Singles Fast Facts