Cahl's Juke Joint: A rock, blues and jazz blog: Mable John Belongs in the Hall of Fame

Cahl's Juke Joint: A rock, blues and jazz blog: Mable John Belongs in the Hall of Fame

I've met Mable John and I know her very well. She's accomplished many wonderful things in her lifetime. Yet what should be the criteria for entrance into the hall of fame?

Her brother was a pioneer, a giant in the industry even though he career was cut short. Many performers were and still are influenced by his great talent. Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and even James Brown (one of John's contemporaries) talk about how he influenced them and the music of his time.

Just having a hit record or even a few doesn't make a performer "Hall of Fame" material.

Take a Long, Hard look at the inductees. Do you still think that she belongs?

My last name is John too ... So I know Mable John ... Very nice lady but the body of work says no ... to me :)