For a couple of days, Duran Duran have been changing places with Eminem atop the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ballot. With the help of the biggest fan armies in the industry.
Fans of the British new wave band are well organised and set it a goal to bring their favs to No.1. The fact that all Duran Duran official social media accounts kept reminding their followers to vote also helped, mobilising fans and demonstrating that the band is emotionally invested in the process.
However, the Duran Duran fans only would not be able to get ahead of one of the most popular artists in the world who is also currently active. How did it happen? This tweet might give you a hint. BTS army and the Taylor Swift fans came together to assist Duranies.
Currently, Duran Duran is sitting at No.1, The gap between then and Eminem is rarely wider than 1,000 votes. Both acts are faring way ahead of everybody else in the Top 5. No.3, Pat Betanar just hit 180,000 votes, while Duran Duran and Eminem each have over 250,000votes to their names.
The thing is, Eminem does not even have to ask for help from good willing neighbours. His monthly Spotify audience is approaching 50 million users, in contrast to 6,5 million who turned Duran Duran this month. If everyone who listens to Eminem casts their vote it would be enough.
Let’s make sure it happens today, tomorrow and every day until April, 29. Also, take a minute to vote for artists who do not have this wide support from pop fans. Choose your favourite underdog and give them a chance while voting from Marshall.
Visit vote.rockhall.com to cast a ballot daily.
