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Should George Strait Deserve To Be In The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

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A Young Troubadour The King of Country music deserves to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. George Strait is the only man in history to have a top ten hit every year for over three decades. With 33 platinum records, George Strait has more than any other country artist and 3rd across all genres. Behind Elvis Presley and The Beetles. George Strait has 60 number 1’s. More than any other artist in any genre. He has sold 70 million albums and earned more than 60 major entertainment industry awards. (“Meet George”) George Strait should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame because he has more number 1 singles than any other artists and the has more platinum records than any other country artist. George Strait’s musical career began over forty …show more content…

Even though he does not write most of his songs, he does decides which ones he sings. He is also the one singing the song. It’s his voice that makes the song a hit. Many artists don’t write their songs. There are 11 artists that are in both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of fame. Like, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Elvis presley, The Everly Brothers, Brenda Lee, Sam Phillips, Floyd Cramer, Chet Atkins, Bill Monroe, Jimmy Rogers, and Bob Wills. Being in the Rock and Roll hall of fame is an honor, even if you don’t sing rock and roll. Like Ice Cube said, “Rock & roll is not an instrument; rock & roll is not even a style of music. Rock & roll is a spirit. … It's been going since the blues, jazz, bebop, soul, R&B, rock & roll, heavy metal, punk rock and, yes, hip-hop. And what connects us all is that spirit. …Rock & roll is not conforming to the people who came before you, but creating your own path in music and in life.” Therefore I believe that there is no reason why George Strait should not be in the Rock and Roll hall of

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