Virtual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Farner Fans,

(From the Cleveland Plain Dealer, 2/07/08)

Apparently, this town isn't big enough for two rock 'n' roll halls of fame, even if one of them is only virtual.

WNCX FM/98.5 recently announced plans to launch a Classic Rock Hall of Fame on its Web site. When the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum caught wind of this last week, it fired off a cease-and-desist letter to the local classic-rock radio station.

WNCX began taking votes for inductees Friday, along with suggestions from listeners for another name for its cyber shrine

"They've come up with hundreds and hundreds of names," said Bill Louis, the station's program director and midday disc jockey.

"The average person has put more thought into naming this hall than they have their own children, and we love them for that," Louis said.

Asked when the station hopes to rechristen its pantheon, he replied: "ASAP — if that's not trademarked."

The name "Classic Rock Hall of Fame" was too close for comfort for the Rock Hall.

"The museum must protect our trademark," said Todd Mesek, the Rock Hall's vice president of marketing and communications.

Three years ago, the museum filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against another online enterprise. The Jewish Rock & Roll Hall of Fame regrouped with a "Challah Fame" at www.jewsrock.org, after reaching an out-of-court settlement.

You can vote at www.wncx.com to get your favorite rockers on WNCX's honor roll.

and from me, log in & vote your favorite groups....don't pass 20 though or your vote won't be counted and don't forget GFR on your check list and Mark Farner as your write in. Do it!!