http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/Carolkaye/ This petition is to nominate the legendary Ms. Carol Kaye, studio musician and rock and roll pioneer, for membership into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame into the "Sideman" catagory. Carol's contribution to recorded rock and roll music is prolific. I feel secure in saying that her recordings have influenced all within the music community including every bass player in the world. Her vast discography demonstrates a broad and extensive record of accomplishments. Carol helped pioneer rock and roll music during the 1950's and 60's and recorded for most of the major performing artists of the day, having recorded over 10,000 sessions as a guitarist and bassist. She created a certain distinctive bass sound and style which became the signature of so many hit records. To many, the name Carol Kaye is synonymous with the electric bass. Some of the world-famous musicians who have acknowledged her work in a "paper" petition (which has been sent to you, the nominating committee, over the last few years) are: 1. Sting 2. Elton John 3. Jeff Beck 4. James Taylor 5. Brian Wilson 6. Bill Clinton 7. Nathan East 8. Bo Diddley 9. Paul Shaffer 10. Lesley Gore 11. Earl Palmer 12. Will Lee 13. Nancy Sinatra 14. Duck Dunn 15. Steve Cropper 16. John Clayton 17. Phoebe Snow 18. Taj Mahal 19. Lou Rawls 20. Dr John 21. Willie Weeks 22. Levon Helm 23. Ivan Neville 24. Keb Mo 25. Hubert Sumlin 26. Ben Cauley 27. Andrew Love 28. Jim Horn 29. Jack Hag 30. Larry Taylor 31. Kim Wilson 32. Robert Cray 33. Vernon Reid 34. Les Paul 35. Phil Ramone 36. Sheryl Crow 37. Bono 38. Elvis Costello 39. Whoopi Goldberg 40. Bonnie Raitt 41. Ringo Starr 42. Bill Wyman Each of these famous names above, are well aware of the historical, remarkable and monumental role she played in making rock and roll music what it is today. Sincerely, Debby Hastings Wed, 23 Jan 2008 07:0:26 CST en-us 3 http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/Carolkaye/#sig3836907 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST This is a no brainer!