May 1, 2023 - News

George Michael wins Rock & Roll Hall of Fame fan vote

Singer George Michael sings into a microphone.

Your 2023 Rock Hall fan vote winner. Photo: Michael Putland/Getty Images

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's fan vote ended last week with George Michael capturing more than 1 million votes to lead the way.

Driving the news: The Rock Hall's class of 2023 is expected to be announced this week.

Why it matters: The fan vote's top five — George Michael, Cyndi Lauper, Warren Zevon, Iron Maiden and Soundgarden — will each constitute one "fan ballot" included in a pool of more than 1,000 votes.

The intrigue: Since the online poll debuted in 2012, the No. 1 vote-getter has been inducted all but once, when Dave Matthews Band lost out in 2020.

Data: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; Chart: Axios Visuals
Data: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; Chart: Axios Visuals
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