Vaccinated Pinellas County Workers May Get $750

I’m not gonna lie, it would be super sweet if someone would give me $750 in cash. I’d buy tacos, burritos, Slurpees, make a car payment, buy a new lawn mower, invest in crypto…or splurge on a half tank of gas.

According to WFLA, the Pinellas Board of Commissioners is giving thought to making a one-time payment to county workers who are fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the second week of November. That means up to 5,500 county workers could get a $750 payment.

Workers would have to show proof of immunization before November 8th to be eligible. Once proof is shown, workers would receive the money by November 24th.

While some government offices are experiencing shortages of workers due to the pandemic, incentives are needed to lure more people into the workforce. The stimulus check was originally planned for September, but it’s government, ya know?

Authorities say the incentive would also allow employers to get a better idea how many workers have been fully vaccinated.

[SOURCE: WFLA.com]

People who should be in the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame, but aren’t!

Pat Benatar and Other Notable Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Snubs

• Pat Benatar

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  Benatar is a real tough cookie with a long history of being ignored by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. While she finally received her first nomination for the 2020 induction class, she's been eligible since 2004!

• Soundgarden

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  Soundgarden has been eligible for induction into the Rock Hall longer than most of their Seattle grunge contemporaries, and yet, they only received their first nomination for the 2020 class. Considering their influence on the generation of bands that followed them, it's a massive oversight.

• Melissa Etheridge

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  Not enough is really said about how Melissa Etheridge came out as a lesbian in January 1993 only to nine months later release 'Yes I Am,' the album that would be her major breakthrough into the mainstream featuring hits like "I'm the Only One" and "Come to My Window." Looking back, that's a mind-blowing feat during a time when coming out wasn't always welcome as it is today. Add to the fact that she's consistently put out quality albums for nearly 30 years, has an incredible, easily recognizable voice and writes music that blurs the lines of rock, pop and folk, it's almost shocking she's never even been nominated.
• Eurythmics

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  Nominated in 2017 and 2018, the Eurythmics' unique blend of rock, pop and new wave with singles like "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)," "Here Comes the Rain Again," "Would I Lie to You?" and "Missionary Man" set them apart from most acts in 1980s. Between the powerful pipes of Annie Lennox and the producing prowess of Dave Stewart, this duo would on the surface seem like a shoo-in for induction, but they have yet to receive that honor.

• Jane’s Addiction

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  Jane's Addiction helped lay the groundwork for much of the 1990's alternative rock boom thanks to albums like 1988's 'Nothing's Shocking' and 1990's 'Ritual De Lo Habitual.'

• The Runaways

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  When it comes to influential women in hard rock, The Runaways should always be part of the conversation. A launching pad for Joan Jett and Lita Ford, the band's four studio albums feature some quintessential '70s hard rock jams including "School Days," "I Love Playing with Fire" and, of course, "Cherry Bomb." Their 1977 live album 'Live in Japan' is incredibly underrated, too. For added measure, a Runaways induction would make Jett a double-inductee.
• Bad Company

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  Fronted by Paul Rodgers, easily one of the most-recognizable voices in rock history, you'd think Bad Company would've been inducted by now, but 20 years since they were first eligible for induction, they're still not in the Rock Hall.

• Iron Maiden

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  Iron Maiden's entire aesthetic, from their stage shows to their classic logo to their mascot, Eddie, is at least enough to get a nomination, but even that hasn't happened (yet) for the heavy metal icons.

And the people who made it in 2021!

2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees

• Foo Fighters (Performer)

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  Inductees: Dave Grohl (previously inducted in 2014 with Nirvana), Taylor Hawkins, Rami Jaffee, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett, Pat Smear. Foo Fighters will be inducted by Paul McCartney.

• The Go-Go’s (Performer)

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  Inductees: Charlotte Caffey, Belinda Carlisle, Gina Schock, Kathy Valentine, Jane Wiedlin. The Go-Go's will be inducted by Drew Barrymore.

• JAY-Z (Performer)

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  JAY-Z is considered by many to be the greatest rapper alive. His accolades include 14 number one albums (most ever by a solo artist), 22 Grammys (most in hip-hop history), and first rapper inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame (2017.)
• Carole King (Performer)

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  King was previously inducted into the Rock Hall in 1990 receiving the Ahmet Ertegun Award alongside songwriting partner and former husband Gerry Goffin. King will be inducted by Taylor Swift who will also do the honors of performing in tribute to King along with Jennifer Hudson.

• Todd Rundgren (Performer)

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  Previously nominated in 2019 and 2020.

• Tina Turner (Performer)

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  Turner was previously inducted as a performer in 1991 with Ike Turner. This was the first year she was nominated as a solo artist. Turner will be inducted by Angela Bassett and be honored with performances from Christina Aguilera, Mickey Guyton, H.E.R., and Bryan Adams.
• Clarence Avant (Ahmet Ertegun Award)

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  Clarence Avant, the Godfather of Black Music, is cool, savvy, confident, and fearless – someone who makes the impossible possible. He’s served a variety of roles during his illustrious career, including manager, label owner, concert organizer, event producer, political fundraiser, and mentor. Avant is the quintessential impresario, with an uncanny ability to connect people, open doors, and provide opportunities to countless musicians, actors, and politicians. Bill Withers summed up his impact by declaring, “He puts people together.” Avant will be inducted by Lionel Richie.

• LL Cool J (Musical Excellence Award)

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  LL Cool J has been called the Little Richard of hip-hop. Both artists combined youthful exuberance, massive charisma, and incredible musical talent to launch their respective genres of rock & roll to fans around the world. LL was still a teenager when he became the face of Def Jam records – his 1985 'Radio' was the label’s first album. He ushered in hip-hop’s second wave with hard-hitting singles like “I Need a Beat,” “I Can’t Live Without My Radio,” and “Rock the Bells.” LL’s work with Def Jam paved the way for future label mates Public Enemy, Beastie Boys, and Slick Rick.  

• Billy Preston (Musical Excellence Award)

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  Session musician. Singer. Songwriter. Touring musician. The Fifth Beatle. Billy Preston blazed a path through the history of rock & roll with the smoking sounds of his B3 organ, the funky rhythms of his clavinet, and the exciting tones of his gospel-inspired vocals and piano. A child prodigy, Billy played organ with Mahalia Jackson, and in 1957 at the age of 10, he appeared on the 'Nat King Cole Show,' performing a duet with Cole – trading vocal parts and organ licks – Preston’s natural talent shining through.
• Randy Rhoads (Musical Excellence Award)

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  Widely acknowledged as one of the most important and influential guitarists of all time, Randy Rhoads was a dramatic game changer for heavy metal and for generations of guitar players. After recording two albums with Quiet Riot (the band he cofounded in 1973), Rhoads joined ex-Black Sabbath vocalist Ozzy Osbourne's new solo band in 1979. In many ways due to Rhoads' stunning guitar work, Osbourne's first solo release, 'Blizzard of Ozz' (1980), is recognized as one of heavy metal’s greatest albums, and its biggest single, “Crazy Train,” features one of the most recognizable guitar riffs ever played.

• Kraftwerk (Early Influence Award)

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  Inductees: Karl Bartos, Wolfgang Flür, Ralf Hütter, Florian Schneider.

• Gil Scott Heron (Early Influence Award)

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  Poet, novelist, scholar and musician, Gil Scott-Heron was many things during his prolific career but above all, in the words of music critic Nelson George, “he was a teller of uncomfortable truths.” Scott-Heron’s career path was unconventional, mirroring his nonconformist approach to music.
• Charley Patton (Early Influence Award)

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  Before Jimi Hendrix mastered the guitar, before Chuck Berry pioneered rock & roll, and even before Robert Johnson had strummed a single chord – Charley Patton did it all. Without the Father of the Delta Blues, American popular music as we know it would not exist.