Re: (TV) No surprise here

[OwenGwilliam@cs.com]

In a message dated 9/18/01 10:34:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
pobbard@yahoo.com writes:


> I believe a band/artist is eligible 25 years after the commercial release of
> their first record. So, theoretically, Television was eligible in 2000 for
> "Little Johnny Jewel", but they are definitely eligible in 2002 for MARQUEE
> MOON, which came out in 1977.
> 
> I guess the Ramones had a LP out in 1976. But the Talking Heads' only had 
> one
> single in 1976, I believe, so Television should be at least as eligible.
> 
> Someone please correct me if I have the rules wrong.
> 

I think that's right. My guess is that they wouldn't be considered until 2002 
for MARQUEE MOON.

Mind you ... if Television is even *nominated*, I'll be completely stunned. 
They've got a great critical rep, but I don't know if that's enough.

Owen Gwilliam
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