The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced the nominees for its 2015 induction, and among the list were The Marvelettes, an all-girl group that scored Motown its first number one single in 1961 with “Please Mr. Postman.”
That song was later covered by The Beatles, but it’s only one of the many hits from this important act, alongside other cheerful numbers such as “Playboy,” “Twistin’ Postman,” and “Beechwood 4-5789.” Throughout their existence, The Marvelettes went through five different lineups, but to this day they’re remembered for having two of the strongest female leads in Motown — Gladys Horton and Wanda Young.
Eligibility for induction requires artists to have released their first single or album twenty-five years ago, or no later than 1989. The Marvelettes join a list of 12 other nominees for this honor, including The Smiths, Lou Reed, Kraftwerk, Green Day, Nine Inch Nails, N.W.A. and Chic.
Fans can cast their votes at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s website, and the top five artists chosen from this poll will comprise a “fans’ ballot.” The votes from this ballot will be added to those from an international voting body, with the final inductees announced in December.
Learn more about all the nominees and cast your vote here.