169. Sarah McLachlan

A superstar in the Adult Alternative world, Sarah McLachlan’s atmospheric Pop-Folk blend garnered her many friends worldwide. Her song writing and vocal skills made her very successful on both the critical and commercial front. It can be argued that her greatest musical contribution was the creation of Lilith Fair, which celebrated the female songwriter and helped launch a few careers with it. She may not come across like a Rock Star, but there are parallels between her and other women who are already in.

Should Sarah McLachlan be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put her in! - 60.3%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 15.9%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 7.9%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 15.9%

The Bullet Points

Eligible Since: Thursday, 01 January 2015
Country of Origin: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Why they will get in: Being a female helps and the Hall has been vocal about wanting to induct more women.
Why they won't get in: She may not be considered Rock enough, and her profile has been low as of late. It also does not help that she is now best known for that depressing commerical with the sad animals.
Nominated in: Never
Essential Albums: Solace (1991)
Fumbling Towards Ecstasy (1993)
Surfacing (1997)
Afterglow (2003)
Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee: Into the Fire (From Solace, 1991)
Hold On (From Fumbling Towards Ecstasy, 1993)
Good Enough (From Fumbling Towards Ecstasy, 1993)
Building a Mystery (From Surfacing, 1998)
Sweet Surrender (From Surfacing, 1998)