Hall of Flames

In response to the following: “Grammy Forecast: U2 Faces Stiff Competition,” by Paul Grein, Jan. 10); “Who’ll Rock Into 21st-Century Hall of Fame?” by Robert Hilburn, Jan. 17; Pop Eye: “Picking the Best of the Worst,” by Patrick Goldstein, Jan. 10.

The Grammy nominations are out and Grein’s predictions were right. As a longstanding, U-2 fan, I wish them success.

Mr. Hilburn, after four years of criticism, couldn’t you give Duran Duran a few more percent than a 5% chance of making the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? The band, J.C. and me would appreciate the contribution.

Mr. Goldstein, was Bowie’s album really that bad? No.

M.A. NUECHTERLEIN

Costa Mesa