Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Oberlin Steel


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The result was   delete.  Phantom Steve / talk &#124; contribs \ 23:25, 10 May 2012 (UTC)

Oberlin Steel

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Non-notable band. Editors have claimed that this band passes criterion 7 of WP:BAND because "it is the most prominent steelband in Oberlin, Ohio". However, this is a misreading of the criterion. In order to pass #7 of WP:BAND, the band must be either one of the most prominent steelbands anywhere OR one of the defining bands of the Oberlin music scene. This band doesn't appear to be either. Being "the most prominent steelband in Oberlin" would only be notable if the Oberlin music scene was defined by the steelband genre. WikiDan61 ChatMe!ReadMe!! 16:22, 30 April 2012 (UTC)

Oberlin steel being the only band representative of the steelband in the region of Northern Ohio, not just the city of Oberlin, passes criterion 7. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.173.123.132 (talk) 17:54, 30 April 2012 (UTC)
 * Comment Again, I claim that this is a misinterpretation of the WP:BAND criterion. Being the most prominent representative of a particular genre in a particular region is not the criterion. If this were the case, then the most popular klezmer band in Vatican City (a region not known for its vibrant Ashkenazi heritage) would also be notable, even if only 2 people have ever heard of them.  The point is that the band has to be either one of the most prominent steel bands anywhere or one of the most prominent bands of any genre in the Oberlin region.  Neither case has been made.  WikiDan61 ChatMe!ReadMe!! 18:05, 30 April 2012 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Bands and musicians-related deletion discussions.  • Gene93k (talk) 19:20, 30 April 2012 (UTC)


 * Delete I support WikiDan61's take on #7. Claim of being the only band representative of the steelband in the region of Northern Ohio is also unsourced. duffbeerforme (talk) 08:25, 1 May 2012 (UTC)
 * Merge to Oberlin College. 1) They're a student organization as well as a band. 2) They're a popular student organization who have local coverage, so they should be mentioned in the college article. Disclosure: I am an Oberlin alumnus and I always enjoyed Oberlin Steel, but I believe I am making a bias-neutral recommendation in this !vote. - Jorgath (talk) (contribs) 17:24, 1 May 2012 (UTC)
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