The least famous of the top four female vocalists ever.

Why wasn't Darlene invited to perform at the Grammys? It seems like everyone else was. As far as I know she's still in great shape, active in show business, and actually, still quite young. If Aretha is the midwest's top female singer, Etta James is the west coast's, Irma Thomas is the south's best, then Darlene Love is the east coast's #1 female vocalist. I guess U2 needs more current hit-makers, like Mary J. Blige, joining them, to keep their high profile, but really, there's no comparison; Darlene is the Bomb!