Uncovering the Next Generation's Hall of Fame
Eric CarmenNot in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame | |||||||||||||||||
Eligible since: 2001First Recording: 1975Previously Considered? No what's this? |
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All By Myself (1975) | ☆ | ☊ | |
Hungry Eyes (1987) | ☆ | ☊ |
Eric Carmen @ Wikipedia
Will Eric Carmen be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? "Musical excellence is the essential qualification for induction." |
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27 comments so far (post your own)Hi, I'm from Taiwan and have been in New York for 5 years. Eric Carmen have many fans in asia, especially big in Japan. He is the one and only that you will love his music through all your life. Posted by Simon C. Li on Sunday, 05/26/2013 @ 13:53pm |
Remember his work with the Raspberries as well. That's a big contribution to power pop, and even people like Bruce Springsteen and Slash were influenced by their records. Wally Bryson, their lead guitarist, already associated with people like Townshend. When Eric Carmen went solo, he showed us more of his great talent. It was incredible songs that soaked such meaning just by listening to the music, not the vocals. You felt the message and emotions. All By Myself is a perfect example. Scored on the charts many times. I'm sure people like Burton Cummings, Bruce Johnston, Andrew Gold (if still alive), and Jeff Porcaro would say something. Posted by Carlos on Wednesday, 12/11/2013 @ 06:59am |
It is tragic that Eric Carmen is not in the Rock and Posted by Brian Crandall on Tuesday, 12/26/2017 @ 22:24pm |
It is tragic that Eric Carmen is not in the Rock and Posted by Brian Crandall on Tuesday, 12/26/2017 @ 22:24pm |
Eric Carmen, along with Barry Manilow and Billy Joel, who is already in the Hall, is one of very few singer-songwriters who vie for the title of "America's Elton John." He is very worthy of the honor, not only because of having charted 20 hit records as a soloist and with the Raspberries, but because his work has been so often covered. His hits almost double when you consider all of them, such as covers by Celine Dion ("All By Myself") and Shaun Cassidy. The inclusion of his big hits (like "Hungry Eyes") into Dirty Dancing and Guardians of the Galaxy only further immortalizes his work. And Manilow also needs to be in the Hall, by the way! Posted by Les Rinehart on Sunday, 06/17/2018 @ 19:09pm |
Definitely deserves hall of fame recognition - and it's located in his home town of Cleveland. "Go All the Way" by the Raspberries, which he wrote and sang, is itself one of the greatest R&R songs ever. And he wrote many others. Posted by Mike Mays on Sunday, 02/2/2020 @ 10:00am |
I found his music again and I love it and worthy of induction. My mother Nancy Rambo and myself. Posted by Nancy Newton on Friday, 04/24/2020 @ 15:01pm |
Eric Carmen is one of the Greatest Cleveland performers in History! He should be inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame ASAP! Why isn't he ALREADY??? The man is a LEGEND and a TRUE Artist of his time! He has been disrespected and Deserves it more than most musicians I've listened to, a Cleveland native, and great stage performer. I've never met him, but Eric Carmen has certainly deserved a Hall of Fame ceremony! A truly great performer that spans the decades! Posted by Ernest Port on Sunday, 05/17/2020 @ 21:29pm |
Eric Carmen should have been inducted years ago with his former band The Raspberries because of their body of work and how much they influenced so many new musicians. Posted by Tom Lovell on Thursday, 10/22/2020 @ 10:39am |
I just rediscovered Eric's songs , he is just as talented as other inductees of the Rock n Roll HOF. Let's get Eric Carmen into the HOF this year he deserves it. Posted by Walt Nygard on Sunday, 11/22/2020 @ 03:50am |
The rock 'n' roll Hall of Fame is all about politics. There are people in the Hall with only two or three albums. Look how long it took them to put Deep Purple in the Hall. Posted by Walt Whitlock on Friday, 08/6/2021 @ 00:05am |
Cancel Eric Carmen for his 1980 album cover for Tonight You're Mine Posted by Roy on Saturday, 10/9/2021 @ 06:35am |
Eric Carmen is a great influence on rock music. When major pop singers use his songs for their shows and his songs have been included in movies that is all you have to know. Shame that he has not been placed in the rock& roll hall of fame. Posted by Vic knight on Sunday, 01/16/2022 @ 15:54pm |
Was better in the group solo not so much. Not surprised he is not in th HOF at all. Posted by Li orn on Tuesday, 06/14/2022 @ 00:17am |
I hope Eric is no longer driving drunk around Ohio putting citizens at risk. Posted by Li orn on Saturday, 06/18/2022 @ 01:00am |
I'm in the UK and disgusted that Eric Carmen is not in the Hall of fame he certainly deserves it. Ok he made a mistake with the DUI situation where is the compassion from natives of Ohio!!! We all deserve second chances. People in glass houses?? I think he is lovely a kind person, he didn't kill or hurt anyone and served 30 days. What do you want blood? Take care Eric there are people who genuinely appreciate and love you. A very avid fan of forty something years. X Posted by Isabella Counsell on Monday, 05/15/2023 @ 16:35pm |
It's really a shame that Eric Carmen has been ignored by both the RHOF and the songwriters hall of fame. The man is an absolute genius! He can rock out with the best of them. He proved that with his five year tenure with the Raspberries and his solo career. His ballads are amazing and absolutely beautiful. If you don't believe it listen to his Born to love you cd. It is timeless.!!!! His duis have no bearing on his immense talent. Want to go through the personal lives of all the people already on the HOF and see their arrest records for drugs and DWIS? Do the right thing and at least nominate Eric and his fans will do the rest just like we moody blues fans did in 2018! Rant over… Posted by Lillian lemister on Thursday, 06/15/2023 @ 08:46am |
I agree! Eric should have been inducted into the HOF years ago. He made a HUGE impact on the whole Pop Rock scene in the 70's. Best music ever! And he's a hometown boy on top of it. Posted by Patricia McLaurin on Tuesday, 10/17/2023 @ 16:57pm |
RIP Eric Carmen Posted by J.W. on Monday, 03/11/2024 @ 21:58pm |
Rest in Peace Eric Carmen, 1949-2024. Posted by Joe S. on Monday, 03/11/2024 @ 22:43pm |
May Eric Carmen rest in peace :'( Posted by Rick Vendl II on Tuesday, 03/12/2024 @ 00:14am |
Former Clevelander here. So Dolly Parton is in the Rock Hall of Fame and Eric Carmen is not? Just an awful wrong that must be corrected next ballot. Posted by Dan Collins on Tuesday, 03/12/2024 @ 18:37pm |
Eric sang the first song on our first date and we've been fans ever since, been together almost 54 years. Posted by Rick S on Tuesday, 03/12/2024 @ 21:53pm |
Eric Carmen was the best. He should be in the top ten artist of all time he needs to be in the rock and roll hall of fame Posted by Jan cummins on Sunday, 03/17/2024 @ 17:11pm |
Eric belongs in the song writers Hall and the Rock and Roll Hall like yesterday get with it and put him in both Posted by Greg lensegrav on Thursday, 03/21/2024 @ 19:02pm |
Eric Carmen is a living legend! He is one of the greatest singers and songwriters of all time and it's an injustice that he has not been inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame. Induct Eric now! Posted by Ronald marcella on Monday, 04/1/2024 @ 22:49pm |
How sad that Eric Carmen was not inducted into the Rock Hall. He meets every criteria and he is from Cleveland. It wpuld have given him and his fans great joy!e Posted by Gail on Wednesday, 05/8/2024 @ 01:09am |
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