^Not entirely. Stewart, Elton, FM, Eurythmics, PSB. The Kinks and Small Faces both had resurgences in popularity in the 90's because they became big reference points for Britpop, so I'm a bit surprised they never got one.

Posted by Sam on Tuesday, 05/28/2013 @ 18:35pm

Guess I'm just not British enough to like this band. I like maybe a few of their songs (sue me, I only listened to their Best of compilation!) and most of them were hits on alternative radio here in the States. I like Oasis more than I like Blur. I'm not one to question one's tastes but I really don't get it how they are legendary overseas. I even tried getting into their songs that were #1 over there (ex. 'Country Home') but they failed to win me over. Woo-hoo!

U.S. RRHOF-worthy? Probably not, unless Rolling Stone gives them attention in the future.

Posted by Jason Voigt on Monday, 08/19/2013 @ 12:30pm

Yes, but not yet.
First, induct Joy Division, The Cure, Depeche Mode, Bauhaus, Siouxsie & The Banshees, The Smiths and all those who influenced Blur.

Posted by BulmaPunkRocker on Sunday, 07/6/2014 @ 23:52pm

I really hope blur makes it in. I know everyone bring up their moderate success in the states, but over time they really have become more popular over here (if not partially thanks to gorillaz) just looking at their back catalog makes them the best Britpop band, and even the later albums go beyond Britpop and show how inventive they can be (look at 13, which should be a essential album on the list). not to mention they pulled off a fantastic reunion album with the magic whip, how many bands can make that big a comeback album? unfortunately oasis might be the Britpop representation but no one should count out blur just yet

Posted by James on Sunday, 07/31/2016 @ 15:31pm

Blur are incredibly important and wonderful and should be a priority in the coming decade.

Posted by David on Wednesday, 02/24/2021 @ 10:43am

Totally Real) Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2022 nominee leak: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=I3VQktoCF5E

Posted by ThatRandomRaichu on Sunday, 06/13/2021 @ 08:45am

I know they probably won't get consideration, but I feel that 2023 might be the first time the band gets a shot. This band has evolved so much over the years, from baggy & shoegaze, to practically inventing the Britpop genre back in 1992, and then just a few short years later, shifting to a more alternative and indie sound that they continue to be a part of today. Each album has a TREMENDOUS amount of bangers. Not to mention, I think their place in pop culture should be recognized, being apart of the Blur v. Oasis battle in 1995, with those who follow both bands closely still arguing over which band won the overall 'war' so to say. This might be bias, but I think this would be an amazing opportunity to honor Damon Albarn, one of the greatest songwriters whose careers started in the '90s. There are also two things that I think could possibly help them (most likely me being really biased, but oh well, a man can dream!); first, their reunion at Wembley Stadium coming up this summer, as well as a festival tour. In a few social circles I know, tons of alarm bells were set off, in a good way, that is. Secondly, the influence of Billie Eilish. It's always nice to get help from the current generation of music, and many times this year, Billie has spoken tons of good things about Albarn's work (Gorillaz was mentioned a lot, but there was some Blur mentions here and there). Hell, a few Billie fans I've spoken to this year got into both Blur and Gorillaz because of her remarks! With all of this in mind, something tells me that either this year, or next year, Blur might end up on the ballot.

Posted by Robert F. on Saturday, 12/17/2022 @ 15:47pm

Anybody who like listening to well crafted pop songs, should Immediately like Blur. I didn't start listening to them until the summer of COVID, where I was able to dive into the songs. The "Life" trilogy, then the art/lo-fi/indie faze. The two UK bands from that era that stood out were "Radiohead", and "Blur", Damon Albarn is one of the most gifted songwriters of his generation, Elton John has called Graham Coxon, "one of the greatest guitarist in the world today", the rhythm section of Alex James on bass, and Dave Rowntree on Drums drive the songs. This is an Amazing band. Shame they aren't recognized enough in the States, because in the UK, and elsewhere, they are loved.

Posted by Scott Sherrill on Tuesday, 01/23/2024 @ 03:20am