Interesting question, whether FNM will ever be in. I'm thinking there might be some lack of clarity about the band -- the example being that I don't see that anybody on this thread mentioned "We Care a Lot" or the original singer, Chuck Mosley. The pre-Patton FNM was probably more influential on the bands of the late 1980s than the Grammy-winning stuff. That's how I remember it, anyway.

The other thing I remember is that FNM kinda disappeared after "Epic" was a hit in 1989. All these bands just stepped into that 1990-92 period, then when FNM comes back with Angel Dust and it was like, "oh, look who's back ..." Everybody was reaching for it then, trying to get in on "that alternative rock thing" ... and

Faith No More gets lost in the shuffle, I think, and a lot of people didn't quite "get" how long they had been around (they wrote the We Care a Lot record in frigging 1984) and figured they were just another band trying to cash in. Then they get thrown in with the Nu-Metal stuff and get lost even more and suddenly there's no definition to what Faith No More even was or what they meant.

FNM "cared a lot" though, and a lot of musicians cared about them before Epic hit MTV.

Posted by JDM on Monday, 05/20/2013 @ 19:26pm

OF COURSE!

Mike Patton es chileno.

Posted by BulmaPunkRocker on Sunday, 07/6/2014 @ 22:28pm

I mean honestly many artists have stated that if it wasn't for faith no more and their song "epic" then the grunge scene wouldn't have ever gotten that popular. Nirvana would have never existed and it helped paved the way for many genres. They won't get in but its kind of a food for thought

Posted by samsan_07 on Wednesday, 11/18/2015 @ 15:20pm

Nirvana released its first album "Bleach" a few days before Faith No More's "The Real Thing" album which had "Epic" on it, so yes, the band would have existed, as they already did. You likely do have a point that their alternative-metal fusion did lead many more metal fans to appreciate alternative rock in general, which did contribute to grunge's popularity as grunge was initially considered a metal offshoot in the mainstream media very briefly (Alice in Chains and Soundgarden were considered just metal before Nirvana's breakthrough, and several of the grunge bands were promoted on "Headbangers Ball", etc...)

They did pave the way for many genres but I don't hear them often as an influence for grunge. I think they could easily get in like 10 or 15 years from now if they decide they need a representative from every rock genre that was majorly popular on American radio (which they may), and I suspect they'd go for Faith No More for nu-metal before Korn or Linkin Park (unless they already consider RHCP to be their representative from this genre).

Posted by Sean on Wednesday, 11/18/2015 @ 22:16pm

I see Faith No More like Third Eye Blind. Thought they would be for certain RRHOF after first few albums. Now I'm not so sure. Red Hot Chili Peppers were inducted very quickly which surprised me. That might help a group like Faith No More down the road. The Angel Dust album getting more acclaim as time marches on. A Small Victory fantastic song. Mid Life Crisis was another strong track. Probably outside RRHOF fence right now April 2016 due to the backlog of bands. KING

Posted by KING on Friday, 04/29/2016 @ 17:21pm

Anybody who mislabeled FNM as a "one-hit wonder" deserves to be ashamed.

Posted by The Dude on Friday, 08/3/2018 @ 01:37am

Innovation/influence: One of the earliest alternative metal bands, influenced dozens of bands. They have millions of fans.
Critical acclaim: Generally well-received. The lead singer is known for his wide vocal range.
Commercial sales: One top 40 hit in the USA, one #1 alternative hit, several Top 10 hits in Europe and Australia, over 10 million records sold worldwide.

Verdict: Yes, put them in the hall after looking at their international following.

Posted by Fifi on Tuesday, 09/25/2018 @ 13:44pm

They're definitely eclectic enough but I feel like the "one hit wonder" aspect with "Epic" hurts them a bit. And to say grunge/alternative never would've happened without "Epic" is ludicrous. As someone who watched the state of mainstream music change from 1989 to 1992 in real time, I won't hesitate to say the relation between the two was non-existent.

Posted by zmbdog on Monday, 11/2/2020 @ 12:24pm

@The Dude
There's no mislabeling to be had. They WERE a one-hit-wonder in that they had ONE HIT. But Jimi Hendrix was a one-hit-wonder too and his one hit was a cover song! So it's not like that's a substantial fact, people are just used to regarding it negatively, especially for post-1980 artists.

Posted by zmbdog on Monday, 11/2/2020 @ 12:31pm

DUDE! Jimi Hendrix was NOT a one-hit wonder!

Posted by John Mangee on Monday, 11/2/2020 @ 15:48pm

One of the most important metal bands that nobody talks about because funk metal gets no respect. FNM directly inspired virtually every metal subgenre popularized in the 90's and there simply would be no Korn, Slipknot, Tool, Rage Against The Machine, and the list goes on and on! And the Chuck Moseley era needs to be inducted as well as the Patton era as "We Care Alot" and "Introduce Yourself" are iconic albums in their own right and he is just as respected in the hard rock/metal community.

Posted by Mark on Friday, 02/19/2021 @ 00:27am

I saw him as Mr bungle...very interesting! Got an autograph!

Posted by Kristen on Tuesday, 06/29/2021 @ 07:51am

Can't believe this has not happened yet? WTF? Regardless of them having 1 maybe 2 huge hits, Almost all of their material is just so solid, especially sfter Patton joined the fold? Just another (strong) case of questionable voting!?!? Just ask Courtney Love ;)

Posted by Tim on Tuesday, 12/28/2021 @ 18:05pm

Hmm sad to hear more about Patton then the actual band FNM!
When i think of FNM I Think Mosley, Big Jim, Gould, introduce yourself and we care alot! We those 2 albums are without a doubt Faith No More!
But not taking Away pattons work cause Angel Dust Is A Master peace!
The Real Thing was Amazing beginning to End. But those first 2 albums man so Damn Raw and Dark and Beautiful! Reminds me alot of the Pixies. They didn't sell millions and millions of albums I think angel dust was there highest selling. But damn they influenced So many people. Why this band isn't in the Hof is Baffling but then again do we all really care?

Posted by Eli on Thursday, 08/18/2022 @ 17:00pm

@John Mangee Yes, he was. "All Along the Watchtower" was his only hit song and it reached #20. Only four other singles made the Hot 100 at all and none of them cracked the top 50. The point is "one hit wonder" doesn't mean anything. The most influential artists of all time could be one-hit-wonders, or even no-hit-wonders.

Posted by zmbdog on Thursday, 10/27/2022 @ 09:06am

album sales isnt and shouldnt be the only thing that matters in regards HOF!
i see a lot of bands from mid 90's to even now make mention of fnm as a huge influence on them, and they dont only name drop The Real Thing or Angel Dust either. yes, its true that their popularity took a nosedive post Angel Dust but their albums sold a mint in europe and Australasia with multiple singles charting during the 90's.
sales impact wise? just a quick research and these come up:
The Real Thing - close to four million
Angel Dust - over one million in Europe and around 3 million ww.
King For A Day .... - close to two million ww.
Album Of The Year _ one million
Introduce Yourself - half a million
so, not really a one hit wonder as in albums go. then theres the singles that have charted but i wont post those here, there easy information to find for anyone.

Posted by tyson on Sunday, 11/5/2023 @ 06:44am