Frank Sinatra had an influence on Rock N' Roll.
Ironic, Michael Jackson is already in before Quincy Jones (2013 induction), the man who produced and arranged the music to revamp Michael's career. Know that before Michael Jackson, there was Frank Sinatra who paved the way for many artist styles...including Rock N' Roll. Even Quincy Jones produced and arranged Frank Sinatra's Music. Glad to see Quincy Jones get his recognition. This Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame is a Joke. There are artists who are way past 25 years since their first successful record who are bypassed in the voting process. Note that I am glad that "Heart" - Ann & Nancy Wilson got inducted for 2013. Whoever is on the selection committee for inductees, now we know why public education is dropping music programs. What really inspired Rock N' Roll? They say that Classical Music, Polkas, R & B, Folk, and Country inspired Rock N' Roll. Rap Music is now in the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame...a form of Poetry with Rhyme. Face the facts...there are artists who are snubbed from induction. Honor them before they die. Some can argue that Disco has no influence on Rock N' Roll. Yet, Donna Summer is in ...not as a Disco artist...rather an inspiration of Rock N' Roll. Glad that Donna's Family was there to reap the reward of induction to the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame. The issue is about qualification and recognition. If Public Enemy, Beastie Boys, and Donna Summer make it...why are early influences like Frank Sinatra, Louis Prima, and many others passed by on consideration? All Rock N' Rollers got their start in a church, in a bar or pub, or on a street corner. Being from Philadelphia...a diversity of culture, my music is diversified to incorporate all styles. Rock N' Roll will always be a part of me that keeps me young. The question remains if younger generations will keep it alive. The other will be if government keeps making massive cutbacks to schools (even in Philadelphia) to eliminate Music Programs for the next generation ? Will there be Rock N' Roll and a clear definition of it?

Posted by STDPhilly69 on Sunday, 05/19/2013 @ 15:52pm

Rock N' Roll will always be a part of me that keeps me young. The question remains if younger generations will keep it alive. The other will be if government keeps making massive cutbacks to schools (even in Philadelphia) to eliminate Music Programs for the next generation ? Will there be Rock N' Roll and a clear definition of it?

Posted by STDPhilly69 on Sunday, 05.19.13 @ 15:52pm
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It will definitely continue to be around.

You're forgetting, many rockers learned the "how-to's" of the craft by playing along w/their favorite records. That'll never go away, regardless of any sort of budget cutbacks. Consider those records private tutorials.

In addition, it's a different form of expression. Not everyone will feel moved to express themselves through rap or dance/D.J. culture. This alone guarantees someone will be doing it. And so long as someone wants to play in a live band, there will be someone wanting to put on a show. Don't forget, if you can make a buck off presenting something you like, club owners will always be there.

Question: what rock are you into? Do you like the original 50's music? 60's & 70's? 80's & 90's? Or are you into the post-2000's music?

Posted by Cheesecrop on Monday, 05/20/2013 @ 06:44am

NO WAY! This is musical blasphemy. You gotta be kidding. The GAS is God's music, not wild noise for wayward youth. Our Father of Song, the late great FAS, the greatest singer who ever lived, will roll in his grave if he is inducted into the R&R HoF. No, he won't just roll. He'll do gymnastics and then go haunt the offices of Rolling Stone. And I will personally hold a ghost seance and help him.

Posted by Say What? on Saturday, 10/19/2013 @ 15:33pm

I was shocked when I saw Sinatra on this list. If Nat King Cole and Louie Armstrong are in then how can Frank Not be?

Posted by pete on Wednesday, 07/15/2015 @ 14:04pm

How in the heck is, "Old Blue Eyes" not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! This is a tragedy. For a man who was once the biggest show attraction (Until Elvis Presley came on the scene) not in the hall. This makes me question the integrity of those who make the final call of who gets in. I will no longer support, watch or visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Call me when Frank gets in!

Posted by kevin withers on Tuesday, 05/16/2017 @ 09:28am

Old Blue Eyes is not in because he was anti rock and anti rock and roll and the he turned around and used it to give his record sales a boost.

Andy Williams is much more deserving and integrated with rock and roll and rock.

Posted by Zuzu on Tuesday, 05/16/2017 @ 09:39am

The late 90s neo-swing era that produced hits by Brian Setzer solo, Cherry Poppin' Daddies, Mighty Mighty Bosstones and others created renewed interest in Sinatra and even the rest of the 'rat pack'. This swing revival music also incorporated rock and ska, but acknowledged the influence Frank had on the more musically well versed of R&R. The Daddies even used to call themselves The First Church of Sinatra! In 1998, martini bars were frequented by youth! And they were listening to neo-swing in those places, along with the likes of Sinatra, Dean Martin, and the cooler traditional poppers. So, while Frank is not a rock performer, the influence he had on this subset of rock alone qualifies him as an early influence.

Posted by Scotty on Friday, 11/3/2017 @ 00:10am

If Madonna, Tupac Shakur, The Notorious B.I.G. are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fmae, then there's no reason to induct FRANK SINATRA in.

I know Frank is swing, jazz, pop standard. He's not rock nor rock and roll nor R&B.. and so were Tupac and Biggie. They didn't influence rock music at all. And Frank?? Well here's my case:

Frank Sinatra is probably the Artist of the Century. He worked since the 40s as a teeen idol until the 90's, crooning away to old and young people alike. Frank Sinatra is the original rock star. I mean look at the Rat Pack.. yeah Dino and Sammy are cool.. but who is cooler? Who do you think was the Boss?? Sinatra imbued swagger and rock and roll attitude. The way he moved and interacted with his audience influenced other rock stars to follow like Elvis Presley and most of the pop stars of the early 60s.

And as mentioned several times before in this thread.. his vocal abilities are amazing and have been replicated several times by many rock singers like Jim Morrison and Elvis Presley and even Paul McCartney.

Frank Sinatra is rock as Tupac is rock and as Beyonce is rock. The HOF should really consider Sinatra even in the Early Influences section.

Posted by Dave Teves on Thursday, 10/31/2019 @ 09:31am

I also want to point out that Etta James and Bobby Darin are in the Hall, Sinatra's contemporaries. Maybe it's time to put Sinatra in, eh?

Posted by Mica Dennis on Thursday, 10/31/2019 @ 09:34am

The Early Influence Category

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 10/31/2019 @ 10:43am

Spice up an otherwise boring class with one of the biggest names in music as an Early Influence.

Etta James and Bobby Darin generally had more in common with actual Rock and Roll.

Posted by Follower on Thursday, 10/31/2019 @ 23:49pm

Honestly, the first mega Rock Star. A few of the 60 year old and above crowd would still know the incredible impact The Chairman of the Board had on music from the 1930s into the 70s. Ol' Blue Eyes had more higher highs than lows but his music remains. The swagger, the Vegas Cool. The Rat Pack. The Women. You love Michael Bublé, say merci Mr. Sinatra. Tip your fedora to Frank, if Harry Connick is your cup of bourbon. Think Elvis and Beatlemania and thank Frank, they invented Teen Idol around him. There were others, Dino and Perry, Martino and Mathis. But only one SINATRA.

Posted by David Allan on Thursday, 03/5/2020 @ 14:05pm

I heard a lot of Frank Sinatra songs on Singers And Swing on Music Choice. My favorite Frank Sinatra song is "Young At Heart" because you're never too old to feel like a child.

Posted by Brian Schonour on Sunday, 11/14/2021 @ 20:38pm

Sinatra one of the best singers in history, but he does not belong to the rock era, nor as an early influence, because he did not play blues, nor gospel nor r&b, he was closer to jazz, swing, it does not go enter

Posted by Nic on Friday, 01/28/2022 @ 21:10pm

To be quite honest, with all the acts in the H.O.F. now who bear no resemblance whatsoever to rock 'n' roll, Frank Sinatra might as well be inducted even though he predates the genre. He's much more deserving than many.

Posted by StunningStocktaker on Sunday, 03/6/2022 @ 18:22pm

Sinatra should go in as Early Influence. He was literally one of the first non-Hollywood created teen idol types and set a template for guys like elvis. He more importantly invented the concept of the pop album as we know it today.

Posted by Mat r on Sunday, 03/6/2022 @ 19:05pm

Happy posthumous Birthday Frank Sinatra who would have been 107 today. Whether he belongs in the rock and roll hall of fame isn't for me to decide, but he was a big influence on many singers of the rock era, including but not limited to....Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, David Bowie, Rod Stewart and Bono.

Posted by Stokes on Monday, 12/12/2022 @ 10:39am

Wait. SINATRA ISN'T IN THE ROCK N ROLL HALL OF FAME. SINATRA SHOULD BE IN BY NOW. Frank Sinatra should be in the hall of fame as an early influence.

Posted by Tyler Helt on Friday, 02/3/2023 @ 12:30pm

ChatGPT on why Frank Sinatra should be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame:

Influence: Sinatra's music and style have had a profound impact on the development of rock and roll. His smooth, crooning vocals and charismatic stage presence helped to shape the sound and performance style of many rock and roll artists who followed in his footsteps.

Critical acclaim: Sinatra's music has received widespread critical acclaim, with many of his albums and singles being hailed as classics. He won multiple Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year for "Come Dance With Me!" and Record of the Year for "Strangers in the Night."

Cultural impact: Sinatra's music and image played a significant role in shaping popular culture in the mid-20th century. He was a symbol of coolness and sophistication, and his music was a staple of both the nightclub scene and the silver screen.

Longevity: Sinatra's career spanned over six decades, with his music remaining popular and influential to this day. He released countless albums and singles, collaborated with other major artists, and continued to perform live well into his later years.

Overall, Frank Sinatra's impact on music and popular culture has been immense, and he deserves to be recognized for his contributions by being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Posted by Dave Trebek on Thursday, 03/23/2023 @ 20:26pm