John Coltrane

Not in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Eligible since: 1982

First Recording: 1956

Previously Considered? No  what's this?

John Coltrane
HALL OF FAME INDICATORS
Rolling Stone 500 Albums
Rolling Stone 500 Songs
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🔲Saturday Night Live
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🔲Songwriters Hall of Fame
🔲“Big Four” Grammys
Nat'l Recording Registry

Inducted into Rock Hall Revisited in 2003 (ranked #8 in the Influences - Rock Era category) .

R.S. Top 500 Albums (?)RankVersion
A Love Supreme662020
Giant Steps2322020
A Love Supreme472012
Giant Steps1032012

R.S. Top 500 Songs (?)RankVersion
Part 1 (1965)3152021

Essential Albums (?)WikipediaYouTube
Blue Train (1957)
Giant Steps (1960)
My Favorite Things (1961)
Coltrane (1962)
A Love Supreme (1965)
Ascension (1965)

Essential Songs (?)WikipediaYouTube
Blue Train (1958)
My Favorite Things (1960)
Giant Steps (1960)
A Love Supreme, Part 1: Acknowledgement (1965)
A Love Supreme, Part 2: "Resolution (1965)

John Coltrane @ Wikipedia

Will John Coltrane be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
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People who set the standards to beat and were true originals like John Coltrane, Tim Buckley, Nick Drake, Kate Bush, Brian Eno ect.

don't get much attention from the hall, kind of pathetic

Posted by mikhail on Saturday, 02/23/2013 @ 22:53pm


Boy do I wish I could delete my previous comments on this page. I acquired a copy of the 1963 album John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman back in the spring this year. It goes without saying that that album converted me into a 'Trane fan (as well as my introduction to one of the most underappreciated and emotional singers). His solos are so romantic and complex, and complement Hartman's tender vocals so perfectly. I have yet to really dig deeper into Coltrane's catalogue of music, but I will certainly be keeping tabs on him.

Posted by Zach on Tuesday, 09/30/2014 @ 17:11pm


Good to see you come around on Coltrane. try 'A Love Supreme.'

I have a feeling if you explored Miles Davis more closely, you might also change your tune on him too.

Posted by Dezmond on Tuesday, 09/30/2014 @ 20:37pm


Thanks, Dez! I've heard a bit of A Love Supreme and it's certainly good, but I must give the full album a listen soon.

As for Miles, it'll be a long time before I subject myself to another listening of Bitches' Brew. It's kind of overbearing to me on hard it tries to incorporate a more "rock-friendly" sound. Fusion's never been my favorite style of jazz; I go more for swing/big band, bebop, cool, ragtime/Dixieland, and vocalists. I'm probably more likely to investigate Miles's earlier work simply because of how overexposed BB has become and that it's become too easy a choice for people to point out as his best album.

If you wish to know, these cats comprise my all-time favorites for jazz (No particular order):

Jelly Roll Morton
Bix Beiderbecke
Louis Armstrong
Count Basie
Cab Calloway
The Mills Brothers
Billie Holiday
Louis Jordan
Fats Waller
Charlie Christian
Django Reinhardt
Stéphane Grappelli
Billy Eckstine
Slim Gaillard
Woody Herman
Nat King Cole (His Trio years are absolutely essential)
Charlie Parker
Dizzy Gillespie
Vince Guaraldi
The Four Freshmen
Louis Prima
Keely Smith
Ahmad Jamal
Bobby Darin
George Benson

Posted by Zach on Tuesday, 09/30/2014 @ 21:00pm


http://www.acclaimedmusic.net/artist/John%20Coltrane.htm

According to AcclaimedMusic, John Coltrane is ranked 45 and he is also on the top ten most recommended acts of the 60's.

All of them are in except him.

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 09/9/2019 @ 14:08pm


Chick Corea

Posted by Rooy on Friday, 02/12/2021 @ 13:29pm


John Coltrane, a jazz saxophonist and composer, deserves to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for his profound influence on the evolution of music and his groundbreaking contributions to the jazz genre. Coltrane's innovative approach to improvisation and his mastery of the saxophone pushed the boundaries of what was possible in jazz. His exploration of complex harmonies and modal playing expanded the sonic palette of jazz music, influencing countless musicians across genres. Coltrane's album "A Love Supreme" (1965) is a seminal work that demonstrated his spiritual and artistic depth, and it remains one of the most revered and influential jazz albums of all time. Through his technical virtuosity, emotional expressiveness, and relentless pursuit of musical exploration, Coltrane revolutionized the jazz landscape and inspired generations of musicians. By inducting John Coltrane into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, his profound impact on the world of music would be recognized, solidifying his status as a true visionary and one of the greatest musicians of all time.

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Posted by Dave Trebek on Wednesday, 06/21/2023 @ 19:09pm


If you induct Miles, why not Coltrane? Herbie Hancock should also have a chance

Posted by power on Tuesday, 07/25/2023 @ 12:45pm


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