There are maybe a handful of non-inductees where the decision-making process is inexplicable. Situations where it can't be about the sub-genre, quality, etc. This is absolutely one of the dumbest decisions at a place where dumb decisions are routine.

For example:
Heart- yes; Roxy Music-no?
Laura Nyro- yes; T Rex- no?
The Dave Clark Five- yes; Joy Division- no?
Billy Joel- yes; Love- no??

I understand the stupid, inane thinking regarding bands like Deep Purple, Yes, Jethro Tull, King Crimson, ELP. Its stupid, but I understand why the process is stupid and lame. But regarding Love and a few others, I just have no clue.

Posted by Skip on Wednesday, 05/15/2013 @ 04:32am

I agree those four bands should be inducted and obviously it's mostly about American commercial success (which T. Rex and Roxy Music didn't have besides one hit and the others didn't have at all...admittedly Nyro's was only the success of her songs by other artists). However, shouldn't you be comparing artists in the same genre, like comparing DC5 to the Zombies or Billy Joel to Warren Zevon or something? And I don't agree with the seemingly common prevailing view that Joel is one of the absolute worst inductees (I don't even see how he's worse than Elton John even though everyone else apparently disagrees with me...)

Posted by Sean on Wednesday, 05/15/2013 @ 13:04pm

Skip, I like Love alot too, but I will say that Billy Joel is a badass mofo & well deserving of enshirement in the Hall.

Posted by Paul in KY on Wednesday, 05/15/2013 @ 21:46pm

Just a fun fact...

Love is the highest-ranked act on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums list that is NOT inducted into the HOF but eligible. Carole King's Tapestry does rank higher, but after several minutes of dilemma, I decided to include her among the inductees even though she wasn't inducted as a solo artist. Nirvana, assuming they will get inducted next year, has the highest ranked of any non-HOFer.

Posted by Jason Voigt on Friday, 07/26/2013 @ 19:57pm

wow Jason I agree again,, Love was ahead of their time Author lee is the Man {RIP] They had some great players


Arthur Lee, who was originally from Memphis, Tennessee but had lived in Los Angeles since the age of five, had been recording since 1963 with his bands, the LAG's and Lee's American Four. He had also produced the single "My Diary" for Rosa Lee Brooks in 1964 which featured Jimi Hendrix on guitar.[3] A garage outfit, The Sons Of Adam, which included future Love drummer Michael Stuart, also recorded a Lee composition, "Feathered Fish." However, after viewing a performance by the Byrds, Lee became determined to form a group that joined the newly minted folk-rock sound of the Byrds to his primarily rhythm and blues style.[2] Singer, songwriter / guitarist Bryan MacLean, who Lee had met working as a roadie for The Byrds, joined the band just before they changed their name from the Grass Roots to Love, spurred by the release of a single by another group called The Grass Roots.[2] Maclean had also been playing guitar in bands since about 1963 but picked up music early. Neighbor Frederick Loewe, of the composers Lerner & Loewe, recognized him as a "melodic genius" at the age of three as he doodled on the piano. Also joining the band were another Memphis native, lead guitarist Johnny Echols, and drummer Don Conka. A short time later, Conka was replaced by Alban "Snoopy" Pfisterer. Love's first bassist, Johnny Fleckenstein, went on to join the Standells in 1967. Fleckenstein was replaced by Ken Forssi (formerly of a post-"Wipe Out" lineup of The Surfaris).

Love started playing the Los Angeles clubs in April 1965 and became a popular local attraction. At this time, they were playing extended numbers such as "Revelation" (originally titled "John Lee Hooker") and getting the attention of such contemporaries as the Rolling Stones and the Yardbirds. The band lived communally in a house called "the Castle" and their first two albums included photographs shot in the garden of that house

Posted by Happy on Friday, 07/26/2013 @ 21:03pm

I'd love to see them inducted. You never hear much chatter about them, though. One of those cult hero oversights.

Posted by DarinRG on Friday, 07/26/2013 @ 21:52pm

There's a Page on Facebook dedicated to this:

https://www.facebook.com/InductLoveRNRHOF

Posted by Paul on Monday, 01/19/2015 @ 11:41am

Legendary group - need to be in the Hall!

Posted by Tim on Saturday, 01/21/2017 @ 11:51am

182 bands have covered LOVE songs spanning decades. Some: Alice Cooper, Electric Prunes, Fever Tree, The Hooters, Lenny Kravitz, Matthew Sweet & Susanna Hoffs, Mazzy Star, The Move, Ramones, Robert Plant, Rush, Sarah Brightman, Urge Overkill, & the Velvet Underground to name a few. That partially explains why albums 1-4 have remained in my listening rotation for 50 years. If nothing else, listen to Forever Changes 10 times. Author, Andrew Hultkrans wrote this about FC album: "It takes work to scale these walls, more work than most causal listeners are willing to endure, but as with any heightened understanding of a great work of art, the rewards are life-informing and affirming. Be forewarned: Forever Changes initially resists interpretation, even ordinary enjoyment, and requires many spins before it casts its odd spell; once it does, though, it will beguile, baffle, challenge, and thrill you for your remaining days." Arthur Lee was the primary songwriter & lead singer & his fondest wish was to be inducted into the R&RHofF. Do yourselves a favor and find as much LOVE music as you can on YouTube & give it a good listen. I have many cds and albums in my collection form many different bands, but LOVE has remained my favorite. Cheers on this Saint Patrick's Day 2017. Induct this band & Arthur Lee.

Posted by Bill McGuire on Friday, 03/17/2017 @ 15:07pm

I have to agree with Bill....Love is fantastic.. Arthur Lee was a head of his time.. He had a great band....The bottom end top the top Great live and recorded

Posted by Happy on Wednesday, 03/22/2017 @ 22:43pm

My musical journey has lead me to this group.
After many countless hours of listening and reading about Love an Author Lee.. I find that in their heyday they set a new musical bar.. Their diversity and ever changing musical genre. Set the stage an open the window for many to follow....From Forever Changes and Da Capo...
You could now play want you wanted. From traditional rock to experimental music. If is was good, you now could. They were that good.

Posted by Drrock on Thursday, 01/11/2018 @ 00:07am

What's his name, Patti Smith's guitarist wants them in! He's on the committee. They want Love, the want the Meters, they want War, but no no no to the Commodores and Kool & the Gang.

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 01/11/2018 @ 10:21am

Lenny Kaye wants them in!

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 01/11/2018 @ 11:21am

One of Jim Morrison’s and Robert Plant’s favorites!

Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 02/23/2019 @ 23:56pm

Love perfect inductee for Veteran's Committee. Perfect example of a group not inducted in their window. Now many years have passed. We have seen that with Ben E. King (Solo) and Gram Parsons. Would like to see David Gates & Bread, Procol Harum, and The Guess Who inducted from that time frame. Roxy Music received years of critical praise and was inducted this year. Maybe, Love will be next. KING 👑

Posted by KING on Monday, 02/25/2019 @ 09:48am

@ KING

With the Zombies now in, they probably opened the doors wider for Love.

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 02/25/2019 @ 10:41am

One of the best 60's bands ever. It would be nice if they inducted them and Nilsson in the next five years.

Posted by David on Saturday, 07/27/2019 @ 13:19pm

LOVE is one of my ALL TIME FAVORITES…Their music was far ahead of it's time, Arthur Lee was far ahead of his time…His music had stood the 'test of time', I keep LOVE's Vinyl next to my stereo at ALL Times!!! That's how great LOVE's Music is to me…I loved it in the 60's and I love it NOW!
Obviously the hall is way behind in recognizing GREAT TALENT and that's too bad…LOVE's FOREVER CHANGES is one of the GREATEST ALBUMS of the last 60 years!!!
Get them in your hall, they're more than worthy!!!

Posted by Warren “Butch” Color on Saturday, 02/5/2022 @ 11:05am

Love is an iconic band. A must induction.

Posted by Carl Hardy on Saturday, 08/27/2022 @ 08:57am

Essential Song: "Always See Your Face"

Posted by Bookhouse on Sunday, 02/19/2023 @ 11:56am

It is crime that Love is still not in the rock hall. Extremely influential band.

Posted by Nick Davis on Monday, 12/4/2023 @ 11:27am