Only made three albums but were a highly influential band in many ways, not just in music but in fashion and culture. They actually created a scene that influenced many other bands long after them. I hope they get voted in.

Posted by Jason Marley on Sunday, 03/25/2018 @ 13:13pm

All one has to do is listen to the Stone Roses’ self titled debut album, and they’ll automatically agree that these four brits are rock hall worthy. The songwriting duo of Ian Brown and John Squire is one of the truly unique ones that only come around once in a blue moon, it rivals that of Lennon-McCartney, Morrissey-Marr, Strummer-Jones, and Jagger-Richards. Not only did they start and front the Manchester scene In the early 90’s, but their influence can be found in just about all of the music produced in the UK from the past 30 or so years, with groups like Oasis and Kasabian owing much of their sound, attitude, and swagger to the Roses. Reni and Mani May have also been one of the best rhythm sections of all time, and certainly of the 90’s, evident in songs such as “I Wanna Be Adored”, “She Bangs The Drums”, “I Am The Resurrection”, “This Is The One”, and “Made Of Stone”. The Stone Roses were not just another band to be forgotten about : they were a movement and the sound and look of an entire generation that is often glanced over simply because they didn’t crack America (mainly because of their second album, but even Ian Brown himself said that America “simply isn’t ready for us yet”). The Stone Roses were a one of a kind band, and of the timeless quality of their entire debut album isn’t enough to get them at the very least a nomination, I don’t know what is.

Posted by Tyler Partnow on Tuesday, 05/8/2018 @ 20:58pm