It is ridiculous that the Jam is not already in the hall.Especially when one takes into account the inclusion of thier contemporaries both deserving(Clash,Pretenders,Talking Heads)and undeserving(Sex Pistols).While Blondie and the Police may have outsold them,they were essentially the pop music of that era.Also,note that
The Jam's influence and popularity in the U.K.was a phenomenon unseen since the Beatles in the 60's.The Jam's ommission sticks out as a VERY BIG ONE.One which needs to be addressed.

Posted by kelvyn on Monday, 10/5/2015 @ 15:29pm

That The Jam was not inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility was disappointing, but not surprising. That they are still not in the HOF_ while others far less deserving and even further less influential are in_ is an utter absolute travesty. The Jam might not have resonated with American audiences, but this Midwesterner believes that they are up there with The Beatles, The Clash, The Ramones, The Kinks and The Who as the greatest rock bands EVER.

Posted by Mike Rice on Tuesday, 12/20/2016 @ 10:54am

Mike, I like The Jam. Fine rock band and a Hall contender. But to say they are up there with Beatles, Kinks, etc. is freaking nuts, IMO.

Posted by Paul in KY on Tuesday, 12/20/2016 @ 12:42pm

This band is great, they just never cracked the United States. But then again either did the Ramones. If they were ever nominated they would be in it's really that simple.

Posted by Charles Reider on Saturday, 03/31/2018 @ 02:21am

Paul Weller and The Jam are the unsung heroes of the UK, as far as us Americans are concerned. Unlike fellow underrated brits like Oasis or The Smiths, The American audience would have extraordinary difficulty naming one song from this fantastic group, which is unfortunate to say the least. The Jam started out as a punk/mod band in the UK club sevens in the late 70’s, and started a name for themselves with their energetic shows and songwriting skills akin to the likes of The Kinks, The Who, The Beatles, and Sex Pistols. They broke barriers on albums like “In The City”, “All Mod Cons” and, my personal favorite, Sound Affects, and you’d be hard pressed to find a single U.K. citizen who can’t sing a few bars from “That’s Entertainment” or “Town Called Malice”. Additionally, their influence stretches to bands like The Clash, The Vapors, and especially Oasis (to the extent where Paul Weller plays on both “Champagne Supernova” and “The Swamp Song”, as well as Liam Gallagher naming his designer clothing company after the Jam song “Pretty Green”, in addition to numerous one-off collaborations with members of the group throughout the years). It’s pretty obvious what an effect they’ve had over the music scene in Europe, and hopefully some recognition from the rock hall would boost their fan base and give them the respect they deserve over in the states. (Interesting fact : The Rock Hall in Cleveland actually has a poster from one of The Jam’s early live shows as a piece in their permanant punk display, so that’s at least some indication that they are aware that they exist and are important).

Posted by Tyler Partnow on Tuesday, 05/8/2018 @ 19:04pm

They should definitely get in within the next five years. They should have gotten in before Green Day.

Posted by David on Sunday, 07/28/2019 @ 10:15am

The Jam came to my attention in 1982 and the first thing I heard about them was that they had just broken up. Why had I never heard of them? Every album, every song, the style, the attitude, it was all pure. They've influenced so many artists that they should be inducted just for that. Going Underground is a song as relevant today as when it came out in 1979. The power of their song's and the fact that they were the positive end of the punk movement. I'm afraid that because they were never big in America, they will never make it into the Hall of Fame. Keep voting and they can't ignore them.

Posted by Damian Yarschk on Saturday, 06/13/2020 @ 08:52am

The Jam should get in the same year as The Stray Cats. Get the mods and rockers together!

Posted by Damian Yarschk on Wednesday, 12/23/2020 @ 02:13am

The Sex Pistols and their music are Icons of a time and place and vibe. Definitely an important part of Rock history. The Jam never gripped more than a few thousand, mostly family and friends for a following. Sans videos, they would be unknown outside of the U.K. Blah music and a jerk for a frontman have always held them back. There still trying though! They sound alot like The Cure now. Maybe sounding like an existing Hall of Fame band will keep the dream alive for them.

Posted by Stacey Broyhill on Monday, 12/12/2022 @ 22:15pm

A Town Called Malice, That's Entertainment, is "blah" music. Millions of records sold, not for a few thousand followers! Now sounding like the Cure, with a jerk of a frontman! Who are you actually talking about Stacey? Because it is most certainly not The Jam.

Posted by Chris Haynes on Saturday, 04/29/2023 @ 10:32am

A Town Called Malice, That's Entertainment, is "blah" music. Millions of records sold, not for a few thousand followers! Now sounding like the Cure, with a jerk of a frontman! Who are you actually talking about Stacey? Because it is most certainly not The Jam.

Posted by Chris Haynes on Saturday, 04/29/2023 @ 10:32am

Their music legacy mainly relates to UK music scene. If the hall is in UK, they may be FYN even FYE without doubt. However, the hall is in the United States and their chance is extremely low. The Smiths are more influential than the Jam and have more commercial success in the United States, they have not been inducted yet. I do not see the induction of the Jam in the near future.

Posted by power on Sunday, 07/23/2023 @ 11:57am

Not only should they be in, I'd say there's a strong argument to be made for Weller being inducted as a solo artist as well.
Between The Jam, The Style Council and his various solo projects; he has had #1 albums in the 70s, 80s, 90's, 2000s, 2010s AND 2020s in the UK. How many artist can claim that they've done that? Only one other. The Rolling Stones...but Weller's the only one to do it consecutively.

Posted by Ralph Ottaviano on Sunday, 11/5/2023 @ 20:56pm

*Pardon my error.
Both the Stones and Weller did have #1s in six decades, But the Stones had their first in the 60s (they missed the 2000s) while Weller's consecutive run began in the 70s through this decade.

Posted by Ralph Ottaviano on Sunday, 11/5/2023 @ 21:05pm

The Jam were simply the greatest band in the UK from 1977 to 1982 then split and like The Beatles never got back together. As a teenager at that time they were instant No.1 value in the charts, and had iconic songs that resonate today. Hard to understand why they are not in the R&R HOF…All Mod Cons, Setting Sons, and The Gift all classic albums.

Posted by Adam Coleman on Saturday, 02/10/2024 @ 19:08pm

The Jam were simply the greatest band in the UK from 1977 to 1982 then split and like The Beatles never got back together. As a teenager at that time they were instant No.1 value in the charts, and had iconic songs that resonate today. Hard to understand why they are not in the R&R HOF…All Mod Cons, Setting Sons, and The Gift all classic albums.

Posted by Adam Coleman on Saturday, 02/10/2024 @ 19:09pm