The Sex Pistols had it right, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a shitstain.

Posted by D. Stroy on Friday, 06/21/2013 @ 15:53pm

I think there are more incredible snubs than Warren Zevon. Judas Priest, Moody Blues, and Paul Rodgers come to mind. Zevon is a good bet for the Songwriters Hall Of Fame if he isn't there already. There is a backlog of deserving artists and curious what the Nom Com would do. For example, Gordon Lightfoot & Willie Nelson are in their late 70's and early 80's now. Maybe, they will go in that direction as they can show up for induction and play a few songs. I did like the Werewolves In London song. KING

Posted by KING on Tuesday, 08/29/2017 @ 19:19pm

KING,

If Warren Zevon’s most famous work is ‘Werewolves Of London,’ then count me out. Unlike you, I absolutely detest that song. Also, critics such as Geoffrey Himes, do not help his case, by referring to such artists as: Rush, Yes and Chicago as “embarrassing selections!”

As I have stated previously, “I have never met an intelligent person who did not like Rush and I have never met a stupid person who did!”

Posted by Enigmaticus on Thursday, 09/13/2018 @ 11:03am

There are many artists already in the hall of fame, that wish they had half the talent Warren Zevon had. He was one of the best songwriters rock has ever had, and a real good performer as well. There's a reason Linda Ronstadt covered 4 of his songs off his 1st LP. She knew how great they were. "Poor Poor Pitiful Me" became a classic for her. His 1st 3 albums are loaded with fantastic songs, but unfortunately radio stations only play "Warewolves of London". He continued writing strong material on several albums after as well, up until his death.

Posted by Tony Anghelone on Tuesday, 10/2/2018 @ 14:27pm

Irving Azoff was one of Warren's managers. He could be the next pet project if the Doobie Brothers could make it through the ballot.

Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 10/30/2019 @ 09:17am

Consider the following:

"Musical excellence is the essential qualification for induction (into the Rock and Roll Hall of Game" ... (Source - Futurerocklegends.com)

"One of the interesting and unusual things with Warren (Zevon) was, with all of his issues, how productive he stayed. In many ways, he got better creatively: he continued to grow. That is really the exception. Most of the people I met hanging out with Jackson (Browne), then Warren, in 1976, '77, '78, many of whom were very talented weren't able to continue to be at their very best, creatively speaking, twenty-five to thirty years later, which to me is a sign of greatness" ... (Jon Landau, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee ... Source - book, "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead", written by Crystal Zevon, page 112)

Bottom-Line ... Warren Zevon qualifies and should be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Game ... because of the foregoing statements/endorsements ... and for many other reasons!

Posted by Peter Stein on Sunday, 05/23/2021 @ 12:41pm

I think that Carole King and Todd Rundgren both getting in this year definitely helps Warren, as he's from the same era as Carole and Todd (aka the 70's Singer-Songwriter era), so I definitely expect that he'll finally get his first nomination next year and go right in too as he's got both Irving Azoff and Paul Shaffer in his corner, plus he's definitely a favorite among many current Hall of Famers, As Tom Lane and Michelle Bourg say, Once he's on, he's in. I really think that this is his year next year, he'll not only finally get nominated, but also sail right on his first try as well as he should.

Posted by richie on Sunday, 05/23/2021 @ 12:51pm

SEVEN SONGS ... SEVEN REASONS WHY WARREN ZEVON SHOULD BE INDUCTED INTO THE ROCK 'N ROLL HALL OF FAME

Go to utube ... Watch/Listen and read the comments on the post of the following:

1). "Warren Zevon - Sentimental Hygiene Live at Hammersmith Odeon 2/27/1988" ... (Written by WZ)

2). "Warren Zevon - Werewolves of London - Hammersmith Odeon 1988" ... (Written by WZ)

3). "Warren Zevon - I'll Sleep When I'm Dead - Capitol Theatre, Passaic, NJ 10/1/82" ... (Written by WZ)

4). "Warren Zevon - Into The Mystic - Live in Cleveland OH 1992" ... (WZ performs a Van Morrison song and "makes it his" - Something all great performers do)

5). "Warren Zevon - Vera Cruz - Live in Paris 1988" ... (Written by WZ)

6). "Warren Zevon - Splendid Isolation - David Sanborn Show 1989" ... (Written by WZ)

7). "Warren Zevon - The Indifference of Heaven - Live in Atlanta, GA 1993" ... (written by WZ)

The music speaks for itself ... Warren Zevon should be inducted into the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame ... because he meets the criteria of musical excellence and deserves induction

Posted by Peter Stein on Sunday, 06/6/2021 @ 13:01pm

Can't believe he still isn't in after 26 years of eligibility. Forget Werewolves of London. He had so many great songs other than that. One of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time. Enjoy every sandwich.

Posted by JDL on Sunday, 08/8/2021 @ 18:02pm

Every year my wife and I just joke at who got in that are far less influential and/or talented than Warren. We both visited the hall of fame a few years back. My wife is way more into it than I am, as I do think their choices (in many cases) leave much to be desired. At any rate, I am so glad Todd Rundgren got in this year, he was way more talented and influential than Warren (sarcasm).

Posted by Bobbo on Sunday, 10/31/2021 @ 09:12am

I saw him live doing an acoustic set. He is definitely one of the most underrated artist of all time. Listen to his music. Great songwriter with a great voice and great guitar work. A must.

Posted by Carl Hardy on Friday, 01/7/2022 @ 11:23am

Every year I get hopeful someone will finally be sensible and do the right thing. Then the announcements come and WTF?! Overlooked again! His 75th birthday is January 24th. What will it take? The thing is, he probably wouldn't give a damn if he got in or not. We're the ones who are getting all worked up about it. With good reason. Induct the Excitable Boy!

Posted by Robert on Friday, 01/21/2022 @ 11:16am

I think Warren's time has come for induction,Why? his music covers quite a bit of subject matter which is very interesting, not your usual cast of characters..their hair is perfect!!!WAhoo!!..just timeless.

Posted by bob e on Wednesday, 04/20/2022 @ 11:01am

i love warren, hes one of my biggest snubs, with landau out as nom com president tho, it might seem like warrens chances decrease but id say no, landau and schaffer are still on the comittee and pretty likely lobby for him, carly todd and caroles inductions definelty give him some higher leverage for this year too.

Posted by Will M on Tuesday, 01/10/2023 @ 11:10am

I think that Zevon detractors who think he wasn't multi-dimensional enough, should listen to "Carmelita", "Hasten Down the Wind", and "Accidentally like a Martyr.

Posted by Gary on Friday, 02/10/2023 @ 23:48pm

Warren Zevon is going to be in the Class of 2023. He is third on the leaderboard.

Posted by Tyler Helt on Thursday, 04/13/2023 @ 07:46am

The Hall is simply diminished by Zevon's absence.

Posted by Chuck N on Saturday, 04/29/2023 @ 02:09am

The Hall is simply diminished by Zevon's absence.

Posted by Chuck N on Saturday, 04/29/2023 @ 02:10am

I too was bummed that Warren Zevon was passed over this year. But we should keep in mind that it took Randy Newman two nominations to get in.
I remain hopeful that Warren will return to the ballot next year and the voters will have another chance to rectify this omission.

Posted by Darrell Spencer on Friday, 05/5/2023 @ 04:58am

Let's not forget "Tule's Blues" from the "Exicitable Boy" album. Just great piano, and exquisite lyrics.
It's time to honor this man.
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Posted by Pam Granstrom on Saturday, 05/13/2023 @ 22:58pm

I think he will be inducted in 2024 or 2025.

Posted by power on Wednesday, 07/26/2023 @ 08:59am

I think about the same with one user there. (https://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/2023-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-inductees-announcement.1174239/page-45). I think he gets nomination because he has good relationship with inner circle surrounding Bruce Springsteen.


Give us an argument for Warren Zevon who had zero top 10 hits, and 1 platinum album. Yes critics liked him yet they waited 30 years to nominate him and other 70s artists liked him as well R.E.M. Ultimately, he himself needed hits - I'm shocked he even got nominated considering only people who like 1970s rock like him and that number dwindles everyday. There's only a small handful of 70s artists left that deserve it in my opinion - ones that actually continued to be known into this century - King Crimson, Jethro Tull - that may be it.

I'd like Warren Zevon to be in the songwriters Hall of Fame for writing hits for other people.

Posted by thinLizzy on Wednesday, 07/26/2023 @ 12:52pm

"Warren Zevon is an artist we have heard about a lot," the Rock Hall's Jason Hanley tells ABC Audio. "Many bands have come out and asked us why isn't he in."

"Warren was not one of those guys the critics didn't like. I mean, people loved his music at the time," Hanley shares. He "influenced so many other artists and songwriters over the years."

Posted by power on Friday, 10/13/2023 @ 23:27pm

Marginal candidate at best. In classic rock category, a lot of more snubs are more important than him like Boston, Foreigner, Jethro Tull... He is only nominated because of his relationship with Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel and those industry clique, which is very disgusting. No top 10 hits and only one top 40 hits shows he is not popular and influential. Give me the reason he got a ton of votes from his industry friends. He is not worthy at all.

Posted by Malik Pope on Saturday, 02/3/2024 @ 23:21pm

I feel that Warren Zevon is deserving, but the way he was nominated is somewhat disgusting to me. Billy Joel wrote a letter to the nomination committee, and suddenly he was nominated? The Hall focused on the merits of Zevon not because of his legacy but because of the power and manipulation of his friends? It's bullshit!

Posted by c on Thursday, 02/22/2024 @ 19:26pm

It is a travesty that Warren Zevon was snubbed and not in the recent class. He received the 3rd most fan votes but still was not inducted. I for one am boycotting the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame until this snub in rectified. Warren influenced many musician's and his songs have been recorded by many.

Posted by Carl Hardy on Friday, 03/22/2024 @ 11:22am

If Warren Zevon can be nominated, why Jim Croce can not?

Just because Zevon has more connected relationship with Springsteen and Billy Joel?

Compared with Zevon, Croce is way more popular and has similar critical acclaim.

Posted by JOHNSON on Monday, 06/17/2024 @ 10:12am