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About Outkast, Carebear23 wrote:
  One of,if not THE most influential groups of my generation. Not sure what the issue is here. They should HAVE BEEN in.
Wednesday, 04/24/2024 @ 08:08am
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About Tom Jones, Angela Wall wrote:
  If Sir Tom Jones doesn't deserve to be in the R&R Hall of Fame, then no one does. None of the inductees has a more powerful, emotion evoking, flexible, awe inspiring voice than Tom...NONE...In addition he is kind and friendly to his devoted fans, many of whom have been with him since 1965. It is a travesty that he is 83 and still touring all over the world with his voice intact, and still no induction. He can sing any genre, including rock and roll, duet with any other singer and outshine them vocslly. SO UNFAIR and makes me wonder what is WRONG with people who decide on the nominees. It makes me so sad for this unbelievably talented singer and performer. NOMINATE him!!!!!
Wednesday, 04/24/2024 @ 08:01am
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About the 2024 Inductees, Tom H. wrote:
  Now that the new class has been announced which acts do you think benefit the most?

For example this is what I think

A Tribe Called Quest- Now that they're in Outkast hopefully won't be far behind or maybe they take a shot at De La Soul.

Ozzy Osbourne- Try Iron Maiden again, though another easy win would be Ronnie James Dio via Musical Excellence.

Foreigner- Boston or Bad Company might be next

Peter Frampton- Same as Foreigner.

Dave Matthews Band- Hopefully Phish

Cher- Among female soloists of the past maybe Roberta Flack or Diana Ross solo?

Mary J. Blige- Also Roberta Flack but if they want to go with solo R&B maybe Luther Vandross. Since she's the queen of Hip-Hop/Soul maybe Queen Latifah or Salt n' Pepa?

Kool & the Gang- War perhaps?

Dionne Warwick- Same as Cher plus maybe the Carpenters if they want to go mellow.

MC5- Who are we kidding? New York Doll for a side category can't be far behind

Jimmy Buffet- I see this filling the boomer singer/songwriter slot that the Hall loves so maybe John Denver or Harry Nilsson?

Big Mama Thornton- Hard to say where they go with Influence but Memphis Minnie anyone?
Wednesday, 04/24/2024 @ 06:45am
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About Juice Newton, GregDean wrote:
  To be inducted by Ryan Reynolds.
Wednesday, 04/24/2024 @ 03:22am
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About the 2024 Inductees, Elle Dee wrote:
  power

I think Alanis made some enemies when she ditched the rock hall induction of Carly Simon because she sees the obvious sexism in its institution. With that being said, Sinead having one American hit shouldn't be a detriment. If the hall thinks that's her only claim to fame in America then she wouldn't have been nominated in the first place. I mean, Amy Winehouse is one of the most iconic singers now years after her death, but if you asked someone who isn't a huge fan of her music if they can name a song besides Rehab, they'll more than likely give you a blank look.
Wednesday, 04/24/2024 @ 01:27am
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About the 2024 Inductees, John R.C. wrote:
  I don't know why, but I think the Peter Frampton being an inductee has grown on me.
Wednesday, 04/24/2024 @ 00:37am
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About Mary J. Blige, Bill G wrote:
  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dionne_Warwick?wprov=sfti1#

And NO WAY should Mary and DIONNE WARWICK should've been inducted THE SAME YEAR!!
DIONNE should've gotten in DECADES ago !!
Click on the Link ABOVE to see WHY .
Wednesday, 04/24/2024 @ 00:22am
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About Mary J. Blige, Bill G wrote:
  No offense to Mary J…but:
How did SHE get in BEFORE : Mary Wells, The Marvelettes, The Pointer Sisters, Patti LaBelle &
The Blue Belles/ LaBelle…and a host of OTHERS who have been around a LOT LONGER and have had
exceptional careers ?
Wednesday, 04/24/2024 @ 00:14am
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About the 2024 Inductees, richie wrote:
  Power,

What are your early predictions for the 2025 nominees?.
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 23:41pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, power wrote:
  Ralib

Mariah Carey checks all the boxes you listed, but she still hasn't succeeded. Perhaps she has many industry enemies, despite her immense popularity, similar to Janet Jackson.
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 23:40pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, Ralib wrote:
  After these Inductees these are the biggest indicators in order I think can be used for who will be nominated and inducted into the RRHOF.

1. Industry Acclaim & Connections (Accolades, RRHOF Ceremony Appearances/Performances, Collaborations with artists already inducted, Featured on Rolling Stone and VH1 Greatest lists, etc)

2. American Impact: Foreign artists still have a harder time getting in no matter how successful and critically acclaimed they are. The Smiths still aren't in, it took Kate Bush featured on Stranger things for voters to finally put her in, etc.

3. Album sales & acclaim: The hall values artists who have consistently produced influential albums that been both critically acclaimed, and have garnered lots of sales. Everyone inducted usually has at least all their albums at least gold and at least one platinum album or higher.
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 23:35pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, power wrote:
  I have a gut feeling that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will not nominate an old R&B group (like War or The Meters) next year and will instead opt for a newer group like New Edition.
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 23:34pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, power wrote:
  JE,

check Sean's comment ( https://futurerocklegends.com/2024_Inductees/#448178 )

Popularity among fans doesn't matter, the main factor is how much the inner circle loves you. Iron Maiden has a ton of fans and can still hold arena tours in the US, but they are nowhere near being inducted, as Maiden is isolated from inner circle people.
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 23:32pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, power wrote:
  Someone mentioned the Scorpions, but they have no chance. They are so isolated from the inner circles of the US music industry.
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 23:29pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, power wrote:
  The induction of the Dave Matthews Band makes me wonder if Iron Maiden will be voted in next time. Both acts are similar: big album sellers with almost no pop hit singles, and both have huge cult fan groups. Iron Maiden will have a big tour this year, which could help their chances. Some industry voters might consider voting for them since Maiden is expected to generate substantial revenue. However, one disadvantage for Maiden is that metal is still not favored by the Hall (Ozzy was inducted mainly due to his star power), whereas DMB, with its roots music influence, might be more acceptable to voters.
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 23:27pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, JE wrote:
  Few things I need to say about this class.

1. There's a lot of classic rock field being represented with Foreigner, Peter Frampton & Jimmy Buffett selected as inductees. This means the rock crowd can finally stop bitching about how the Hall doesn't listen to them complaining about rappers, country stars & anyone else they don't like being honored. Heck we can stop letting in acts from the era so lets focus on modern artists for their consideration.

2. A very populist class just like 2022. Remember when inductions are based on artistic merits, legacy star power & true impact in the music industry, well this is the complete opposite of what I'm pointing out. Nowadays it's about whether you're popular with fans is what it takes to be included which I find it to be ridiculously laughable.

3. Now Tribe is officially inducted, it means they're off the ballot & it finally opened the door for others including OutKast, Wu-Tang Clan, De La Soul etc.

4. Post punk/new wave is nowhere to be found unfortunately & I thought it would be the case for Devo alas it wasn't meant to be. Maybr next year the genres would make a return on the ballot, however let's save that discussion for another time.

5. Ozzy Osbourne is now the 27th artist to have a double induction joining the ranks of the Beatles, Eric Clapton among others.

Overall, this year isn't necessarily bad in any means it just feels lackluster. Maybe the next ballots would be better.
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 23:26pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, power wrote:
  I think Alanis will have a better chance than Sinead. To many casual listeners, Sinead is a 'one-hit wonder,' which is perceived more negatively than Alanis being a 'one-album wonder.' In terms of general popularity, Sinead is not on the same level as Alanis. Moreover, due to her rebellious nature, Sinead has made many enemies in the industry, whereas Alanis has more friends.
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 23:23pm
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About Kool and the Gang, Bill G wrote:
  Funny that these guys got inducted get in INTACT…but the mighty COMMODORES get SNUBBED in favor of LIONEL RICHIE SOLO.
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 22:58pm
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About Boz Scaggs, Clint Peer wrote:
  Boz is deserving of WAAAAY MORE than the lame-assed "music Hall of Fame."

They're giving out participation trophies to pop, rap, and country artists for going woke.
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 21:56pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, Alec Tessitore wrote:
  Dionne Warwick despite saying that she doesn't see herself as "Rock n Roll" and says the Hall should change her name

She seems to have a change of heart now
https://x.com/dionnewarwick/status/1782492455344144495?s=46&t=sOaE2ooXGWYBfm5i3mQiKA
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 20:53pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, Alec Tess wrote:
  Will Muscial Excellence inductee Dionne Warwick preform?
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 20:46pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, richie wrote:
  GuestG,

What are your early predictions for the 2025 nominees?.
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 20:27pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, GuestG wrote:
  Wanting to talk about if performers will show up and/or perform at the ceremony. This of the main 8 performers inducted, as for the side category Warwick will perform but the rest kind of won't and will get tributes

A Tribe Called Quest - Debatable. They officially broke up and this would have to be a one-off reunion, however they did tour at the end without Phife Dawg so it isn't ruled out as a final tribute to him and the group. They've acknowledged it on social media so at least one should be showing, so I can realistically see them performing since they are all on good terms.

Mary J Blige - Seems very excited so I think she's coming and performing. Hopefully the Diddy drama doesn't sneak up to spoil the moment

Cher - The absolute question mark. Not quite like Kate Bush since in her case it's more being reclusive and terrified of flying, here it's Cher being pissed she wasn't in earlier. She loves the spotlight and this is one of the last moments she'll truly have it, so will she cave in and perform? Historically yes.

Dave Matthews - Will be showing up to perform, they know how much this means to those diehards that really fought hard for this

Foreigner - They had one of the more blatant hall campaign in recent times and often talked about it years leading up to this. Absolutely will be showing up and performing, would be embarrassing for them not to after all that

Peter Frampton - He performed last year, of course he'll perform at his induction. It's is last big thing.

Kool & the Gang - Another hall campaigner. They'll be there to accept but will they be there to perform? As far as I know it's like Spinners, a touring group without really any original members who are being inducted. This might lead to another Spinners tribute performance instead of them performing

Ozzy - Didn't care for Sabbath, cares a bit more now but health issues will prevent any performance since he retired from that

Realistically up to 6/8 inductees might perform with Kool and Ozzy being definite nos. Even at its lowest acceptance Frampton, Foreigner, DMB, probably even MJB will 100% be locks to perform and that's a monster lineup for tickets
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 20:14pm
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About Nickelback, Stephanie Cioch wrote:
  Absolutely, yes for nomination! Hard to say what year induction will occur and whom competition will be at that time!
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 20:05pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, Mat r wrote:
  Boyd Tinsley as the shittiest human seems right.

Weird that the best humanitarian inductee this year, Wayne Kramer, spent several years in prison for drug trafficking
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 19:41pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, richie wrote:
  Power,

What are your early predictions for the 2025 nominees and Out of your early predictions for the 2025 nominees, Which ones do you see being inducted (If 8 inductees again)?.
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 19:17pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, Tom H. wrote:
  Follower wrote:

Remember when I did the "worst person in every class" thing? Well, who do you guys think qualifies as the worst person in this class?

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I'm with Shrek. Easily Boyd Tinsley. I'm a huge DMB fan but what he did was both indefensible and unforgivable. I get why he has to be inducted as he was an integral part of their most well known songs (which still sound great live without him) and most popular albums but do us all a favor rock hall and don't invite him to the ceremony.
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 19:14pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, Follower wrote:
  Just took a look, and all 5 of the top 5 got in. So know the list of acts who have reached the top 5 but have not gotten in consists of:

Soundgarden
Iron Maiden
Fela Kuti
Warren Zevon
Cyndi Lauper

All except Fela were nominated last year.
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 18:11pm
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About Rick Springfield, Missy Courtney wrote:
  Just like everyone else has said, Why hasn't he been inducted all ready??? He is an amazing person and a hell of a rock and roll singer/song writer! His songs reach into your soul and feel his pain, happiness, joy, jealousy and faith. If you haven't listened to any of his music since the 80's you are missing out.
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 18:02pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, Ms. Maude Frickert wrote:
  Salz und Pfeffer, Mariah, & PINK, Patsy Cline & Bjork.

It's odd to me that Salt-N-Pepa hasn't been nominated already.
They are an obvious lock with being female and melanated.

Shocking that someone with the chart success of Mariah has been Kate Bushed. Now that we know is an all genre institution not inducting her is idiotic.

A few people mentioned PINK! Please, please, please. She is just another Sheryl Crow. Crow doesnt belong in something that is about originality and innovation, nor does Alicia Moore. No, no, no. So many qualified women need to be put in before we even discuss her.

Patsy Cline is deserving, few more deserving.

Bjork needs to be inducted ASAP along with Salz und Pfeffer, Patsy Cline & Mariah Carey the work is now done for the women who will be inducted in 2025 the Hall of Fame can just listen to me and stop their waste of money.
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 15:25pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, Mat r wrote:
  So...how do we think Pink sets up her nomination next year at this year's ceremony (she seems the most likely for a fyn)? Being involved in the Cher induction seems possible?
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 15:22pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, richie wrote:
  Will M,

What are your early predictions for the 2025 nominees and Out of your early predictions for the 2025 nominees, Which ones do you see being inducted (If 8 inductees again)?.
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 14:39pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, Alec Tess wrote:
  I would put Phil Collins in the 80s Rock crowd along with Bryan Adams and not in the 70s and early 80s AOR crowd
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 13:57pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, Alec Tess wrote:
  Will

I am going with King Crimson or Bad Company/Free (You have to nominate them both together and All Right Now more well known than any Bad Company song)

Or you can give Paul Rodgers Musical Excellence

And in that case I will say Warren Zevon
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 13:54pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, Will m wrote:
  I think a smart idea for the hall to make everything fit on time, would be to have the MC5 performance double as the in memorium. As well as limiting tribute performances to 1 or 2. The George Micheal segment of last year was extreme dead weight. Only doing careless whisper would have sufficed.
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 13:37pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, Mat r wrote:
  Elle dee

I don't disagree. Alanis is a one album wonder of sorts and was pretty heavily criticised and mocked upon arrival despite sales.

The two counters would be the reappraisal jagged little pill has over gone and Alanis having the "right" friends and allies (Madonna, Dave Grohl, Dave Matthews, Joan Jett, Flea)
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 13:10pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, will m wrote:
  now that foreigner is in, I wonder who the most played act on classic rock radio is that isn't in the hall. Boston? Bad Company? Phil Collins solo?

its probably Boston, more than a feeling is a huge staple
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 12:44pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, Elle Dee wrote:
  Mat r

I don't know why, but I have this feeling that Alanis will do much worse than Sinéad. I remember listening to an episode of immaletyoufinish… and Amy Linden mentioned that if Alanis gets on the ballot she won't vote for her because she thinks she's wack, going so far to say that her biggest claim to fame was singing about going down on a guy from Full House in a movie theater. Very harsh.
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 11:20am
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About the 2024 Inductees, Raichu wrote:
  K-Dawg,
What nominee project? I don't remember what that is/was.
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 11:20am
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About the 2024 Inductees, Alec Tess wrote:
  My way too early predictions for the 2025 side categorizes

Musical Excellence
DEVO
Iron Maiden
Harry Nilsson
Carol Kaye

Early/Musical Influence
Chubby Checker
John Coltrane
New York Dolls
Odetta

Ahmet Ertegun Award
Slyvia Moy
Jonathan Poneman
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 11:04am
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