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About the 2024 Inductees, K-Dawg wrote:
  Raichu,

Sorry if I missed it, but how did your nominee project turn out? I don't have the link handy to your page
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 10:30am
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About the 2024 Inductees, Mat r wrote:
  Richie

I already did that
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 10:30am
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About the 2024 Inductees, richie wrote:
  Mat R,

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 @ 10:20am
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About the 2024 Inductees, Mat r wrote:
  Elle dee

Yea I think there's a good chance they leave Sinead on the bench for a while.

I will say I think the Jimmy Buffett induction signals that they will just induct older big or dead icons without the ballot going forward. I imagine Bette Midler, Cliff Richard, Roberta Flack types will just go straight in without a nod.
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 10:15am
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About the 2024 Inductees, richie wrote:
  Elle Dee,

Out of your early predictions for the 2025 nominees, Which ones do you see being inducted (If 8 inductees again)?.
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 10:11am
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About the 2024 Inductees, Elle Dee wrote:
  alec tess

I wonder since Sinéad didn't get inducted in musical excellence means that she did decent enough in the regular ballot voting that she has enough potential to try again next time. I don't predict her as the 2025 nominee. I think they're going to take a break from her for a little bit.
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 10:06am
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About the eligibility class of 2025, Brett wrote:
  Of these artists I can really only see Pink and Linkin Park making it into the Hall, though I don't think either will make it in any time soon. Probably 10+ years.
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 09:59am
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About the 2024 Inductees, Alec Tess wrote:
  I wonder if were plans to nominate both Sinead O Connor and Jimmy Buffett as the Hall on Twitter did a "Rest in Peace" Tweet to both them after they passed
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 09:41am
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About the 2024 Inductees, Raichu wrote:
  Might as well give my early 2025 predictions.

Previously Nominated:
Devo (4th nom)
War (4th nom)
Soundgarden (3rd nom)
Mariah Carey (2nd nom)
Lenny Kravitz (2nd nom)
Sade (2nd nom)
Joy Division/New Order (2nd nom)
The White Stripes (2nd nom)
Thin Lizzy (2nd nom)

New to the ballot:
Coldplay
OutKast
Tracy Chapman
Lil Wayne
John Mayer
Shakira
No Doubt

Honorable Mentions: Motörhead, Warren Zevon, TLC, The Replacements, Billy Idol
Probable inductees: No Doubt, Soundgarden, Mariah, Lenny, Coldplay, OutKast, White Stripes. Spoilers: Devo, Tracy, JD/NO, Thin Lizzy, War

Also don't expect me to post much stuff here for a while after this. I'll still be here, I just probably won't say anything. I've honestly gotten tired of Hall discussion here. This is mostly because, and I mean no offense to anyone, I feel like you guys have been saying the same old shit for a few years now and this year it feels like its gotten worse. I'll definitely be participating in this year's Projected season coming up, and I'll still join in on the Song and Album projects, and I'll probably post links to whatever poster or video I've made in the future, but otherwise don't expect to see much of me.
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 08:26am
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About Waylon Jennings, Thomas W Chevrette jr wrote:
  Enough, Put Waylon in !
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 06:29am
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About the 2024 Inductees, Follower wrote:
  I'm pretty sure The Monkees were blacklisted.
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 04:51am
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About Bad Company, K-Dawg wrote:
  Another year. Still no BC on the ballot, and Foreigner DID get in...

I want to ask how FRL quantifies their "essential songs"? Those listed are indeed among their best, but where is the haunting "Burning Sky"?
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 02:49am
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About the 2024 Inductees, K-Dawg wrote:
  On the "get them in before they die" front, again the Monkees were shafted this year. Micky now has been the last surviving member of the group for 2 cycles. It's criminally stupid (no pun intended) that they've all but ignored the Monkees for decades.
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 02:31am
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About the 2024 Inductees, Shrek wrote:
  Well, I don't know the full backstage stories on all of this large class of musicians; but of the ones I do, I'd say Boyd Tinsley, former member of Dave Matthews Band, definitely qualifies for consideration of "worst person", considering he was accused of sexual assault, harassment, and long-term grooming. He settled that out of court, but was sued again this year for violating the terms of that settlement.
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 01:24am
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About Rock Hall Projected, MichaelEU wrote:
  Well, I'm thinking about

Amy Winehouse
St. Vincent
The Pogues
The (Dixie) Chicks
Laura Nyro
The Cranberries
Lauryn Hill
Brandi Carlile
Jonathan Richman & the Modern Lovers
Marianne Faithfull

Top 10 influences:

Kris Kristofferson
Blind Willie McTell
Blind Willie Johnson
Peggy Lee
Johnnie Ray
Miriam Makeba
Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs
Dave Brubeck
Hoagy Carmichael
June Carter

Some non-performers:

Jimmy Webb
Don Kirshner & Al Nevins
Tony Visconti
Felice & Boudleaux Bryant
Linda Perry
Moe Asch
Geoff Emerick
Shel Talmy
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 00:51am
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About the 2024 Inductees, Follower wrote:
  I meant worst as in worst people, like people who killed someone.
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 00:51am
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About Harry Chapin, Earl Ferguson wrote:
  How can an entertainer who created an entirely unique genre of music, inspired so many so passionately, and received a Congressional Gold Medal, NOT be in the Hall of Fame. His stories touched our hearts and souls. His impact on the world was huge. He deserves to be enshrined in this Hall.
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 00:40am
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About Creed, Kathleen Roullier wrote:
  Creed and Nickelback are AWESOME and if you didn't think so you're either lying , you are under the age of 30 now, or you just don't know good music. PERIOD.
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 00:24am
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About the 2024 Inductees, Amie Hampton wrote:
  I will finally predict who will be returning in 2025. I will predict who will be first nominees on the weekend.
Returning
1. Mariah Carey
2. Lenny Kravitz
3.Cyndi Lauper
4. Sade
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 00:22am
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About the 2024 Inductees, Mat R wrote:
  richie

2025: Mariah Carey, Outkast, Cyndi Lauper, Phil Collins, Oasis, War, Alanis Morrisette, Boston
2026: Beck, Tracy Chapman, The Guess Who, Snoop Dogg, The B-52s, Coldplay, Alicia Keys, Diana Ross
2027: Pink, Beyoncé, Warren Zevon, Iron Maiden, Lesley Gore, Wu-Tang Clan, Barry White, Soundgarden
2028: White Stripes, Britney Spears, Motley Crue, Roberta Flack, Weezer, Wings, Daft Punk, Billy Idol
2029: Joy Division/New Order, Dr. Dre, Weird Al" Yankovic, No Doubt, John Mayer, Suzi Quatro, Bad Company, Luther Vandross
2030: Jane's Addiction, Nas, Lauryn Hill/Fugees, Supertramp, Cliff Richard, Tori Amos, Ed Sheeran, Amy Winehouse
2031: Taylor Swift, The Killers, 50 Cent, TLC, Alice in Chains, Lucinda Williams, Babyface, Bryan Adams
2032: Pixies, Lil Wayne, Harry Nilsson, The Smiths, Kelly Clarkson, The Strokes, Sinéad O'Connor, Selena
2033: Lady Gaga, The Black Keys, Deftones, Hootie and the Blowfish, Clipse, Rihanna, Poison, The Chicks
2034: Drake, Kendrick Lamar, My Chemical Romance, Sarah McLachlan, Bjork, Destiny's Child, Megadeth, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss

Follower

Of the performers Kool and the Gang are the worst act music wise but they're more worthy than Dave Matthews Band
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 00:22am
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About the 2024 Inductees, 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?
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 00:05am
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About Harry Chapin, John Young wrote:
  Harry was th greatest storyteller via song that I have ever heard. Plus, he was an amazing man that gave so much to charities like World Hunger. He deserves to be in the Rock and Roll HOF. He is still giving today as his generosity has carried on in charities to this day!
Monday, 04/22/2024 @ 22:49pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, richie wrote:
  Mat R,

What are your predictions for Rock Hall inductees in the next 10 years (2025-2034) (If 8 inductees each year)?.
Monday, 04/22/2024 @ 22:12pm
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About Mariah Carey, Elle Dee wrote:
  Songs I hope Cher (if she shows up) will perform:

Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves (first)
Believe (second)
If I Could Turn Back Time (last)

Songs I hope Mary J. will perform:

Real Love (first)
I'm Going Down (second)
Family Affair (last)

Songs I hope Kool & the Gang will perform:

Hollywood Swinging (first)
Get Down on It (second)
Celebration (last)
Monday, 04/22/2024 @ 22:11pm
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About Mariah Carey, Brian Schonour wrote:
  I was surprised that Mariah Carey won't be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this year. However I think at some point she will get inducted since she had more #1 hits than anybody except the Beatles and Elvis Presley. At least she was nominated. Even one nomination is better than none.
Monday, 04/22/2024 @ 21:38pm
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About Harry Chapin, Kathleen Ponce wrote:
  Harry was amazing and his songs still are. He did every other concert for "the other guy" (donated proceeds) and "when in doubt, do something" was his favorite saying. He co-founded World Hunger Year before anyone else was doing it. He is in my hall of fame and he and the band should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Maybe the name should be changed because so many genres have already been inducted. So why not Harry?
Monday, 04/22/2024 @ 21:25pm
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About Harry Chapin, Jon Speicher wrote:
  "When in doubt, do something "
My late brother turned me on the Harry in the 70's. I had the pleasure of seeing him in concert 3 times. I remember where I was when I heard of his passing. I was going to see him a week later. His songs may have been too long for radio, but what he did in such a short life was more than most everyone. His songs were/are amazing. When I visit my brother's gravesite I play his music while I visit. He belongs in the HOF.
Monday, 04/22/2024 @ 21:13pm
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About Harry Chapin, Alan Kiefer wrote:
  Harry Chapin was the Quintessential storyteller. His stories were down to earth, memorable, and easy to repeat and remember. His concerts were meant to be remembered and he was able to establish an immediate and deep rapport with his audiences. He had that rare to make you feel that you had known him for a long time
Monday, 04/22/2024 @ 21:12pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, Mat r wrote:
  Anyone else feel a member of Sonic Youth will induct Frampton?

Kim Gordon did Cobain and the Hall wants to get indie in and this would be a decent set up for Sonic Youth.

Beyond that.....the induction would 1000000% go viral among Simpsons fans who would spam it like crazy
Monday, 04/22/2024 @ 20:53pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, power wrote:
  Lenny seems to be another Soundgarden, who most people thought would be surefire FYN but finally actually struggles.
Monday, 04/22/2024 @ 20:51pm
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About Rock Hall Projected, Tom H. wrote:
  My top 10 artists for this cycle in no particular order.

Dionne Warwick
Jimmy Buffet
Phish
John Denver
Dio
Dream Theater
Adele
Judy Collins
Roberta Flack
Monday, 04/22/2024 @ 20:23pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, KING wrote:
  Here's a Quick 20 KING Nominees For 2024-2025.
1. Alabama
2. King Crimson
3. Cyndi Lauper
4. Mariah Carey
5. Scorpions
6. Soundgarden
7. Diana Ross
8. Phil Collins
9. Iron Maiden
10. WAR
11. Bad Company
12. Dr. Dre
13. The Bangles
14. Smashing Pumpkins
15. Bryan Adams
16. Joy Division/New Order
17. Lenny Kravitz
18. The White Stripes
19. Salt N Pepa
20. Luther Vandross
KING
Monday, 04/22/2024 @ 19:30pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, richie wrote:
  GuestG,

What are your way-too-early predictions for the 2025 nominees?.
Monday, 04/22/2024 @ 19:30pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, Will m wrote:
  I just noticed, a 2018 nominee has been inducted every year since 2018. Go check the page, it's true.

So… are the meters an AME lock for next year or am I wayyyyy too superstitious?
Monday, 04/22/2024 @ 19:25pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, GuestG wrote:
  The hall of course has an indie/alternative problem, always has since that has always been anti-insider in nature. I think it's more then that though, the main thing is the Rock Hall has a 90s issue, or more specifically an age issue.

People are more inclined to vote for 60s/70s acts for a multitude of reasons. They will rather vote for a 60s/70s c-rate act while they are still living and make a-list 80s/90s/00s acts "wait their turn" due to younger age, and go through a certain number of nominations. Only s-list 90s acts like Nirvana will immediately get in, others will wait years for nomination #1 and then take a few after that.

Consider this year - Literally every single 60s/70s act nominated got immediately inducted on first try. Many saw them as waiting years for "their turn", and for many there was the "get them in before they die" argument and incentive going around. All acts that missed were late 80s to 90s. Even more significant, the three 90s acts that were inducted were nominated before and had to "wait their turn" - DMB 2nd time, MJB 2nd time, and ATCQ 3 times. Not only with multiple nominations but multiple years waiting for that first nomination. MJB is an a-lister even. All acts newly nominated - Mariah, Oasis, Sinead, Sade, Lenny Kravitz - all now have to "wait their turn" because they are seen as too new, not only against older acts including FYN but also 80s/90s acts who have been nominated before.

Unless the voter base shifts entirely or the make the next nomination only artists from late 80s onwards this is the future - outside certain s-listers all 90s acts will take a few years to nominate, and at least 2 ballots to be inducted while c-list 70s acts get inducted first nomination". Even the Mariahs and Coldplays are having to wait. Which is only a scary issue when you consider how actually rough the nominations they allow until they sidedoor you - 2 nominations until sidedoored is even harder then Baseball Hall of Fame. And that's going to lead to some very major act get screwed over.
Monday, 04/22/2024 @ 19:22pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, Alec Tess wrote:
  As for now my way too early 2025 nominee predictions are

Returning:
Oasis
Mariah Carey
Lenny Kravitz
Joy Division/New Order
Warren Zevon
Iron Maiden
Cyndi Lauper
Soundgarden
War

Newcomers
Bad Company/Free
Lauryn Hill
Diana Ross
Coldplay
Linkin Park
Phil Collins
Smashing Pumpkins
OutKast
Monday, 04/22/2024 @ 18:49pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, xwing1212 wrote:
  I think that Bad Brains nomination was all Dave Grohl considering Grohl grew up in Northern Virginia and Bad Brains were formed in Washington DC.
Monday, 04/22/2024 @ 18:47pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, Will m wrote:
  This year, except for tribe, all the returning noms were on their second shot, what if that happens again? After janes returned, I actually think bad brains could get another go. It's a long shot but they were a long shot at first too.
Monday, 04/22/2024 @ 18:35pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, xwing1212 wrote:
  Does anybody else feel like performer, musical excellence, and musical influence should all be merged into one category? Like have half of the performers voted in and the other half selected via committee. At this point, there should only be two categories: performer and non-performer. I still don't understand what Musical Excellence is tying to be. They're just putting everybody into this category: sidemen, producers, artists who can't get voted in on the ballot (LL Cool J, Judas Priest, MC5) and now artists who could possibly do well if nominated (Jimmy Buffett). It should renamed to Miscellaneous Excellence.
Monday, 04/22/2024 @ 18:31pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, Timothy Pernell wrote:
  Who knows? I might change my list. I'm not mentally prepared for 2025 yet. So dismiss this list for now. XD
Monday, 04/22/2024 @ 18:28pm
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