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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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About the 2024 Inductees, Mat r wrote:
  If I had to guess with Sinead I would guess she did ok but not borderline (probably ranked 11th or 12th).

Guessing the hall moves on to bigger names for a bit like Tracy Chapman and Alanis Morissette and possibly Bjork, Tori Amos, Sarah McLachlan, and Melissa Etheridge before bringing her back to a ballot.

Chapman and Morrissette for sure feel next up. No idea who gets it.
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 10:51am
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About the 2024 Inductees, Ian wrote:
  Early predictions for 2025:

Eric B. & Rakim
The B-52s
Bad Company
Boyz II Men
Mariah Carey
INXS
Joy Division/New Order
Lenny Kravitz
Cyndi Lauper
The Meters
Motley Crue
Sinead O'Connor
Outkast
The Pointer Sisters
Soundgarden
"Weird Al" Yankovic
Tuesday, 04/23/2024 @ 10:49am
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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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