Yeah. That one should be added, Timothy. The original idea for this project was that some of these Motown groups being basically in-service of the talents of Diana Ross or Smokey Robinson meant the stuff after didn't really matter but The Supremes made a lot of great (and popular) singles during Jean's time and she deserves to be added. I've put together two updates to this list in recent weeks and have a minor one played soon that will add some more names and a few corrections.
Thank God it's getting a lot easier as the Hall moves to the 1980s and beyond as there's just far less lineup confusion as with a lot of these older acts. Yet they still dropped the ball with Pearl Jam.
I'll be putting together the schedule for the 2026 FRL Projected / Re-Visited Project voting and posting it here sometime in the next few days. The goal is start to the project by the end of May or the first week of June.
There's no way in hell that Beyonce won't be nominated/inducted in her first year of eligibility next year, she's a slam dunk/lock/shoo-in FYE nominee/inductee next year. Mark it down.
1. Mariah Carey - Getting this out there right off the bat. Put her in, and not by sidedooring. I don't know why the RRHOF is always so elitist on these pop/R&B chart toppers that undoubtedly changed the landscape. Madonna went in FYE
2. Boston - There are going to be some rock acts that still have merit, and they top the list.
3. Smashing Pumpkins - You got your Oasis. Now let's honor a band who truly changed the landscape and predated and endured grunge to become arguably the biggest group of the 90s
4. Motorhead - I'm not as big on them as some, but with Iron Maiden finally getting the nod, it seems Lemmy and crew are primed for the next run
5. TLC - T-Boz, Left Eye and Chili revolutionized the sound of the 90s
6. Motley Crue - I think there's a movement, with all the rock guys getting the nod, to put as many of their contemporaries in while the boomers are still kicking
7. Coldplay - I see them getting some attention
8. Bryan Adams - Phil Collins opened the door for rockers turned softer rock legends. People say he doesn't have influence...but "Summer of 69" is an anthem, and he broke hearts with "EVerything I Do"
9. Snoop Dogg - There will be debate, but I think Snoop gets a nod over Nas due to west coast ties. I'm not sure they want to do Dre solo, and I wouldn't fault them if they chose not to since he's in with NWA. Double noms are overrated, and honestly, you could even ME Dre for his producing.
10. INXS - There will be a couple repeat acts, and they do seem to have enough momentum from last year. I don't think the Smiths are gonna get mentioned this year
11. Shakira - I think she's also back. There won't be so much confusion.
12. New Edition - While the Hall can do a lot of damage control by electing them as a group, their performance in the fan vote sealed their repeat.
13. PJ Harvey - 90s women in rock are getting hit and miss all over the place, how about Polly Jean? She was a master of indie in the 90s. I keep thinking Tori Amos or Sarah McLachlan is gonna get some attention soon.
14. Phish - Jam bands are popular, and the trend seems to be to go after the 90s now.
15. Barry White - I think the voice of soul needs to be in.
16. The Guess Who - I always wish for the Monkees, but at least the Guess Who will win the rockists over
17. the B-52's - Influence, groundbreaking, pioneers. What more do they need?
18. Korn - Yeah, I have to throw one of my all-time faves in there, as a biased pick. Because they GOT THE LIFE!
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