Uncovering the Next Generation's Hall of Fame
The 2020 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
The 2020 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees were officially announced on Wednesday, January 15th at 8am, after inadvertantly being revealed by RockHall.com a day earlier. The induction ceremony will be back in Cleveland on April 14th.
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1456 comments so far (post your own)Looks like the leak proved credible again. They tried to cover it up, but it was the first six they did that with that made it. Posted by Philip on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 07:04am |
So the leak was correct. The top 2 in the fan vote missed out. Really surprised about Pat Benatar. Posted by remy10 on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 07:07am |
Oops spoke too soon. Don't know if I agree too heavily with those two, mainly for conflict of interest, but... there's an argument for them. Posted by Philip on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 07:08am |
I screamed like I was at a Whitney concert when her name was called! :D Posted by Timothy Pernell on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 07:11am |
The Ups: Biggie, Whitney, NIN, Depeche Mode, and T. Rex are finally in. Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 07:11am |
Had I discovered the way the inductees leak before last year, we may have been able to know them a day in advance for years now. But whatever, it's still a pleasure to know them early now and probably going forward. Posted by Casper on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 07:35am |
Um, the Pitchfork article says that Irving Azoff and Jon Landau are being inducted with the Ahmet Ertegun award (a.k.a non-performer induction). Posted by Casper on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 07:41am |
While nobody is going to argue against the credentials of Azoff and Landau, both of their inductions feel very "inside baseball" because they have a lot of ties to the Rock Hall foundation. I don't believe either is inducted on this website in our fan projects and it comes at the expense of the actual songwriters and producers that shaped the sound of rock and roll (although Landau did produce some Springsteen records if I remember correctly). Posted by Casper on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 07:47am |
Call me crazy, but the Doobie Brothers seem to be the headlining act. Biggest hits, the act the boomers want to see and the most traditional of the six. It also helps that two of the solo inductees are dead and one band, T. Rex, has had a deceased frontman for decades. Posted by Casper on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 07:51am |
Depeche Mode to open, Doobies to close, Nine Inch Nails and Biggie for when the old white dudes need to go pee. Posted by Philip on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 08:08am |
Ideas for speakers/inductors..... Posted by Donnie on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 08:25am |
Quick thoughts! Congrats to Depeche Mode and Nine Inch Nails after a few nominations . Both should put on an exemplary set at Induction Ceremony. All those The Cure voters and Roxy Music members probably helped both groups vault towards Induction. Very surprised by Pat Benatar falling short on her 1st nomination. She's had plenty of support since October in the FAN voting and general support here from the FRL Regulars. She will be back next ballot. Richie finally got one right with Dave Matthews Band not receiving Induction. They DMB should be back next cycle. I'm surprised Notorious BIG was inducted with this stacked ballot. I don't think many of the rock or metal bands voted for him. Whitney Houston is bittersweet as she has been dead several years now but deserves this honor. I wonder if Kevin Costner will be 1 of her presenters with Clive Davis. Maybe, Dionne Warwick. This paves the way for a Mariah Carey nomination. I am probably happiest for Depeche Mode. They check most of the boxes for Induction. Disappointed for Judas Priest. They should return next cycle. Many here were right on T. REX and their large influence on the voting block. They collected plenty of votes. I'd give this class a solid B. Pat Benatar and Judas Priest I was pulling for their induction. 2021 is shaping up to be 1 of the best classes with DMB, Soundgarden, Judas Priest, Pat Benatar returning plus no-brainer selections Jay-Z and The Foofighters. KING Posted by KING on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 08:27am |
I will say, Depeche Mode going in opens the door for Enig's critical darling Duran Duran for sure next year. Posted by K-Dawg on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 08:57am |
I also originally posted on the nominees page. I'll re-post here. Posted by Michael W. on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 09:16am |
I guess there is no getting around that Jay Z and the Foo Fighters are automatic inductees next year. The latter is leapfrogging so so so many acts that were way more innovative. But like RHCP and Green Day, Foo Fighters had a super successful 00's decade and thus will be a lock since there have been hardly any mega-popular rock acts in the 21st century that garnered any sort of acclaim. Posted by Casper on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 09:20am |
This post is for Donnie, K-Dawg, Phillip, KING, Ben, Caspar, Tim, remy10, Greg. F, Follower and Enig. Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 09:20am |
With Jay-Z next year and Eminem the year after, it looks like LL Cool J will be waiting awhile to get back on the ballot. Unless they put multiple hip hop artists on. Posted by Michael W. on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 09:42am |
Thoughts about this class: Posted by remy10 on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 10:12am |
I'm upset about there being only one of the top 5 from the fan vote. Posted by Follower on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 10:17am |
First of all, shout out to Posted by Shrek on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 10:22am |
Time to update my Ledgends of Rock (Book) look, now that two acts are getting in: Posted by Follower on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 10:41am |
I found out this there are 7 dead inductees; Biggie, Whitney, 3 members of T. Rex, and 2 members of the Doobie Brothers. That's almost a record breaker! Posted by Follower on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 11:15am |
Also it's the first time since 2013 when there have been multiple dead inductees: Biggie and Whitney this year, Albert King and Donna Summer in 2013. Posted by Follower on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 11:17am |
With Depeche Mode now in, the New Wave train should look like this in the next seven years. Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 12:13pm |
@The Dude, I think you have it out of order. I would bet on Joy Division/New Order, The Smiths, and DEVO being the next three (not necessarily in that order), followed by Duran/B-52s/Eurythmics, then INXS/Tears. Posted by RG on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 12:30pm |
Soundgarden was snubbed....disappointed for sure. Posted by MTS on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 13:10pm |
@ RG Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 13:18pm |
The Dude, Posted by Follower on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 13:20pm |
The Dude, Posted by Follower on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 13:20pm |
@ Follower Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 13:42pm |
I know we don't like it when they bend the rules, but just backdoor Kraftwerk already. The voters just don't get it that they are one of the most important bands of all time as far as influence. Posted by Dezmond on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 14:24pm |
I know it's really early, but besides the obvious two FYE locks/shoo-ins in Foo Fighters and Jay-Z, who do you guys see being nominated next year for the 2021 class?. Posted by richie on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 15:07pm |
Currently, I'm expecting next year's class to look like this. Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 15:13pm |
I'm thinking that Depeche Mode's induction will either lead to The Smiths again (although they may be some controversy with Morrissey) or it'll go to another new wave act that's already been nominated - someone like Eurythmics or Devo. The Replacements could maybe get another look as well. In my ideal world, Joy Division would be next (and then New Order in a separate induction would come afterwards). Posted by Steve Z on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 15:19pm |
God only knows, but I'd guess they'll start with Pat Benatar and DMB, since they led the fan vote and didn't make it this year. Throw in a couple 90's acts who've been previously nominated like Smashing Pumpkins, Jane's Addiction, or Soundgarden. Give Beck his first nom. Add some 70's & 80's alt/new wave. Perhaps Duran Duran, the B-52's, or the Smiths. Address some of the classic rock backlog with Supertramp, Foreigner, or Boston. I'd like to see Barry White nominated again and KC and the Sunshine Band get a shot (no laughing please). Hopefully more female artists, possibly Cyndi Lauper, Sinead O' Connor, TLC, or Alanis Morissette. Give Judas Priest a break in hard rock/metal and go with Iron Maiden instead. Give Todd Rundgren another shot or replace him with a mellower artist like Jim Croce or America. Then throw in a curve ball like Big Star or Television. I'd like to see 17-18 artists nominated. Posted by Michael W. on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 15:34pm |
I'd really hate to see Joy Division/New Order get nominated and inducted separately. Both incarcerations in one group needs to get in despite the differences musically. Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 15:35pm |
As more of a rock and roll purist, not particularly happy with this class, but it was not unexpected. I had picked 4 out of the 6 for induction, with T.Rex and Nine Inch Nails being the two I had not. T. Rex's selection was somewhat of a pleasant surprise. Of the long list of nominees, I would have voted only for two of these, Depeche Mode and the Doobie Brothers. Posted by Eric Tompkins on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 15:37pm |
I'd really hate to see Joy Division/New Order get nominated and inducted separately. Both incarnations in one group needs to get in despite the differences musically. Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 15:37pm |
Agreed. It would compare it to the Parliament/Funkadelic induction where, yes, they are separate artists with separate catalogs, but they belong in the Hall together. Posted by Michael W. on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 16:05pm |
So let's check the final scoreboard for the day. Posted by remy10 on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 16:08pm |
I'll agree to disagree with you there, Dude & Michael. Parliament and Funkadelic not only shared a similar sound and interchangeable members, but they co-existed at the same time. With Joy Division and New Order, not only are their sounds different, but there was a clear beginning and end with one and then another beginning with the other. But judging by how the Hall treated the Small Faces/Faces, they'll probably do the same with Joy Division/New Order, although at least with the Small Faces/Faces, they had the same basic name. Posted by Steve Z on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 16:15pm |
There's been debate around here about possibly doing an all female ballot; but if we can't get that, how about an "all stuff voters usually snub" ballot with a few influential early artists that aren't big names, some 70s R&B and Disco, a bunch of women, maybe some more jambands, and some Metal and noisy punk rock. Posted by Shrek on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 16:31pm |
I know it's really early, but besides the obvious two FYE locks/shoo-ins in Foo Fighters and Jay-Z, who do you guys see being nominated next year?. Posted by richie on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 16:41pm |
I see them going back for Rage Against the Machine again. Maybe Weezer or Beck. Posted by Steve Z on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 17:13pm |
It's been said before but, despite their worthy qualifications, Irving Azoff and Jon Landau's inductions just reek of cronyism. I don't want to view it as such, especially when the two in general are worthy of induction but the Hall of Fame could've used the extra time to go for some Early Influence names (although I would've hated Kraftwerk getting in this way) or include a 7th or 8th inductee. Posted by Steve Z on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 17:18pm |
Here's something interesting I wanna ask y'all if you're okay with the kiosk and the fan ballot rigged: Did you guys voted for Hillary Clinton four years ago and still feel down about the fact Donald Trump won his first presidential election? If so, then you need to admit that you're being hypocritical. The Rock Hall treats both the kiosk and fan ballot like how the US government handles the popular votes with the electoral college. Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 17:49pm |
No, The Dude, it's not the same, and thus is not being hypocritical. For one thing, I don't believe the fan ballot or kiosk was rigged. The scale and setup is completely different, and in the end, the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame doesn't encourage xenophobia, homophobia, transphobia, and won't bring us to the brink or war with Iran, while trying to gut the country like a trout for personal gain. Posted by Philip on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 18:43pm |
No, It's actually the same thing no matter how much you're okay with it. If you don't give what the majority from the general public wants the most, then it will hurt - or even worse ruin - your relevance. Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 18:56pm |
My guesses for next year: Posted by RG on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 19:04pm |
The Dude, you may be opening Pandora's box by bringing up the 2016 election lmao. In any case, I don't think it's the same at all. The Rock Hall makes no secret of the fact that the Fan Vote and Kiosk act as suggestions, but the actual inductions are not meant to represent the will of the people. With the Electoral College, yes it is very outdated and susceptible to the kind of nonsense that happened in 2000 and 2016, but it still is at least theoretically meant to represent a popular opinion. There are also a lot more real world consequences to electing a President than there are to inducting popular bands into a Hall of Fame. Posted by RG on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 19:10pm |
The Dude, you may be opening Pandora's box by bringing up the 2016 election lmao. In any case, I don't think it's the same at all. The Rock Hall makes no secret of the fact that the Fan Vote and Kiosk act as suggestions, but the actual inductions are not meant to represent the will of the people. With the Electoral College, yes it is very outdated and susceptible to the kind of nonsense that happened in 2000 and 2016, but it still is at least theoretically meant to represent a popular opinion. There are also a lot more real world consequences to electing a President than there are to inducting popular bands into a Hall of Fame. Posted by RG on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 19:10pm |
Actually, the Hall will face some consequences financially. With DMB snubbed for the second time despite having the most vote from fan ballot, they won't sell much tickets and draw crowds as did in the last two years with Bon Jovi and Def Leppard. You're looking at a band that is very easy to capitalize. Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 19:33pm |
"I can see why everyone just assumed Pat Benatar = Classic Rock and figured she was an automatic inductee, bit she isn't really much of an icon like Joan Jett or Stefie Nicks. Had a run of hits and not much of it has aged particularly well." Posted by Sean on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 19:34pm |
"Actually, the Hall will face some consequences financially." Posted by Sean on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 19:42pm |
Dude, I don't know what classic rock stations you're listening to, but the only '90's act that gets played on the classic rock station out here is the Black Crowes, and even then, they only play "Hard To Handle." Then again, I think they way entirely way too much Zeppelin, but that's just me. Posted by Philip on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 19:47pm |
I've heard a myriad of things today about the Inductees and those Nominees that failed induction. Posted by KING on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 19:51pm |
The Public Hall in Cleveland is much much smaller than the Barclays Center in NYC, so the number of tickets they need to sell to the public to fill out the place is pretty minimal after all the industry people and artist entourages take their share. Posted by Shrek on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 20:38pm |
" Dude, I don't know what classic rock stations you're listening to, but the only '90's act that gets played on the classic rock station out here is the Black Crowes, and even then, they only play "Hard To Handle." Then again, I think they way entirely way too much Zeppelin, but that's just me." Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 20:39pm |
This Year's class is actually good, with Depeche Mode, Nine inch Nails & T Rex getting in a year after The Cure, Radiohead & Roxy Music. I don't mind who gets in or not im just exciting that Class of 2020 is finally here, even though only one out of the five winners of the fan vote got in which is the Doobie Brothers but otherwise is great. Can't wait for this ceremony on May 2nd, with NIN getting in ill break down the doors for other industrial artists, T Rex's induction would open its doors for Slade or Badfinger, Depeche Mode inclusion finally paves the way for Duran Duran, Joy Division/New Order, The Smiths and others. The rest of them are deserving in their own right. Posted by Navonte Robertson on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 20:43pm |
Dude, I don't know what classic rock stations you're listening to, but the only '90's act that gets played on the classic rock station out here is the Black Crowes, and even then, they only play "Hard To Handle." Then again, I think they way entirely way too much Zeppelin, but that's just me." Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 20:44pm |
I think you're contradicting yourself a little there. The terrestrial stations outside of my "home area" can't reach me. Their signal strength isn't strong enough. Besides which, the bigger markets have their transmitters aimed more southerly, whereas I live north of them. Outside my home area means pulling in signals from Canada, which is slanted in and of itself with the "35%" rule they have. Posted by Philip on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 21:06pm |
I'm in Syracuse and my city's classic rock canon seems to be halfway between Dude's and Philip's. Even when I was a little kid some '90s stuff was picked up by artists from previous decades, but it was mostly just Aerosmith, Tom Petty, Guns 'N Roses, R.E.M., and U2, none of which would really be considered artists who peaked in the '90s. Posted by Sean on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 21:24pm |
"And neither has the nominating body." Posted by Sean on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 21:26pm |
Oh, yeah. I actually heard Creed on classic rock radio once and that was years ago. That threw me. I didn't expect them to ever play any post-grunge bands after Bush or the Foo Fighters. Never heard Nickelback though. I'd be surprised if classic rock ever adds any canonical songs from any band that started after the Foo Fighters. Posted by Sean on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 21:35pm |
If you want to compare this to a presidential election look at 1836: Posted by Follower on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 21:40pm |
Oh, good catch Sean, I have heard a RHCP song or two, but never anything more recent than "Under The Bridge." Posted by Philip on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 21:57pm |
@ Philip Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 22:07pm |
I'm gonna call it now and say Depeche Mode will close the 2020 ceremony. It's easy to forget that they're still one of the biggest touring bands in the world (top five as recently as 2017). With the dearth of living performers inducted this year, it could only be Nine Inch Nails, The Doobie Brothers or Depeche Mode. And they're the band with the hits that definitely in an all-star jam ("Personal Jesus" and "Just Can't Get Enough" come to mind; not to say the other two don't but DM seems like such an obvious choice). Posted by Nick on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 22:12pm |
I'm outraged. Posted by Jay on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 22:15pm |
I believe I explained, at least in part, what market you're in has to do with it. But also, where you are also has to do with what areas are close by. And when you said "terrestrial radio," I took that to mean you weren't doing the online streaming of other stations thing. Posted by Philip on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 22:23pm |
I wonder what Song of Proof Philip will use for Jon and Irving. Posted by Follower on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 22:26pm |
We mostly have iHeartmedia stations in my home area, but my classic rock, adult contemporary and Top 40 stations are owned by Radio.com that are more local friendly than their biggest rival company. Some are independent, some are owned by Cumulus Media. We got a healthy dose of competition here. Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 22:39pm |
Does this year's induction class remind you guys of the 2015 induction class when we had a lot of tribute performances to acts that are no longer with us (Lou Reed, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The '5' Royales and most of The Paul Butterfield Blues Band), Is this year's induction class similar to 2015 that we'll get a lot of tribute performances to acts that are no longer with us (Biggie, Whitney Houston and most of T. Rex), Is this year's induction class similar to 2015's?. Posted by richie on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 22:56pm |
Follower, honestly, with the cronyism, I'm considering using either a Metallica or Pearl Jam song for that CEO and chairman of Ticketmaster. Although, the irony would be lost, sadly, as his Global Music Rights handles publishing for those two acts among others. Posted by Philip on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 22:57pm |
Definitely a lot of major activity going on here this evening, and I would like to acknowledge great points by KING, Sean, RG, and especially Remy10's Final Scoreboard, which sums it up well. But I cannot go on without recognizing these comments, which are very impressive. I have a lot of thoughts on those artists who are set for induction, and the deserving artists that did not receive the honor. Congratulations to the Artists who were voted in for induction, all well deserving, but the question bodes, were they more deserving than some nominees that were not selected? I can't help being severely disappointed despite having 5 of 7 of my predictions being selected, because the 2 I championed for the most, Pat Benatar and Judas Priest got the snub. Posted by Will N. on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 23:19pm |
It's actually rather funny. The rock purists today have been louder than in awhile. They are losing their minds about Biggie and Whitney going in. Funny thing is, they are also attacking NIN and Depeche Mode as not being guitar based rock. To some, this is the only kind of music that should be in the Hall of Fame. To do my part and educate them, I reminded some of them that Aretha Franklin and Diana Ross are in the HOF, and Aretha, I believe, went in the 2nd class. I was accosted that rock and roll really wasn't Chuck Berry or any of the 50s stuff, that it began with the Beatles and Stones, and some actually really think that rock should only be hard stuff from 1965 to 1979. There's no pleasing these guys. Posted by K-Dawg on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 23:35pm |
It's actually rather funny. The rock purists today have been louder than in awhile. They are losing their minds about Biggie and Whitney going in. Funny thing is, they are also attacking NIN and Depeche Mode as not being guitar based rock. To some, this is the only kind of music that should be in the Hall of Fame. To do my part and educate them, I reminded some of them that Aretha Franklin and Diana Ross are in the HOF, and Aretha, I believe, went in the 2nd class. I was accosted that rock and roll really wasn't Chuck Berry or any of the 50s stuff, that it began with the Beatles and Stones, and some actually really think that rock should only be hard stuff from 1965 to 1979. There's no pleasing these guys. Posted by K-Dawg on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 23:35pm |
I am now absorbing this class of 2020. Posted by Ben on Thursday, 01/16/2020 @ 06:19am |
DMB first album came out in 93, making them eligible for the third year in the row. It just wouldn't hurt for the Hall to add those guys as a seventh spot, since they had the most votes on the fan ballot. But they show themselves. It likes when if you were ordered for a pizza and you forgot the toppings he/she wants. Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 01/16/2020 @ 07:48am |
Ben, Posted by Will N. on Thursday, 01/16/2020 @ 07:56am |
There aren't any women in Dave Matthews Band other than backup singers that may tour with them. There are multiple non-white members of the band and Dave himself is South African. Posted by Michael W. on Thursday, 01/16/2020 @ 08:20am |
Does this year's induction class remind you guys of the 2015 induction class when we had a lot of deceased acts get in (Lou Reed, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The '5' Royales and most of The Paul Butterfield Blues Band) and we had a lot of tribute performances at that year's ceremony, Does this year's induction class remind you guys of 2015 with a lot of deceased acts getting in (Biggie, Whitney Houston and most of T. Rex) and we'll get a lot of tribute performances at this year's ceremony, Does this year's class remind you guys of 2015?. Posted by richie: on Thursday, 01/16/2020 @ 09:35am |
Does this year's induction class remind you guys of the 2015 induction class when we had a lot of deceased acts get in that year (Lou Reed, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The '5' Royales and most of The Paul Butterfield Blues Band) and we had a lot of tribute performances at that year's ceremony, Does this year's induction class remind you guys of 2015 with a lot of deceased acts getting in this year (Biggie, Whitney Houston and most of T. Rex) and we'll get a lot of tribute performances at this year's ceremony, Does this year's class remind you guys of 2015?. Posted by richie on Thursday, 01/16/2020 @ 10:09am |
Are they planning to include more members of NIN? I notice Trent Reznor is the only one listed. Once again, this is ridiculous, on par with Steve Miller, Bob Seger, Paul McCartney (sans Wings), and a couple others we have discussed. Posted by K-Dawg on Thursday, 01/16/2020 @ 10:19am |
Copied and pasted from my comments on NIN's FRL page. Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 01/16/2020 @ 10:31am |
The 2020 Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductees have been announced and they are: Posted by richie on Thursday, 01/16/2020 @ 11:04am |
On Pat's sad ommision from this class. Think it's the Hall telling her "We'll induct you...but not Neil." Posted by Paul in KY on Thursday, 01/16/2020 @ 11:10am |
Pharrell deserves to go in as a performer...what stupidity is this? He's a gifted songwriter, but he's got some great tunes...although everyone thinks it begins and ends with "Happy"... Posted by K-Dawg on Thursday, 01/16/2020 @ 11:22am |
For the record, cronyism or not, Landau and Azzoff deserve their inductions. Posted by Follower on Thursday, 01/16/2020 @ 12:05pm |
"It's actually rather funny. The rock purists today have been louder than in awhile. They are losing their minds about Biggie and Whitney going in. Funny thing is, they are also attacking NIN and Depeche Mode as not being guitar based rock. To some, this is the only kind of music that should be in the Hall of Fame." - K-Dawg Posted by DarinRG on Thursday, 01/16/2020 @ 13:09pm |
There's a lot of talk about lanes and who certain artists could open the door for so I thought I would try to break down the different lanes of music that the Hall has been inducting in the last five years and speculate: Posted by RG on Thursday, 01/16/2020 @ 13:37pm |
https://www.futurerocklegends.com/statistics.php Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 01/16/2020 @ 19:57pm |
The Dude, Posted by joker on Thursday, 01/16/2020 @ 20:02pm |
Not sure why they would ever put the access to that page into the "Contact Us" section on the menu when they coulda hook it to "Rock Hall Snubs." it kinda looks and sounds out of place to me. Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 01/16/2020 @ 20:13pm |
What I'd like to see is "Who people are voting for right now" and "The Hot List" back on the Latest Comments page. Right now you can only see them on the Home page which I rarely go to. Posted by joker on Thursday, 01/16/2020 @ 20:38pm |
Can we put Biggie on the list of Rock and Roll HoFers who have killed someone? Posted by Follower on Thursday, 01/16/2020 @ 20:41pm |
Nick, Posted by Will N. on Thursday, 01/16/2020 @ 21:11pm |
I was thinking with Depeche Mode announced in this 2020 Class...What 1980's bands would benefit the most and will be next in line for nomination ??? I can think of a quick 10 groups. Posted by KING on Thursday, 01/16/2020 @ 21:23pm |
The 2020 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees have been announced and they are: Posted by richie on Thursday, 01/16/2020 @ 21:55pm |
This post is for KING on the last remaining MAJOR classic rock bands from the 70's and 80's who have three radio song staples or more that should get inducted. Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 01/16/2020 @ 22:05pm |
Paul Rodgers* Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 01/16/2020 @ 22:08pm |
I know it's semi-obscure, but beyond Bad Company and Foreigner, my other favorite 70s band I would love to see in is Foghat. They really never got the love I thought they deserved. Am I totally in left field with this in the faction that wants Nazareth and Mountain in, or do you think they have some sort of a chance? If nothing else, "Slow Ride" would be an epic song to put in. Actually, the whole "Dazed and Confused" album is legendary. Posted by K-Dawg on Thursday, 01/16/2020 @ 22:31pm |
RG, Posted by Enigmaticus on Friday, 01/17/2020 @ 00:19am |
The 2020 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees have been announced and they are: Posted by richie on Friday, 01/17/2020 @ 10:25am |
The Cure and Depeche Mode getting in back to back opens the doors for 80s post punk act The Smiths to probably get in next year since The Smiths were also nominated a few times in the past. After the 3 bands gotten in, I'm guessing it will be New Order/Joy Division followed by more popular new wave bands like Duran Duran and INXS Posted by jay k on Friday, 01/17/2020 @ 10:26am |
Here's the latest update on the most certified BANDS in America with the inclusion of singles and video albums. One of Shinedown's newest single "Devil" has now turned gold; it's starting to look like they'll make to 20 million in total soon. Enjoy! Posted by The Dude on Friday, 01/17/2020 @ 10:28am |
I should mention that I am surprised that the lack of Early Influence Kraftwerk. Posted by Follower on Friday, 01/17/2020 @ 12:07pm |
Do you guys think that Mariah Carey and Eurythmics both getting into the Songwriters Hall of Fame this year will help them to both get Rock Hall nominations next year for the 2021 class?. Posted by richie on Friday, 01/17/2020 @ 12:37pm |
Richie, Posted by Follower on Friday, 01/17/2020 @ 12:50pm |
Whitney Houston now in, her cousin Dionne Warwick needs to get inducted for next year's class first, then we can start talking about Mariah Carey. She is one of those acts who should get the most votes from the voting body like Nina Simone. Posted by The Dude on Friday, 01/17/2020 @ 13:00pm |
"Whitney Houston now in, her cousin Dionne Warwick needs to get inducted for next year's class first, then we can start talking about Mariah Carey. She is one of those acts who should get the most votes from the voting body like Nina Simone. Posted by jay k on Friday, 01/17/2020 @ 14:50pm |
I know it's really early, but besides the obvious two FYE locks/shoo-ins in Foo Fighters and Jay-Z, who do you guys see being nominated next year for the 2021 class?. Posted by richie on Friday, 01/17/2020 @ 16:12pm |
Richie, only other 'big' name there is Robyn. A definite candidate for induction some day, but unless Irving Azoff manages her, cannot see it happening as FYE. Posted by Paul in KY on Friday, 01/17/2020 @ 16:38pm |
Next year's ballot predictions Posted by Liam McNicholas on Friday, 01/17/2020 @ 17:31pm |
https://digitaldreamdoor.com/pages/best_hall-of-fame-2020.html Posted by Roy on Friday, 01/17/2020 @ 20:42pm |
There he goes again, Mr. Only Black Music Matters ranting about how he wants marginal black acts inducted at the expense of more worthy white acts. Posted by Follower on Friday, 01/17/2020 @ 21:06pm |
I know it's really early, but who do you guys see being nominated next year for the 2021 class?. Posted by richie on Friday, 01/17/2020 @ 22:58pm |
Despite the glaring omission of many women and non-lightest skin pigmentation men, I think one thing in that article is flawed. Those that get ballots are in an age, in the 80s and 90s, who are of the post-segregation age. Whether or not personal biases play a role in their votes, as the electors age, we will get more people who have grown up in an all-encompassing desegregated nation and world. I think there is no reason some rock band of the 80s is strictly going to stick to their own kind of genre when voting, much as a rap group from the 90s. I, and most I know in my generation (80s and 90s growing up), were fans of the music more than the people. I hope this is a sign that things will be turning into a more inclusive scene as the future turns on. That also includes getting rid of biases based on any factor, and just inducting the best. Including pigments from the darkest to the lightest, and not paying attention to gender. Posted by K-Dawg on Saturday, 01/18/2020 @ 01:31am |
Will N., Posted by Ben on Saturday, 01/18/2020 @ 06:16am |
With NIN now in, these are the industrial bands that should get in next years from now. I don't care if it's a niche genre, there are a lot of Hall worthy names from their world musically. Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 01/18/2020 @ 08:39am |
Richie, here's a list I think is relatively realistic for next year, and my process getting there. Posted by RG on Saturday, 01/18/2020 @ 09:43am |
@ Richie Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 01/18/2020 @ 10:41am |
Will N., Posted by Ben on Saturday, 01/18/2020 @ 15:58pm |
Does this year's induction class remind you guys of the 2015 induction class when we had a lot of deceased acts get in that year (Lou Reed, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The '5' Royales and most of The Paul Butterfield Blues Band) and we had a lot of tribute performances at that year's ceremony, Does this year's induction class remind you guys of 2015 with a lot of deceased acts getting in this year (Biggie, Whitney Houston and most of T. Rex) and we'll have a lot of tribute performances at this year's ceremony, Does this year's class remind you guys of 2015?. Posted by richie on Saturday, 01/18/2020 @ 16:33pm |
richie, Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 01/18/2020 @ 21:10pm |
Does anyone know if they're going to use the Singles Category again? Posted by Follower on Saturday, 01/18/2020 @ 21:29pm |
@ Enig Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 01/18/2020 @ 22:11pm |
"Does anyone know if they're going to use the Singles Category again?" Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 01/18/2020 @ 22:15pm |
My WAY TOO EARLY predictions for the 2021 ballot. I think they will be around 20 to try to sate some of the bashing they're already taking Posted by K-Dawg on Sunday, 01/19/2020 @ 02:50am |
I should amend--I completely spaced Rufus and Chaka Khan when I mentioned funk/R&B. I honestly always just automatically exclude them, because it seems they, like MC5 and it seems tragically with Kraftwerk, are just names thrown up as tokens to show they are recognizing artists without really taking seriously their chances to go in. Posted by K-Dawg on Sunday, 01/19/2020 @ 02:57am |
I will share some more thoughts about the 2020 RnR Hall of Fame Class. Posted by Ben on Sunday, 01/19/2020 @ 06:44am |
The Dude, Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 01/19/2020 @ 07:05am |
Last I checked, the worst class in the history of the Hall was 2011 or 2016. I wonder if there's anyone who thinks this class can rival it. Posted by Follower on Sunday, 01/19/2020 @ 10:54am |
Just wondering, has every act commented on their induction? Posted by Follower on Sunday, 01/19/2020 @ 11:30am |
The 2020 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees have been announced and they are: Posted by richie on Sunday, 01/19/2020 @ 11:38am |
"Last I checked, the worst class in the history of the Hall was 2011 or 2016. I wonder if there's anyone who thinks this class can rival it." -Follower Posted by DarinRG on Sunday, 01/19/2020 @ 12:12pm |
Out of the nominees who didn't get in this year, who do you guys think have the best chances at induction next year for 2021?. Posted by richie on Sunday, 01/19/2020 @ 13:01pm |
Kat Boyd just posted a picture of the latest Kiosk votes. Posted by Follower on Sunday, 01/19/2020 @ 14:24pm |
Kat Boyd just posted a picture of the latest Kiosk votes. Posted by Follower on Sunday, 01/19/2020 @ 14:24pm |
Mötley Crue is gonna be on tour with Def Leppard, Joan Jett and Poison soon with eleven shows sold out so fat. That's why they're on the top spot. But with the kiosk rigged, I feel like they're gonna have to wait a few years longer, which is sad. If they do get nominated and inducted next year, then it should open the doors more wider for Judas Priest and Iron Maiden. Posted by The Dude on Sunday, 01/19/2020 @ 16:35pm |
Mötley Crue is gonna be on tour with Def Leppard, Joan Jett and Poison soon with eleven shows sold out so far. That's why they're on the top spot. But with the kiosk rigged, I feel like they're gonna have to wait a few years longer, which is sad. If they do get nominated and inducted next year, then it should open the doors more wider for Judas Priest and Iron Maiden. Posted by The Dude on Sunday, 01/19/2020 @ 16:37pm |
The Dude, Posted by Follower on Sunday, 01/19/2020 @ 16:49pm |
There are inductees who have/had their own rap sheet and done terrible things. If the social justice warriors have a problem with Mötley getting get in at some point, then they should start their own by calling it "The Hall of Political Correctness." Posted by The Dude on Sunday, 01/19/2020 @ 17:16pm |
Out of the nominees who didn't get in this year, who do you guys think have the best chances at induction next year for 2021?. Posted by richie on Sunday, 01/19/2020 @ 17:38pm |
Richie, Posted by Follower on Sunday, 01/19/2020 @ 22:38pm |
Richie, Posted by Follower on Sunday, 01/19/2020 @ 22:38pm |
I know it's really early, but besides the obvious two FYE locks/shoo-ins in Foo Fighters and Jay-Z, who do you guys see being nominated for the 2021 class?. Posted by richie on Sunday, 01/19/2020 @ 22:58pm |
Looks like the Singles Category is back with or without a vengeance. Posted by Follower on Monday, 01/20/2020 @ 09:58am |
@ Follower Posted by The Dude on Monday, 01/20/2020 @ 10:05am |
Ben, Posted by Will N. on Monday, 01/20/2020 @ 10:11am |
The Dude, Posted by Follower on Monday, 01/20/2020 @ 11:44am |
@ Follower Posted by The Dude on Monday, 01/20/2020 @ 11:57am |
I know it's really early, but besides the obvious two FYE locks/shoo-ins in Foo Fighters and Jay-Z, who do you guys see being nominated for the 2021 class?. and also, out of the nominees who didn't get in this year, who do you guys think have the best chances at induction next year for 2021?. Posted by richie on Monday, 01/20/2020 @ 17:42pm |
Richie Posted by Greg F on Monday, 01/20/2020 @ 18:04pm |
I would like to see any of these artists on the ballot for next year. Posted by Greg F on Monday, 01/20/2020 @ 18:35pm |
The last 2 weeks have been Very busy. I've been doing Clerical for the Family. I took care of my Dad's Clerical things. His health was on decline so I took care of Accounts and bills. He passed away In Sept 2018. Lots to do after that. I took care of Paperwork for the Apartment of my Parents. They are both deceased now. My brother is the Successor. It's. A big Clerical event . Posted by Ben on Monday, 01/20/2020 @ 18:41pm |
https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.54202/title.eminems-music-to-be-murdered-by-album-poised-for-historic-billboard-200-debut Posted by The Dude on Monday, 01/20/2020 @ 19:11pm |
I will. Continue my thoughts and explanations of the new Inductees. I was hoping Notorious B.I.G. would be bumped to next year to make space for a Rock artist. That would have made space for Pat Benatar for instance. This was following in the footsteps of Tupac Shakur. I really don't know enough about Rap. I said some of this earlier. Posted by Ben on Monday, 01/20/2020 @ 22:14pm |
My early predictions for the next nominees: Many have mentioned Duran Duran, but I think Eurythmics have a much higher benefit from the Depeche Mode induction. I do agree on Jay-Z and Foo Fighters as locks and I hope that Paul Shaffer keeps Willie Nelson in mind. Posted by MichaelEU on Monday, 01/20/2020 @ 23:11pm |
MichaelEU, Posted by richie on Tuesday, 01/21/2020 @ 00:05am |
I wanted to acknowledge the breakdown and methodology that RG posted a few days ago on his more scientific approach, I guess, to the history of the spectrum of genres nominated in recent history and how it applies towards next years predictions. I thought he must have put some time and effort into this and I found it interesting. I did not see much response on his posting and list description, so since he did all the legwork for it, I thought I would repost his predictions, but with substituting 5 or 6 of my own picks into the list, using the same formula. See what you think.. Posted by Will N. on Tuesday, 01/21/2020 @ 00:37am |
I just want to say that even though I feel it's way too early IMO to start predicting predictions for 2021., that is a very interesting and cool breakdown and Formula that RG posted a few days ago. I'm not going to re write the whole list of RG or Will N. Are RG and Darin RG The sane day person. I like reading Darin RG's posts. He seems to be an expert on more Modern acts that I do not know well. RG May be someone different. Posted by Ben on Tuesday, 01/21/2020 @ 04:47am |
If I were to speculate on a preliminary list of the 2021 nominees. I would think that quite a few of the same old stalwarts will return. Also, since no major "prog" bands have been nominated during the past 2 years, I would expect to see more of a "prog" presence especially after the recent Unfortunate and untimely passing of the magnificent Neil Peart, therefore, here is my preliminary list of the 2021 nominees: Posted by Enigmaticus on Tuesday, 01/21/2020 @ 08:41am |
https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/hard-rock-albums Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 01/21/2020 @ 09:45am |
I know everybody hates the SIngles Category, but what six songs from pre-1970 artists do you think will get in this way? Posted by Follower on Tuesday, 01/21/2020 @ 12:28pm |
Since the Blink-182 fans are so desperate for their favorite band to get an induction, I would accept them if these guys from the 90's come first. Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 01/21/2020 @ 14:45pm |
As a big Blink fan, I would accept these acts off your list to go in before the boys: Posted by Paul in KY on Tuesday, 01/21/2020 @ 16:27pm |
@Follower 6 songs that I feel will get in the singles category would be these right here Posted by Edward Hawpe on Tuesday, 01/21/2020 @ 22:31pm |
Which Classic Rock acts, Which 80's New Wave/Alternative acts and Which 90's Alternative acts do you guys see being nominated for 2021?. Posted by richie on Tuesday, 01/21/2020 @ 23:07pm |
Edward Hawpe, Posted by Follower on Wednesday, 01/22/2020 @ 01:06am |
Follower, I do hate the Singles Category. But here are 6. Songs I feel will be Inducted in this way. Posted by Ben on Wednesday, 01/22/2020 @ 04:43am |
THE 2020 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTED MEMBERS Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 01/22/2020 @ 05:36am |
While FLR does keep track of who is dead now, I'd like to see him show us who was dead at the time. This 7 dead inductees is a large amount and hasn't been repeated since 2001. (Ritchie Valens, Freddie Mercury and five of The Flamingos were dead at the time) Posted by Follower on Wednesday, 01/22/2020 @ 08:41am |
Thank you Follower on Wednesday, 01.22.20 @ 01:06am for informing me on Born to Be Wild being inducted in the singles category. My substitute for that would have to be Must of Got Lost by The J Geils Band because they shaped such an amazing live sound and live show and this was one of the first big live songs to hit radio and had radio stations start considering live versions of songs rather than the studio versions like Baby, I Love Your Way by Peter Frampton and I Want You to Want Me by Cheap Trick. Posted by Edward Hawpe on Wednesday, 01/22/2020 @ 09:23am |
Hey Guys, Posted by richie on Wednesday, 01/22/2020 @ 09:55am |
Follower, Posted by Ben on Wednesday, 01/22/2020 @ 10:04am |
For those interested, I wrote a blog last year on which songs should be honored in the Singles Category. These are six songs that I believe cover the many facets of rock and roll (e.g., doo-wop, hip-hop, garage rock, folk). And these are six artists who I believe would probably not get a nomination in the Performers category anytime soon (or ever). Posted by Nick on Wednesday, 01/22/2020 @ 11:09am |
This post if for Richie Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 01/22/2020 @ 13:04pm |
Follower, Posted by Ben on Wednesday, 01/22/2020 @ 13:14pm |
This post is for Richie Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 01/22/2020 @ 13:18pm |
Ben, Posted by Follower on Wednesday, 01/22/2020 @ 15:17pm |
Follower, Posted by Ben on Thursday, 01/23/2020 @ 04:42am |
https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=top_tallies&ttt=T1A#search_section Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 01/23/2020 @ 15:49pm |
Hey Guys, Posted by richie on Thursday, 01/23/2020 @ 19:07pm |
Will N., Posted by Ben on Friday, 01/24/2020 @ 04:54am |
The Guess Who originally started off as a garage rock band. But IF they do get nominated and inducted for next year's class, then they need to add the Sonics for 2022. I could easily picture David Fricke pushing for those guys. Posted by The Dude on Friday, 01/24/2020 @ 08:21am |
A couple quick thoughts on the Guess Who. Growing up, I knew two of their songs..."American Woman" and "These Eyes". These Eyes automatically cements them as an AM radio staple in my mind, much like early Chicago and Steely Dan, but they were a legitimate rock band as well. There literally was a treasure trove of great stuff I discovered as I got older and the Internet became a thing. The fact you don't hear many of their songs played on the radio, in my mind, actually enhances their legitimacy for the RRHOF, because their stuff is fresher than say, an AC/DC or Van Halen who gets played to death on classic rock formats across the country. Their fans are louder and more demonstrative, but the Guess Who really is one of those classic rock acts whose star should be recognized and not dimmed by the masses who clamor for anyone to be inducted just because you hear their song on the radio (someone actually said Golden Earring needs to be in). The Guess Who stand the test of time for good sound, and they are Canadian, of whom there is a ridiculously low amount of artists in the RRHOF... Posted by K-Dawg on Friday, 01/24/2020 @ 09:58am |
To me, a second induction ceremony is not only a necessity at this point but fairly easy to figure out. Posted by Casper on Friday, 01/24/2020 @ 10:21am |
@ Casper Posted by The Dude on Friday, 01/24/2020 @ 11:09am |
Out of the nominees who didn't get in this year, who do you guys think have the best chances at induction next year for 2021?. Posted by richie on Friday, 01/24/2020 @ 17:59pm |
Which Classic Rock acts do you guys see being nominated for 2021? Posted by joker on Friday, 01/24/2020 @ 18:58pm |
I think of all the nominees that lost out this year Kraftwerk, Pat Benatar and Judas Priest have the best chance at induction in 2021. Posted by Greg F on Friday, 01/24/2020 @ 19:19pm |
Which 80's New Wave/Alternative acts do you guys see being nominated for 2021?. Posted by richie on Friday, 01/24/2020 @ 20:21pm |
https://hitsdailydouble.com/news&id=280194&redirect=mobile Posted by The Dude on Friday, 01/24/2020 @ 20:24pm |
80's new wave/alternative act that could be nominated next year are either The Smiths, Joy Division/New Order, Devo, Eurythmics, INXS, Gary Numan/Tubeway Army, B-52s and Duran Duran. Posted by Greg F on Friday, 01/24/2020 @ 21:13pm |
Which 90's Alternative acts do you guys see being nominated for 2021?. Posted by richie on Friday, 01/24/2020 @ 23:23pm |
90's alternative acts I see getting nominated next are either Soundgarden, Smashing Pumpkins, Beck, Alanis Morrisette, Bjork, Jane's Addiction, Alice in Chains, and Oasis. Posted by Greg F on Friday, 01/24/2020 @ 23:32pm |
https://radioink.com/2020/01/21/local-radio-is-alive-and-well/ Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 01/25/2020 @ 15:33pm |
Which Female acts do you guys see being nominated for 2021?. Posted by richie on Saturday, 01/25/2020 @ 18:38pm |
Female artists that could be nominated next year Carole King, Carly Simon, Kate Bush, Bjork, Tina Turner, The Go-Go's, and Mariah Carey. Posted by Greg F on Saturday, 01/25/2020 @ 21:33pm |
Thanks for that article about Azoff, Dude. Seeing a more extensive list of artists that he's managed will be useful in helping to decide what song to use to honor him. I should state though, that I won't have a firm decision at least until after the live ceremony. Sometimes those presentation packages can help really cement which song or artist it should be. I can pretty much guarantee though, Azoff's will NOT be "Hotel California," because I freaking hate that song. Posted by Philip on Saturday, 01/25/2020 @ 22:10pm |
I know it's really early, but besides the obvious two FYE locks/shoo-ins in Foo Fighters and Jay-Z, who do you guys see being nominated for the 2021 class?. Posted by richie on Sunday, 01/26/2020 @ 22:24pm |
Casper, Posted by Ben on Monday, 01/27/2020 @ 06:03am |
How I define a casual music listener: Posted by The Dude on Monday, 01/27/2020 @ 11:04am |
Ripping off Alex ripping off Joe, what are your "Sinister Six" acts you thin should never be in the Hall? Posted by Follower on Monday, 01/27/2020 @ 12:13pm |
Ripping off Alex ripping off Joe, what are your "Sinister Six" acts you thin should never be in the Hall? Posted by Follower on Monday, 01/27/2020 @ 12:13pm |
If I have my own "Sinister Six" list, then it's gonna be acts who are at the very bottom of the barrel for me. While I don't find Poison, Kansas, Mountain, Cinderella, Whitesnake and Dokken to be Hall Material. But I do enjoy their music and would see them as extras if they ever get in years from now. Posted by The Dude on Monday, 01/27/2020 @ 12:28pm |
My "Sinister Six" of reasonably popular artists who should NEVER be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Posted by Eric Tompkins on Monday, 01/27/2020 @ 15:39pm |
Out of the nominees who didn't get in this year, who do you guys think have the best chances at induction next year for 2021?. Posted by richie on Monday, 01/27/2020 @ 22:20pm |
Since, Eric Agreed with me on Air Supply, their so far the most "sinister" on this site. I hate Mariah Carey and find her to be overrated musically, but she is way too big to be ignore. That's how I personally felt about Beyonce too except she is not eligible yet. Posted by williamjames15@yahoo.com on Tuesday, 01/28/2020 @ 10:14am |
Justin Bieber has never been eligible and never will be once his first release turns 25. Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 01/28/2020 @ 10:22am |
Casper, Posted by Ben on Tuesday, 01/28/2020 @ 11:12am |
One thing I should point out when we debate years in who will and won't go. The old artists and fans will die out or lose influence. The young generations of music are largely interconnected. Once Jay Z and Linkin Park become eligible, we know they are at the centers of their respective genres for influence at the early to mid 2000s, and they, like so many of their contemporaries, dabbled in rap, rock, pop, country, and everything else. Rock and roll became much more solidified after the turn of the century and those of us that wanted to consider it just one style (of which I am not one), became the minority. I think once the 2000s acts begin to become eligible and voting, they will narrow and blur the lines between genres. There is a good chance that, say about 2030, we could have an all-pop/hip hop/country ballot. I don't think that's quite as far as it will go, but the changing tastes the last few years are also due to changing demographics Posted by K-Dawg on Tuesday, 01/28/2020 @ 11:46am |
Eric Thompkins, Posted by Follower on Tuesday, 01/28/2020 @ 11:49am |
Of my "Sinister Six", I have to admit to owning albums from 3 of the 6, with Mariah, Britney, and Justin being the exceptions. I have multiple albums from Celine Dion, as I think she is a good singer and a worthy artist. I just don't think she belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Posted by Eric Tompkins on Tuesday, 01/28/2020 @ 11:55am |
@ K-Dawg Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 01/28/2020 @ 13:07pm |
Follower, Posted by Eric Tompkins on Tuesday, 01/28/2020 @ 14:03pm |
My sinister six are: Styx, Backstreet Boys, Solo Freddie Mercury, Pat Boone, J. Geils Band and Poison. Posted by Follower on Tuesday, 01/28/2020 @ 16:09pm |
Rock Hall community's list of the Sinister Sixes" Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 01/28/2020 @ 16:27pm |
When/where did Joe mention his? Here's Alexs': Posted by Follower on Tuesday, 01/28/2020 @ 16:39pm |
Rock Hall community's list of the "Sinister Sixes" Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 01/28/2020 @ 16:48pm |
My six, FWIW: Posted by K-Dawg on Tuesday, 01/28/2020 @ 16:52pm |
Rock Hall community's list of the "Sinister Sixes" Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 01/28/2020 @ 17:42pm |
My sinister six Posted by Greg F on Tuesday, 01/28/2020 @ 18:21pm |
I put more than seven in my heavenly seven. I would take off Tori Amos for now. When any of the seven get in Tori would be apart of it for sure. Posted by Greg F on Tuesday, 01/28/2020 @ 18:29pm |
Joe mentioned his sinister six and heavenly seven in the Todd Rundgren episode. Posted by Greg F on Tuesday, 01/28/2020 @ 18:48pm |
Rock Hall community's list of the "Sinister Sixes" Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 01/28/2020 @ 18:48pm |
Since Greg showed us his "Heavenly Seven," here's mine. Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 01/28/2020 @ 18:53pm |
My Heavenly Seven Posted by Eric Tompkins on Tuesday, 01/28/2020 @ 19:08pm |
Here are my predictions for next year Posted by Riley on Tuesday, 01/28/2020 @ 21:47pm |
Greg F, Posted by Follower on Wednesday, 01/29/2020 @ 01:51am |
I think came up in the first episode Semour Stein was on. Posted by Greg F on Wednesday, 01/29/2020 @ 03:39am |
My own take on the Heavenly Seven: Posted by AlexVoltaire on Wednesday, 01/29/2020 @ 06:42am |
Riley, Posted by Enigmaticus on Wednesday, 01/29/2020 @ 09:14am |
Enig, Posted by K-Dawg on Wednesday, 01/29/2020 @ 10:27am |
https://www.songhall.org/news/view/songwriters_hall_of_fame_announces_2020_inductees Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 01/29/2020 @ 11:19am |
Enig, Posted by Follower on Wednesday, 01/29/2020 @ 20:01pm |
The Rock Hall has always had a gender problem. It most likely will not be fixed anytime soon. I thought I would assemble a haphazard list of 100 female artists who deserve consideration. In my opinion a large swath of them deserve induction. I grouped them in 4 tiers (and a outside genre group) to break up the list slightly. They are numbered not as a ranking, merely to keep track of the amount of acts as I typed. These are off the type of my head so please forgive any omissions, misspellings, or errors. Some have been previously inducted, others previously considered, but they all deserve a fair evaluation. The list contains both solo artists, female groups, and female members of mixed gender bands. Posted by Chris F. on Wednesday, 01/29/2020 @ 20:09pm |
Solo Freddie is on my Sinister Six thanks to the Hall. And just to rub it in, I'd rather have the Hall induct any of the community six, even Justin Bieber, than Solo Freddie Mercury. Posted by Follower on Wednesday, 01/29/2020 @ 20:20pm |
Also, the Heavenly Seven needs to have never been nominated, like the Sinister Six. I just listened to the episode where Joe mentioned his. Posted by Follower on Wednesday, 01/29/2020 @ 20:40pm |
I do not really consider Duran Duran progressive even though i do like them in the same way as Genesis as a great band of the 1980s. Duran Duran were far more 80s alternative and new wave based than they were progressive. Posted by Riley on Wednesday, 01/29/2020 @ 20:49pm |
I'm perplexed that the Hall keeps getting admonished for not putting more black and female artists into their hallowed instititution. As Mr. Jann W. astutely pointed out, most of those rock groups in 60's and 70's were comprised mostly of male musicians. That's why more men were inducted. As we head into the 2021 Nomination cycle, I expect more black and women artists to be inducted. Whitney Houston just was inducted this year. I say for every Cyndi Lauper supposedly snubbed I can give you an Iron Maiden. Gloria Estefan...I'll give you Bad Company. There have been hundreds of musicians since the 1950 year. For the most part, the most innovative and influential musicians have been inducted. Bob Dylan, Bruce, Fleetwood Mac, Michael Jackson, Prince, Radiohead, Stevie Wonder, The Doors, The Beach Boys, U2, Van Halen etc. Right now, most of the fight is trying to battle lower Pyramid 2 and 1 acts into the Hall. I will say I have my favorites who I believe should be inducted. Procol Harum-Musical Excellence and Influential. Emmylou Harris-She would be inducted if on the ballot. Gloria Estefan-Some much needed Latin representation and great singer. Iron Maiden-1 of my biggest snubs. Longevity, Influence, Musical Excellence. Bryan Adams-60 still going strong. Many Classic hits Cuts Like A Knife, Run To You, Summer Of 69, etc. I have proposed 2 ballots for several years now. Maybe, the other ballot could be themed or headed in some way. 60's Artists, Women Artists, R&B Artists etc. That way many artists receive a fair chance of induction. KING Posted by KING on Wednesday, 01/29/2020 @ 20:59pm |
Just to clarify, yes, my idea for a second ceremony/ballot annually is that the artists who qualify for the second Performers ballot (fifty years or more since their first recording) would be ineligible for the other one. Posted by Casper on Wednesday, 01/29/2020 @ 23:57pm |
Riley, Posted by Enigmaticus on Thursday, 01/30/2020 @ 02:13am |
Casper, Posted by Ben on Thursday, 01/30/2020 @ 06:19am |
There is nothing meaningless about the term "new wave" cause it's a mixture of rock, pop, punk, and electronic - it's the Ramones meets Kraftwerk. Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 01/30/2020 @ 08:09am |
To me there are not enough sudden mood shifts in Duran Duran songs for me to consider them a progressive rock band. A lot of them are not even that long as well. We can have our own opinions on whether Duran Duran is progressive or not. but my opinion is that they are more of a new wave.80s alternative/synth pop band. Posted by Riley on Thursday, 01/30/2020 @ 08:32am |
Hey Dude, Posted by Ben on Thursday, 01/30/2020 @ 11:21am |
@ Ben Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 01/30/2020 @ 12:50pm |
Riley, Posted by Enigmaticus on Thursday, 01/30/2020 @ 19:46pm |
Ben, it is all just speculation and fun. Posted by Casper on Thursday, 01/30/2020 @ 21:04pm |
I know ordinary World and Come Undone from Duran Duran and i would say no sudden mood shifts in those songs for me to consider them prog. Posted by Riley on Thursday, 01/30/2020 @ 22:09pm |
Hey Guys, Posted by richie on Thursday, 01/30/2020 @ 22:22pm |
Ben, Posted by Will N. on Friday, 01/31/2020 @ 00:09am |
So, because I'm a huge music geek, I went back and added one act to each year of the RRHOF inductions to see how it would stack up. I did cheat a little in that I am not retroactively putting in acts that have been inducted since the years passed, but I just don't have that much time to go back and correct it all. What do you think? Posted by K-Dawg on Friday, 01/31/2020 @ 04:17am |
Will N., Posted by Ben on Friday, 01/31/2020 @ 05:53am |
Will N., Posted by Ben on Friday, 01/31/2020 @ 05:53am |
Riley, Posted by Enigmaticus on Friday, 01/31/2020 @ 08:17am |
To clarify i want a fair amount of sudden mood shifts, long songs and complex song structures and multiple of these elements for an artist to use to classify as progressive. I would classify Genesis both eras since the Phil Collins era did have its fair share of sudden mood shifts and complex song structures. I would also classify King Crimson, Yes, Rush and Pink Floyd they would be my big 5 of progressive rock since they are the bands i see most often deferred to in progressive rock. Posted by Riley on Friday, 01/31/2020 @ 08:50am |
Since John Sykes works for iHeartMedia, I'm hoping he expands the voting body by bringing in DJ's and Radio personalities from all formats with the exclusion of talk and sports. Here's the list! Posted by The Dude on Friday, 01/31/2020 @ 11:34am |
The more I think about a possible veteran vote, the more I can agree with that. If I was the only one at the top of this institution and all others have to follow my words, I would tell them to induct a class of 20 inductees in the first year to avoid a huge backlog, then reduce it the following years. The most important thing is to induct them as regular performing artists instead of creating a bonus category. Posted by MichaelEU on Friday, 01/31/2020 @ 14:52pm |
https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2020/01/31/warner-music-group-earnings-2020-q1/ Posted by The Dude on Friday, 01/31/2020 @ 21:19pm |
I know it's really early, but who do you guys see being nominated for the 2021 class?. Posted by richie on Saturday, 02/1/2020 @ 10:20am |
Predictions for next years nominees: Posted by Evan on Saturday, 02/1/2020 @ 19:10pm |
MichaelEU, Posted by Ben on Sunday, 02/2/2020 @ 05:41am |
T Rex, Nine Inch Nails & Depeche Mode are the ones I'm mostly excited for this year. The Doobies, Whitney & Biggie are deserving as well I predict that the Doobie Brothers are going to be headlining the ceremony anyways I'll be a fantastic year. Even though its early my predictions for the class of 2021 are: Posted by Navonte Robertson on Sunday, 02/2/2020 @ 18:05pm |
Hey Guys, Posted by richie on Sunday, 02/2/2020 @ 20:10pm |
https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/motley-crue-and-def-leppards-stadium-tour-has-already-sold-more-than-one-million-tickets/ Posted by The Dude on Sunday, 02/2/2020 @ 20:23pm |
Out of the nominees who didn't get in this year, who do you guys think have the best chances at induction next year for 2021?. Posted by richie on Monday, 02/3/2020 @ 00:31am |
Now as far as actual predictions for 2021. I don't do Super Early predictions. I do want to say However, that even though there is a possibility that John Sykes will create a Second Ceremony for those 50 years and over starting with 2021 there is nothing concrete to confirm this. Posted by Ben on Monday, 02/3/2020 @ 05:09am |
Now as far as actual predictions for 2021. I don't do Super Early predictions. I do want to say However, that even though there is a possibility that John Sykes will create a Second Ceremony for those 50 years and over starting with 2021 there is nothing concrete to confirm this. Posted by Ben on Monday, 02/3/2020 @ 05:09am |
Who should be this year's inductors? Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 02/4/2020 @ 11:11am |
KING, Posted by Chris F. on Tuesday, 02/4/2020 @ 13:17pm |
The Dude, Posted by Chris F. on Tuesday, 02/4/2020 @ 13:28pm |
richie, Posted by Chris F. on Tuesday, 02/4/2020 @ 13:40pm |
Chris F., Posted by richie on Tuesday, 02/4/2020 @ 13:45pm |
@ Chris. F Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 02/4/2020 @ 13:53pm |
Richie, Posted by Chris F. on Tuesday, 02/4/2020 @ 13:53pm |
The Dude, Posted by Chris F. on Tuesday, 02/4/2020 @ 13:57pm |
The Dude, Posted by joker on Tuesday, 02/4/2020 @ 15:54pm |
@ joker Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 02/4/2020 @ 16:04pm |
My predictions for the 2021 Rock Hall nominees are: Posted by richie on Tuesday, 02/4/2020 @ 17:42pm |
The Dude, Posted by Follower on Tuesday, 02/4/2020 @ 22:45pm |
https://hitsdailydouble.com/news&id=280194&redirect=mobile Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 02/4/2020 @ 23:02pm |
My predictions for the 2021 Rock Hall nominees are: Posted by richie on Tuesday, 02/4/2020 @ 23:02pm |
I think we have MONTHS to go and let's not push time forward too fast. I've already thrown out a way-too-early ballot and will see how time treats that one. Posted by K-Dawg on Wednesday, 02/5/2020 @ 08:47am |
@ K-Dawg Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 02/5/2020 @ 09:06am |
K-DAWG Posted by KING on Wednesday, 02/5/2020 @ 23:11pm |
To me, the Pumpkins are a HOF quality band. No matter how much of a weirdo Billy is. They may have to wait a bit, due to that, but I expect them to get in there in the next 5 years. Posted by Paul in KY on Thursday, 02/6/2020 @ 05:52am |
I have sone thoughts on the Next 80s group to be Nominated. I think it will be the B52s. Where as I am NOT a fan at all of Depeche Mode, I have always like the B52s. Kate Pierson And Fred Schneider make a good team in the group as well as Cindy Wilson. There is New Wave I like and Support. The Earlier New Wave. Also I often predict New wave acts I don't even like such as the Cure. Posted by Ben on Thursday, 02/6/2020 @ 06:55am |
Ben, Posted by Nick on Thursday, 02/6/2020 @ 08:11am |
Hey Nick, Posted by Ben on Thursday, 02/6/2020 @ 09:03am |
Nick, Posted by Chris F. on Thursday, 02/6/2020 @ 15:37pm |
Hey Guys, Posted by richie on Thursday, 02/6/2020 @ 16:35pm |
If the museum is any indication, I wouldn't be surprised if any of DMB, Soundgarden, and Pat Benatar got nominated again. Posted by Follower on Thursday, 02/6/2020 @ 19:58pm |
Follower, Posted by richie on Thursday, 02/6/2020 @ 20:17pm |
Thank you Chris F! And I look forward to hearing your thoughts on my piece Ben. The other artists I spotlighted (so far) are Gloria Estefan, Joe Cocker, The Pointer Sisters and X. I'm currently researching the subject of my next artist for the series. Posted by Nick on Thursday, 02/6/2020 @ 20:40pm |
Two thoughts. Gloria Estefan was just mentioned. I think she and her Miami Sound Machine don't get enough mention for HOF consideration. They are pop, salsa, a tiny bit of disco, a tiny bit of rock. The Latin beat that Santana implemented into his masterpiece of a career also resonates with Gloria and Emilio. I know it's a huge logjam, but the MSM should get a long hard look. I think the first time they get nommed, they well may be in. Posted by K-Dawg on Friday, 02/7/2020 @ 00:15am |
For some reason, I have a gut feeling that this will be the 2021 ballot when the next nominees are announced in October and they are: Posted by richie on Friday, 02/7/2020 @ 19:06pm |
Nick, Posted by Ben on Saturday, 02/8/2020 @ 06:02am |
Ben, Posted by richie on Saturday, 02/8/2020 @ 10:20am |
When it comes to New Wave/80's Alternative, I'm going with Duran Duran cause they're on the Cars and Depeche Mode level of popularity and commercial success. If the Nom Com and/or voting body decides to go with a more critical acclaimed band from their genre(s), then I think it's gonna be tossed up between the Smiths and Joy Division/New Order. Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 02/8/2020 @ 10:37am |
Thanks Ben, I appreciate it. I think their first nomination is coming very soon. Posted by Nick on Saturday, 02/8/2020 @ 11:33am |
Hey Guys, Posted by richie on Saturday, 02/8/2020 @ 12:12pm |
The Dude and richie, Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 02/8/2020 @ 12:14pm |
richie, out of all those acts you listed, if I had to pick 7, these are who I would pick: Posted by Paul in KY on Saturday, 02/8/2020 @ 12:29pm |
According to this site, both the Smiths and Joy Division/New Order have a 58% chance of getting inducted, so it is likely either one of them could make it next year. But I'm still hoping for Duran Duran though to keep the New Wave/80's Alternative going. Ever since the Cars got in a couple of years ago, they became the catalysts for their genres like Rush is or maybe was for Prog in 2013. Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 02/8/2020 @ 12:31pm |
So guess what. By popular demand I am Reviving my Series. As a Small Recap I went from the Classes of 1994 to 2010. I covered a lot of acts. It's mostly my Favs but some that arent favs but are Well deserved. I delayed reviving it due to Working a lot and doing some Family Clerical. I am up to 2011 class.. This to me was the weakest Class of all. The Hall kind of reached an All time low. Enig I want to apologize for Excluding Abba for my 2010 Roundup. I am veryy sorry about that. I will give a positive remark on Abba. They had International success and are one of the few famous acts from Sweden. I like the hits SOS and Fernando. Those have a special Internatonal flavor. I can relate to those 2 hits because my Mother was French. I recall a tune called Voulez Vous. But NO Dancing Queen for me How's that? The 2010 Class was NOT too bad BUT then came the 2011 Class. Just as most Slightly recent ceremonies I watched the 2011. One of the best Acts was Alice Cooper. He is a shock Rock legend.. I am NOT a huge fan but I like a bunch of his stuff. Alice Cooper is actually the name of the band or originally were. Posted by Ben on Saturday, 02/8/2020 @ 13:09pm |
So guess what. By popular demand I am Reviving my Series. As a Small Recap I went from the Classes of 1994 to 2010. I covered a lot of acts. It's mostly my Favs but some that arent favs but are Well deserved. I delayed reviving it due to Working a lot and doing some Family Clerical. I am up to 2011 class.. This to me was the weakest Class of all. The Hall kind of reached an All time low. Enig I want to apologize for Excluding Abba for my 2010 Roundup. I am veryy sorry about that. I will give a positive remark on Abba. They had International success and are one of the few famous acts from Sweden. I like the hits SOS and Fernando. Those have a special Internatonal flavor. I can relate to those 2 hits because my Mother was French. I recall a tune called Voulez Vous. But NO Dancing Queen for me How's that? The 2010 Class was NOT too bad BUT then came the 2011 Class. Just as most Slightly recent ceremonies I watched the 2011. One of the best Acts was Alice Cooper. He is a shock Rock legend.. I am NOT a huge fan but I like a bunch of his stuff. Alice Cooper is actually the name of the band or originally were. Posted by Ben on Saturday, 02/8/2020 @ 13:09pm |
ENIG Posted by KING on Saturday, 02/8/2020 @ 13:51pm |
Now that Depeche Mode is in, I have stated from the beginning I thought that they were a 1-2 punch with Duran Duran as being inductees in the RRHOF. I think Duran Duran is almost a shoo-in next year. The Hall has also quietly begun to induct 80s acts who are commercial in addition to critical successes, and have branched out more into the popular genre with successive inductions of Janet Jackson and Whitney Houston. I will admit, this is also a giant lift to diversifying the Hall in both gender and a term I don't recognize, "race", as I feel there is only one, the human race, but it has helped in both respects. Duran Duran had enduring popularity throughout the 80s, and their style is right in the thick of New Wave, so I see them as checking all the boxes for an easy path. Posted by K-Dawg on Saturday, 02/8/2020 @ 18:15pm |
Hey Guys, Posted by richie on Saturday, 02/8/2020 @ 19:15pm |
My other sugesstions for special guests of Class of 2020 Posted by Navonte Robertson on Saturday, 02/8/2020 @ 19:28pm |
KING THOUGHTS FEB 2020 ON RRHOF INDUCTEES. Posted by KING on Sunday, 02/9/2020 @ 01:48am |
Richie, Posted by Chris F. on Sunday, 02/9/2020 @ 06:37am |
K-Dawg, Posted by Ben on Sunday, 02/9/2020 @ 09:27am |
K-Dawg, Posted by Ben on Sunday, 02/9/2020 @ 09:27am |
Neil Diamond became eligible to be inducted in this farce of an institution in 1989. From his days at the Brill Building to his own prolific solo career, the man has proven his ability over and over again. I take it you don't think he's "rock" enough. Maybe you need to check out his catalog, starting with Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show and Thank the Lord for the Nightime. As far as I'm concerned he should have gone in by 1999 at the latest. Definitely before ABBA. Posted by joker on Sunday, 02/9/2020 @ 14:15pm |
2011, the worst class in the history of the hall, with the possible exceptions of 2016 and 2018. Posted by Follower on Sunday, 02/9/2020 @ 14:56pm |
2016 was save by the ridiculously long overdue admission of NWA; also, Steve Miller should have been in decades ago, but they still screwed that big time by omitting his band. By those two inductions, I give it a pass over 2011, along with Deep Purple... Posted by K-Dawg on Sunday, 02/9/2020 @ 16:32pm |
Joker, Posted by Ben on Sunday, 02/9/2020 @ 18:03pm |
Ben, Posted by Philip on Sunday, 02/9/2020 @ 21:45pm |
Hey Guys, Posted by richie on Monday, 02/10/2020 @ 00:13am |
Philip, Posted by Ben on Monday, 02/10/2020 @ 04:32am |
Philip, Posted by Ben on Monday, 02/10/2020 @ 04:32am |
K-Dawg, Posted by Ben on Monday, 02/10/2020 @ 05:18am |
"The the Fan Vote is worth two ballots." - Greg Harris Posted by The Dude on Monday, 02/10/2020 @ 10:06am |
Ben, you arent my target for the rock purists. Sorry if it came off like that. I love rock as well, but I like to think I'm objective enough to realize not every entrant in the RRHOF has to be played on the local classic rock station. Posted by K-Dawg on Monday, 02/10/2020 @ 10:53am |
I just realized that there isn't a Jeff Lynne/Mark Knopfner/Brian Eno type. Meaning, a band where one particular member is especially well regarded. I guess Trent Reznor comes close even though NIN is a one-man band. Marc Bolan might count too. Posted by Follower on Monday, 02/10/2020 @ 11:04am |
Ben, Posted by Will N. on Monday, 02/10/2020 @ 11:26am |
Oh, the video I mentioned , a must see, with Jeff Healey, Dr. John, Marcus Miller, and Omar Hakim, performing "See The Light", on a show called Night Music. I believe it was from around 1988, but it is excellent quality audio and video on you tube.. Posted by Will N. on Monday, 02/10/2020 @ 11:43am |
Sorry, I meant to mention the Dude when I acknowledged Follower. I apologize for the confusion...mine lol Posted by K-Dawg on Monday, 02/10/2020 @ 11:47am |
@ K-Dawg Posted by The Dude on Monday, 02/10/2020 @ 12:14pm |
Hey Guys, Posted by richie on Monday, 02/10/2020 @ 12:20pm |
Will N., Posted by Ben on Monday, 02/10/2020 @ 15:14pm |
Which 2020 nominees do you guys see being nominated again next year for 2021?. Posted by richie on Monday, 02/10/2020 @ 15:47pm |
Of all the 2020 nominees I think that Rufus featuring Chaka Khan, Kraftwerk, Pat Benatar, Soundgarden, MC5 and Judas Priest returning for 2021. Posted by Greg F on Monday, 02/10/2020 @ 18:47pm |
Those are all good bets. Pat, Soundgarden, and Judas Priest I would put money on. Kraftwerk, Chaka, and MC5 are practically perennial nominees at this point. I could see Motorhead and/or Thin Lizzy sneaking back in too. Posted by RG on Monday, 02/10/2020 @ 18:53pm |
I'm not expecting MC5 to get nominated again; the votes were low as an empty bottle of milk. Why not give another punk band a spin like the Buzzcocks or the Jam? Even if they don't have enough support to get in, they could do better. Posted by The Dude on Monday, 02/10/2020 @ 19:08pm |
Which acts that were not nominated this year for 2020 but were nominated in previous years do you guys see being nominated again next year for 2021?. Posted by richie on Monday, 02/10/2020 @ 21:26pm |
joker, Posted by Ben on Tuesday, 02/11/2020 @ 05:48am |
Which acts that were not nominated this year for 2020 but were nominated in previous years do you guys see being nominated again next year for 2021?. Posted by richie on Tuesday, 02/11/2020 @ 10:06am |
K-Dawg, Posted by Ben on Tuesday, 02/11/2020 @ 14:55pm |
Ben, Posted by joker on Tuesday, 02/11/2020 @ 16:04pm |
Richie, Posted by RG on Tuesday, 02/11/2020 @ 18:11pm |
J Geils band needs to go in a hole and never be nominated again Posted by K-Dawg on Tuesday, 02/11/2020 @ 19:04pm |
joker, Posted by Ben on Tuesday, 02/11/2020 @ 19:30pm |
Which acts do you guys see being nominated for the first time next year for 2021?. Posted by richie on Tuesday, 02/11/2020 @ 19:46pm |
Richie, artists I see being nominated for the first time. Posted by Greg F on Tuesday, 02/11/2020 @ 21:21pm |
joker, Posted by Ben on Wednesday, 02/12/2020 @ 04:49am |
Richie. Posted by RG on Wednesday, 02/12/2020 @ 07:29am |
It's fine that you want to speculate next year's class, Richie. I just feel sometimes the interjection takes away from the flow of conversations that we have here. The Smashing Pumpkins are quickly rising to my "next 90s band I want to see enshrined", but there's a small, er big list, of nominees that deserve some justice. Posted by K-Dawg on Wednesday, 02/12/2020 @ 11:17am |
Hey Guys, Posted by richie on Wednesday, 02/12/2020 @ 12:39pm |
Soo Coming soon is 2012 Class. I think this was a Strong Class. It has 6 acts I recall. Almost alll of them are Strong acts Well Deserved. I want to give some a chance to Catch Up. Later Posted by Ben on Wednesday, 02/12/2020 @ 12:45pm |
I think any of these acts from the 50's and 60's have a chance at induction and there might be a chance at them doing two ceremonies starting next year with the second one focusing on 50's and 60's. Posted by Greg F on Wednesday, 02/12/2020 @ 13:25pm |
Most of them have...NO CHANCE IN HELL!!! Posted by Mr. XFL on Wednesday, 02/12/2020 @ 14:21pm |
Ben, Posted by Follower on Wednesday, 02/12/2020 @ 14:56pm |
Follower, Posted by Ben on Wednesday, 02/12/2020 @ 16:20pm |
Richie I do not wish to make any induction speculations until I see an official ballot. I don't have a problem with speculating potential nominees for next year. Posted by Greg F on Wednesday, 02/12/2020 @ 18:47pm |
Foo Fighters' new album has been fully recorded and it will come out this year to celebrate their 25th anniversary. I could easily tell they're getting themselves ready to become an FYE. Is Jay-Z working on some new music too? Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 02/12/2020 @ 19:53pm |
Richie, Posted by Will N. on Wednesday, 02/12/2020 @ 21:16pm |
KING FEB 2020 Artists For Consideration RRHOF. Posted by KING on Thursday, 02/13/2020 @ 01:38am |
I know that you guys will not agree with this, but I just don't see the Foo Fighters as a FYE nominee/inductee, I think that Rage Against The Machine and Soundgarden should and will both go in first ahead of them as far as 90's bands go, Foo Fighters are more of a 2000's band than a 90's band, plus they never really had a time period where they got consistent high critical praise which is something all first-year nominees usually have, if they get nominated/inducted FYE next year, it will be thanks to their long term popularity and Dave Grohl in general, I think that Dave Grohl will tell the nominating committee to nominate others before nominating his band, I do think that once Foo Fighters get nominated, they'll get voted in on their first ballot appearance but not FYE, if Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nine Inch Nails, Radiohead and Rage Against The Machine couldn't get in FYE, then I doubt Foo Fighters can despite their popularity and Dave Grohl being one of the most beloved figures in Rock and all of Music, so I really think that next year will be either Rage Against The Machine or Soundgarden's year for induction as far as 90's bands go following Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nirvana, Green Day, Pearl Jam, Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails. Posted by richie on Thursday, 02/13/2020 @ 11:03am |
Other than Green Day, Pearl Jam, The Post-80's Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nirvana and Dave Matthews Band, I can't think of anything band that is universal as the Foo Fighters when it comes to the 90's. Wilco, Deftones and maybe Jane's Addiction are on the the Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails level of critical acclaim. Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 02/13/2020 @ 11:18am |
Other than Green Day, Pearl Jam, The Post-80's Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nirvana and Dave Matthews Band, I can't think of any other band that is universal as the Foo Fighters when it comes to the 90's cause they're a Dave Grohl-related band. Wilco, Deftones and maybe Jane's Addiction are on the the Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails level of critical acclaim. Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 02/13/2020 @ 11:20am |
I think I'm with Richie on this one. I love the Foo Fighters and I think they'll certainly get in within the next couple years, but I'm not sure they're quite on the level to be an FYE lock the way Nirvana/Pearl Jam/2Pac/Biggie were. Posted by RG on Thursday, 02/13/2020 @ 12:58pm |
I think Beck, Tori Amos, Sheryl Crow, and some of the other more celebrated critically acts are going to get a long hard look before the bulk of the 90s rock groups are going to be. We can't neglect the hip-hop/pop groups, either. Boyz II Men, Mariah Carey, the boy bands (Backstreet Boys, N'Sync) and IMO the most overlooked, TLC, are going to get in pretty quick, or at least get talk for a nom. Posted by K-Dawg on Thursday, 02/13/2020 @ 15:28pm |
Oh yeah, I forgot to mention Sublime who might be more tougher to induct than other bands from the 90's I've mentioned before on this page cause they had never beloved by critics during their heyday, and they were a short-lived band. Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 02/13/2020 @ 16:08pm |
Critical acclaim rankings for '90s rock artists from acclaimedmusic.net Posted by Sean on Thursday, 02/13/2020 @ 20:50pm |
Hey Guys, Posted by richie on Thursday, 02/13/2020 @ 21:29pm |
K-Dawg. Posted by Ben on Friday, 02/14/2020 @ 04:52am |
K-Dawg. Posted by Ben on Friday, 02/14/2020 @ 04:52am |
If the Nom Com decides to go with Beck or Oasis rather than Foo Fighters, then it's more proof most music critics are hipsters. Posted by The Dude on Friday, 02/14/2020 @ 09:54am |
Hey Guys, Posted by richie on Friday, 02/14/2020 @ 11:05am |
Kraftwerk really need the same publicist as Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Equally absurdly influential acts that are only recently getting their truly deserved dues, but Kraftwerk just can't get enough recognition. Posted by Follower on Friday, 02/14/2020 @ 17:14pm |
Hey Guys, Posted by richie on Friday, 02/14/2020 @ 17:33pm |
Monkees are NEVER gonna make it! Move on already... Posted by Mr. XFL on Friday, 02/14/2020 @ 20:57pm |
Hey Guys, Posted by richie on Friday, 02/14/2020 @ 23:32pm |
Time to give MC5 and Rufus a rest already... Posted by Mr. XFL on Saturday, 02/15/2020 @ 10:20am |
Kraftwerk needs to be more out front and forceful nomination time. Honestly, I can't remember any full stories or thoughts about the members any of these nominations. These guys should be angry and talkative and be on every Oprah or Dr. Phil type program. Present their reasons why they should be inducted and play a few songs. You never know what will resonate induction time. Rob Halford from Judas Priest was very outfront and vocal. He expressed the importance of Judas Priest in the RRHOF for the band, heavy metal genre, and the fans. Judas Priest hasn't been inducted yet but that should be remembered by some of the voters. Joe Elliott was sort of Def Leppard's pointman and he presented why they deserve induction as well as a few groups like T. Rex and Mott The Hoople that are deserving. His strong advocacy of T. Rex might have helped their nomination and induction in 2020. It's really not that much different in these projects when Donnie, Jennifer, Nick, etc present a background or reason for their album and song choices. It doesn't work everytime but it does cross your mind during the voting. KING Posted by KING on Saturday, 02/15/2020 @ 10:46am |
Do you guys think that Mariah Carey and the Eurythmics both getting inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame this year will help them to both get Rock Hall nominations (Mariah's 1st and the Eurythmics's 2nd) next year for 2021?. I really think that it could happen especially since The Cure and Janet Jackson got in last year and Depeche Mode and Whitney Houston got in this year. Posted by richie on Saturday, 02/15/2020 @ 11:42am |
Richie, Posted by Follower on Saturday, 02/15/2020 @ 12:59pm |
Hey Guys, Posted by richie on Saturday, 02/15/2020 @ 15:57pm |
Richie, Posted by RG on Saturday, 02/15/2020 @ 18:39pm |
Out of the nominees who didn't get in this year, who do you guys think have the best chances at induction next year for 2021?. Posted by richie on Monday, 02/17/2020 @ 00:31am |
I will Now continue my Series. I am up to the 2012 Class. I feel this was a Rather strong Class. I start with Donovan. He represented the 1960s that year. Donovan is a great folk rock at of the 1960s. He is s Scottish folk rock singer,songwriter and guitarist. He had a lot of success in the UK,US and other countries. He was proclaimed Britain's answer to Bob Dylan. He embraced the positive way of flower power. He released from Psychedelic music. Sunshine Superman is one of his great songs. And so is Mellow Yellow. These are 2 Favorites of mine. Also I love the song Season of the Witch. There is a Mountain and Wear Your Love Like Heaven are also terrific. Hurdy Gurdy Man was a big album in 1968. He collaborated with Jeff Beck in 1969. He continued releasing albums throughout the 1970s. I own Donovan's Greatest hits cd. The song above are my favorites. He actually performed after all these years at the 2012 Ceremony. When he performed Season of the Witch with John Mellencamp it was great. Donovan was 66 years Old at the 2012 Ceremony. and yet he performed. He was overdue for years and finally was inducted, Donovan is pretty cool. Will N. and K-Dawg may have some thoughts on Donovan. I will cover another 2012 Inductee later Posted by Ben on Monday, 02/17/2020 @ 05:12am |
I will Now continue my Series. I am up to the 2012 Class. I feel this was a Rather strong Class. I start with Donovan. He represented the 1960s that year. Donovan is a great folk rock at of the 1960s. He is s Scottish folk rock singer,songwriter and guitarist. He had a lot of success in the UK,US and other countries. He was proclaimed Britain's answer to Bob Dylan. He embraced the positive way of flower power. He released from Psychedelic music. Sunshine Superman is one of his great songs. And so is Mellow Yellow. These are 2 Favorites of mine. Also I love the song Season of the Witch. There is a Mountain and Wear Your Love Like Heaven are also terrific. Hurdy Gurdy Man was a big album in 1968. He collaborated with Jeff Beck in 1969. He continued releasing albums throughout the 1970s. I own Donovan's Greatest hits cd. The song above are my favorites. He actually performed after all these years at the 2012 Ceremony. When he performed Season of the Witch with John Mellencamp it was great. Donovan was 66 years Old at the 2012 Ceremony. and yet he performed. He was overdue for years and finally was inducted, Donovan is pretty cool. Will N. and K-Dawg may have some thoughts on Donovan. I will cover another 2012 Inductee later Posted by Ben on Monday, 02/17/2020 @ 05:12am |
Coming up is Coverage of Guns N'Roses. Guns n'Roses brought a Raw sound back to Hard Rock. They are associated with Hard Rock/Heavy Metal. I remember there was a lot of Dance music and Pop Metal just before they burst on the Scene. I didn't bother with any of the Dance stuff But I did like quite a bit of Pop Metal. It's become known as Hair Metal mostly. This includes Motley Crue, Ratt, Cinderella, Poison . I like songs from those BUT Guns N' Roses had a much more Raw sound that I like quite a bit. Stay tuned Posted by Ben on Monday, 02/17/2020 @ 14:44pm |
Remember when there was a rumor that the eligibility date was going to be lowed to 20 years? People immediately thought it was because the Hall wanted to induct Guns N Roses. Posted by Follower on Monday, 02/17/2020 @ 16:16pm |
Wasn't the eligibility date originally 15 years before the Hall increased it to 25? I've heard the early years had rules that were more different before some of the acts from the 70's became eligible. Posted by The Dude on Monday, 02/17/2020 @ 16:59pm |
Hey Dude, Posted by Ben on Monday, 02/17/2020 @ 19:54pm |
Thanks for the answer, Ben. I remember having a good talk about the Hall's rules with one of my friends and he told me it was originally 15 years of eligibility, which I didn't believe that at all cause that's not really enough time to observe an act on how much he, she or they meet the criteria from anybody's point of view. Posted by The Dude on Monday, 02/17/2020 @ 21:31pm |
I know it's really early, but who do you guys see being the 2021 inductees?. Posted by richie on Monday, 02/17/2020 @ 22:05pm |
Hey Dude, Posted by Ben on Monday, 02/17/2020 @ 22:14pm |
I actually first heard about the Hall when I was twelve in 02, but I've been following it since 2012 when Guns N' Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and the Beastie Boys were inducted. Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 02/18/2020 @ 07:53am |
Ok. Here is full coverage of Guns n'Roses. Guns N' Roses were One of the biggest bands in the world during the late 80s. At a time when music was dominated by dance music and pop Metal, Guns N' Roses brought Raw, good and ugly rock n' Roll back on the scene. While Slash and Izzy Stradlin roared out their Guitar riffs, Axl Rose screeched out his tales of Sex, drugs and Rock n'Roll. There was also Duff McKagen and Steven Adler to make lineup full. As the 80s became the 90s they were one of the biggest and most interesting bands around. Posted by Ben on Tuesday, 02/18/2020 @ 08:22am |
I love the first three GNR albums and even a couple of tracks from Lies, but they're one of those bands who went downhill way too soon with the messy lineup changes. Although I'm glad Slash and Duff rejoined; but if they could get Izzy back, that would enough for me to consider as a revival. Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 02/18/2020 @ 09:15am |
Hey Dude, Posted by Ben on Tuesday, 02/18/2020 @ 09:43am |
Hey Dude, Posted by Ben on Tuesday, 02/18/2020 @ 10:36am |
GNR Lies is actually an EP, so it's kinda a different form of release. But I do get why some might see it as the same, depending on time length. Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 02/18/2020 @ 10:52am |
Hey Dude, Posted by Ben on Tuesday, 02/18/2020 @ 13:03pm |
I think Donovan's biggest hit "Hurdy Gurdy Man" is the song from the 60's that aged well the most. I could easily hear the influence of it acoustically on some songs from the 90's like "Sex and Candy" and " Touch, Peel and Stand." Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 02/18/2020 @ 13:34pm |
So, of the Illinois music Hall of fame inductees, 4 are in the Rock Hall and 3 aren't. None of those other 3 will get in the Rock Hal anytime soon. Especially since one of them is on Joe's (and many watchers that post here's) Sinister Six. Posted by Follower on Tuesday, 02/18/2020 @ 19:29pm |
Hey Dude, Posted by Ben on Wednesday, 02/19/2020 @ 06:09am |
I do remember hearing "Sunshine Superman" many times before, but I didn't know that was Donovan's biggest hit. Thanks for correcting me! Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 02/19/2020 @ 08:18am |
Since Pharrell Williams is one of the newest board directors, I could see him putting out a lot of pet projects yearly. Genre wise, he'll mainly focus on pop, R&B, rap/hip hop, and EDM. But I could see him support some rock and alternative acts he is friends with, including Soundgarden, Rage Against the Machine, and Linkin Park (who will be eligible in the next five years from now). Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 02/19/2020 @ 09:34am |
Hey Dude, Posted by Ben on Wednesday, 02/19/2020 @ 11:05am |
Ben, Posted by Greg P. on Wednesday, 02/19/2020 @ 14:34pm |
Sorry, I will have some major thought about GnR and a gloss of Donovan, but for a minute to the 2011 class. Posted by K-Dawg on Wednesday, 02/19/2020 @ 14:36pm |
Hey Guys, Posted by richie on Wednesday, 02/19/2020 @ 23:35pm |
Ben, Posted by Will N. on Wednesday, 02/19/2020 @ 23:55pm |
And Now I cover the Beastie Boys. The Beastie Boys are deserved for the RnR Hall of Fame. In fact they were inducted at exactly the the right time. They were the first white rap group. They were accused of being cultural copycats. A lot of people don't know they began as a Punk band. That's right. Posted by Ben on Thursday, 02/20/2020 @ 07:07am |
Hey Guys, Posted by richie on Thursday, 02/20/2020 @ 10:54am |
Here's what I'm expecting the New Wave/80's Alternative train to look like now. Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 02/20/2020 @ 12:40pm |
I think the line for 80s Alt/90s Alt/Hip Hop looks something like this: Posted by RG on Thursday, 02/20/2020 @ 13:48pm |
RG, Posted by richie on Thursday, 02/20/2020 @ 14:34pm |
@ Richie and RG Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 02/20/2020 @ 15:23pm |
@ Richie and RG Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 02/20/2020 @ 15:32pm |
No way Moroon 5 (an even bigger musical travesty than DMB) and The Killers get in their first year, and Linkin Park may have to wait a few years re. the Hall's attitude toward hard rock... Posted by EDS on Thursday, 02/20/2020 @ 18:37pm |
https://m.citizensvoice.com/news/rocking-for-40-years-rock-107-radio-stations-marks-milestone-anniversary-1.2597194 Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 02/20/2020 @ 20:31pm |
Agree that there is no way Maroon 5 get in FYE. I would be flabbergasted. The Killers have a much better shot (IMO) of being one, but even then I would be freaking surprised if they went FYE. They will get in one day, though. Linkin Park probably has the best FYE case among the 2 (don't even count Maroon 5), but still would be surprised a bit if they went FYE. Definitely will get in at some pint, though. Posted by Paul in KY on Friday, 02/21/2020 @ 07:05am |
Can somebody please tell me what FYE stands for. It's been bugging me for weeks. Is it For Your Entertainment. It was said just now that There is. No way Maroon 5 get in FYE. Please somebody tell me. I'm bad with some Abbrevs Posted by Ben on Friday, 02/21/2020 @ 07:39am |
I think it's First Year Eligible, Ben. As in first year eligible to be nominated. Posted by remy10 on Friday, 02/21/2020 @ 07:44am |
remy10, Posted by Ben on Friday, 02/21/2020 @ 10:50am |
I Now continue the Series. It's time for Laura Nyro. Laura Nyro was a fine songwriter. Laura Nyro was inducted in 2012.She was a good mellow choice. During the singer/songwriter movement in the late 60s and early 70s.,Laura Nyro was one of the most celebrated songwriters. of her day,writing soulful nice songs that took the folky side of her friends and combined it with elements of soul and gospel. Nyro was well respected for her piano work. That made albums like 1968's Eli and the Thirteenth Confessions. However, Nyro's style was considered too strange for Top 40.and her songs were better known by others. I like the Blood,Sweat & Tears hit And When I die. . It was Posted by Ben on Friday, 02/21/2020 @ 11:30am |
Thoughts on future FYEs: Posted by RG on Friday, 02/21/2020 @ 15:09pm |
RG, Posted by richie on Friday, 02/21/2020 @ 15:22pm |
Richie, Posted by RG on Friday, 02/21/2020 @ 16:01pm |
The Dude, Posted by richie on Friday, 02/21/2020 @ 21:55pm |
Currently, It might take some for me to see what the next classes would look like a decade from now. When theirs a streak of a certain form or music or/and from a certain era, it would sometimes flip into an act who is inducted either by popularity or critical acclaim. I'm actually expecting Duran Duran to make it next year, but it's possible the Nom Com and the voting body might go with the Smiths or Joy Division/New Order first. Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 02/22/2020 @ 10:03am |
Currently, It might take some time for me to see what the next classes would look like a decade from now. When theirs a streak of a certain form or music or/and from a certain era, it would sometimes flip into an act who is inducted either by popularity or critical acclaim. I'm actually expecting Duran Duran to make it next year, but it's possible the Nom Com and the voting body might go with the Smiths or Joy Division/New Order first. Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 02/22/2020 @ 10:04am |
Heyy Everybody, Posted by Ben on Saturday, 02/22/2020 @ 11:07am |
Just in case AlexVoltaire is happens to be reading this, I'd like to correct him on something he said in his Not In The Hall of Fame interview. Posted by Follower on Saturday, 02/22/2020 @ 14:58pm |
Ben, Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 02/22/2020 @ 17:56pm |
The Dude, Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 02/22/2020 @ 19:46pm |
I know it's really early, but who do you guys see being the 2021 inductees?. Posted by richie on Saturday, 02/22/2020 @ 22:38pm |
@ Enig Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 02/22/2020 @ 23:11pm |
I think Duran Duran is a slam dunk in 2021. They deserve to be in, especially since the group they are intertwined with, Depeche Mode, got in this year. The RRHOF has already proven that while they are not afraid to put in one of their critical darlings, they are trying hard to get groups who dominated the pop charts in decades, and Duran Duran fits that bill admirably from 1983-86. Joy Division/New Order, while obviously should belong, might have a bit of a snag as they decide whether to put them as one group or two separate groups, and the latter would cause them to lose steam as one or the other. Posted by K-Dawg on Sunday, 02/23/2020 @ 00:34am |
K-Dawg, Posted by Ben on Sunday, 02/23/2020 @ 04:44am |
I am Done with 2012 Class. There were 6 Inducteees for this Class. I covered 5. Those are the Worthy ones. I only skipped one. If you look it Up you can see which one. That one was Not necessary. I did Not skip anyone else. About the Red Hit Chili Ps. I own a Gr Hits and some other tracks from Blood, Sugar S M. I like them. Posted by Ben on Sunday, 02/23/2020 @ 07:11am |
The Current Top 8 in the Fan Vote Kiosk at the Rock Hall for the Class of 2021 are: Posted by richie on Sunday, 02/23/2020 @ 13:42pm |
Motley Crue are literally banned from the Hall. I guess winning two years in a row may get the hall to change their minds. We could even have another metal band! Posted by Follower on Sunday, 02/23/2020 @ 16:38pm |
Out of the nominees who didn't get in this year, who do you guys think have the best chances at induction next year for 2021?. Posted by richie on Sunday, 02/23/2020 @ 16:42pm |
Looking at the top acts on the kiosk, Pat Benatar and Foo Fighters have the best chances of getting nominated. Mötley Crue is number one again cause they'll be on a massive tour with Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett - and many of the shows are already sold out with more than 100 million dollars in box office. Posted by The Dude on Sunday, 02/23/2020 @ 16:56pm |
Looking at the top acts on the kiosk, Pat Benatar and Foo Fighters have the best chances of getting nominated. Mötley Crue is number one again cause they'll be on a massive tour with Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett - and many of the shows are already sold out with more than 100 million dollars in box office. Posted by The Dude on Sunday, 02/23/2020 @ 17:07pm |
No they don't! Posted by KXB on Sunday, 02/23/2020 @ 17:29pm |
If KXB the whiny pussy who is born without a penis have a problem with Mötley possibly getting nominated and inducted, then he might as go well blow his head off with a pistol. Oh, and Vince Neil is f*cking his mom nice and hard in the ass. Posted by The Dude on Sunday, 02/23/2020 @ 17:42pm |
Posted by The Dude on Sunday, 02/23/2020 @ 17:43pm |
I love pissing KXB off for the laughs. Oh, Tommy Lee is actually a better drummer than Hall of Fame inductee Lars Ulrich cause he always retains the tempos. Posted by The Dude on Sunday, 02/23/2020 @ 17:45pm |
I know it's really early, but who do you guys see being the 2021 inductees?. Posted by richie on Sunday, 02/23/2020 @ 17:50pm |
I'm expecting the next class to look like this for now and it should be seven again: Posted by The Dude on Sunday, 02/23/2020 @ 18:00pm |
My ideal class for 2021 would be. Posted by Greg F on Sunday, 02/23/2020 @ 18:01pm |
What would be your ideal class for 2021? Posted by Greg F on Sunday, 02/23/2020 @ 18:17pm |
I know it's still really early, but who do you see being the 2021 nominees?. Posted by richie on Sunday, 02/23/2020 @ 19:00pm |
Ok Richie here are my early 2021 nominee predictions. Posted by Greg F on Sunday, 02/23/2020 @ 20:41pm |
If Justice would ever happen to prevail in the Halls of Rock, there is no way that Motley Crue should be inducted before some of the great Rock/Metal bands that came before them: Posted by Will N. on Sunday, 02/23/2020 @ 23:49pm |
Greg F, Posted by Michael W. on Monday, 02/24/2020 @ 08:46am |
@ Greg. F Posted by The Dude on Monday, 02/24/2020 @ 09:10am |
My Ideal Class: Posted by Plebian on Monday, 02/24/2020 @ 10:02am |
Who do you guys think will be the next 80's New Wave/Alternative act inducted into the Rock Hall?. Posted by richie on Monday, 02/24/2020 @ 10:36am |
I think The Smiths is the next 80's new wave/alternative act to be inducted. Posted by Greg F on Monday, 02/24/2020 @ 11:11am |
Who do you guys think will be the next Classic Rock act inducted into the Rock Hall?. Posted by richie on Monday, 02/24/2020 @ 11:22am |
Next new wave is gonna be Duran Duran Posted by K-Dawg on Monday, 02/24/2020 @ 12:49pm |
@ Richie Posted by The Dude on Monday, 02/24/2020 @ 13:11pm |
Who do you guys think will be the next 90's Alternative act inducted into the Rock Hall?. Posted by richie on Monday, 02/24/2020 @ 13:31pm |
Just to let you guys know, Duran Duran has a new album coming this year. Nick Rhodes is hoping they could put it out before summer kicks in, which all makes sense for them to get hopefully nominated and inducted, especially with the help of their current label Warner Bros who I think it's one of those companies that dominate the Hall the most. Posted by The Dude on Monday, 02/24/2020 @ 15:42pm |
Richie, I would love to hear some more thoughts from you on who you think might get in Posted by RG on Monday, 02/24/2020 @ 15:51pm |
I think Soundgarden or Beck is next for 90's alternative. Posted by Greg F on Monday, 02/24/2020 @ 16:07pm |
What if Rage Against the Machine gets nominated inducted next year rather than Foo Fighters or any other eligible 90's band? They're back together again with another tour coming this year. Posted by The Dude on Monday, 02/24/2020 @ 16:24pm |
Who do you guys think will be the next Female artist inducted into the Rock Hall?. Posted by richie on Monday, 02/24/2020 @ 17:52pm |
Dionne Warwick has a really good shot to be on next year's class; she would easily take over the voting body and it would also be a landslide if nominated. Posted by The Dude on Monday, 02/24/2020 @ 18:01pm |
Dionne Warwick, Chaka Khan or Mariah Carey seem likely to be next. Posted by Greg F on Monday, 02/24/2020 @ 19:27pm |
On second thought Tina Turner has a good shot at be next. Posted by Greg F on Monday, 02/24/2020 @ 19:33pm |
For the Wish Class , within logical reason of course would be: Posted by Will N. on Monday, 02/24/2020 @ 22:19pm |
Of the three acts will now refer to as the "kiosk trio" since they've been going strong at the kiosk since its inception, Iron Maiden, Blink-182, and Styx, which one do you see getting nominated first? Posted by Follower on Tuesday, 02/25/2020 @ 02:21am |
I have decided I may be Cutting my series Short. I was going to Take my series to 2016. I think I'm taking it to 2014 instead due to Lack of Reception. I am Not stopping it Right away. I will see what happens during 2013 and 2014. Predictions for Next Year's Nominees seems to be the trend. This makes sense. When I did my Series the first time Response got intense. Now that I've revived the series it doesn't seem as Intense this time. I've read the Posts of the last 2 days. Maybe K-Dawg will pull through. You said your thoughts are coming in 2012. I was sure my position Red Hot Chili P's would stir response. I like them and feel they are deserved for the Hall but it was the wrong time. I even said Whitney Houston should have been inducted before them. It's a case of good band Bad time. I hope to hear from you guys. Posted by Ben on Tuesday, 02/25/2020 @ 04:40am |
Those are some interesting questions posed by richie and Follower. Posted by Michael W. on Tuesday, 02/25/2020 @ 08:03am |
Who do you guys think will be the next Rap/Hip-Hop artist inducted into the Rock Hall?. Posted by richie on Tuesday, 02/25/2020 @ 09:05am |
Enig, Posted by Plebian on Tuesday, 02/25/2020 @ 09:17am |
Since the voting body pretty much stopped the 70's prog train at this point, I'm not expecting Jethro to get nominated and inducted next year. The Nom Com is so desperate right now cause they want Judas Priest in soon as possible, still trying to figure out how to make sure the votes are there. Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 02/25/2020 @ 10:26am |
Plebian, Posted by Ben on Tuesday, 02/25/2020 @ 12:05pm |
I'm actually pretty new here. Sorry if I took you comment too seriously. My theory on why RHCP got in before all those bands was probably because they were a great start on getting the 90s act and I feel the Hall needed to start looking at those acts. Plus RHCP are still relevant and are a good band that bridges toward old school and new school. Also ticket sales and a possible John F. Reunion. Posted by Plebian on Tuesday, 02/25/2020 @ 12:10pm |
The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum's inaugural Hall of Fame class is: Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 02/25/2020 @ 12:32pm |
Plebian, Posted by Ben on Tuesday, 02/25/2020 @ 14:40pm |
Who do you guys think will be the next Rap/Hip-Hop artist inducted into the Rock Hall?. Posted by richie on Tuesday, 02/25/2020 @ 15:42pm |
Jay-Z and Eminem are next in a couple of years, but I just don't know when will a hip-hop/rap train truly happen. It's doubtful both of those guys I've mentioned could be the catalysts for their genre. Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 02/25/2020 @ 16:17pm |
I think Jay-Z is likely to be next for rap/hip-hop. Posted by Greg F on Tuesday, 02/25/2020 @ 18:28pm |
Who do you guys think will be the next Hard Rock/Metal act inducted into the Rock Hall and how many nominations it will take for that act before they get inducted?. Posted by richie on Tuesday, 02/25/2020 @ 21:42pm |
Ben, Posted by Will N. on Tuesday, 02/25/2020 @ 22:01pm |
I think Motörhead has a better chance. Judas Priest really isn't making a dent, Iron Maiden clearly DOES NOT want to be in the hall, Megadeth is not even being considered and Slayer...yeah no. (I don't hate Slayer, but their chances are 1/100). Motorhead has Lemmy and from Richie's sources, they actually did pretty well on the main voting. I give it 3 to 4 tries for them to get in. Posted by Plebian on Tuesday, 02/25/2020 @ 22:08pm |
Also The Dude I have several questions Posted by Plebian on Tuesday, 02/25/2020 @ 22:13pm |
Since Whitney Houston is the only woman on this year's class, the Hall NEEDS to add Gloria Jones, so they could get less controversies. As for MC5, there is no or little name recognition in the voting body, and the only way they could get inducted if they were grandfathered in imo. Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 02/26/2020 @ 07:14am |
"Laissez les bon temps rouler." Yesterday had been Mardi Gras, a celebration of life. Posted by Enigmaticus on Wednesday, 02/26/2020 @ 08:35am |
Why am I mentioning this? Because my mother had been the individual who had instilled in me as a child, the desire to develop many interests, beyond the norm. The reason why I have been a somewhat regular contributor to this website for nearly the past 8 years is due somewhat to her influence. Even though she had disliked much rock music, we had been allowed to listen to the music of The Carpenters when I had been a pre-teenage boy. Of course, my most recent focus has been on the induction of my favorite artists which for the most part, happen to fit into the art rock/progressive rock category. I have seen the inductions of the "holy trinity" of prog (Rush, Yes and The Moody Blues), Roxy Music, The Zombies, Radiohead, Electric Light Orchestra, Journey, Chicago, Deep Purple and of course, Peter Gabriel (as a solo artist) since I had joined this forum. However, the non-inductions of either Procol Harum, Supertramp, Jethro Tull, King Crimson, or Duran Duran have weighed heavily on my mind. Posted by Enigmaticus on Wednesday, 02/26/2020 @ 09:00am |
Will N., Posted by Ben on Wednesday, 02/26/2020 @ 10:15am |
Hey Guys, Posted by richie on Wednesday, 02/26/2020 @ 15:03pm |
Will N., Posted by Ben on Thursday, 02/27/2020 @ 10:11am |
Will N., Posted by Ben on Thursday, 02/27/2020 @ 11:47am |
Who do you guys think will be the next FYE inductees for the Rock Hall?. Posted by richie on Thursday, 02/27/2020 @ 23:16pm |
This was a few comments ago, but I would like to have my Magnificent Seven and Sinister Six list: Posted by Plebian on Friday, 02/28/2020 @ 14:21pm |
@ Plebian Posted by The Dude on Friday, 02/28/2020 @ 15:32pm |
Who do you guys think will be the next FYN inductees for the Rock Hall?. Posted by richie on Friday, 02/28/2020 @ 15:57pm |
Oh I didn't know we counted ones nominated then that case: Posted by Plebian on Friday, 02/28/2020 @ 16:07pm |
Plebian, Posted by richie on Friday, 02/28/2020 @ 17:29pm |
2021 Predictions: Posted by Plebian on Friday, 02/28/2020 @ 18:12pm |
Scratch Big Star, I meant Joy Division/New Order Posted by Plebian on Friday, 02/28/2020 @ 18:16pm |
Michael W., Posted by richie on Friday, 02/28/2020 @ 20:21pm |
Plebian, Posted by RG on Friday, 02/28/2020 @ 22:08pm |
RG, Posted by richie on Friday, 02/28/2020 @ 22:12pm |
Oh thanks for the feedback, RG! Posted by Plebian on Friday, 02/28/2020 @ 22:43pm |
Today I will embark on the 2013 Class. This was a good class. It was a really good one. I will start with Randy Newman. He was and is a great Singer/Songwriter. This was a pleasant surprise. He himself thought he would Not be Alive for his Own induction. Then I will cover Blues great Albert King. Somehow he was skipped over until 2013. One may wonder what took Albert King so long. I think what happened is Unlike Blues greats like Muddy Waters,John Lee Hooker he is considered just below that. amongst Blue greats. I like Albert King quite a bit. Just throwing those names out there to get 2013 started. Posted by Ben on Saturday, 02/29/2020 @ 05:29am |
I don't know much about Albert King, but he is part of the three kings of blue from what I heard. Randy Newman shocked me, but I feel is deserving. I keep forgetting he is an actual musician and not a meme. He also scored some of my childhood movies like the Pixar films, so I may feel bias. Posted by Plebian on Saturday, 02/29/2020 @ 10:00am |
I will Now start my reviews of the acts in the 2013 Class. It was a great Class and Ceremony. I always tend to go in the order they performed. I start with Randy Newman. Randy Newman is an oddity among Early 70s Singer/Songwriters. Randy Newman may have been slightly influenced by Bob Dylan but his music stems more from New Orleans music. He became well known for his extreme sense of satire. I first became aware of Randy Newman when I was 12 due to the hit Short People. He also had a hit with I Love LA when I was a teenager. He had great albums like Good Old Boys. Tunes I know from this are Louisiana 1927 and Mr. President. Little Criminals was a commercial breakthrough in 1977. Posted by Ben on Saturday, 02/29/2020 @ 10:55am |
Speaking of PIxar, Trent Reznor made music for the upcoming film Soul, and Nom Com member Questlove was one of the cast members. Sounds like he was able to pushed NIN successfully cause of that movie. Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 02/29/2020 @ 11:43am |
Who do you guys see being the 2021 nominees?. Posted by richie on Saturday, 02/29/2020 @ 17:09pm |
My predictions for 2021 are Posted by More Than A Feeling on Saturday, 02/29/2020 @ 18:13pm |
Replace Jethro Tull with Thin Lizzy Posted by More Than A Feeling on Saturday, 02/29/2020 @ 18:20pm |
For 2022 (With expected and dream not including artists in 2021 in those categories.) Posted by More Than A Feeling on Saturday, 02/29/2020 @ 18:26pm |
Afrika Bambaataa Posted by Mr. XFL on Saturday, 02/29/2020 @ 18:50pm |
Afrika Bambaataa Posted by Mr. XFL on Saturday, 02/29/2020 @ 18:50pm |
Mr.XFL, Posted by More Than A Feeling on Saturday, 02/29/2020 @ 19:04pm |
Albert King is next in my Series, I'm up to the 2013 Class. Albert king is one of the 3 Kings of Blues. The other 2 are B.B. and Freddie. Albert was inducted in 2013. Albert King is one of the major influences on Blues and Rock guitarists. he has influenced both black and white blues players from Otis Rush to Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughn. Albert King had his own style. A lot of rock guitarists have been influenced by Albert King. He's one of the most important blues guitarists. Hey the Hall did finally remember him for 2013. Posted by Ben on Saturday, 02/29/2020 @ 19:19pm |
I revised my early predictions. Feel free to give feedback. Posted by Plebian on Saturday, 02/29/2020 @ 20:03pm |
Good thoughts on the 2013 class so far Ben. Tom Petty also performed with Newman/Henley/Browne and that's a hell of a lineup. He started film scores beginning with Ragtime in 1981 and that's been his primary focus ever since. Like Laura Nyro, much of Newman's legacy largely rests on others covering his songs (Three Dog Night's 'Mama Told Me Not to Come,' Joe Cocker's 'You Can Leave Your Hat On,' etc.) And dozens of HOFers have covered his songs over the years (e.g., Wilson Pickett, Dusty Springfield, Etta James, Gene Pitney, Doobie Brothers). I mean, Harry Nilsson (who should absolutely be in the HOF by now; it's a damn shame) released a covers album of Newman's work in the early 1970s. One of the most distinguished and unique singer-songwriters of the rock era. A well-deserved induction indeed. Posted by Nick on Saturday, 02/29/2020 @ 21:05pm |
Plebian, Posted by richie on Saturday, 02/29/2020 @ 21:47pm |
@ Plebian Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 02/29/2020 @ 21:55pm |
For 2023 Posted by More Than A Feeling on Sunday, 03/1/2020 @ 01:47am |
For 2024 Posted by More Than A Feeling on Sunday, 03/1/2020 @ 01:55am |
2021: Posted by Plebian on Sunday, 03/1/2020 @ 01:56am |
Nick, Posted by Ben on Sunday, 03/1/2020 @ 08:35am |
Will N., Posted by richie on Sunday, 03/1/2020 @ 10:25am |
Who do you predict will be FYE inductees in the years 2040, 2041, 2042, 2043 and 2044? Posted by joker on Sunday, 03/1/2020 @ 14:43pm |
joker, Posted by More Than A Feeling on Sunday, 03/1/2020 @ 19:07pm |
Joker, Posted by Plebian on Sunday, 03/1/2020 @ 19:22pm |
@ Plebian Posted by The Dude on Sunday, 03/1/2020 @ 20:24pm |
Joker, Posted by RG on Sunday, 03/1/2020 @ 20:24pm |
RG, Posted by richie on Sunday, 03/1/2020 @ 21:18pm |
RG, Posted by Nick on Sunday, 03/1/2020 @ 21:20pm |
And if anyone's interested, we're starting the Song and Album Project nominations this month. Take a look at Darren's post on each forum for details. New people are always welcomed and desired in these groups. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me or any of the other regulars. Posted by Nick on Sunday, 03/1/2020 @ 21:23pm |
lol, I'm very tired and didn't pick up on the facetiousness Posted by RG on Sunday, 03/1/2020 @ 21:47pm |
As I continue with the 2013 class I will now cover Public Enemy. It's Not characteristic of me to listen to Rap. I have listened to some light Rap/Hip hop. Public Enemy reset the rules of hip hop. They were the most influential and controversial rap group of the late 80s. They were hardcore rap but they were revolutionary. That makes them deserved for the RnR Hall of Fame. They had a military stance,especially after their 1988 album It Takes a Nation of millions to Hold Us Back. The leading rapper Chuck D's singing gained focus. bring the noise is a tune I know. And there is the tune Don't Believe the Hype I also know. Posted by Ben on Monday, 03/2/2020 @ 06:47am |
Ben, Posted by richie on Monday, 03/2/2020 @ 12:10pm |
Ben, Posted by richie on Monday, 03/2/2020 @ 12:44pm |
Since we tend to kick the Hall like a dead horse, is there anything we like about the Hall? Posted by Plebian on Monday, 03/2/2020 @ 13:52pm |
@ Plebian Posted by The Dude on Monday, 03/2/2020 @ 13:58pm |
richie, Posted by Ben on Monday, 03/2/2020 @ 14:50pm |
Plebian, Posted by joker on Monday, 03/2/2020 @ 16:00pm |
Who do you see being the 2021 nominees?. Posted by richie on Monday, 03/2/2020 @ 17:45pm |
The class of 2012. Posted by K-Dawg on Monday, 03/2/2020 @ 18:14pm |
Which 2020 nominee do you guys see being inducted next year for 2021?. Posted by richie on Monday, 03/2/2020 @ 21:03pm |
Richie, Posted by Will N. on Tuesday, 03/3/2020 @ 00:09am |
K-Dawg, Posted by Ben on Tuesday, 03/3/2020 @ 04:40am |
Will N., Posted by richie on Tuesday, 03/3/2020 @ 09:19am |
Ben, thanks. I will say, I am a huge Dokken fan and put them far above the traditional 80s hair band fare. To be honest, though, I do like Poison as well. On Dokken, their music sounds a bit more like traditional rock and doesn't have that poppy feel that so many 80s hair/glam bands had, and I will try to put them on a pedestal above the workaday bands that were hair today and gone tomorrow in the blink of an eye. Posted by K-Dawg on Tuesday, 03/3/2020 @ 10:20am |
Ben, thanks. I will say, I am a huge Dokken fan and put them far above the traditional 80s hair band fare. To be honest, though, I do like Poison as well. On Dokken, their music sounds a bit more like traditional rock and doesn't have that poppy feel that so many 80s hair/glam bands had, and I will try to put them on a pedestal above the workaday bands that were hair today and gone tomorrow in the blink of an eye. Posted by K-Dawg on Tuesday, 03/3/2020 @ 10:20am |
Here's the latest update on the most certified bands in America who are not in the Hall with the inclusion of singles, EP's, video albums, video singles and ringtones. You'll be surprised how much success they had made so far if you're new to the Rock Hall community. Hope you guys enjoy a list! Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 03/3/2020 @ 11:36am |
Most of these bands aren't even eligible yet, and/or musically worthy...so WhoTF cares??? Posted by KXB on Tuesday, 03/3/2020 @ 12:07pm |
Maroon 5-Noooo Posted by Plebian on Tuesday, 03/3/2020 @ 12:07pm |
The reason I'm bitching about The Dude's list cause I'm a whiner who doesn't know how to contribute in the Rock Hall community. Posted by KXB on Tuesday, 03/3/2020 @ 12:23pm |
My belated thoughts on the 2020 inductees: Posted by Plebian on Tuesday, 03/3/2020 @ 14:20pm |
Which 2020 nominee do you guys see being inducted next year for 2021?. Posted by richie on Tuesday, 03/3/2020 @ 21:51pm |
Richie, Posted by Will N. on Tuesday, 03/3/2020 @ 23:01pm |
Next in line to cover is Donna Summer who was also inducted in 2013. Donna Summer is the Queen of Disco. She gained a lot of popularity during the disco era of the late 70s. Yeah I know I'm a Rock guy but Donna Summer is deserved for the hall. She was overdue and finally inducted in 2013. Posted by Ben on Wednesday, 03/4/2020 @ 05:31am |
2020 Canadian Music Hall Of Fame Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 03/4/2020 @ 13:29pm |
Which 2020 nominee do you guys see being inducted next year for 2021?. Posted by richie on Wednesday, 03/4/2020 @ 20:16pm |
Richie, Posted by RG on Thursday, 03/5/2020 @ 08:50am |
Which past nominees do you guys see being inducted next year for 2021?. Posted by richie on Thursday, 03/5/2020 @ 09:49am |
Pat Benatar, Thin Lizzy and maybe Soundgarden if Foo Fighters does not make it as an FYE. Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 03/5/2020 @ 10:11am |
Stay tuned in my Cool series for Heart and Rush. These are my 2 favs for 2013. Heart are one of my Favorite bands and I like Rush quite a bit. These 2 are of interest to Enig. My condolences to Enig and his Family on the Passing of his Mother. She lived a Long life I think he says she lived to 92. I know how it is to lose parents. I lost my Mother in 2015 and my Father in 2018. I did not Post here for a long while after my Father passed away. He was an inspiration to my Whole family. I would say it's the same with Enig's Mother. I am Not sure he is up to Reviews. Hey Enig you said to let you know about 2013 Class. I look for anyone's Feeeback on Series. Heart and Rush are coming. They were both key bands in the. 1970s and 80s. Posted by Ben on Thursday, 03/5/2020 @ 10:33am |
Because I have too much free time on my hands I decided to look at the previously nominated and analyze their chances: Posted by Plebian on Thursday, 03/5/2020 @ 11:58am |
Oh yeah The Smiths, probably after JD/NO Posted by Plebian on Thursday, 03/5/2020 @ 12:00pm |
remy10, Posted by richie on Thursday, 03/5/2020 @ 16:45pm |
richie, Posted by remy10 on Thursday, 03/5/2020 @ 19:20pm |
"Do you think we will see any more acts from the 1960s make it in, or have we completely moved past the decade?" Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 03/5/2020 @ 20:07pm |
The Dude, Posted by richie on Thursday, 03/5/2020 @ 20:27pm |
But what specifically makes you think Dionne Warwick is someone who can't get a Rock Hall nomination? There's definitely a strong case for her candidacy. She's one of the best-selling artists of all time. She performed several big hits including 'Walk On By,' 'Do You Know the Way to San Jose?' and 'I Say a Little Prayer' (among many others). Maybe her psychic persona later on in her career hurt her a bit, but she has one of the most sophisticated voices in modern music. And it's kinda sad that all of Dionne's Friends are inducted and she's on the outside looking in. Posted by Nick on Thursday, 03/5/2020 @ 22:43pm |
Ben, Posted by Nick on Thursday, 03/5/2020 @ 23:00pm |
I still think Dionne needs to get nominated and inducted for next year. The votes are there and she would easily take over the ballot on the voting body. She also needs to be an inductor for her cousin too. Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 03/5/2020 @ 23:31pm |
I think they'll Early Influence Kraftwerk and give up on the 60's. MC5 was the only real 60's band nominated, so after they get inducted or the Hall gives up on them, the 60's representation will be reduced to the Singles Category. Posted by Follower on Friday, 03/6/2020 @ 01:07am |
Hope MC5 get in, they should probably end the 60s run of nominees. Kraftwerk as an EI is TERRIBLE....don't give them ideas. Posted by Plebian on Friday, 03/6/2020 @ 01:22am |
I love Dionne Warwick, but I've come to the conclusion she will never get in (at least during her lifetime). She's been eligible for many years. Posted by Paul in KY on Friday, 03/6/2020 @ 07:05am |
I guess my take on Dionne Warwick is she is one of those inexplicable oversights. She's someone who has the hits, influence and career to be a no-brainer, but she's never been nominated. I agree with Paul; if she hasn't been nominated by now it just doesn't seem likely. Posted by remy10 on Friday, 03/6/2020 @ 08:28am |
I now continue my Series with Heart and then Rush. 2 Very fine Rock bands that started in the 1970s but were snubbed before 2013. I am a Rock guy,so I love these 2 Inductees. Heart is one of my favorite bands of all time. They were inducted in 2013. They are very deserved and were overdue by late 2012. That's when they were nominated and then Inducted. They formed in Seattle,Washington around 1973 and the vocalists have have always been the lovely sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson. Posted by Ben on Friday, 03/6/2020 @ 08:48am |
I'm of two minds about the Kraftwerk EI idea. On the one hand it kind of makes sense if you're defining the criteria for inductees as any music that can trace its stylistic origins to 40s/50s blues, because Kraftwerk kind of exists outside of that world, despite having influenced many artists inside of it. Posted by RG on Friday, 03/6/2020 @ 12:21pm |
RG, Posted by richie on Friday, 03/6/2020 @ 12:40pm |
I agree with Paul on Dionne Warwick NOT being inducted. Don't know how innovative Warwick was and I don't remember her doing a punk or heavy metal album. Very good voice but you could induct Barbra Streisand, Connie Francis, and Lesley Gore just the same. Remember her from Solid Gold. She was 1 of the hosts. Posted by KING on Friday, 03/6/2020 @ 12:53pm |
Rush was inducted and even headlined in 2013. They are also Very deserved in the Hall. Rush is known for its musicianship,complex songsand deep lyrics. The band's style has changed over the years,from a straight hard rock start ,later moving into progressive rock. There was even a synthesizer phase . In the early 1990s returned to a straight Hard Rock sound. In the absence of EnigI will say that they are a part of the trilogy of Prog. I can agree with that This includes the Moody Blues,Yes and Rush. I am not a huge fan like Enig but I like a few of their albums. They interested me enough to buy some of their cds but only a few. My favorite albums from Rush are 2112,Moving Pictures,Signals and Power Windows. They are master musicians. I am not the biggest fan of Geddy Lee's Vocals. It really depends on the album. Posted by Ben on Saturday, 03/7/2020 @ 06:01am |
Ben, Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 03/7/2020 @ 12:47pm |
Who do you guys think will be the next FYN inductees for the Rock Hall?. Posted by richie on Saturday, 03/7/2020 @ 13:30pm |
Enig, Posted by Ben on Saturday, 03/7/2020 @ 14:13pm |
I just hope this year's ceremony won't get cancelled by the Coronavirus Outbreak. I've noticed more and more events have been either cancelled or postponed cause of that. Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 03/7/2020 @ 14:50pm |
I'm not trying to start World War IV here, but I see the "holy trinity" of prog as being: Posted by joker on Saturday, 03/7/2020 @ 15:19pm |
My "Holy Trinity of Prog" is almost the same as Joker's. Instead of the Grateful Dead, it's Rush. Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 03/7/2020 @ 16:24pm |
My Prog Holy Trinity is Posted by Paul in KY on Saturday, 03/7/2020 @ 19:38pm |
Hey Guys, Posted by richie on Saturday, 03/7/2020 @ 20:34pm |
A couple thoughts on Heart. Ann and Nancy Wilson hail from the music hotbed of Seattle, Washington. They originate in the male-dominated rock scene of the mid-1970s where the rock love ballad was first popularized. They easily could have gone in a pop direction, which would have been more like punk in the time. They chose to prove that they could more than hold their own against the guys. Magic Man, Barracuda (an anthem against taking a pretty face for just a pretty face), and Crazy On You are some of the hardest guitar-driven and most iconic songs of the time, to this day instantly recognizable to almost anyone. With others, like Love Alive and Dog and Butterfly (a personal favorite that I have never seen get much love), they proved they had the folk sound too...it can be construed as a country style, but if you look at the body of work, it really meshes well with their harder stuff. Heart is a classic example of a well-rounded 70s rock band that checks all the boxes as one of the greats. Ann's vocal range only enhances their style, matched possibly only by Axl and his bipolar larynx. They did evolve in the 1980s to fit more of the style, but they sounded like what you would consider an 80s rock band, much as Pat Benatar did as a trailblazer solo female rock artist. Sounds got heavier in the 80s with the advent of speed metal, and Heart made a choice to stick to the Billboard charting style a bit more. Their self-titled 1985 album is my favorite, particularly the song "Never", and I have always seen this as their second phase of this career. They did kind of fade into a little obscurity in the mid-90s, but they did come roaring back in 2012 with "Fanatic", which is a classic hard rock album with a sound so rarely heard anymore on the radio. If you get a chance, check it out with the title track and "Mashallah" being very good songs that obviously rarely see play on public airwaves. They aren the quintessential band that proved women weren't all destined to be in R&B/Hip Hop groups or Dance/Disco acts, not that there's a bit wrong with that, but gender should not be a consideration when ranking the best music, and the ladies can rock every bit as well as the men. Posted by K-Dawg on Monday, 03/9/2020 @ 16:35pm |
Quick question: Posted by joker on Monday, 03/9/2020 @ 18:04pm |
I have an announcement to make. You wouldn't think the Coronavirus Outbreak would affect my series. This year's Ceremony could get cancelled by the Coronavirus Outbreak. So since we don't know for sure that it will take place due to this Outbreak and concern I will extend my series to 2017. This way there is more time to see what happens with this year's ceremony in April. If I end the series earlier then I would tend to predict the Performances and Inductors. It then may be for nothing. There is No point predicting how this ceremony will be if it don't happen. Since I am doing this cool Past inductee series already I will extend it slightly. This opposite of cutting it short. I can extend it. Posted by Ben on Monday, 03/9/2020 @ 20:34pm |
Which 70's acts/bands do you guys see being nominated next year for 2021?. Posted by richie on Tuesday, 03/10/2020 @ 00:16am |
70's acts that could potentially get are Bad Company, Foreigner, Boston, Carole King, Carly Simon, Warren Zevon, Thin Lizzy, New York Dolls and Todd Rundgren. Posted by Greg F on Tuesday, 03/10/2020 @ 03:02am |
Which 80's acts/bands do you guys see being nominated next year for 2021?. Posted by richie on Tuesday, 03/10/2020 @ 09:09am |
Joker, Posted by Follower on Tuesday, 03/10/2020 @ 18:02pm |
Agree with Follower on Heart to a point.. Yes, they may not have ever achieved success without Ann and Nancy. Nor would they have ever covered any Led Zeppelin. Ann and Nancy were the huge fans of Zeppelin. Since they were the leaders and driving force of the band, Heart would never had existed if not for them. Had they been born Male and named Stan and Randy, with similar musical styles than maybe there is a point to this, but I doubt it. Posted by Will N. on Tuesday, 03/10/2020 @ 23:25pm |
Which 80's acts/bands do you guys see being nominated next year for 2021?. Posted by richie on Tuesday, 03/10/2020 @ 23:31pm |
Richie Posted by KING on Wednesday, 03/11/2020 @ 05:06am |
Will N., Posted by Ben on Wednesday, 03/11/2020 @ 07:09am |
Will N., Posted by Ben on Wednesday, 03/11/2020 @ 07:15am |
Which 90's acts/bands do you guys see being nominated next year for 2021?. Posted by richie on Wednesday, 03/11/2020 @ 09:19am |
If you could remove anyone from the Hall other than Percy Sledge, Stevie Nicks, Laura Nyro and Bon Jovi, who would it be? Posted by Follower on Wednesday, 03/11/2020 @ 18:30pm |
@ Follower Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 03/11/2020 @ 20:03pm |
The worst according to me and I would remove: Posted by Plebian on Wednesday, 03/11/2020 @ 20:09pm |
Jann S Wenner Posted by joker on Wednesday, 03/11/2020 @ 20:20pm |
In all honesty, nobody should be removed after receiving induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Everybody who has been inducted has, in some way or fashion, positively contributed to the popularity and legacy of Rock and Roll. Sure, some inductees have better cases than others but they all belong. Posted by Nick on Wednesday, 03/11/2020 @ 20:34pm |
There have been no undeserving inductees (unlistenable inductees, yes, but not undeserving). Posted by DarinRG on Wednesday, 03/11/2020 @ 21:34pm |
Will N., Posted by Ben on Thursday, 03/12/2020 @ 08:27am |
Hey everyone I am Waiting for Reviews on Albert King, Public Enemy and Rush. In the meantime I read up on the 2020 Ceremony and HBO showing. Right now there is NO mention of Coronavirus. I read that it's May 2. I also learned that it will be Broadcast Live on HBO for First time. That's coool. It still remains if it's Cancelled or Not. My series is extended to 2017. This will still NOT include acts like Cars,Moody Blues and Roxy Music. I have covered those a lot while they were inducted. Stay tuned for 2014 soon. 2013 is the last year in which NO 1990s Grunge was eligible. That changes with 2014. But also includes Peter Gabriel, KISS among others Posted by Ben on Thursday, 03/12/2020 @ 10:16am |
Follower: Posted by Michael W. on Thursday, 03/12/2020 @ 11:31am |
I certainly wouldn't remove anyone, but Booker T, Del Shannon, Little Anthony, Darlene Love, Small Faces, and The Dells seem to be on the more marginal side of things. Miles Davis is also a questionable choice, not due to quality or fame or influence, but just because his induction kind of breaks the cohesion of what type of music is in the Hall in a way that even inducting hip hop acts doesn't. Posted by RG on Thursday, 03/12/2020 @ 12:28pm |
They are postponing the 2020 induction ceremony because of the coronavirus!! Posted by Roy on Thursday, 03/12/2020 @ 14:00pm |
Literally, all events have either been cancelled or postponed. I just hope the outbreak won't badly impact the Nom Com and the next ballot. Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 03/12/2020 @ 14:45pm |
The R&R hall inductions are cancelled due to coronavirus. In other news water is wet and the mourning sky is blue. Posted by More Than A Feeling on Thursday, 03/12/2020 @ 15:29pm |
This is the entire email from the Rock Hall saying the 2020 induction ceremony is postponed (and NOT cancelled as others above are saying): Posted by Nick on Thursday, 03/12/2020 @ 16:13pm |
Well look at that. The Ceremony is Postponed. I was pretty sure the Coronavirus would affect the Ceremony in some way. Alright it's NOT Cancelled But postponed. That's Very similar to what I thought. My series is extended due to this. It was very Uncertain what would happen to it. Like all the events around the Country. Posted by Ben on Thursday, 03/12/2020 @ 21:09pm |
The Dude, Posted by More Than A Feeling on Thursday, 03/12/2020 @ 21:53pm |
Using The Dudes artist induction re-dos plus the two changes I made (Chicago and Steve Miller Band instead of Kyuss and Primus) here is the redone classes of 2007 and 2008. Posted by More Than A Feeling on Thursday, 03/12/2020 @ 22:38pm |
2009 (I am no longer following The Dudes re-dos because why not. Though it will still be mostly based of his) Posted by More Than A Feeling on Friday, 03/13/2020 @ 00:31am |
Here's a fun fact about two acts that were inducted in 2016: Posted by Follower on Saturday, 03/14/2020 @ 20:58pm |
Follower, Posted by Ben on Sunday, 03/15/2020 @ 07:42am |
Follower likely meant that in 1988 Cheap Trick was offered The Flame and Look Away. They chose to do The Flame and rejected Look Away and it was later given to Chicago to record. Posted by Greg F on Sunday, 03/15/2020 @ 09:07am |
Ohhh. That makes a lot more sense. I thought Follower was talking about the Performances at the 2016 Ceremony . Ohhh In 1988 Cheap Trick was offered 2 Ballads to record. They chose the Flame. GOT it. Ha I was actually Flashing back on 1988 with songs ysterday. BUT did NOT play those songs Posted by Ben on Sunday, 03/15/2020 @ 10:28am |
Heyy. So I will move on to 2014 Class on Tuesday I think. I guess you guys did the reviews you wanted for 2013. 2014 shall come Posted by Ben on Sunday, 03/15/2020 @ 19:32pm |
Will N,. Posted by Ben on Monday, 03/16/2020 @ 04:56am |
Ben and Will N., Posted by Enigmaticus on Monday, 03/16/2020 @ 09:03am |
Ben, Posted by Enigmaticus on Monday, 03/16/2020 @ 09:24am |
Ben, Posted by Enigmaticus on Monday, 03/16/2020 @ 09:32am |
Ben, Posted by Will N. on Monday, 03/16/2020 @ 10:32am |
Will N., Posted by Ben on Monday, 03/16/2020 @ 19:32pm |
Ben, Posted by Will N. on Monday, 03/16/2020 @ 23:50pm |
Will N., Posted by Ben on Tuesday, 03/17/2020 @ 05:39am |
Will N., Posted by Enigmaticus on Wednesday, 03/18/2020 @ 10:18am |
Will N., Posted by Enigmaticus on Wednesday, 03/18/2020 @ 10:31am |
It is Now finallly time for the 2014 Class. I get going with Peter Gabriel. He was inducted for his solo career in 2014. He did not Show up with Genesis for their induction. he is very deserved. But he did for his own. After leaving Genesis in 1975,Gabriel started a successful solo career. with Solsbury Hill as his first hit. Gabriel's third self titled album was his artistic breakthrough. It was released in 1980 and established Gabriel as one of Rock's most ambitious musicians. It's my favorite Peter Gabriel album. It has Biko, a song about anti apartheid. Family Snapshot and Games Without Frontiers are also great. Posted by Ben on Wednesday, 03/18/2020 @ 13:57pm |
Kiss are Next. Kiss had their roots in the theatrics of Alice Cooper. Kiss became a favorite of American teenagers in the 70s. Not me. I was never a huge fan of the look or music. But i like a bunch of their stuff. I originally hated Kiss but I go to like them a bit because Ace Frehley is an awesome guitarist. My love grew for Beatles, Led Zep, Pink Floyd,David Bowie, Alice Cooper etc,etc. A little known fact Now is that I started as a poster here at FRL in 2013. I was looking for a site that predicts Rock n'Roll HOF classes . Donna Summer,Heart and Rush were FRL favs that had just been inducted. There was big chat that Kiss should be inducted. Kiss had been nominated for the second of third time I recall. The Hall worked hard to honor Rush fan base first. It was time to get Kiss inducted. Posted by Ben on Wednesday, 03/18/2020 @ 14:48pm |
BEN Posted by KING on Wednesday, 03/18/2020 @ 19:02pm |
I will admit something - whenever I question why I follow the Rock Hall, I watch Tom Morello's KISS speech on YouTube every few months or so. His passion, energy and enthusiasm reminds me why I continue to study and write about the Rock Hall. Even if one doesn't like KISS, it's impossible to deny their impact on music and pop culture at large and they definitely belong in the Hall. Morello's speech makes the best case possible for their induction. It's a tour-de-force performance that ranks among the best speeches in HOF history. Posted by Nick on Wednesday, 03/18/2020 @ 19:07pm |
So it seems like this year's induction might not happen until October due to the virus. What are the chances that they announce next year's nominees at this ceremony? Posted by RG on Wednesday, 03/18/2020 @ 22:00pm |
King, Posted by Ben on Thursday, 03/19/2020 @ 05:21am |
I will now cover Cat Stevens. It was funny that he was on the stage right after Kiss. Cat Steven was inducted into the Hall in 2014. He is a British singer/songwriter with a folk sound. He made his debut in 1967. But it was in the 1970s that Cat Stevens had big success with albums Tea for the Tillerman and Teaser and the Firecat. Posted by Ben on Thursday, 03/19/2020 @ 10:41am |
RIP Kenny Rogers 81. Another legend of my youth now with the Lord. KING Posted by KING on Saturday, 03/21/2020 @ 01:53am |
I also say RIP Kenny Rogers. He is another Music legend of my youth taken from us. My favorite song by him is Lucille. Posted by Ben on Saturday, 03/21/2020 @ 15:32pm |
I guess I will continue my series. I figure everyone will chime in later. Next is Linda Ronstadt. Linda Ronstadt is retired now but she performed and recorded in diverse genres including rock,Country,Light opera and Latin. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April 2014. She is very deserved of this. Ronstadt has released lots and lots of studio albums and compilation albums. In 1971, her self titled 3rd album was a key album in her career. It featured a group of session musicians who would later form the Eagles. The original Eagles were her back up band. in the early 70s. I don't any of her early albums very well. 1974's Heart Like a Wheel made her a star. Some of my favorite Ronstadt songs are her hit covers of You're No Good,When Will I be Loved,It Doesn't Matter Anymore,Love is a Rose,Heat Wave and Blue bayou.Simple Dreams is an album I own. It expanded the formula by adding a more rock-oriented supporting band, The Hall were able to induct 2 mellow artists in 2014 with Cat Stevens and Linda Ronstadt. The thoughts with Linda Ronstadt were to get her inducted fast before she succumbs to Parkinson's Disease. Posted by Ben on Sunday, 03/22/2020 @ 05:28am |
In 1980, what wasn't called new wave? I don't really hear anything but the slightest underpinnings of new wave in the 3 singles from Mad Love - How Do I Make You, I Can't Let Go and Hurt So Bad. To me the 1st 2 sound like straight up rock and roll, almost even rockabilly. I Can't Let Go is probably my favorite song by her because it's the one where she really does "let go" and takes her foot off the brake pedal and sounds like she's actually having some fun. Posted by joker on Sunday, 03/22/2020 @ 14:40pm |
joker, Posted by Ben on Sunday, 03/22/2020 @ 16:32pm |
I actually have seen Response to my series. Some of you reviewed Peter Gabriel possibly and Kiss. The focus now is Cat Stevens and Linda Ronstadt. After some tunes on Living in the USA. My interest for her skips to TRIO. I dig her Country side. Perhaps some response on Cat Stevens is coming. There was good performances at Ceremony. There is some acts I will skip. I will just mention E STREET Band was inducted for Music Excellence. They should have been inducted with Bruce in the first Place. I will partly skip them. Stay tuned for the first HUGE 90s band. They changed the face of music. I was Never a fan but are one of the MOST important acts inducted in Recent years. They are NIRVANA. Posted by Ben on Monday, 03/23/2020 @ 09:38am |
Im a life long rock fan, now 60 yrs old. I think its a terrible injustice that Bad Company and The Guess Who have not been inducted. Paul Rogers and Burton Cummings have 2 of the greatest rock voices in my opinion.. Thanks, Jon Posted by Jon on Monday, 03/23/2020 @ 17:04pm |
Hey Guys, Posted by richie on Tuesday, 03/24/2020 @ 10:01am |
I mean, I think the scenario where they announce next year's nominees at the end of the ceremony is pretty likely. Announcing before would overshadow the ceremony/be confusing. Announcing after might work, but I would think they want to get back to normal-ish scheduling as soon as possible (having the voting open from November-January with a ceremony in May 2021), and the longer they wait the less likely that becomes. Plus, doing a live announcement fits in with the idea of broadcasting the whole show live - it's another reason to tune in. Posted by RG on Tuesday, 03/24/2020 @ 10:25am |
I am continuing my series, I will see how it goes. I got to admit the Coronavirus has slowed down this series and Possibly any posts. However, it passes the time very well. I am still in the 2014 class.I will now cover Nirvana. It is possible you guys don't have enough interest in Cat Stevens and Linda Ronstadt. Posted by Ben on Saturday, 03/28/2020 @ 07:21am |
Sorry Ben, but I don't have much to say about Nirvana. Like you I was never a fan except for their final song All Apologies which seemed to sum up Cobain's life perfectly. Also the concert in Munich that you mentioned couldn't have taken place on February 29 since 1994 wasn't a leap year. Posted by joker on Saturday, 03/28/2020 @ 12:43pm |
With the ceremony postponed until November 7 i think the nominations won't be announced until after the ceremony & ill be for two months until they announced the new class next year, with that said my predictions for next years would be Posted by Navonte Robertson on Saturday, 03/28/2020 @ 15:40pm |
With the ceremony postponed until November 7 i think the nominations won't be announced until after the ceremony & ill be for two months until they announced the new class next year, with that said my predictions for next years would be Posted by Navonte Robertson on Saturday, 03/28/2020 @ 15:41pm |
They really wanted to induct Nirvana so soon, they based it off an early single. Posted by Follower on Saturday, 03/28/2020 @ 23:24pm |
BEN Posted by KING on Sunday, 03/29/2020 @ 01:40am |
Quick chime in on Nirvana, sorry I haven't been around much to review some more stuff, life is busy. However, Nirvana did not get in on the merits of a long and glorious career. What Nirvana did, as someone who was about 12 at the time that "Smells Like Teen Spirit" came out, was transform an entire genre. Rock in the late 80s was steeped in the big hair, tight pants, love ballads and headbanging. The bands who survived from the 70s had somewhat incorporated their sound and style with the trend. There was a voice of the youth who really felt lost and wanted to make their own identity. There was a reason it was called "Generation X". There were other bands, both from Seattle and elsewhere, that did it better, but Nirvana hit the lucky note, and their song, dedicated to a deodorant or scent famous at the time, reached proportions arguably not seen since Led Zeppelin in the early 70s. It was everywhere, and in their footsteps followed the legions of grunge bands, some who preceded and some who followed. Kurt Cobain really can't be classified as a hero in the traditional sense. He was a tortured soul, and his last suicide attempt was not his first. He became a martyr, and his legend continued to grow. We should pity him, but there are some who never want the spotlight, no matter what they do. The 27 curse gets lost in the fact that 4 of the 5 seminal "Grunge sound" bands of the early 90s have had their lead singers leave us decades too early. This sound, really, changed rock and forever buried the 80s. Nirvana belongs, but they don't belong. They didn't want the spotlight. Just remember, Mr. Hendrix and Ms. Joplin also only survived around 3-4 short years, and they are among the very best. Infer what you will in that statement. Posted by K-Dawg on Sunday, 03/29/2020 @ 02:04am |
BEN Posted by KING on Sunday, 03/29/2020 @ 02:06am |
Follower, Posted by Ben on Sunday, 03/29/2020 @ 07:14am |
King, Posted by Ben on Sunday, 03/29/2020 @ 08:21am |
BEN Posted by KING on Sunday, 03/29/2020 @ 17:59pm |
One correction: Posted by Jack on Monday, 03/30/2020 @ 16:11pm |
Jack, Posted by Follower on Wednesday, 04/1/2020 @ 00:00am |
Will N., Posted by Ben on Wednesday, 04/1/2020 @ 13:19pm |
Also, I just realized this ceremony is after the election. That'll probably have some effect on how the people on stage behave. Posted by Follower on Wednesday, 04/1/2020 @ 13:20pm |
https://www.nytimes.com/1983/04/27/arts/mca-hires-irving-azoff.html Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 04/1/2020 @ 14:33pm |
Oh, F*** Irving Azoff! Posted by A. Sam Ettic on Wednesday, 04/1/2020 @ 15:13pm |
Irving Azoff is destroying the Hall of Fame cause he is to blame for keeping off the Teletubbies. Posted by A. Sam Ettic on Wednesday, 04/1/2020 @ 15:29pm |
At least the first 8 words of the last post are true... Posted by NeverStyx on Wednesday, 04/1/2020 @ 20:56pm |
No, he's making it more relevant for the masses. If it weren't for him, not only Journey, Bon Jovi, Fleetwood Mac, and the Eagles would not be in but the Hall would lose out a lot of money and go bankrupt. Irving strongly knows the radio-casual listeners are the main demographic. But it is possible he could be to blame for RIGGING the kiosk and fan ballot. The biggest common ground between Dave Matthews Band and Mötley Crue is both of them got ROBBED. Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 04/1/2020 @ 21:41pm |
Ben, Posted by Will N. on Wednesday, 04/1/2020 @ 22:16pm |
Hey Dude, I mean Douche, get a clue... Posted by AzoffHasDevilHorns on Wednesday, 04/1/2020 @ 22:41pm |
Wow.. I don't know who's been nipping at the hooch, but even with a fifth in me I couldn't write something that ignorant, biased, and hateful/bigoted. Nobody is denying that his induction is pure cronyism, but most are at least willing to concede there's an argument to make for his inclusion, even if done from a devil's advocacy position, which is apparently the literal truth for this person. Posted by Philip on Thursday, 04/2/2020 @ 00:30am |
The most annoying arguments, beyond the personal attacks that happen, are the ones where someone brings up a lame construation of someone's name. It's not clever when you bash a celebrity or politician like it, and it sure as hell isn't clever when you use it with a band name. If you're going to use satire or wit, at least be intelligent about it. We know that Azoff is getting in not strictly on his merits, but it's being done. Criticize it if you want, but don't act like an 8 year old on a computer... Posted by K-Dawg on Thursday, 04/2/2020 @ 01:48am |
Will N., Posted by Ben on Thursday, 04/2/2020 @ 08:42am |
Even Flow is in my top 10 all-time favorite songs and has been since what, 1991. Best Pearl Jam album is their first, but I will have more to say about them later. Posted by K-Dawg on Thursday, 04/2/2020 @ 10:13am |
I will now begin looking at the 2015 class. After reaching new heights in 2014 with acts like Peter Gabriel, Kiss, Cat Stevens and entering the 90s with Nirvana. 2015 was a year for catching up. I start with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts. It makes sense that they were inducted in 2015 after she sang at the Nirvana tribute. Joan Jett started in the Runways. I Love Rock n'Roll was a #1 hit in 1982. Joan Jett's other notable hits were Bad Reputation, Crimson and Clover. Joan Jett gained extra attention with the Hall when she sang at the Nirvana tribute. In 2015 Joan Jett & the Blackhearts were inducted into the RnR Hall of Fame. They opened the show. They are deserved for the Hall. Posted by Ben on Thursday, 04/2/2020 @ 15:53pm |
Jett is someone who is more important as a figure than for her actual music. Still, her status as a figure is Hall-worthy. Posted by Follower on Thursday, 04/2/2020 @ 19:03pm |
I will now cover the Paul Butterfield Blues Band. With a style that originated in the rough blues bars of Chicago's south side,Paul Butterfield Blues Band was key in bringing the sound of real Chicago blues to a young white audience in the mid 60s. They were suddenly inducted into the RnR Hall of Fame in 2015. I was figuring at this time that some other 60s act like Moody Blues or Steppenwolf would get inducted. This must have been a pet project of some older guys on the committee. I remember the Paul B Blues Band were nominated a few times. I don't know too much about them myself. I know they were formed by Paul Butterfield and Elvin Bishop. Posted by ben on Friday, 04/3/2020 @ 08:18am |
BEN Posted by KING on Friday, 04/3/2020 @ 09:11am |
Great quick response to the 2015 class so far. Yes, it was a weak class. The next in line indicates that. Green Day were inducted in 2015. I gave good coverage of Nirvana. They have their place in history. They,Nirvana were one of the most important 90s groups of the time. You can NOT say that as clearly about Nirvana. Soundwise I like Green Day slightly more than Nirvana. Not by much anyway. I can't justify Green Day as clearly as Nirvana. My opinion is that Green Day were simply loved by the Hall. Green Day was inducted in 2015. Green Day was originally part of the late 80s-early 90s punk scene. The band's early releases were punk records with an independent label. In 1994.their major label debut was Dookie. It was a huge success. I am aware they popularized mainstream interest in Punk. I have said before I am not much of a fan of any punk. Unlike Nirvana, I just don't think they led a movement in the same way. Posted by Ben on Friday, 04/3/2020 @ 11:00am |
One of the strongest inductees of 2015 was Stevie Ray Vaughan. He is a great guitar legend. He is considered one of the most iconic and greatest guitarists in the history of blues and rock. I like a lot of his albums. Some of my favorite albums if his are Texas Flood,Couldn't Stand the Weather and Soul to Soul. Posted by Ben on Friday, 04/3/2020 @ 12:40pm |
Stevie Ray Vaughan is very deserved for the Hall. He is a guitar legend. It would be very cool to get comments on SR Vaughan. I think he was overdue but I don't think he had to be inducted in 1st Year eligible. He was eligible since late 2008. There was other priorities at that time. He could have inducted earlier though. But hey,it made 2015 better. Hey King, Will N and others go chime in. Posted by Ben on Friday, 04/3/2020 @ 12:52pm |
How was the 2015 ballot weak? The Induction class may not have have been as good as some years but all inductees are worthy. The weakest act on the ballot was Sting but the other acts especially Kraftwerk, NWA, The Smiths, Lou Reed, Nine Inch Nails, and The Marvelettes are very important and deserving. Posted by Ozmeow1900 on Friday, 04/3/2020 @ 16:05pm |
I am now up to Bill Withers. Bill Withers is a soul music legend. He had several major hits like Ain't No Sunshine,Grandma's Hands,Use Me and Lean on Me. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015. Posted by Ben on Friday, 04/3/2020 @ 17:54pm |
And so RIP Bill Withers. Yet another music legend of my youth now in Heaven. I just happened to be getting to the 2015 class. Stevie Wonder inducted Bill Withers. Bill Withers gave a nice speech. He thanked his wife and R&b pioneers like Booker T. Jones. Withers didn't sing at first but sat onstage during the tribute to him. Stevie Wonder sang Ain't No Sunshine. which was followed by Stevie W. backing up John Legend for Use Me. Then John Legend played piano for Lean on Me. Bill Withers was convinced to sing his own classic Lean on Me. That was the standout moment for the Bill Withers segment. I just wanted to mention some details of the Bill Withers segment in his honor. Hopefully, some of you have comments on Bill Withers and the other acts of 2015 so far. I just want to make an honorable mention of the 5 Royales. The 5 Royales were inducted in the Early influence category. I know extremely little about them. I think my Dad knew about them. Someone on here said to mention groups and acts in the Early Influence category. Not sure who. I think I know their version of Dedicated to the One I Love from 1958. I just wanted to mention them. Stay tuned for the famous Music Excellence act. Posted by Ben on Saturday, 04/4/2020 @ 05:42am |
Now then as I continue my series. Ringo Starr was inducted into the Rn'R Hall of FAme in 2015. He is of course the legendary drummer of the Beatles. The Hall didn't feel his solo career made him deserved in the performer category of the Hall. But Ringo Starr certainly qualified for the Musical Excellence category. So even though he was Not inducted as a performer that didn't stop the Ceremony planners from making him the headline.for 2015. Posted by Ben on Sunday, 04/5/2020 @ 07:16am |
So there you have it. A couple of you have commented on Joan J and Blackhearts and Paul Butterfield B B. I would expect some to comment and even criticize about Green Day rushed in for induction for 2015. There are other 90s acts that could have been nominated and inducted. I think Stevie Ray Vaughan and Bill Withers are among the strongest inductees for 2015. I notice nobody besides me commemorated the passing of Bill Withers. They inducted him in time. He was inducted while alive. Posted by Ben on Monday, 04/6/2020 @ 05:46am |
BEN Posted by KING on Monday, 04/6/2020 @ 06:17am |
BEN Posted by KING on Monday, 04/6/2020 @ 11:19am |
King , Posted by Ben on Monday, 04/6/2020 @ 12:10pm |
King, Posted by Ben on Tuesday, 04/7/2020 @ 05:09am |
BEN Posted by KING on Tuesday, 04/7/2020 @ 07:56am |
Up until 2015, Stevie Ray Vaughan was, to me, one of the more baffling Rock Hall snubs. As a kid, my dad would blast Texas Flood all the time, so I grew up loving that album. I truly believe SRV is every bit as good, if not better, of a guitarist than Hendrix, but Jimi came first. I think what makes SRV's tragic death even sadder was that he was a guy who got clean and had stayed clean, and was really getting his life together. Posted by Greg P. on Tuesday, 04/7/2020 @ 10:39am |
Greg P., Posted by Ben on Tuesday, 04/7/2020 @ 12:39pm |
BEN Posted by KING on Tuesday, 04/7/2020 @ 12:57pm |
King, Posted by Ben on Tuesday, 04/7/2020 @ 15:48pm |
John Prine has succumbed to the Coronavirus. He becomes a leading candidate for early influence... Posted by K-Dawg on Tuesday, 04/7/2020 @ 22:20pm |
R.I.P. John Prine... Posted by Plebian on Tuesday, 04/7/2020 @ 22:25pm |
I have a blurb on Green Day. As I have been a fan of theirs since the days of Dookie, they are definitely a worthy HOF choice. That being said, I feel they are one of the bands, like some recent additions, who went in too soon. Their punk influences, Sex Pistols, the Clash, and the Ramones, indeed were all in, but Green Day caught fire when the grunge scene was in full effect. New wave definitely should have been recognized before they got their induction, as should have Pearl Jam and maybe a couple other first wave grunge acts got their due. From 1995 to 2005, they were absolutely smashing and couldn't be topped. I preferred their more in your face style songs, like "Basketcase", "American Idiot", "Nice Guys Finish Last" and "Warning", but they found their best success with "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)", which was every senior class's song in 1998 and '99, and "Boulevard of Broken Dreams", which catapulted them into superstar status. That album, their biggest seller to date, was far more pop and away from their punk roots as you could get. It is the same thing that will slam Adam Levine and Maroon 5 into the RRHOF in 2026 on their first year of eligibility, the fact they are one of the biggest selling bands by moving away from their sound and dabbling in pop. Posted by K-Dawg on Tuesday, 04/7/2020 @ 23:53pm |
K-Dawg, Posted by RG on Wednesday, 04/8/2020 @ 01:06am |
K-Dawg, Posted by Ben on Wednesday, 04/8/2020 @ 05:36am |
R.I.P. John. I saw him several years ago at ROMP Music Fest. Both he & the crowd had a great time! Sure glad I saw him. Posted by Paul in KY on Wednesday, 04/8/2020 @ 06:22am |
Ben, Posted by Will N. on Wednesday, 04/8/2020 @ 23:13pm |
Will N., Posted by Ben on Thursday, 04/9/2020 @ 05:08am |
I am coming up on covering the 2016 class. Before I get into all that. I want remind everyone that it was just before this one that the oldest committee members were fired. They were the experts of the 1950s and early 60s. Essentialy it was the ones from the first decade of Rock N'Roll 1954-1964 that were let go. It happens that I do not know that first decade very well. I mean I know some Elvis and Chuck Berry and even know some tunes by guys like Lloyd Price. But as with so many others my personal music knowledge begins with 1964 and 1965, which brought the rise of the Beatles,Rolling Stones. Bob Dylan,Motown etc. Some of you know this about me. By 2015 it had been awhile since a 50s type act was inducted as a Performer.I recall the last act of that type inducted was Little Anthony & the Imperials. I remember though it was only primarily the experts of that era that were let go. I am sure many of them were close to 80 and were therefore looking to retire soon anyway. Those experts had a good run. I mentioned that the 5 Royales were inducted as an early influence in 2015. I guess that was a last hoorah. Posted by Ben on Friday, 04/10/2020 @ 07:06am |
Ok. We are up to the 2016 class. Deep Purple is among the pioneers of heavy metal and Hard rock. They were finally inducted in 2016. They originally formed as a psychedelic rock but shifted to a heavy sound. At one point they were considered the world's loudest band. They had a lot of line up changes. Posted by Ben on Friday, 04/10/2020 @ 14:15pm |
Ok. We are up to the 2016 class. Deep Purple is among the pioneers of heavy metal and Hard rock. They were finally inducted in 2016. They originally formed as a psychedelic rock but shifted to a heavy sound. At one point they were considered the world's loudest band. They had a lot of line up changes. Posted by Ben on Friday, 04/10/2020 @ 14:15pm |
BEN Posted by KING on Friday, 04/10/2020 @ 15:51pm |
Excellent early response with Deep Purple. More on that later. There was a lot of nice catching up on 2016. Steve Miller was another overdue act for the Hall. I would have preferred it as the Steve Miller Band. The way lots of us grew up knowing him. He began his career in blues and blues/rock and evolved into a more pop sound. He had a lot of hits from the mid 70s to early 80s. Posted by Ben on Friday, 04/10/2020 @ 17:59pm |
Chicago are a great classic American rock band. They described themselves as a "rock and roll band with horns". They popularized Jazz rock. They began with political type songs but later moved to a softer sound,making a lot of hit ballads. Chicago is is one of the longest running and one of the world's best-selling groups of all time. They were finally inducted in 2016. They were certainly very overdue. Posted by Ben on Saturday, 04/11/2020 @ 08:26am |
Here's an updated list of the most certified bands in America who are not in the Hall. Both eligibles and future eligibles with the inclusion of albums, digital and standard singles, EP's, video albums, video singles, and even ringtones. Hope you guys enjoy it! Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 04/11/2020 @ 10:36am |
I will continue with 2016 later. Cheap Trick is next. What did you guys think of the firing of oldest Committee members. I feel it was sad but it didn't bother me as far as nominees and inductees. A bunch of us talked about it extensively on here in late 2015. It did increase nominees of the 1970s and 80s. I know very little about Little Anthony & the Imperials as example. They were inducted in 2009 when those old experts were still active in the Hall. Darlene Love was probably a result from those experts. I don't know enough about the era to say who is right or wrong to be inducted among the early artist. I have always held respect for the era without knowing it. I think Darlene Love was the last of the early era to be inducted as Performer. Posted by Ben on Sunday, 04/12/2020 @ 05:56am |
BEN Posted by KING on Sunday, 04/12/2020 @ 07:40am |
King, Posted by Ben on Sunday, 04/12/2020 @ 08:42am |
Dude, it might be interesting to divide those numbers by number of years of an act's existence. So many million per year would give an idea of who have sold the most in the least amount of time. Posted by Paul in KY on Sunday, 04/12/2020 @ 09:37am |
Cheap Trick was definitely a surprise in 2016. I never expected them to be inducted. Even when they were nominated I thought the Cars or Yes would be inducted. Those 2 were nominated that year. I own Live at Budokhan and a few other songs. Some of my fav Cheap Trick songs are Surrender,I want you to Want Me,Dream Police,Tonight It's You and the Flame. Posted by Ben on Sunday, 04/12/2020 @ 13:06pm |
Ben, Posted by Enigmaticus on Monday, 04/13/2020 @ 00:21am |
Enig, Posted by Ben on Monday, 04/13/2020 @ 04:49am |
Quick side note: I recently saw a video where Led Zepp and Aerosmith were playing together at Zepp's HOF induction in 1995. I see all these people saying how honored Aerosmith must have felt to be in the presence of Page and Plant. We forget how dominant Steven Tyler and co. were in the 1970s through the 1990s. They are our American Led Zeppelin. Page, Plant and Jones have said on numerous occasions how they respect the Boys from Boston. I do always recognize Zeppelin as the original metal masters with Sabbath, but am a bit shocked how Aerosmith's light has seemingly diminished when nothing should ever cause it to. Aerosmith is on that same plane Posted by K-Dawg on Monday, 04/13/2020 @ 11:22am |
I won't argue with their stats, but from the time Aerosmith did a cover of Come Together in the movie Sgt. Pepper's Lonley Hearts Club Band which was an incredible disaster til the end of the 80s when they managed to resurrect themselves with their MTV videos they really didn't have much of an impact. I don't see how they dominated the 80s. If their light has diminished it's because there's a 10 year doughnut hole there from late 77 to 87. Posted by joker on Monday, 04/13/2020 @ 15:36pm |
Hey Everyone, Posted by Ben on Tuesday, 04/14/2020 @ 06:11am |
Hey Ben, Posted by Will N. on Tuesday, 04/14/2020 @ 23:30pm |
King, Posted by Ben on Wednesday, 04/15/2020 @ 05:05am |
On the former Chicago Transit Authority... Posted by K-Dawg on Wednesday, 04/15/2020 @ 09:37am |
BEN Posted by KING on Wednesday, 04/15/2020 @ 10:26am |
IMO, Chicago was never the same band after Terry died. He was the heart & soul of Chicago in their Imperial Period. Posted by Paul in KY on Wednesday, 04/15/2020 @ 14:12pm |
In my opinion, Chicago was good for their first 10 years roughly. They started going downhill by the late 70s. But hey they had already proved themselves. All the reasons King said apply to Chicago. They are very deserved for Hall. It's happened many time. Good example is Rod Stewart. He was not inducted for 80s hits like Some Guys Have all the luck. Same here with Chicago. Their influence, Musical Excellence, etc. is all there. Posted by Ben on Wednesday, 04/15/2020 @ 17:59pm |
Ben, Posted by Will N. on Wednesday, 04/15/2020 @ 23:42pm |
Will N., Posted by Ben on Thursday, 04/16/2020 @ 06:44am |
At least one outfit called 2016 the worst class in the history of the Hall. 2011 deserves it more. Posted by Follower on Friday, 04/17/2020 @ 18:42pm |
Back from the dead! Posted by Plebian on Saturday, 04/18/2020 @ 02:28am |
Here's my update picks now that AlexVoltaire made his early predictions Posted by Plebian on Saturday, 04/18/2020 @ 02:39am |
KING 2020-2021 Nominees RRHOF As Of April 18, 2020. Posted by KING on Saturday, 04/18/2020 @ 08:00am |
Ok. So I will be going ahead with the 2017 class. Originally I was going to end my series with 2016. But as I said due to the Virus crisis there is so little going on. But I am not going thru to 2019. It's too recent. And it does get tedious. Also I want to predict 2021 like everyone else. I could not have handled the series and Predictions at the same time. 2017 was a very fine class. It was more diverse than 2016. It gratefully covered the 80s. 2016 did Not. 2017 represented a bunch of genres. Both Pearl Jam and Tupac Shakur were first eligible. They were both inducted and yet so was Joan Baez. It was a fair lineup. I am Not a Rap fan. But I will cover him. I know that he is an icon. But I am a bit of a folk fan so Joan Baez will get nice coverage by me too. Also 2017 was a big triumph for Yes. They are one of the great prog groups for all time. This is an aspect of the 1970s avoided a lot in previous years. Yes sold out arenas all the time in 1970s and 80s. Much later I will start 2017. This will be the last year of the series. Posted by Ben on Saturday, 04/18/2020 @ 08:27am |
Revising my 2021 predictions from what I originally posted in January: Posted by RG on Saturday, 04/18/2020 @ 14:03pm |
I will now start the class of 2017. It was another good one. I start with Electric Light Orchestra. I will start by saying I had really wanted the Moody Blues on the ballot for 2017. They,the Moody Blues are a terrific British prog group with a fusion of rock,pop and classical arrangements. The Moody Blues were once again not even nominated for 2017. This is an unusual way to start my review of Electric Light Orchestra. They are also known as Rock group that has used classical. I guess the Hall wanted to get ELO inducted first due to the leadership and influence of Jeff Lynne. During the 1970s and 80s,ELO released a string of Top 10 albums and singles. ELO are another key 70s act that needed to be inducted. I remember some friends sharing their albums and music in the late 70s. Some were ELO albums. I enjoy some of their hits like Livin Thing and Telephone Line. Don't Bring Me Down is great song too. I wouldn't say I am huge fan. I didnt get into their full albums. Posted by Ben on Saturday, 04/18/2020 @ 14:50pm |
Joan Baez was a key folk performer of the 1960s. Finally in 2017 she was inducted into the RnR Hall of Fame certainly proved that the 60s were not dead at the Hall. There was a few 60s acts nominated for 2017. Posted by Ben on Saturday, 04/18/2020 @ 17:31pm |
I published the next blog in my 'Rock Hall Contenders' series and it focuses on OutKast who deserves serious consideration for a 2021 nomination. Posted by Nick on Saturday, 04/18/2020 @ 21:24pm |
Great write up, Nick, and thanks for sharing! Hopefully we will be at the point soon where more than one hip hop artist can be on the ballot at a time, because the backlog is really starting to take hold. OutKast 100% deserves to be in, and as soon as possible. If things go as I expect, we will see Jay-Z get in next year, and Eminem in 2022. After that, I think they will start backtracking to get LL Cool J and OutKast in (fingers crossed for Tribe too) Posted by RG on Sunday, 04/19/2020 @ 01:35am |
It was a great triumph for Yes to be inducted in 2017. They are one of the great groups of Progressive Rock. The Hall mostly avoided prog rock until recent years. This is an aspect of the 1970s that needed to be represented much more in the Hall. They sold out arenas in the 70s. Posted by Ben on Sunday, 04/19/2020 @ 09:49am |
Thanks RJ! OutKast's time will come very soon. Very few artists, even outside hip-hop, obtained the same level of commercial success and critical acclaim as OutKast. I'm thinking within the 5 years, if not sooner. Posted by Nick on Monday, 04/20/2020 @ 09:29am |
No mention of Todd Rundgren? Come on, people. He should have already been in. If he doesn't get in next, they'll probably back door him as a non performer since he's just as well known as a producer. Posted by Michael on Monday, 04/20/2020 @ 21:48pm |
Tupac Shakur is up next. He was a rap guy. He is considered by many to be one of the most notable rappers. I am Not into Rap music but even I know that. He is better known as 2Pac. A lot of 2Pac's work has been known for raising awareness of modern day social issues in the urban areas. Posted by ben on Tuesday, 04/21/2020 @ 05:57am |
Re: 2017 Induction Ceremony. Posted by Enigmaticus on Tuesday, 04/21/2020 @ 09:38am |
I will continue 2017 with the induction of Journey. They have gone through a bunch of phases. Journey's biggest success was between 1978 and 1987 with Steve Perry as lead singer. Posted by Ben on Tuesday, 04/21/2020 @ 10:16am |
Johnny Guitar Watson belongs in The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame beyond a shadow of a doubt. Johnny was a superb showman, including his band. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. Posted by donald buttram on Tuesday, 04/21/2020 @ 12:11pm |
Johnny Guitar Watson belongs in The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame beyond a shadow of a doubt. Johnny was a superb showman, including his band. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. Posted by donald buttram on Tuesday, 04/21/2020 @ 12:13pm |
Nile Rodgers is next. Nile Rodgers was inducted into the Musical Excellence category in 2017. I can appreciate this. he originally was in chic, the disco group. Chic was nominated so many times but failed. The solution was Nile Rodgers in Musical Excellence category. He had much more influence in the music world as a producer.. Posted by Ben on Tuesday, 04/21/2020 @ 14:44pm |
Joan Baez is a socially conscious singer-songwriter, musician and political activist. She had been Bob Dylan's muse and also the late Steve Job's girlfriend. Although I had only been aware of a few of her cover songs, namely The Band's 'The Night That They Drove Old Dixie Down,' I still think that her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame had been warrantedand long overdue. 'Diamonds and Rust' is also a great song. Posted by Enigmaticus on Wednesday, 04/22/2020 @ 09:29am |
Joan Baez is a socially conscious singer-songwriter, musician and political activist. She had been Bob Dylan's muse and also the late Steve Job's girlfriend. Although I had only been aware of a few of her cover songs, namely The Band's 'The Night That They Drove Old Dixie Down,' I still think that her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame had been warranted and long overdue. Additionally, 'Diamonds and Rust' is also a great song written by Joan Baez about her relationship with Bob Dylan. Posted by Enigmaticus on Wednesday, 04/22/2020 @ 09:35am |
I come to Pearl Jam. I will reflect on Enig's comments at a later moment. Pearl Jam are one of the more obvious acts to be inducted into the Hall. That's why they Headlined.They are one of the most key bands of the 1990s. Pearl Jam formed in Seattle at the beginning of the 90s. I prefer Pearl Jam a lot more than Nirvana. Pearl Jam was also one of the leading groups of the grunge movement of the early 90s. Posted by Ben on Wednesday, 04/22/2020 @ 10:59am |
I come to Pearl Jam. I will reflect on Enig's comments at a later moment. Pearl Jam are one of the more obvious acts to be inducted into the Hall. That's why they Headlined.They are one of the most key bands of the 1990s. Pearl Jam formed in Seattle at the beginning of the 90s. I prefer Pearl Jam a lot more than Nirvana. Pearl Jam was also one of the leading groups of the grunge movement of the early 90s. Posted by Ben on Wednesday, 04/22/2020 @ 10:59am |
Hey everyone. I loook forward to the reviews of 2017. It was a fair one. I think all the Inductees are rather deserved for 2017. It's one of the best classes ever. Enig is going to have a nice review of Yes. Both ELO and Yes were in the same class. That was a good boost for Prog. I think it was 2 prog because Jeff Lynne was involved. He is respected beyond ELO. But they have their own achievements. Joan Baez was fine also. It was good to have a folk act inducted. It was a very fair Class. I will look for rev reviews. Posted by Ben on Wednesday, 04/22/2020 @ 16:16pm |
BEN Posted by KING on Wednesday, 04/22/2020 @ 20:48pm |
King, Posted by Ben on Thursday, 04/23/2020 @ 05:47am |
Enig, Posted by Ben on Thursday, 04/23/2020 @ 07:36am |
Enig, Posted by Ben on Thursday, 04/23/2020 @ 14:31pm |
Enig, Posted by Ben on Thursday, 04/23/2020 @ 15:57pm |
BEN Posted by KING on Thursday, 04/23/2020 @ 17:39pm |
King, Posted by Ben on Thursday, 04/23/2020 @ 19:02pm |
Nick, Posted by Ben on Saturday, 04/25/2020 @ 05:56am |
Will N., Posted by Ben on Saturday, 04/25/2020 @ 08:22am |
Ben, Posted by Will N. on Sunday, 04/26/2020 @ 13:38pm |
Will N., Posted by Ben on Monday, 04/27/2020 @ 06:50am |
Will N., Posted by Ben on Monday, 04/27/2020 @ 08:11am |
Ben, Posted by Will N. on Monday, 04/27/2020 @ 10:03am |
Yes is one of my favorite bands. They are in my personal Top 10 somewhere. I love those songs from Yes. Yours us No Disgrace is one of my favs. I like Sound Chaser a lot. I figure you know that. Posted by Ben on Monday, 04/27/2020 @ 17:27pm |
Who do you guys see being nominated for the 2021 class?. Posted by richie on Monday, 04/27/2020 @ 22:22pm |
Ben, Posted by Enigmaticus on Tuesday, 04/28/2020 @ 10:19am |
Who do you guys see being the 2021 inductees?. Posted by richie on Tuesday, 04/28/2020 @ 10:25am |
Does anyone know where I could find some sites that actually shows the ratings of HBO programs, including the annual Rock Hall ceremony? If you look at other award ceremonies like the Oscars, they're getting less and less numbers from viewers cause they don't truly offer what the masses want. I'm pretty sure some of the voters and the management made smart business decisions by inducting acts that are familiar to most of the people, but made a terrible move with the last ballot by rigging the fan poll. All I can hope for is this year's upcoming ceremony should get a good amount of ratings in November. Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 04/28/2020 @ 13:26pm |
Ben, Posted by Nick on Tuesday, 04/28/2020 @ 15:57pm |
Nick, Posted by Ben on Tuesday, 04/28/2020 @ 16:37pm |
Nick, Posted by Ben on Tuesday, 04/28/2020 @ 16:37pm |
My series is Now winding down. 2017 is the past class I will cover. I had not planned on going to the most recent. 2017 is an extension. We know the 2 most recent. The Moody Biues have finally been inducted. They are Such a legendary group. Also last year 2019 the Cure expanded New wave in the Hall. It was an odder year with acts also like Roxy Music and Radiohead. But it was Def Leppard that headlined the show. They are a great band. That.was my fav fir last year. But I am not really covering the more recent Classes. We now come to the 2020 class. It's now scheduled for November due to Covid-19 crisis. We will have to see how they do that one. More on that another time. This weekend I may finally make my first list of predictions for 2021. There is so much Classic Rock legends in that those nominees will be less. But it will be heavy on the 80s again. And perhaps a couple extra 90s acts too. It will be nice to make a list for 2021 Posted by Ben on Wednesday, 04/29/2020 @ 09:09am |
Ben, Posted by Enigmaticus on Wednesday, 04/29/2020 @ 09:40am |
Ben, Posted by Will N. on Wednesday, 04/29/2020 @ 10:40am |
Bored. So I'll take the 100 Biggest selling bands not in the hall and throw in their eligibility dates if they are old enough or not Posted by Follower on Wednesday, 04/29/2020 @ 13:32pm |
@ Follower Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 04/29/2020 @ 13:43pm |
ENIG Posted by KING on Wednesday, 04/29/2020 @ 18:17pm |
Enig, Posted by Ben on Wednesday, 04/29/2020 @ 18:57pm |
PROG and PROG Adjacent Artists. Posted by KING on Wednesday, 04/29/2020 @ 19:01pm |
Follower, Posted by RG on Wednesday, 04/29/2020 @ 19:12pm |
BEN Posted by KING on Wednesday, 04/29/2020 @ 19:12pm |
Follower, Posted by RG on Wednesday, 04/29/2020 @ 19:13pm |
@ RG Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 04/29/2020 @ 20:04pm |
The Dude, Posted by RG on Wednesday, 04/29/2020 @ 21:02pm |
@ RG Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 04/29/2020 @ 21:27pm |
The Dude, Posted by Follower on Thursday, 04/30/2020 @ 01:55am |
You know what, I just took the easy way. Here's all the soloists not in the Hall that have sold more than Maroon 5: Posted by Follower on Thursday, 04/30/2020 @ 02:15am |
Will N., Posted by Ben on Thursday, 04/30/2020 @ 07:22am |
Will N., Posted by Ben on Thursday, 04/30/2020 @ 07:22am |
I organized The Dude's list + a few other solo artists with comparable sales into tiers of how soon they'll get in in relation to their eligibility: Posted by RG on Thursday, 04/30/2020 @ 17:35pm |
Who do you guys see being nominated for the 2021 class and also, Who do you guys see being the 2021 inductees?. Posted by richie on Thursday, 04/30/2020 @ 19:15pm |
Here Now are the Ben 2021 Predictions of Nominees for Rock and Roll HOF Posted by Ben on Friday, 05/1/2020 @ 08:09am |
RG, decided to do my version of what you did above: Posted by Paul in KY on Friday, 05/1/2020 @ 09:02am |
Who do you guys see being nominated for the 2021 class?. Posted by richie on Friday, 05/1/2020 @ 10:27am |
OutKast, Richie! Posted by Paul in KY on Friday, 05/1/2020 @ 10:45am |
Jay-Z Posted by Greg F on Friday, 05/1/2020 @ 12:12pm |
Greg F, Posted by remy10 on Friday, 05/1/2020 @ 13:36pm |
Here's my ideal ballot Posted by Greg F on Friday, 05/1/2020 @ 14:21pm |
Who do you guys see being the 2021 inductees?. Posted by richie on Friday, 05/1/2020 @ 14:57pm |
Quick KING MAY 2020 Talk. Posted by KING on Friday, 05/1/2020 @ 17:01pm |
If my prediction ballot were the real ballot the inductees would likely look this. Posted by Greg F on Friday, 05/1/2020 @ 17:44pm |
It could also go like this Posted by Greg F on Friday, 05/1/2020 @ 17:52pm |
My ideal class for 2021 Posted by Greg F on Friday, 05/1/2020 @ 18:04pm |
My ideal class for 2021 would be something like: Posted by Ray on Friday, 05/1/2020 @ 22:34pm |
I like what Greg F. and KING are throwing out there, and I also like Nick's pitch article for Outkast, which is very compelling and interesting, so I will include them. Looks like 20 for nomination, which is cool.. Posted by Will N. on Friday, 05/1/2020 @ 23:58pm |
Will N., Posted by Ben on Saturday, 05/2/2020 @ 06:55am |
Songwriters Hall Of Fame Reschedules 51st Annual Induction And Awards Dinner Posted by Roy on Saturday, 05/2/2020 @ 12:41pm |
Ben, Posted by Will N. on Saturday, 05/2/2020 @ 22:39pm |
Will N., Posted by Ben on Sunday, 05/3/2020 @ 07:13am |
It is May 3, 2020 . Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 05/3/2020 @ 13:43pm |
I like what Will N. and King are doing with a Fun list for 2021. Here is 20 for nomination. Posted by Ben on Monday, 05/4/2020 @ 16:24pm |
Hey Ben, Posted by Will N. on Monday, 05/4/2020 @ 21:11pm |
Ben, and KING, and the Dude and anyone else, maybe Jennifer, Posted by Will N. on Monday, 05/4/2020 @ 21:42pm |
If next year's class was based on my taste of music it would look like this: Posted by The Dude on Monday, 05/4/2020 @ 21:44pm |
Hello, Will N. Posted by joker on Monday, 05/4/2020 @ 22:36pm |
Hey Thanks Joker, Posted by Will N. on Monday, 05/4/2020 @ 23:00pm |
Will N., Posted by Ben on Tuesday, 05/5/2020 @ 07:15am |
Hey Ben, Posted by Will N. on Tuesday, 05/5/2020 @ 10:21am |
IMO, it will be a cold day in Hell when Jefferson Starship is sent to the Hall. The best they could do is that one day 'Jefferson Airplane' is changed to 'Jefferson Airplane/Jefferson Starship' and the major performers in the Starship, who were not in the Airplane, get added. Posted by Paul in KY on Tuesday, 05/5/2020 @ 11:13am |
Will N., Posted by Ben on Tuesday, 05/5/2020 @ 11:55am |
Damn there is no Edit. I mean Jefferson Starship are NOT Induction material. Jefferson Airplane is already inducted. Let's hold off on this one. I agree that they should NOT be included on any nomination lists any time soon. Posted by Ben on Tuesday, 05/5/2020 @ 11:59am |
You're right, Ben. Grace Slick had been away from the band and then Found Her Way Back to appear in some of the songs on Modern Times. Posted by joker on Tuesday, 05/5/2020 @ 15:29pm |
joker, Posted by Ben on Tuesday, 05/5/2020 @ 16:47pm |
joker, Posted by Ben on Tuesday, 05/5/2020 @ 16:47pm |
Ben. Posted by Will N. on Tuesday, 05/5/2020 @ 23:33pm |
Will N., Posted by Ben on Wednesday, 05/6/2020 @ 06:01am |
Will N., Posted by Ben on Wednesday, 05/6/2020 @ 06:01am |
Sorry, I've been super busy with work and life, but I wanted to say RIP Florian Schneider of Kraftwerk. And a crying shame he isn't prefaced with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Florian Schneider. Posted by K-Dawg on Wednesday, 05/6/2020 @ 10:11am |
Weren't Kraftwerk supposed to go on a tour this year for their 50th anniversary before Florian's death or was already cancelled for obvious reasons (Covid-19)? They'll get nominated again though, but it won't be easy to induct them for next year's class- it might take several more nominations to happen. Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 05/6/2020 @ 10:29am |
Dude, I saw Kraftwerk listed on some British fest that has been cancelled. So you are correct on that. Posted by Paul in KY on Wednesday, 05/6/2020 @ 14:00pm |
Hi all, Posted by RG on Saturday, 05/9/2020 @ 00:04am |
RG: Posted by Ray on Saturday, 05/9/2020 @ 00:35am |
Ray, Posted by RG on Saturday, 05/9/2020 @ 09:08am |
Another HOFer is gone. Little Richard has passed at 87... Posted by K-Dawg on Saturday, 05/9/2020 @ 09:10am |
This post is for RG. Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 05/9/2020 @ 09:45am |
I like The Dude's taste in music, but I also think Dream Theater, Opeth & DragonForce need to be added to the list. Posted by John Mangee on Saturday, 05/9/2020 @ 09:55am |
@ John Mangee Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 05/9/2020 @ 10:07am |
Great list, The Dude. Posted by RG on Saturday, 05/9/2020 @ 10:30am |
@Dude, I would add Cage the Elephant to my list as well. Posted by RG on Saturday, 05/9/2020 @ 10:31am |
Franz Ferdinand is another 00's band that has received ongoing critical acclaim with some hits that have continue to receive airplay on indie rock radio. I'm not sure if they've been a major influence on any massive artists yet, but its still a bit early, and I've seen names like Two Door Cinema Club, Atlas Genius, Western Education, and the Cribs been listed as followers. I don't think Franz Ferdinand will get in right away but they're certainly one to be considered. Posted by Steve Z on Saturday, 05/9/2020 @ 16:21pm |
I considered putting Franz Ferdinand on my list, but in the end I specifically decided to leave them off. They were big for a brief period in the 2000s, but their longevity mainly only consists of Take Me Out and maybe two other singles still getting play. Their sound was good, but not anything particularly unique among their peers, and they are well-liked but not really that critically acclaimed. And it's really not too soon for them to be influential yet, their breakthrough was 16 years ago, and their last release that got any kind of critical/commercial traction was 11 years ago. Compare them to their mid-aughts indie boom peers like Arcade Fire, Modest Mouse, The Killers, LCD Soundsystem, & Sufjan Stevens, and each one of them has a decent case based on longevity, critical acclaim, influence, and commercial success that Franz Ferdinand has really never lived up to. I kept Phoenix off of my list for pretty much the same reasons. Posted by RG on Saturday, 05/9/2020 @ 18:31pm |
Ok, this time I'm taking the 100 biggest selling bands and putting them in order from earliest year to latest. Thos already old enough will be grouped in one, though. Posted by Follower on Saturday, 05/9/2020 @ 18:53pm |
"Eligible in 2021: Posted by RG on Saturday, 05/9/2020 @ 19:59pm |
The worst future eligible band of all time that will and should NEVER be inducted into the Rock Hall: Blood On The Dance Floor. Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 05/9/2020 @ 20:40pm |
Slipknot and Staind are a couple awesome bands. Hold your tongue Posted by K-Dawg on Saturday, 05/9/2020 @ 21:11pm |
Like what you like, K-Dawg, no shame in it! My personal opinion is just that most nu metal is pretty much unlistenable. Posted by RG on Saturday, 05/9/2020 @ 23:09pm |
RG, here are my thoughts on em: Posted by Paul in KY on Sunday, 05/10/2020 @ 10:20am |
Thanks Paul! Hope you are well too. Posted by RG on Sunday, 05/10/2020 @ 10:39am |
If I were to speculate on a preliminary list of the 2021 nominees. I would think that quite a few of the same old stalwarts will return. Also, since no major "prog" bands have been nominated during the past 2 years, I would expect to see more of a "prog" presence especially after the recent unfortunate and untimely passing of the magnificent Neil Peart. Additionally, the recent passing of Florian Schneider of Kraftwerk may improve the chances of Kraftwerk's induction. John Prine may receive an induction, due to his recent passing from complications due to COVID-19. Therefore, here is my (recently modified) preliminary list of the 2021 nominees: Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 05/10/2020 @ 14:43pm |
RG, I may have been too hasty on The Strokes. I do think that since 'Is This It', their later albums have been not as good. Probably gonna happen, as that album is so good. Posted by Paul in KY on Monday, 05/11/2020 @ 07:35am |
Alex Voltaire and I are working on a project and you'd like to know which 15 artists would you select on this stacked shortlist of nominees? Please post them on the third link provided below. Posted by Nick on Wednesday, 05/13/2020 @ 22:31pm |
Who do you guys see being the 2021 nominees?. Posted by richie on Saturday, 05/16/2020 @ 00:08am |
Here's an updated list of the most certified bands in America who are not in the Rock Hall with the inclusions of albums, EP's, singles (both digital and standard), video albums, video singles, and ringtones. Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 05/16/2020 @ 13:47pm |
I wonder why Nick and the Legion of Hall Watchers didn't just decide to put all 3 acts on for a 19-act ballot instead of breaking a 3-way tie between Kate Bush, Foo Fighters, and The Monkees. Posted by Follower on Saturday, 05/16/2020 @ 16:27pm |
Dude, Posted by Will N. on Saturday, 05/16/2020 @ 21:10pm |
Blue Oyster Cult's certification total is actually 4.5 Million here. They have yet to get an update. Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 05/16/2020 @ 22:25pm |
Follower, Posted by Nick on Sunday, 05/17/2020 @ 00:15am |
I hope you guys didn't have personal bias on the mock voting noms. Also since I'm here again (sorry I'm infrequent as ever now) The Dude, I have another question. We know Foo Fighters are eligible this year, but the question is, are they slam dunks? They have notable songs and Dave Grohl is a literally music god, but lack that sort... I don't know influence. Can you help me on this question? Posted by Plebian on Sunday, 05/17/2020 @ 01:13am |
Foo Fighters does have a really good shot of getting inducted at first year, but it's possible Dave might wanna show some seniority for a few years cause of his good guy attitude. Posted by The Dude on Sunday, 05/17/2020 @ 08:42am |
Interesting, Dude. So the top selling 'Old Timey Band' not in Hall is The Carpenters. We inducted them into our Hall in 2013. Posted by Paul in KY on Sunday, 05/17/2020 @ 11:20am |
When it comes to "Easy-listening" music, the Carpenters deserves an induction the most. Way more than Bread and Air Supply combined, but it's unfortunately seems like the support aren't there in the Nom Com and maybe the voting body. Posted by The Dude on Sunday, 05/17/2020 @ 12:11pm |
So, to anyone who may be reading this: Posted by Follower on Sunday, 05/17/2020 @ 20:37pm |
Personally, I would see some of the acts who I like but don't meet the Hall's criteria as extras if inducted. Posted by The Dude on Sunday, 05/17/2020 @ 22:39pm |
And the local radio is also helping the Hall to stay relevant. Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 05/19/2020 @ 14:11pm |
Who do you guys see being the 2021 nominees?. Posted by richie on Wednesday, 05/27/2020 @ 10:54am |
Has anyone read the comments on Blabbermouth, related to the Rock Hall? They're so impetuous, clumsy, formulated with lots of cliches. Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 05/27/2020 @ 11:22am |
Who do you guys see being the 2021 induction class?. Posted by richie on Wednesday, 05/27/2020 @ 14:25pm |
Well, here's my choices for the 2021 induction class, if it were up to me: Posted by John Mangee on Wednesday, 05/27/2020 @ 15:15pm |
Richie Posted by KING on Wednesday, 05/27/2020 @ 15:24pm |
What I'm expecting the next class to look like the most. Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 05/27/2020 @ 15:59pm |
Personally, I wish they would just plain induct more than 7 acts per year. Posted by John Mangee on Wednesday, 05/27/2020 @ 16:04pm |
@ John Mangee Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 05/27/2020 @ 16:34pm |
Right, a class of 10 would be so refreshing and really work to get rid of the backlog. But I get why they don't, the ceremony would start to get out of hand even if steps were taken to streamline it. But certainly in a class like this year's, where only 3/6 of the inducted artists are alive to accept/perform at the ceremony, squeezing in a few more would not have hurt. Posted by RG on Wednesday, 05/27/2020 @ 16:38pm |
The Dude - Posted by RG on Wednesday, 05/27/2020 @ 16:57pm |
@ RG Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 05/27/2020 @ 17:18pm |
Who do you guys see being the 2021 nominees?. Posted by richie on Wednesday, 05/27/2020 @ 19:45pm |
I know I have a lot of nominees for the 2021 Class, but that's based on what The Dude messaged me earlier this evening. And here they are. Posted by John Mangee on Wednesday, 05/27/2020 @ 20:44pm |
Yeah, having looked at the list of artists still not in from the 50s and 60s since my last post, I really don't think we need a second ceremony. There just aren't enough worthy older artists left to justify it. Going for a higher number of inductees per year would be good, and I really like the Veteran's Committee idea that's been floating around. Posted by RG on Wednesday, 05/27/2020 @ 21:17pm |
John Mangee, Richie, Dude, and others, Posted by Will N. on Wednesday, 05/27/2020 @ 21:58pm |
Personally, the only 50's acts who are on my most wanted list are Link Wray and shock rock pioneer Screamin' Jay Hawkins. There are a good amount of bands left from the 60's that should get in other than the Monkees like Procol Harum, MC5, The 13th Floor Elevator, and Steppenwolf to name a few. I know two of the bands I've mentioned have their biggest songs added on the Singles Category, but it was executed horribly and even caused a lot of backlashes from fans, including most of us here - It really needs to go. Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 05/27/2020 @ 23:04pm |
Here's my list of artists that started in or prior to 1969 that I think are worthy of getting in, by eligibility year: Posted by RG on Thursday, 05/28/2020 @ 00:13am |
I would add, at least (not including a number of other Early Influence candidates): Posted by Ray on Thursday, 05/28/2020 @ 02:47am |
Who do you guys see being the 2021 induction class?. Posted by richie on Thursday, 05/28/2020 @ 09:40am |
Screw it, I have time on my hands. Here's the continuation of my wishlist for the 70s-90s. Posted by RG on Thursday, 05/28/2020 @ 13:27pm |
Don't forget Korn (2019) and Deftones (this year), RG; they're now eligible. Even though, I don't see those guys get inducted at this point but will and should later. Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 05/28/2020 @ 13:42pm |
The Dude - Posted by RG on Thursday, 05/28/2020 @ 14:00pm |
Here is my list of deserving artists by eligibility year 1975-1992: Posted by Ozmeow1900 on Thursday, 05/28/2020 @ 15:40pm |
Who do you see being the 2021 nominees?. Posted by richie on Thursday, 05/28/2020 @ 15:45pm |
Part Two 1993-2009: Posted by Ozmeow1900 on Thursday, 05/28/2020 @ 16:11pm |
I already gave out predictions and I'll share them again since I made small changes . Posted by Greg F on Thursday, 05/28/2020 @ 16:12pm |
Who do you guys see being the 2021 induction class?. Posted by richie on Thursday, 05/28/2020 @ 17:48pm |
I don't know maybe it would go something like this. Posted by Greg F on Thursday, 05/28/2020 @ 18:26pm |
Reposting my most recent predictions since we're doing this: Posted by RG on Thursday, 05/28/2020 @ 19:56pm |
Kraftwerk had their chance. Make them an Early Influence and move forward. The voters have rejected Kraftwerk and Chaka Khan time and again. Might as well nominate Diana Ross. She would have the votes and 2x inductee.DuranDuran'syear. Posted by KING on Thursday, 05/28/2020 @ 19:58pm |
Speaking of 2021 nominations, has anyone associated with the Hall spoken publicly about whether nominations for next year are expected to be delayed since this year's ceremony has, or if they will happen around the same time as or even at the ceremony in the fall (assuming it goes forward as scheduled)? Posted by RG on Thursday, 05/28/2020 @ 20:26pm |
Fellow Rock Hall watcher Alex Voltaire and myself created a Mock Nom Com Project where we asked a group of 20 Rock Hall Watchers to predict the Class of 2021 class. Thank you to those who already voted, but we need to get more votes and further legitimize the Project. And if you know anyone you would wanna vote, please share it and spread the word. Posted by Nick on Thursday, 05/28/2020 @ 21:57pm |
My predictions for the 2021 nominees are: Posted by richie on Friday, 05/29/2020 @ 09:45am |
So far, these are the acts I'm expecting to be nominated the most. Posted by The Dude on Friday, 05/29/2020 @ 10:23am |
Sorry KING, I disagree about Kraftwerk. It isn't because the voters rejected them that they keep getting nommed. It's because they SHOULD be in because they are the pioneers, progenitors and godfathers of electronic rock, the genre that spawned Euro, trance, techno, new wave, and countless others. While it may stick in the craw of so-called rock purists who only want guitar bass drums and a gyrating frontman, it is essential they get inducted. The very fabric and evolution of rock n roll has taken the direction it has, and gave us the 80s sounds and beyond, because of Kraftwerk and their contributions. They are among the most important acts in rock n roll history. It's a joke they keep getting passed over. They need to be rectified, and hopefully next year Posted by K-Dawg on Friday, 05/29/2020 @ 11:50am |
I think Chaka Khan, J. Geils Band, Kraftwerk, MC5, etc have had plenty of nominations to earn induction. I'd like to see Bad Company, Duran Duran, Iron Maiden, Motley Crue, Scorpions, The Pretty Things, The Stranglers, Wishbone Ash etc. receive an opportunity. Say Emmylou Harris or Diana Ross is placed on the ballot. They will have the votes. Posted by KING on Friday, 05/29/2020 @ 13:39pm |
I like switching things up with the names on the nominee list, but we've gotta remember that it took seminal artists like Black Sabbath & The Stooges 8 nominations to get inducted, while the likes of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Patti Smith, and Gene Vincent all needed 7 nominations. Kraftwerk is too significant an artist to not be in the hall (as a performer and not an influence) and they should be nominated every year until they're in. Frankly, if the hall inducts more than 5-7 names a year, then this could be easily solved. Posted by Steve Z on Friday, 05/29/2020 @ 13:50pm |
Yeah, as of now, the Nom Com is so desperate for Kraftwerk to get in. It would take many more tries for it to happen cause I'm not really sure if Depeche Mode and Trent Reznor are enough. Posted by The Dude on Friday, 05/29/2020 @ 14:36pm |
I would be fine with them temporarily easing up on MC5 and Rufus/Chaka because their respective genres are fairly well represented in the Hall and there are similar groups that might have better chances, but Kraftwerk is kind of a massive, glaring omission that they should keep trying for as soon as possible. Posted by RG on Friday, 05/29/2020 @ 17:10pm |
King, Posted by Ben on Saturday, 05/30/2020 @ 08:30am |
I have followed Kraftwerk mostly since the 90s, but make no mistake--my biggest classic rock omission complaint is Bad Company. Paul Rodgers has made far more contributions to rock than just singing on 6 albums for BC, and since they are on such a trend lately to get contributors like Brian Eno and the like involved, he is a glaring, gaping empty space in the RRHOF. Brian Howe's recent passing kind of reminded us, that BC is still on the outside looking in, and let's be honest--these guys aren't getting any younger. It would be nice if 70s acts were elected in a timely manner so that they're still spry enough to perform and appreciate; I get that it's largely been gutted because we've been seeing half the acts voted in likely 70s or 60s for the past 2 decades, but there's a smattering of acts, like them and Foreigner, who I feel still need induction. Posted by K-Dawg on Saturday, 05/30/2020 @ 14:09pm |
K-Dawg, Posted by richie on Saturday, 05/30/2020 @ 15:11pm |
K-Dawg, Posted by Ben on Saturday, 05/30/2020 @ 17:20pm |
Simple, Ben. With some recent inductions, big names in music that hadn't previously been recognized are getting their due by acts associated with them going in. With Brian Eno, it's Roxy Music. Paul Rodgers has been in Bad Company, Free, the Firm and solo, and he is such a huge name in music, that it's a joke he hasn't found his way in the RRHOF yet. Hence, Bad Company, who I wanted in years ago, should be the next 70s act of a classic rock stature to be inducted ;) Posted by K-Dawg on Saturday, 05/30/2020 @ 19:01pm |
K-Dawg, Posted by Ben on Sunday, 05/31/2020 @ 12:37pm |
https://musically.com/2020/05/29/study-rock-still-americans-fave-genre-despite-the-charts/ Posted by The Dude on Monday, 06/1/2020 @ 08:06am |
I got somebody to mention of a Classic Rock stature. How about Grand Funk Railroad? A lot of us haven't touched on them too much. Will N. has mentioned them for a ballot. Can a case be made for Grand Funk Railroad? They were top selling band of the early 70s. All kinds of 70s bands have been inducted. How about these guys. They had a bunch of albums in the early 70. Closer to Home and Grand Funk Live come to mind. Grand Funk Railroad are classic Rock omission. They are not serious an omission as Bad Company but they are worth considering. Posted by Ben on Wednesday, 06/3/2020 @ 05:17am |
I don't think Grand Funk Railroad will ever get in, but they're considered as the first arena rock band. Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 06/3/2020 @ 07:16am |
Hey Dude, Posted by Ben on Wednesday, 06/3/2020 @ 07:30am |
Yeah, both Jethro Tull and Bad Company have a really good chance of getting inducted. Mott the Hopple might be more trickier cause they're not on a T. Rex level of popularity in the rock and alternative world. Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 06/3/2020 @ 08:13am |
Ben, and the Dude, Posted by Will N. on Wednesday, 06/3/2020 @ 11:16am |
Since David Fricke is on the Nom Com, here's what he once said about GFR. Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 06/3/2020 @ 12:08pm |
Will N., Posted by Ben on Wednesday, 06/3/2020 @ 14:03pm |
I would love to see Grand Funk nominated but I don't see it in the Cards for 2021. I do think both Bad Company and Jethro Tull have a good chance getting on the ballot. As far as the 80s I see both Duran Duran and The Smiths as Noninees. As far as Heavy Metal stuff. I would Pick Motley Crue again but I guess that's Not where the Hall is at. I will pick Judas Priest. The Hall seems to be trying them. And this time I may also pick Iron Maiden. They may drop Motörhead in favor of them. Posted by Ben on Wednesday, 06/3/2020 @ 20:52pm |
Ben, Posted by RG on Wednesday, 06/3/2020 @ 22:30pm |
Thanks Ben, Posted by Will N. on Wednesday, 06/3/2020 @ 23:17pm |
Will N., Posted by Ben on Thursday, 06/4/2020 @ 07:26am |
Thanks Ben, Posted by Will N. on Thursday, 06/4/2020 @ 11:01am |
Make no mistake, I LOVE the Scorps and have since the mid 1980s as a kid. That said, I think they might be a little too close to arena rock (in their 1980s part, anyway) to get much consideration yet. Motley Crue was handed to the RRHOF on a silver platter and a perfect storm, and the clowns that be neglected to put them on a ballot that undoubtedly would have won the fan vote and given them considerable good press. While they are trying to get the new wave pushed (something a decade overdue), they are still clinging to a few of their artistic darlings or random picks. Scorps belong, but I don't see them getting a shot for at least the next 5 years with all the deserving and not-deserving but pet project faves already backing up the list. Picking them is not a bad idea, and it would be a pleasant surprise from a personal standpoint, but I just don't see them getting a nod. The other thing that seems to work against them might be that they are still very active in the rock community, which could give the silly committee a false assumption they'll be around forever to let in... Posted by K-Dawg on Thursday, 06/4/2020 @ 16:14pm |
K- Dawg, Posted by Will N. on Thursday, 06/4/2020 @ 21:14pm |
Side note: has anyone heard from Zazu in forever? I rarely agreed with her, but she did know her stuff and always was an interesting side conversation...hope her health is okay... Posted by K-Dawg on Friday, 06/5/2020 @ 04:21am |
K-Dawg, haven't seen a post from her in a long time. Let me put out some bait: Posted by Paul in KY on Friday, 06/5/2020 @ 08:58am |
The lead singer of REO Speedwagon has always reminded me of Axl Rose, for some reason. On stage... Posted by K-Dawg on Friday, 06/5/2020 @ 13:25pm |
Now if you are not familiar with an artist ask for help and stop passing judgement on artist that you are clueless about. Posted by Zuwo on Friday, 06/5/2020 @ 16:40pm |
Sorry, couldn't resist. Posted by joker on Friday, 06/5/2020 @ 16:50pm |
K-Dawg, Posted by Follower on Friday, 06/5/2020 @ 17:37pm |
Possible 2020 ceremony: Posted by Joe on Friday, 06/5/2020 @ 17:41pm |
The above was just a proposal! (I have no idea, I was just thinking from my keyboard!) Posted by Joe on Friday, 06/5/2020 @ 17:43pm |
Oops, forgot to include... Posted by Joe on Friday, 06/5/2020 @ 17:53pm |
My money there won't be a Little Richard Tribute. Even though there should be. Posted by Follower on Friday, 06/5/2020 @ 19:54pm |
Joe, Posted by RG on Friday, 06/5/2020 @ 21:15pm |
Follower: Damn, I forgot about Little Richard. I think he will be the last of the In Memoriam, after Bill Withers. In the place of honor, as he should be. Posted by Joe on Saturday, 06/6/2020 @ 00:36am |
Was just listening to Little Richard's "The Girl Can't Help It" and me & the wife were rocking hard to it. To me, the best Little Richard song. Posted by Paul in KY on Saturday, 06/6/2020 @ 08:51am |
My predictions for 2021 are: Posted by richie on Saturday, 06/6/2020 @ 10:35am |
Richie, Posted by Will N. on Saturday, 06/6/2020 @ 20:16pm |
Richie asked for my picks for the 2021 cycle. I posted it back in February, a too early list. I haven't perused it in months, so I'll post it now and then critique it soon...again, this is an already-published list, not my current picks, per se. Posted by K-Dawg on Sunday, 06/7/2020 @ 04:10am |
K-Dawg, Posted by Ben on Sunday, 06/7/2020 @ 07:18am |
Monthly update of my predictions: Posted by Plebian on Sunday, 06/7/2020 @ 12:05pm |
Plebian, Posted by richie on Sunday, 06/7/2020 @ 16:26pm |
KING JUNE 2020 Early Nominations And Things. Posted by KING on Sunday, 06/7/2020 @ 18:32pm |
Really enjoying reading the prediction lists that have been recently posted. Hard to believe we're only a few months away, assuming they keep with the same schedule. Posted by remy10 on Sunday, 06/7/2020 @ 19:52pm |
I accidentally put B-52s twice so I will put Stone Temple Pilots Posted by Plebian on Sunday, 06/7/2020 @ 20:27pm |
Another 2021 prediction: Posted by Joe on Monday, 06/8/2020 @ 20:23pm |
I was wondering this morning: Posted by Follower on Wednesday, 06/10/2020 @ 16:41pm |
The others that come to mind are Ma Rainey, Sister Rosetta Tharpe was rumored, Lou Reed, Kurt Cobain, Laura Nyro, and certainly many more that were not public knowledge. Posted by RG on Wednesday, 06/10/2020 @ 17:15pm |
Also, if David Bowie counts, then maybe Mick Jagger does considering they were caught in bed together. Posted by Follower on Wednesday, 06/10/2020 @ 19:17pm |
This is my first Serious Early predictions for 2021 Nominees. Posted by Ben on Thursday, 06/11/2020 @ 09:32am |
Bored. Here's the number of living members from every 80's and 90's class: Posted by Follower on Thursday, 06/18/2020 @ 13:02pm |
Very interesting, Follower! Unfortunate that those first two classes have almost entirely left us. Posted by RG on Thursday, 06/18/2020 @ 14:56pm |
Hey everybody, Posted by Ben on Saturday, 06/20/2020 @ 09:23am |
I really don't think the idea of having a separate ceremony for 50s/60s artists is workable. The reason the ceremonies work as well as they do is because they have a range of artists that represent different eras and appeal to different groups. Look at this year, you have acts that appeal to classic rock fans (T Rex, Doobies), 80s/90s Alternative fans (Depeche, NIN), Modern Pop/R&B fans (Whitney), and Hip Hop fans (Biggie). That makes up a pretty wide age range from Boomers to Millenials. Posted by RG on Saturday, 06/20/2020 @ 11:16am |
Maybe the second ceremony could focus on smaller, niche levels acts for all eras other than music fans in general while the other could focus on the Hall's biggest consumers; the masses whose characteristics and tastes are more casual other than certain music fans. Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 06/20/2020 @ 11:33am |
RG, Posted by Ben on Saturday, 06/20/2020 @ 12:05pm |
I might as well continue the living inductees series. But first, I think I'll include fractions for the previous years. top is how many are still alive, bottom is how many were inducted that year. Posted by Follower on Saturday, 06/20/2020 @ 13:02pm |
Ben, Posted by RG on Saturday, 06/20/2020 @ 13:02pm |
I agree with all of what you said, RG. I would say that there is only really only a small portion of 50s and 60s left now, and all we really have is 70s, 80s, and 90s. Would be great to have two ceremonies, like the Oscars. They have one for Honorary and one that's the real deal. I could see them in that direction. Posted by Plebian on Saturday, 06/20/2020 @ 13:24pm |
RG, Posted by Ben on Saturday, 06/20/2020 @ 15:55pm |
Ben, Posted by Will N. on Sunday, 06/21/2020 @ 09:46am |
Will N., Posted by Ben on Sunday, 06/21/2020 @ 10:42am |
Thanks Ben, Posted by Will N. on Sunday, 06/21/2020 @ 10:58am |
I have a lot of time to kill, so here's a little project I've been working on. Here are the next ten years of First Year Eligible artists, the top ten of each year ranked by Spotify Monthly Listeners. Obviously this is a very imperfect measure for Rock Hall prediction, as it does not take into account genre, critical acclaim, one-hit wonder status, geography, or the fact that Spotify skews young. It will be interesting, though, to compare different artists' popularity on a relative basis. Anyways, here it is: Posted by RG on Sunday, 06/21/2020 @ 15:50pm |
How about Ashlee Simpson? Posted by joker on Sunday, 06/21/2020 @ 18:56pm |
I wonder, who is the biggest albums act and the biggest singles act not in the Hall? Since every year Philip does his I-5 thing he mentions the biggest singles and albums act to get nominated. (This year, Whitney Houston was the biggest singles act, while the biggest albums act was either her from a sales perspective, or Dave Matthews Band from a chart perspective). Posted by Follower on Sunday, 06/21/2020 @ 19:18pm |
Joker, Posted by RG on Sunday, 06/21/2020 @ 19:39pm |
RG, Posted by joker on Sunday, 06/21/2020 @ 20:01pm |
Yeah, my thought is that since her peak popularity, her Millennial fans from the mid-00s have grown out of her music, which generally isn't good or memorable enough to be nostalgic about, and Gen Z kids have no reason to know or care who Ashlee Simpson is. Posted by RG on Sunday, 06/21/2020 @ 20:13pm |
"I wonder, who is the biggest albums act and the biggest singles act not in the Hall?" Posted by Sean on Sunday, 06/21/2020 @ 20:22pm |
I thought those would be the answers for sales, (both are just behind The Beatles in both cases) but what about charts, the metric that put Joan Baez ahead of Journey? (Although she was barely ahead of them) Posted by Follower on Sunday, 06/21/2020 @ 20:26pm |
I still think singles will be Carey but albums will probably be somebody who released a lot more than Brooks like Jay-Z, but he probably doesn't count as a snub yet. Posted by Sean on Sunday, 06/21/2020 @ 20:29pm |
Though they're not eligible yet, but there are some names who do have a really good balance of commercial success when it comes to both single and album sales like Eminem and Linkin Park to name a couple for instance. Posted by The Dude on Sunday, 06/21/2020 @ 20:43pm |
Will N., Posted by Ben on Monday, 06/22/2020 @ 05:58am |
Ben, Posted by Will N. on Monday, 06/22/2020 @ 22:59pm |
Will N., Posted by Ben on Tuesday, 06/23/2020 @ 05:53am |
Now unlike the 60s there is plenty of acts of the 1970s should be on the couple Ballots. Some 70s acts that should be on either the 2021 or 2022 Ballot are Bad Company, Jethro Tull,John Prine, Carole King,the Commodores,the Spinners,Grand Funk Railroad. Those are some. What are the thoughts on some 70s acts. Some of those have been on Ballots before. Hear from ya all. Posted by Ben on Friday, 06/26/2020 @ 05:55am |
My new realistic predictions for 2021 Posted by More Than A Feeling on Sunday, 06/28/2020 @ 17:01pm |
I was trying to Raise some attention with 70s acts for Ballots of 2021 and 2022. I figured I would analyze by decade. I covered the 1960s. So Now the 70s, Unlike the 60s there is plenty of 70s acts that deserve to be nominated and many I predict. Some acts of the 70s that may be nominated in the near future are Bad Company, Jethro Tull, King Crimson, John Prine,Carole King, The Commodores,the Spinners, Grand Funk Railroad, Todd Rundgren and Diana Ross. Those are certainly some notable 70s acts that can be nominated. I also will point out again that although I am Not fan at all Kraftwerk will keep returning. The Hall seems to like representing Very Old Dance Music. They are from the 70s. Much more up my alley and also from the 70s is Mott the Hoople. They showed some love for Ian Hunter last year when he sang during the all star Jam. but it's more likely Ian Hunter will be nominated as a solo act. He has many more albums on his own. Ok Here is more extensive list of 70's artists. What do you think? I really want to know Posted by Ben on Monday, 06/29/2020 @ 04:40am |
My 25 best chances for acts to be nommed from the 1970s (This is not a list of most deserving, just ones I feel have a good chance) Posted by K-Dawg on Monday, 06/29/2020 @ 13:42pm |
70s acts that I think are deserving or will get in eventually, organized by genre: Posted by RG on Monday, 06/29/2020 @ 14:46pm |
K-Dawg, I love your list, but here's some more artists I think you should add: Posted by John Mangee on Monday, 06/29/2020 @ 18:58pm |
I like those responses to the 70s acts. RG has a whole breakdown there. I like the R&B choices RG has there. With the rock in the 70s I am Not sure how much chance Supertramp has. Not too soon for them. If at all I see them on a Ballot until about 2028. Also although Boston were huge in the late 70s. Its mainly the Debut Boston album in 1976 that is memorable. They had a few other notable album like Don't Look Back and Third Stage. but those faded fast. There are other arena rock band that will be nominated and inducted first. The R&B picks are good. The Commodores should be on a ballot and the Spinners.should return. I happen to like some Mott the Hoople. They are a Glam rock band I know about. I own 1 album. But I think it would be Ian Hunter solo on a ballot. Mott the H only had a few albums. But Ian Hunter has a long career. Posted by Ben on Monday, 06/29/2020 @ 19:42pm |
Ben, Posted by RG on Monday, 06/29/2020 @ 20:13pm |
RG, Posted by Ben on Tuesday, 06/30/2020 @ 07:05am |
My update predictions: Posted by Plebian on Tuesday, 06/30/2020 @ 11:53am |
Plebian, Posted by RG on Tuesday, 06/30/2020 @ 12:31pm |
I think Mott the Hopple/Ian Hunter has a really chance of being nominated. Maybe we will see a 70's and 80's glam train. Bon Jovi is pretty much the catalyst of it like Rush is with prog. Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 06/30/2020 @ 14:48pm |
The Dude, Posted by RG on Tuesday, 06/30/2020 @ 15:14pm |
My new realistic predictions for 2021 Posted by More Than A Feeling on Tuesday, 06/30/2020 @ 15:38pm |
Maybe Slade and Sweet? Posted by Greg F on Tuesday, 06/30/2020 @ 15:45pm |
I don't see 38 Special getting a nomination anytime soon. Posted by Greg F on Tuesday, 06/30/2020 @ 15:49pm |
Greg F, Posted by More Than A Feeling on Tuesday, 06/30/2020 @ 16:13pm |
And here is my new dream 2021 inductees and nominations Posted by More Than A Feeling on Tuesday, 06/30/2020 @ 16:25pm |
I am digging these responses on the 70s. I covered the 60s so hey why not the 70s. There is plenty of possible nominees for the 70s. What I do is first I think of the acts I like. But in recent years I've expanded my predictions to acts I don't like or know. Thus Kraftwerk. On my own I would not have known to predict them but some of you guys seem to dig them. Some of you guys know them well. I certainly never paid attention to them growing up in the late 70s and early 80s. But they have showed up on ballots a lot. Now I do know a bunch of both Glam Rock and Prog. Mott the Hoople is a band I know something about. They make sense as a Glam rock act after T. Rex. And with Prog Jethro Tull, Procol Harum and King Crimson are the ones most likely for Prog. I know and own a lot of Jethro Tull Albums. Posted by Ben on Tuesday, 06/30/2020 @ 20:49pm |
@ RG Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 06/30/2020 @ 21:18pm |
RG, Posted by Ben on Wednesday, 07/1/2020 @ 08:10am |
Ben, Posted by Will N. on Wednesday, 07/1/2020 @ 10:03am |
Ben, Posted by RG on Wednesday, 07/1/2020 @ 10:56am |
It's been a while since The Dude updated his 100 biggest-selling bands not in the hall. Posted by Follower on Wednesday, 07/1/2020 @ 15:55pm |
That because I'm for waiting for more certification awards from the RIAA. Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 07/1/2020 @ 16:04pm |
Decided to take a look at Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums and decided to see (and show you) what the highest ranking albums by non Hall of Famers are! Including their positions on the list. This is based on the 2012 version. (Note: A few albums have various artists credited to them or appearing on them so they won't be counted. I also excluded albums attributed to a band whose frontman has been inducted, such as The Wailers or The Mothers of Invention) Posted by Follower on Thursday, 07/2/2020 @ 00:29am |
Follower, Posted by Ben on Thursday, 07/2/2020 @ 04:57am |
Ben, Posted by RG on Thursday, 07/2/2020 @ 09:06am |
Who do you guys see being the nominees for 2021?. Posted by richie on Thursday, 07/2/2020 @ 13:41pm |
RG, Posted by Ben on Friday, 07/3/2020 @ 09:34am |
Ben, Posted by RG on Friday, 07/3/2020 @ 10:17am |
RG, Posted by Ben on Saturday, 07/4/2020 @ 05:05am |
Hey Guys, Posted by richie on Saturday, 07/4/2020 @ 17:46pm |
Yeah, given where things are I think it's unlikely that we will be in a place where 3 hour long stadium concerts filled with older people are feasible by November. Hopefully they would double up in the spring to make up for it and spread it over two nights. Posted by RG on Saturday, 07/4/2020 @ 18:23pm |
I don't necessarily think that's gonna happen. BUT...here's what I DO think will happen: Posted by John Mangee on Saturday, 07/4/2020 @ 18:29pm |
It's up in the air, and depends heavily on whether or not they are planning to have an audience. As far as award shows this year go, the VMAs are still planned to happen with very limited or no audience, and the Emmys are almost certainly going to follow suit. I work in theatre and live events, and basically every planned event that needs to have a large audience is not expected to return before January 2021, and that's assuming that state governments take measures to curb the spread again. If they can go without much of an audience, it will happen in November, but if they want an audience at capacity, it will absolutely be delayed again. Posted by RG on Saturday, 07/4/2020 @ 19:08pm |
Aha Alright, Posted by Ben on Sunday, 07/5/2020 @ 05:33am |
Haha I'm pretty sure we've had this discussion recently. Until someone comes through with a source for where this rumor started, I'm just going to assume that it started here and mistakenly got attributed to John Sykes as part of our endless game of telephone. Posted by RG on Sunday, 07/5/2020 @ 08:37am |
RG, Posted by Ben on Sunday, 07/5/2020 @ 09:14am |
Ben, Posted by RG on Sunday, 07/5/2020 @ 11:10am |
RG, Posted by Ben on Sunday, 07/5/2020 @ 14:35pm |
Yeah, I can get behind that idea! I think the best way to accomplish that would be if for one ceremony, the ballot would be entirely composed of first time nominees, and the other would have a ballot composed of acts that have been nominated before. The usual ballot (and induction class) is roughly about half first timers and half returning noms, so this would not be that hard to accomplish. There are roughly 40 or so artists that have been nominated and not inducted, with that number growing every year, so there wouldn't be a danger of running out. Posted by RG on Sunday, 07/5/2020 @ 17:08pm |
So like if this were a thing last year, the Returning Nominee ballot would be something like: Posted by RG on Sunday, 07/5/2020 @ 17:34pm |
RG, Posted by Ben on Sunday, 07/5/2020 @ 19:47pm |
The most recent cancellation Is another reason why we need two ceremonies yearly. Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 07/8/2020 @ 10:57am |
"While we might not be able to rock out together in 2020, we are excited to announce that in the Fall of 2021, the Induction Ceremony returns to Cleveland for a live concert and celebration. More details about the 2021 Ceremony, and Induction Week will be provided at a later date." Posted by RG on Wednesday, 07/8/2020 @ 11:16am |
Apparently, we won't have a 2020 induction ceremony. https://www.rockhall.com/coronavirus?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=induction-2020&utm_content=induction-postponed-coronavirus&fbclid=IwAR2_I-c_Jmff8PvE_WCh-x6HDea6S_1Lk_TRKIsBah7noC-OkNvws7131N8 Posted by Joe on Wednesday, 07/8/2020 @ 11:26am |
There's going to be an exclusive special about the 2020 inductees that will air on HBO and HBO Max on Saturday, November 7 in place of the annual Induction Ceremony, It will feature acceptance speeches, interviews with inductees and artists by whom they've influenced, archival content and more, Also, The Nominating Committee will meet in Early 2021 instead of September and Timing for the Fan Vote will adjust accordingly with the Nominating Committee meeting shortly after the new year, and the Annual Induction Ceremony will be moving to the Fall starting in 2021 and will be back in Cleveland next year. Posted by richie on Wednesday, 07/8/2020 @ 11:28am |
Figured I'd continue my living/dead inductees thing. Now we're in the 2000's! Once I get to 2010 I'll just list the dead ones, with the exception of 2012 because of the numerous backing groups being mostly dead. For now, here are the living members of every class from the 00's! Posted by Follower on Wednesday, 07/8/2020 @ 11:44am |
OHH. man,. That stinks. Now wasn't the Original plan to have the actual 2020 Induction Ceremony on NOV 7? And now it's changed to an Exclusive Special. In April I am rather sure the Hall announced the Regular 2020 Ceremony Live would be Nov 7. But schedules have been constantly changing for events due to PANDEMIC. Posted by Ben on Wednesday, 07/8/2020 @ 13:26pm |
Ben, Posted by RG on Wednesday, 07/8/2020 @ 13:49pm |
Whom ever they choose to speak about each of the 2020 inductees on the HBO 2020 Rock Hall inductees special should be counted and listed as the presenter on each of the inductees FRL page. Posted by Roy on Wednesday, 07/8/2020 @ 16:31pm |
Ben, Posted by richie on Wednesday, 07/8/2020 @ 16:34pm |
Richie, Posted by RG on Wednesday, 07/8/2020 @ 17:00pm |
R they gonna have presenters for the 2020 class even though its cancelled Posted by Chris on Thursday, 07/9/2020 @ 03:22am |
Chris, Posted by RG on Thursday, 07/9/2020 @ 10:55am |
RG, Posted by Ben on Thursday, 07/9/2020 @ 11:31am |
RG., Posted by Ben on Thursday, 07/9/2020 @ 19:15pm |
RG, Posted by Ben on Friday, 07/10/2020 @ 05:18am |
https://chartmasters.org/most-streamed-artists-ever-on-spotify/ Posted by The Dude on Friday, 07/10/2020 @ 11:06am |
RG, Posted by Ben on Friday, 07/10/2020 @ 11:58am |
RG, Posted by Ben on Saturday, 07/11/2020 @ 04:40am |
Ben, Posted by Ben on Saturday, 07/11/2020 @ 09:08am |
Lmao accidentally put your name in the name slot in my last post. Its me, RG. Posted by RG on Saturday, 07/11/2020 @ 09:31am |
Ben, I'd add Bobby Brown to that list for inducting Whitney Houston. He lost both his wife and daughter tragically, and I think he'd see it as a fitting tribute to honor Whitney. His own life, tattered as it is, might find some redemption as well. Let's not forget for a minute he was probably the biggest and hottest solo male act in the late 80s... Posted by K-Dawg on Saturday, 07/11/2020 @ 14:07pm |
Who do you guys see being the nominees for 2021?. Posted by richie on Saturday, 07/11/2020 @ 19:29pm |
I think maybe these could possibly be the nominees. Posted by Greg F on Saturday, 07/11/2020 @ 19:53pm |
Who do you guys see being the 2021 inductee class?. Posted by richie on Saturday, 07/11/2020 @ 20:01pm |
I don't know it depends on who the nominees are. I can't predict inductees until the nominees list comes out. However if my prediction list were the real ballot. I could see these artists as potential inductees. Posted by Greg F on Saturday, 07/11/2020 @ 21:27pm |
My official predictions for 2021 are: Posted by richie on Saturday, 07/11/2020 @ 22:33pm |
Richie stole my predictions. Posted by Zack F on Saturday, 07/11/2020 @ 22:46pm |
Zack F, Posted by richie on Saturday, 07/11/2020 @ 22:55pm |
KING 2020 Nominees July 12, 2020 A Quick 20. Posted by KING on Sunday, 07/12/2020 @ 00:03am |
RG, Posted by Ben on Sunday, 07/12/2020 @ 05:01am |
Depeche Mode - Posted by RG on Sunday, 07/12/2020 @ 08:59am |
RG, Posted by Ben on Monday, 07/13/2020 @ 04:00am |
RG, Posted by Ben on Tuesday, 07/14/2020 @ 05:32am |
Ben, Posted by RG on Tuesday, 07/14/2020 @ 08:01am |
If you look at the list of bands that were nominated the most of all time then you will see why the nominations for (ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME) are a joke. This years list has very little to do with rock n roll. In fact if you look at the inductees in the hall as a whole there is probably less than 50% rock and rollers in the hall. That is a travesty when there are so many bands not in that are all rock n roll and don't even get a mention. Boston, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Ted Nugent etc still pack arenas nearly 50 years after they started out. What is wrong with this picture? Change the name if you don't want rock and rollers in the hall. It's not rocket science. Rock and Roll Lives Matter too. Posted by ron on Tuesday, 07/14/2020 @ 15:45pm |
@ Ron Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 07/14/2020 @ 16:19pm |
Yeah, I'm sure the Hall is going to listen to a guy extolling the virtues of pedophile nutjob Ted Nugent while mocking the largest civil rights movement of the last several decades. Posted by RG on Tuesday, 07/14/2020 @ 18:22pm |
Boston (except for the first album), Pedo Nugent, and esp. Stynx and RIM Chuckwagon DON'T MATTER musically!!! #keepthemout #loserrockbands Posted by MR. XFL on Tuesday, 07/14/2020 @ 18:38pm |
Me and Ron are whiny enough to get rape by members from Boston, Styx, REO Speedwagon, and even Ted Nugent because we're pussies. I'm a snowflake and Ron is a white fragile. Bang us hard, Teddy! Posted by MR. XFL on Tuesday, 07/14/2020 @ 19:32pm |
You guys do realize political correctness and modern standards are not part of the Hall's criteria, right? There are inductees who were pedos at one point including David Bowie, Jimmy Page, Jerry Lee Lewis, Anthony Kiedis, and Steve Tyler. Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 07/14/2020 @ 19:40pm |
RG. Posted by Ben on Tuesday, 07/14/2020 @ 19:43pm |
Yes, The Dude, I know that there is no morality clause for induction. There would be very few artists in the Hall otherwise. I am aware of almost all of those artists histories, as much as I would love to be able to ignore many of them. I also think that it is much easier to separate the art from the artist in some of the other cases, due to their historic and innovative careers that have nothing to do with their views or actions. Nugent does not have that kind of historic career, and his music and public persona are pretty inextricably linked to his insane views and the things that he has done. Even if he weren't a nutjob, though, I don't think he has a Hall-worthy career. Posted by RG on Tuesday, 07/14/2020 @ 20:30pm |
RG, Posted by Ben on Tuesday, 07/14/2020 @ 22:18pm |
RG, Posted by Ben on Wednesday, 07/15/2020 @ 09:03am |
I go away for a few days and some old hippie headbanger starts throwing out crass accusations and being an old hippie headbanger...Ted Nugent has his bright spots; Stranglehold really is one of the best songs to zone out to ever made. That said, he is not a rocker worthy of the RRHOF, mainly because he's like Billy Squier, Ronnie James Dio, etc. Good rockers who are fairly vanilla compared to everything else. They get their run from being staples of terrestrial classic rock stations. I would argue his best work came before and after his solo career, IE the Amboy Dukes and especially the Damn Yankees. While I have limited knowledge on the Amboy Dukes, he's arguably the THIRD best person in the Damn Yankees. That is not a knock to the group at all, but Tommy Shaw literally broke out of Styx's sleepy elevator camp and proved he was truly a rocker. Jack Blades, likewise, while he is great with Night Ranger, really put his stamp on this band as well. Ted Nugent does what he should do best here--jam on his guitar and act goofy. He is best seen and not heard, because he is cuckoo for cocoa puffs. If the Damn Yankees put together a solid career through the 90s beyond just their first 2 great albums, and we are talking HOF shoo-ins. Which would be well deserved for the artists, since the bands they came from probably will never cross that threshold Posted by K-Dawg on Thursday, 07/16/2020 @ 00:48am |
I just want to say a couple more things about the rant of this Ron guy. In his world Michael Jackson. I am NOT a big fan but Hey is one of the biggest Music stars of all time. I admit I prefer my Fleetwood Mac and Steely Dan to him but diversity is cool and important to have. I admit this year's list has very little to do with Rock n'Roll. Ok That's true. The only 2 acts you can call Rock n'Roll are the Doobie Brothers and T Rex. Those are my fav acts this year. I love Rock n'Roll. But hey Whitney Houston has a killer voice with huge hits that were worldwide.And Depeche Mode although not my cup of tea at all deserves to be in because of their intense popularity. I heard the name in College every day. back in the 1980s. I can appreciate their success. But, I don't own anything by them. Synth pop though was very prevelant during the 80s. despite my listening. A similar thing can be said for Nine Inch Nails. They sort of represent the industrial sound of the 90s Posted by Ben on Thursday, 07/16/2020 @ 04:12am |
Ronnie James Dio SHOULD have been inducted as a member of Black Sabbath, and was NOT a 'vanilla rocker', esp.compared to the stale likes of Chicago (thanks, David Fister), The Moldy Blahs, Bon Phoni, Gene Pitney, and lip-syncher (at the Super Bowl) Whitney Houston... Posted by EDS on Thursday, 07/16/2020 @ 08:30am |
Me so mad Chicago, Whitney Houston, the Moody Blues, and Bon Jovi are In the Hall of Fame because I'm not manly and mature as them. I'm wimpy enough for Jon Bon Jovi to bang me in the ass. Posted by EDS on Thursday, 07/16/2020 @ 09:23am |
Rock purists are the worst..... Posted by Plebian on Thursday, 07/16/2020 @ 15:10pm |
I think the only comments more entertaining than the rock purists are the rock purists that think that the Rock Hall runs this site or even reads it, DEMANDING to let Styx or whoever in or else they will BOYCOTT the #HallOfShame and never go to Cleveland again. Posted by RG on Thursday, 07/16/2020 @ 20:56pm |
I wonder what a riot would look at the Hall If they made an idiotic business decision by rigging the kiosk and fan ballot again. Even the consumers are radical enough to cause destruction. Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 07/16/2020 @ 21:25pm |
I literally read some guy once thought that Mountain should go in. Posted by K-Dawg on Thursday, 07/16/2020 @ 23:28pm |
Who do you guys see being the nominees for 2021?. Posted by richie on Thursday, 07/16/2020 @ 23:32pm |
RG. Posted by Ben on Friday, 07/17/2020 @ 04:52am |
Dio should get the Kenny Laguna treatment. Posted by Follower on Friday, 07/17/2020 @ 13:00pm |
RG, Plebian, & others, Posted by richie on Friday, 07/17/2020 @ 22:53pm |
Richie, Posted by RG on Saturday, 07/18/2020 @ 12:46pm |
I've answered your question Richie. I made a prediction list already and I don't know who would be inductees. Posted by Greg F on Saturday, 07/18/2020 @ 13:52pm |
Richie, Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 07/18/2020 @ 17:12pm |
RG, Posted by Ben on Sunday, 07/19/2020 @ 04:15am |
Ben, Posted by RG on Sunday, 07/19/2020 @ 10:40am |
RG, Posted by richie on Sunday, 07/19/2020 @ 11:00am |
Richie, Posted by RG on Sunday, 07/19/2020 @ 11:44am |
KING THOUGHTS July 2020 RRHOF Nominees. Posted by KING on Sunday, 07/19/2020 @ 15:35pm |
KING THOUGHTS July 2020 RRHOF Nominees. Posted by KING on Sunday, 07/19/2020 @ 15:36pm |
Here's a July 2020 Quick 20 KING Nominees for the 2021 Rock & Roll HOF. Posted by KING on Sunday, 07/19/2020 @ 17:30pm |
KING, Posted by remy10 on Sunday, 07/19/2020 @ 19:06pm |
KING, Posted by remy10 on Sunday, 07/19/2020 @ 19:06pm |
KING, Posted by Will N. on Sunday, 07/19/2020 @ 23:15pm |
Hi FRL, sorry that I don't post here that often like I used to years ago, but can you please promote my blog posts of analyzing the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's class that I just started. Posted by John R.C. on Monday, 07/20/2020 @ 16:38pm |
Hey FRL Regulars, Posted by richie on Monday, 07/20/2020 @ 19:03pm |
Mid July Update Posted by Plebian on Tuesday, 07/21/2020 @ 00:26am |
Clive Davis is already a Rock Hall inductee Posted by EDS on Tuesday, 07/21/2020 @ 03:12am |
Plebian, Posted by richie on Tuesday, 07/21/2020 @ 11:00am |
Something Classic Rock Ritchie IDK, we usually get at least one every year Posted by Plebian on Tuesday, 07/21/2020 @ 13:08pm |
What about Foreigner? I think they deserve some consideration for 2021. Posted by John Mangee on Tuesday, 07/21/2020 @ 14:06pm |
Once Boston, Mötley Crue, Foreigner, and Bad Company are inducted in the next few years or so, the Rock Hall will either be on a shortage or out of classic rock giants from the 70's and 80's. Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 07/21/2020 @ 14:54pm |
Here's a list of 70's and 80's classic rock snubs from the biggest to smallest when it comes to exposures. Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 07/21/2020 @ 15:24pm |
Continuing my living members count, now for the 2010's! Since most of them are alive I'll just list the dead members: Posted by Follower on Tuesday, 07/21/2020 @ 15:53pm |
Replace Clive Davis with Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Posted by Plebian on Tuesday, 07/21/2020 @ 18:23pm |
@ Plebia Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 07/21/2020 @ 19:41pm |
I was looking at Dave Matthews Band page and I noticed someone said they are a strictly American phenomenon. Could that be said of any other fan vote winner? Obviously Rush and Def Leppard aren't American, but I think Stevie Ray Vaughn or Chicago might count, but I don't know how big they are outside of America. Posted by Follower on Tuesday, 07/21/2020 @ 21:53pm |
From a rockist point of view, all of the actual fan ballot winners made it simply because they're "pure" classic rock acts. One of the reasons the Hall made a bad and idiotic business move by rigging it simply because DMB is not from the 70's and 80's. Like it or not, the 90's are now considered as classic rock. The 2000's will join the timeline in the next few years or so. Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 07/21/2020 @ 22:43pm |
Hi Follower, maybe I as the resident Dutchman can shine a light on it. The Dave Matthews Band is not wellknown in Europe at all. In The Netherlands, "The Space Between" got some airplay on the radio and MTV Europe around 2000, but that was it. I can say with quite some certainty that most Europeans have no idea who Dave Matthews is, even the people my age (I was born in the early 1980s). Posted by The_Claw on Wednesday, 07/22/2020 @ 18:12pm |
The_Claw, Posted by Follower on Wednesday, 07/22/2020 @ 19:11pm |
International appeal is part of the equation, but I think that there are more important things that set DMB apart from the other fan vote winners. The Hall is, after all, a primarily American institution. I think the biggest differences - and reasons that they did not get inducted - are their relative recency, being a 90s/00s group rather than a group from the prime classic rock era, and their cult status. Bands like KISS and Journey, while not the most critically loved groups, are extremely widely known and listened to among the general public, and have very wide appeal. It stands to reason that both the general public and voting body would have enough fans to get them inducted/winning the fan vote. DMB, on the other hand, has a much more narrow but extremely devoted fanbase, that can organize and mobilize en masse for events like the Fan Vote. However, that appeal is not even across a wide public spectrum. It makes a lot of sense that the extremely motivated group of Dave Matthews Band fans would push them to a victory in the fan vote, while that level of passion is not reflected in the voting body. No "rigging" about it. Posted by RG on Wednesday, 07/22/2020 @ 21:00pm |
RG, Posted by Ben on Wednesday, 07/22/2020 @ 21:38pm |
I could see any one of the following acts appear on the 2021 ballot alongside Foo Fighters and Jay-Z and they are: Posted by richie on Wednesday, 07/22/2020 @ 22:33pm |
The DMB fans are not narrow. They're actually more diverse than ya think. Do ya really think all of them are jam rock fans?Others do came from different backgrounds genre wise such as folk, alternative, adult contemporary, and funk. You also have a lot of casual listeners who do love those guys. One commenter on this site stated that they're popular outside of North America. Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 07/23/2020 @ 07:49am |
The Dude, Posted by RG on Thursday, 07/23/2020 @ 08:29am |
Who do you guys see being the 2021 nominations?. Posted by richie on Friday, 07/24/2020 @ 20:01pm |
With a reason not to take acid having died peacefully in his sleep, the class of 1998 now has 20/30, or 2/3, of its members alive. (Don Felder, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, Randy Meisner, Timothy B. Schmit, Joe Walsh, Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVee, John McVee, Stevie Nicks, Jeremey Spencer, Lloyd Price, Michelle Phillips, Jose Chepito Areas, Mike Carabello, Gregg Rolie, Carlos Santana, and Michael Shrieve) Posted by Follower on Sunday, 07/26/2020 @ 17:29pm |
Who do you guys see being the 2021 nominations?. Posted by richie on Sunday, 07/26/2020 @ 19:39pm |
Why will Styx never be inducted in the R&R Hall of fame? Yes, Mr. Roboto was a bust but prior to that is golden. Posted by Becky Batta on Monday, 07/27/2020 @ 23:14pm |
Here's an updated list of the most certified bands in America who are not in the Hall with the inclusion of albums, EP's video albums, singles (both standard and digital), video singles, and ringtones. Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 07/29/2020 @ 09:47am |
Are the sales for the groups whose names changed not being counted from here on? Posted by Follower on Wednesday, 07/29/2020 @ 20:04pm |
@ Follower Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 07/29/2020 @ 21:44pm |
Will N., Posted by Ben on Friday, 07/31/2020 @ 09:11am |
I was listening to a lot of Jefferson Airplane recently. Weird that they're in yet the Hall didn't include all things related to Starship (band members, material, etc). They were still the same group under a not-so-very-much of a different name with different musical styles. Would hate to see that mistake again with Joy Division/New Order. Posted by The Dude on Friday, 07/31/2020 @ 09:25am |
Charles Crossley Jr. made his predictions for the 2021 nominees today and his predictions are: Posted by richie on Friday, 07/31/2020 @ 12:09pm |
The Dude, just want to say...if you include all things Starship, you get "We Built This City" too... Posted by K-Dawg on Friday, 07/31/2020 @ 13:09pm |
Charles Crossley Jr. made his predictions for the 2021 ballot today and his predictions are: Posted by richie on Friday, 07/31/2020 @ 13:20pm |
@ K-Dawg Posted by The Dude on Friday, 07/31/2020 @ 13:45pm |
K-Dawg, Posted by Ben on Friday, 07/31/2020 @ 13:58pm |
Richie if Charles's list were the actual I would see these artists inducted. Posted by Greg F on Friday, 07/31/2020 @ 14:35pm |
Jefferson "Starship" aka "Airplane" was always fairly commercial at least compared to their San Francisco counterparts Grateful Dead and Moby Grape. They were good at changing with the times. In the 60s they had psychedelic hits like White Rabbit and Somebody to Love. In the 70s they mellowed out, and in the 80s, they were.....80s. Even hippies gotta pay the bills. Posted by joker on Friday, 07/31/2020 @ 16:12pm |
When is the airing of the Go-Gos doc? Need to record it on cable. Honestly, don't really care for them, but would be nice to see how their impact is seen back then. Posted by Plebian on Friday, 07/31/2020 @ 16:58pm |
Plebian, Posted by richie on Friday, 07/31/2020 @ 17:02pm |
If it's gonna be on HBO, then expect a nomination to happen. Posted by The Dude on Friday, 07/31/2020 @ 17:03pm |
B-52s (FYN) Posted by Plebian on Friday, 07/31/2020 @ 19:48pm |
RG, Posted by richie on Friday, 07/31/2020 @ 20:11pm |
Becky Batta, Posted by More Than A Feeling on Friday, 07/31/2020 @ 20:43pm |
Still can't picture STYX getting inducted years from now, but doubt it. Boston and/or Bad Company have more chances getting in where they belong. Posted by The Dude on Friday, 07/31/2020 @ 21:49pm |
Ben, Posted by Will N. on Friday, 07/31/2020 @ 23:06pm |
Will N., Posted by richie on Friday, 07/31/2020 @ 23:26pm |
I'll stab some names off that list, but truth told, it's filled with retreads and many don't stand a chance, deserving or not Posted by K-Dawg on Saturday, 08/1/2020 @ 00:17am |
I think that if that ended up being the ballot, the inductees would end up being: Posted by RG on Saturday, 08/1/2020 @ 00:26am |
My predictions for the 2021 nominees are: Posted by richie on Saturday, 08/1/2020 @ 13:14pm |
KING AUGUST 1 2020 Rock & Roll HOF Nominees (20) Posted by KING on Saturday, 08/1/2020 @ 14:50pm |
I believe the Go- Go's documentary is on Showtime. It must have debuted yesterday, I was watching some of it last night and it looks pretty good. I did not see it on tonight but it is airing tomorrow, Sunday night on Showtime 2 at 8:00 pm eastern time.. Posted by Will N. on Saturday, 08/1/2020 @ 21:36pm |
If you have Showtime through your cable subscription, you can also just stream it anytime on the Showtime website or app. I plan on watching it sometime this week. Posted by RG on Saturday, 08/1/2020 @ 21:52pm |
Will N., Posted by richie on Saturday, 08/1/2020 @ 22:22pm |
Richie, Posted by Will N. on Saturday, 08/1/2020 @ 22:46pm |
remy10, Posted by richie on Saturday, 08/1/2020 @ 23:07pm |
remy10, Posted by richie on Saturday, 08/1/2020 @ 23:11pm |
Will N., Posted by Ben on Sunday, 08/2/2020 @ 04:17am |
Ben, Posted by Will N. on Sunday, 08/2/2020 @ 13:51pm |
RG, Posted by richie on Sunday, 08/2/2020 @ 23:25pm |
Richie, Posted by RG on Monday, 08/3/2020 @ 09:20am |
My official predictions for the 2021 nominees are: Posted by richie on Monday, 08/3/2020 @ 10:03am |
Welcome to richie's world, RG. He is completely bound to his internal wiring... Posted by K-Dawg on Monday, 08/3/2020 @ 11:50am |
Since our Twitter has been going on about female representation lately, I was wondering if there are deserving female artists you like to see in and why. Give more than reason than because they are a woman. Mixed bands or groups count (B-52s and New Order FE) Posted by Plebian on Monday, 08/3/2020 @ 14:21pm |
Plebian, Posted by RG on Monday, 08/3/2020 @ 15:59pm |
I would add Rihanna to your list. She is definitely in the conversation... Posted by K-Dawg on Tuesday, 08/4/2020 @ 12:41pm |
K-Dawg, Posted by RG on Tuesday, 08/4/2020 @ 13:16pm |
Plebian, Posted by richie on Tuesday, 08/4/2020 @ 19:17pm |
I really don't know Richie, but for your desperation and compensation, I expect the 5-7 thing from these years Posted by Plebian on Tuesday, 08/4/2020 @ 19:22pm |
RG, Posted by richie on Tuesday, 08/4/2020 @ 19:28pm |
Here's an updated list of the most certified bands in America who are not in the Hall with the inclusion of albums, EP's, video albums, singles (both standard and digital), video singles, and ringtones. Hope you guys enjoy the list. Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 08/5/2020 @ 10:58am |
I'm sure this is an unpopular opinion, but I actually think it would be cool if they announced the 2021 nominees on the HBO Induction Special in November. They can do the inductions, have a nice "Congratulations to the Class of 2020", take a beat, then go into "And now, here are the nominees for the Class of 2021..." They could have clips for each nominee. I think it would make for good tv. Posted by Greg P. on Wednesday, 08/5/2020 @ 12:57pm |
Actually, Greg P., I think that's an excellent idea! Good job! Posted by John Mangee on Wednesday, 08/5/2020 @ 14:46pm |
It actually is an unpopular opinion; I've seen posts on Twitter denouncing it, saying it would overshadow the inductees' big night, especially in the press the next day. No one would cover the "night of magic" or whatever you wanna call it, it'd be all about the next year's nominees. Posted by Philip on Wednesday, 08/5/2020 @ 15:14pm |
Philip, Posted by Greg P. on Wednesday, 08/5/2020 @ 15:33pm |
Yeah, I think Philip brings up a good point. I'd only do that if, somehow, all of the inductees of that year were deceased or not present, but that's very unlikely. Posted by Steve Z on Wednesday, 08/5/2020 @ 15:34pm |
Updated 2021 predictions Early August Posted by Plebian on Wednesday, 08/5/2020 @ 20:40pm |
RG, Posted by richie on Wednesday, 08/5/2020 @ 22:30pm |
Richie, Posted by RG on Wednesday, 08/5/2020 @ 23:05pm |
RG, Posted by richie on Wednesday, 08/5/2020 @ 23:10pm |
Plebian, Posted by Will N. on Wednesday, 08/5/2020 @ 23:48pm |
Digital Dream Door is home of several musical lists, so I'll just list the highest ranking person on various lists not in the hall and lowest ranking person in the hall. Some lists go to 100, some lists go to 200.: Posted by Follower on Thursday, 08/6/2020 @ 21:14pm |
Supergroup of Greatest ____ not in the hall of fame: Posted by Follower on Thursday, 08/6/2020 @ 21:17pm |
Seems like a website I shouldn't take seriously..... Posted by Plebian on Friday, 08/7/2020 @ 00:02am |
Will N., Posted by Ben on Friday, 08/7/2020 @ 03:50am |
KING QUICK THOUGHTS 8/7/20 Posted by KING on Friday, 08/7/2020 @ 10:17am |
Richie, Posted by RG on Friday, 08/7/2020 @ 12:32pm |
RG, Posted by richie on Friday, 08/7/2020 @ 13:31pm |
Personally, I think Iron Maiden will get in before Motley Crue. Posted by John Mangee on Friday, 08/7/2020 @ 13:37pm |
Richie, Posted by RG on Friday, 08/7/2020 @ 13:41pm |
John, Posted by RG on Friday, 08/7/2020 @ 13:56pm |
RG, Posted by richie on Friday, 08/7/2020 @ 14:01pm |
https://nysmusic.com/2020/07/27/billionaire-john-malone-approved-to-take-over-control-of-iheartmedia/ Posted by The Dude on Friday, 08/7/2020 @ 14:04pm |
Richie, Posted by RG on Friday, 08/7/2020 @ 15:54pm |
RG, Posted by richie on Friday, 08/7/2020 @ 17:26pm |
I wonder what happened to the museum kiosk. Even after it reopened I never see anything about it. Posted by Follower on Saturday, 08/8/2020 @ 14:31pm |
If Motley Crue is still number one, then they need to give what the fans and their consumers want the most by loosening their popularity control bullsh*t and nominate them rather than rigging it again. They were ROBBED and lost UNFAIRLY last year. If they keep doing this, they'll start losing out their money and relevant, and go bankrupt. The Kiosk is made to demand, NOT suggest. Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 08/8/2020 @ 14:54pm |
If Motley Crue is still number one, then they need to give what the fans and their consumers want the most by loosening their popularity control bullsh*t and nominate them rather than rigging it again. They were ROBBED and lost UNFAIRLY last year. If they keep doing this, they'll start losing out their money and relevance, and go bankrupt. The Kiosk is made to demand, NOT suggest. Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 08/8/2020 @ 14:58pm |
Inducting Motley Crue would actually be in the right direction. Rock Hall needs to prove they can have the trust of those who visit their museum. With them in, it would get more of a response that hey! Our voice matters and so on. The fan vote also needs maintenance and again let the top 5 be in and let the board members decide on final touches to the class. Simple, but effective. Posted by Plebian on Saturday, 08/8/2020 @ 15:31pm |
Hey Dude, Posted by Ben on Saturday, 08/8/2020 @ 20:39pm |
Ben it seems you hate everything that's not traditional rock with a few sprinkles in between Posted by Plebian on Sunday, 08/9/2020 @ 02:33am |
Plebian, Posted by Ben on Sunday, 08/9/2020 @ 04:37am |
RG, Posted by richie on Monday, 08/10/2020 @ 00:47am |
richie, why oh why do you persist on this wild goosechase of a year to year induction? The same subjects in different perspectives. Posted by K-Dawg on Wednesday, 08/12/2020 @ 00:57am |
Richie, Posted by RG on Wednesday, 08/12/2020 @ 09:22am |
King, Posted by Ben on Thursday, 08/13/2020 @ 05:00am |
King, Posted by Ben on Thursday, 08/13/2020 @ 05:00am |
I think that IMO, I feel that these are the acts that are the most likely to appear on the 2021 ballot because all of them have either been previously nominated or previously considered for the Rock Hall and they are: Posted by richie on Thursday, 08/13/2020 @ 23:37pm |
Hey Everyone, Posted by Ben on Wednesday, 08/19/2020 @ 05:10am |
Has anyone looked at Troy Smith's lists lately? I'm a bit annoyed by them is anyone having that feeling? Posted by Plebian on Wednesday, 08/19/2020 @ 09:37am |
So i just want to ask again about when the 2021 predictions Section would start. Normally that Section starts In Middle August. Could we say it is delayed by 3 months to November. It actually may not start up until about Feb 2021. Things are pushed over 6 months. It would be cooool to not be Solo on this Topic. I recall the plan is to Now always have the Ceremony In November. The acts this year got jipped with Normal Live Performances and Presentations . Future years wlll be fine BUT each November Posted by Ben on Wednesday, 08/19/2020 @ 10:13am |
What I'm currently expecting for the nominees of next year's class to look like if it's similar to the last one. Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 08/19/2020 @ 11:03am |
The Dude, Posted by richie on Wednesday, 08/19/2020 @ 12:31pm |
Have to agree with richie here. They've had many years to nominate Ms. Warwick & they just haven't. I think she should have been in years ago. Looks like if she ever does get in, it will be posthumous. Sad, IMO. Posted by Paul in KY on Wednesday, 08/19/2020 @ 14:45pm |
Troy Smith made his MVP of every rock hall class so let me put my hat in the ring! Posted by Plebian on Friday, 08/21/2020 @ 01:57am |
Plebian, Posted by Ben on Friday, 08/21/2020 @ 12:05pm |
Plebian, Posted by RG on Friday, 08/21/2020 @ 12:46pm |
RG and Plebian, Posted by richie on Friday, 08/21/2020 @ 12:53pm |
Richie the robot...not every post needs to gravitate back to your core subject, my friend. You are a sucker for nominees...so I will give an off the cuff prediction Posted by K-Dawg on Friday, 08/21/2020 @ 13:07pm |
Another Spotify Listeners list - Here are the top & bottom 25 inductees by monthly Spotify listeners (in millions), as well as the 10 that are smack dab in the middle of the list: Posted by RG on Friday, 08/21/2020 @ 15:49pm |
RG and Ben, Posted by Plebian on Friday, 08/21/2020 @ 17:37pm |
Plebian, Posted by Ben on Friday, 08/21/2020 @ 18:53pm |
So since the class of 2020 is being inducted in 2021, does that mean there won't be a class of 2021? Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, 08/22/2020 @ 16:06pm |
Anon, Posted by RG on Saturday, 08/22/2020 @ 16:52pm |
RG, Posted by Ben on Sunday, 08/23/2020 @ 20:42pm |
Plebian, Posted by Ben on Monday, 08/24/2020 @ 06:50am |
Just wanted to say, if you thought Jackie Jackson and Mike Dirnt sharing a birthday is weird, look at today. Walter Williams, Posted by Follower on Tuesday, 08/25/2020 @ 09:48am |
The Hall is losing out some of their employees? If they're having trouble bringing a certain amount of guests back right now, then it's not only because of the pandemic, it's also their recent bad business decisions. That's what happens when you don't listen to your consumers after rigging both the kiosk and the online fan ballot. Karma is a beast! Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 08/26/2020 @ 08:38am |
@The Dude Posted by Steve Z on Wednesday, 08/26/2020 @ 08:57am |
@ Steve Z Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 08/26/2020 @ 09:42am |
@The Dude Posted by Steve Z on Wednesday, 08/26/2020 @ 12:22pm |
Steve, Posted by RG on Wednesday, 08/26/2020 @ 13:01pm |
I think that the 80's New Wave/Alternative act that will get nominated/inducted this year coming up for 2021 will be either Eurythmics, The B-52's, The Smiths, Devo, Pixies, Sonic Youth or The Replacements, I think that it's highly likely that one of these acts that I just mentioned will get the 80's New Wave/Alternative slot this year coming up for 2021 because all of them have either been previously nominated (Eurythmics, The Smiths, Devo and The Replacements) or previously considered (The B-52's, Pixies and Sonic Youth). As much as I love Duran Duran, The problem that I have with them is that they aren't on the previously considered list (which is a strong reminder for a nomination at some point), so because of that, I think that it's more likely that the 80's New Wave/Alternative slot this year coming up for 2021 will go to either Eurythmics, The B-52's, The Smiths, Devo, Pixies, Sonic Youth or The Replacements rather than Duran Duran IMO. Posted by richie on Wednesday, 08/26/2020 @ 18:56pm |
I've came to report on The Go-Gos documentary on Showtime. It's standard rock documentary flair and not much is added about them that was not covered in the Behind The Music series. The documentary emphasizes their exclusion from the Rock Hall, but how the documentary tries to justify them is weak. My friend said it best on an Andy Warhol quote on how The Go-Gos only really had 15 minutes of fame or what not. I'm not gonna condemn those that want them in, but I'm not totally convinced still. What do you guys think? I still have them as part of the class from my predictions. Feel free to express your opinion :) Posted by Plebian on Thursday, 08/27/2020 @ 14:27pm |
Richie, Posted by Will N. on Thursday, 08/27/2020 @ 21:58pm |
My list must not have been impressive or else too pedestrian. Haven't heard a single comment or feedback on it... Posted by K-Dawg on Sunday, 08/30/2020 @ 01:36am |
K-Dawg, Posted by Ben on Sunday, 08/30/2020 @ 07:58am |
Richie, Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 08/30/2020 @ 08:34am |
K-Dawg, Posted by Ben on Monday, 08/31/2020 @ 04:37am |
The Go-Gos documentary may push them for Rock Hall consideration, which they may join these bands who had documentaries before being inducted: Posted by Plebian on Monday, 08/31/2020 @ 21:14pm |
Plebeian, Posted by Enigmaticus on Tuesday, 09/1/2020 @ 02:23am |
Isn't Duran Duran a new wave band? They stated they were, I checked Allmusic, looked into Wikipedia, and saw the Behind the Music episode. Where did you get this thought? It seems like you are trying to be revised their highly non-acceptable genre to your prog rock tastes. Posted by Plebian on Tuesday, 09/1/2020 @ 12:41pm |
Duran Duran is a new wave band, but they considered themselves as prog for certain reasons. They're actually both since some bands back in the 80's like Yes and Genesis incorporated elements of those genres. Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 09/1/2020 @ 12:52pm |
September Update on 2021 predictions Posted by Plebian on Tuesday, 09/1/2020 @ 21:50pm |
Plebeian, Posted by Enigmaticus on Wednesday, 09/2/2020 @ 00:50am |
I....alright fine...they are a "prog" band to you, but their roots are still lingering in New Wave/New Romantics/Synthpop. Unless The Dude and others give me sources, they are still New Wave to me. Let's leave it at that. Posted by Plebian on Wednesday, 09/2/2020 @ 01:29am |
Ok. This Duran Duran has gone on a long time. This conflict of whether they are New Wave or Prog. Let me ask this during 1982-1985. were they considered New Wave or Prog. The answer-Duran Duran were known worldwide as an English New Wave band. I was a teenager at that time. Soo did Duran Duran do interviews strictly 1982-1985 in which they state they are Prog?This is at the height of their original popularity. I say Not. Around 2004,2005 they could have declared themselves a Modern Progressive band. Ahh but what about around 1984 I Say Not. In 1982-85 Duran Duran were known as New Wave, A good one but New Wave. Posted by Ben on Wednesday, 09/2/2020 @ 08:17am |
I think Duran Duran is a pop band :-) Posted by Paul in KY on Wednesday, 09/2/2020 @ 08:53am |
Enigmaticus, Posted by RG on Wednesday, 09/2/2020 @ 09:38am |
Happy 25th anniversary Rock Hall! You're not perfect and we kick you no matter what, but the joys of Rock N' Roll live on in you! Posted by Plebian on Wednesday, 09/2/2020 @ 09:47am |
Hey, also genuine question: what's our relationship with the Rock Hall? We tend to slug them all the time, but do we still like it? I'm seeing some Stockholm syndrome lately. Posted by Plebian on Wednesday, 09/2/2020 @ 09:52am |
I think of Duran Duran as a pop band with art Rock and prog influences. They can be both and are both. Posted by Greg F on Wednesday, 09/2/2020 @ 09:55am |
It's great that the Hall added NIN's additional members. Wish they could do the same with ELO and Steve Miller, as well as add the abandoned backing bands like the Belmonts, Wailers, Silver Bullet Band, Mothers of Invention, Big Brother & the Holding Company, Wings, etc. Posted by Steve Z on Wednesday, 09/2/2020 @ 10:30am |
...Or the most disrespectful, at the very least. Posted by Steve Z on Wednesday, 09/2/2020 @ 10:31am |
Steve Z, that has LONG been a complaint of mine. Especially for Steve Miller, Bob Seger and Paul McCartney. The RRHOF gets right the fact that it inducts so many genres and eras. It gets wrong many things too, but this one is a glaring omission. Posted by K Dawg on Wednesday, 09/2/2020 @ 11:16am |
K-Dawg, Posted by Ben on Wednesday, 09/2/2020 @ 14:51pm |
I'll post my updated predictions again in case any did not see it. Posted by Plebian on Wednesday, 09/2/2020 @ 20:22pm |
Plebian, Posted by Will N. on Wednesday, 09/2/2020 @ 21:55pm |
KING SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 Rock & Roll HOF Nominees Update (20) Posted by KING on Thursday, 09/3/2020 @ 02:17am |
Patrick Moore (aka Zoot Marimba/The Music Zamboni) made his predictions for the 2021 ballot today and his predictions are: Posted by richie on Thursday, 09/3/2020 @ 22:13pm |
Zoot Marimba/The Music Zamboni made his predictions for the 2021 ballot today and his predictions are: Posted by richie on Thursday, 09/3/2020 @ 23:10pm |
"The Hall is in trouble because a) COVID, b) Rock is not in the cultural zeitgeist the way it used to be, and c) It's located in a declining Rust Belt city with little else in the way of tourist attractions. I promise you that the army of disaffected Motley Crue fans is nowhere near as much of a factor." Posted by The Dude on Friday, 09/4/2020 @ 08:35am |
Zoot Marimba/The Music Zamboni made his predictions for the 2021 ballot yesterday and his predictions are: Posted by richie on Friday, 09/4/2020 @ 10:29am |
https://www.robertfeder.com/2020/09/03/iheartmedia-blows-webgs-country-format-new-rock-95-five/ Posted by The Dude on Friday, 09/4/2020 @ 11:31am |
Congrats Dude! If only they don't follow terrestrial radio's format of being stuck in a couple hundred songs in a loop. This is the problem with free radio ;/ Posted by K Dawg on Friday, 09/4/2020 @ 15:29pm |
Greg F., Plebian, K-Dawg, RG, Ben, KING and others, Posted by richie on Friday, 09/4/2020 @ 15:53pm |
Richie, Posted by RG on Friday, 09/4/2020 @ 16:59pm |
Not to gloat, but still going by mine. I think I have a more optimistic and realistic ballot. Posted by Plebian on Friday, 09/4/2020 @ 20:14pm |
Plebian, Posted by richie on Friday, 09/4/2020 @ 21:32pm |
I have not posted here in a long time. I was once very active making comments for the induction of my favorite band The Moody Blues. Posted by Sue on Friday, 09/4/2020 @ 23:06pm |
Again, here is my September update on the 2021 class predictions: Posted by Plebian on Friday, 09/4/2020 @ 23:29pm |
Sue, Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 09/5/2020 @ 06:28am |
Richie, Plebeian and KING, Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 09/5/2020 @ 13:54pm |
You like anything that's not prog? Posted by Plebian on Saturday, 09/5/2020 @ 19:03pm |
The Dude, Posted by Plebian on Saturday, 09/5/2020 @ 23:03pm |
@ Plebian Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 09/5/2020 @ 23:15pm |
Greg F., Posted by richie on Sunday, 09/6/2020 @ 00:14am |
Sue, Posted by Ben on Sunday, 09/6/2020 @ 06:54am |
Sue, Posted by Ben on Sunday, 09/6/2020 @ 06:54am |
Sue, Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 09/6/2020 @ 11:40am |
THE 2020 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTED MEMBERS Posted by Roy on Monday, 09/7/2020 @ 07:02am |
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2020 Posted by Roy on Monday, 09/7/2020 @ 07:17am |
Gloria Jones needs to be added as a fifth spot for T. Rex. Seeing Whitney Houston as the only female inductee on this year's class is painfully sad. Posted by The Dude on Monday, 09/7/2020 @ 10:01am |
Gloria Jones should be included with T. Rex, but if she is, they should also include Dino Dines, Davy Lutton, & Steve Peregrin Took. Posted by Steve Z on Monday, 09/7/2020 @ 10:44am |
Would also have Bill Legend not be so lonely during the acceptance speech. Poor guy... Posted by Plebian on Monday, 09/7/2020 @ 12:17pm |
Here's an updated list of the most certified bands in America with the inclusion of albums, singles (both standard and digital), EP's, ringtones, video albums, and single albums. Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 09/10/2020 @ 10:50am |
Looking at some of the artists.....yeah I don't know if in the future that the Rock Hall is gonna touch some of those acts with a ten-foot pole. Posted by Plebian on Thursday, 09/10/2020 @ 14:55pm |
Man, that Maroon 5 success is just staggering. Posted by RG on Thursday, 09/10/2020 @ 16:52pm |
https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Get%20Woke%2C%20Go%20Broke Posted by The Dude on Friday, 09/11/2020 @ 12:26pm |
Say that to our Official Twitter..... Posted by Plebian on Friday, 09/11/2020 @ 15:42pm |
"Get Woke, Go Broke" = When a thing touches on issues that affect an audience other than just straight white men and it fails commercially, it's obviously because it had the audacity to try to appeal to an audience other than just straight white men. Unless of course it's one of the many times it succeeds commercially, and then its success certainly can't have anything to do with its message or good representation, it's just them pesky Wokes and their Liberal Agenda forcing it down our throats. Posted by RG on Friday, 09/11/2020 @ 17:31pm |
Hey RG and The Dude, Posted by Plebian on Saturday, 09/12/2020 @ 01:40am |
Good suggestions Plebian, but how would you define an 'old' nominee? 10 years eligible? 15? Posted by EDS on Saturday, 09/12/2020 @ 02:47am |
Great suggestions, Plebian! I have some thoughts. Posted by RG on Saturday, 09/12/2020 @ 08:24am |
I'll put Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Megadeth, Motley Crue, Scorpions up against any nominee. Looking at longevity, number of albums sold, influence etc. That's 1 of the problems. They have to continually wait because there might be 1 or 2 spots for these groups on the nomination ballot. At least, Judas Priest has been nominated. Posted by KING on Saturday, 09/12/2020 @ 13:40pm |
King, Posted by Ben on Sunday, 09/13/2020 @ 04:54am |
Agree that the nomination process/ballot is a much better way of doing it than the old way. Posted by Paul in KY on Sunday, 09/13/2020 @ 19:53pm |
When do we get the 2021 nominees? Posted by anonymous on Monday, 09/14/2020 @ 13:48pm |
Either the end of this year or the beginning of next year. Posted by The Dude on Monday, 09/14/2020 @ 14:02pm |
I said nominees, not inductees. Posted by anonymous on Monday, 09/14/2020 @ 18:31pm |
I was referring to the nominees. It'll happen after the program special of this year's class. Posted by The Dude on Monday, 09/14/2020 @ 18:57pm |
I was expecting next month, one year after last month. Posted by anonymous on Tuesday, 09/15/2020 @ 14:59pm |
anonymous, Posted by Ben on Thursday, 09/17/2020 @ 03:55am |
It's been a while since I last posted a prediction for 2021, so I figured I'd go for it and revise my list. Here's where I'm at: Posted by RG on Thursday, 09/17/2020 @ 10:27am |
Interesting note regarding the gender disparity in HOF inductees. This problem has been noted since the very first induction class. I watched the videos of that ceremony last night; and Roberta Flack made comments during her induction of Little Richard noting that none of her female musical heroes were being honored that night and hoping the next year perhaps would be "the year for women" (as we know, the following year , one woman {but only one} was inducted - Aretha Franklin). Posted by Shrek on Thursday, 09/17/2020 @ 10:49am |
Jethro Tull Is one of those band who has a really good chance of getting an induction if nominated with no to little competition. Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 09/17/2020 @ 11:02am |
When it comes to the 90's, Foo Fighters have the best chance of getting in other than Jay-Z. Though, Dave Grohl is in with Nirvana, but he'll be more than a just two-timer, making his era more prevalent. All of the members from the band's timeline are alive, so it makes a lot of sense to add all eight of them in. Rage have only four members, Beck is just one dude, and Soundgarden had a total of five members who are not in but alive, including their original bassists like Hiro Yamamoto. Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 09/17/2020 @ 11:49am |
RG, Posted by Plebian on Thursday, 09/17/2020 @ 16:16pm |
Plebian, Posted by RG on Thursday, 09/17/2020 @ 18:12pm |
KING SEPT 17, 2020. A Quick King 20 RRHOF Nominations. Rounding Into Shape. Posted by KING on Thursday, 09/17/2020 @ 22:15pm |
Are you really honestly that excited about seeing the 2020 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Ceremony? Because, I certainly am not. Posted by Enigmaticus on Friday, 09/18/2020 @ 06:16am |
People have different tastes, Enigmaticus. I for one am really honestly that excited to see Depeche Mode, Nine Inch Nails, Notorious BIG, Whitney Houston, and T. Rex receive this honor. Posted by RG on Friday, 09/18/2020 @ 09:42am |
I am definitely with RG on this one. This was one of the better classes of the past 5 years in my opinion. Even though I enjoy the Doobie Brothers and their music they are probably the least interesting act going in this year. And I say that not really being a huge fan of Biggie. But his induction was necessary and appropriate. Posted by remy10 on Friday, 09/18/2020 @ 11:06am |
Ben, Will N. and K-Dawg, Posted by Enigmaticus on Friday, 09/18/2020 @ 12:22pm |
remy10 and RG, Posted by Enigmaticus on Friday, 09/18/2020 @ 13:05pm |
Ok, what I meant was one year after next month, but I guess I'll just have to wait until December for the nominee announcement right? Posted by anonymous on Friday, 09/18/2020 @ 13:22pm |
remy10 and RG, Posted by Enigmaticus on Friday, 09/18/2020 @ 13:22pm |
Plebian, Posted by richie on Friday, 09/18/2020 @ 19:37pm |
Enig, Posted by Ben on Saturday, 09/19/2020 @ 06:06am |
Ben, Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 09/19/2020 @ 07:23am |
Ben, Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 09/19/2020 @ 07:29am |
RG, Posted by richie on Saturday, 09/19/2020 @ 08:50am |
I must admit Cher is a bit weak. Cher is currently an act I predict. I don't know what RG will do but plan on taking out Cher. I forgot about Cyndi Lauper. I predicted her a year ago at this time I recall. I already have Tina Turner. I love some Tina Turner. I saw Tina Turner in concert once in the early 90s. She gave a great show. One hour ago I downloaded some early Tina Turner. She was originally part of Ike and Tina Turner. They released notable hits like "Proud Mary", and "Nutbush City Limits". Raised a Baptist, she became an follower of Nichiren Buddhism in 1973, crediting the spiritual chant of Nam Myoho Renge Kyo with helping her to endure during difficult times Ike & Tina Turner disbanded in 1976, ending both their personal and their musical partnership; they divorced in 1978. Turner later revealed that she had been subjected to domestic violence. I just played a whole bunch of Tina Turner at Home. I was playing tunes like Sexy Ida and Acid Queen. A lot of people don't know that she released the albums Rough and Love Explosion in the late 70s. Posted by Ben on Saturday, 09/19/2020 @ 09:31am |
Enig, Posted by Plebian on Saturday, 09/19/2020 @ 10:02am |
Plebian, Posted by richie on Saturday, 09/19/2020 @ 10:17am |
Richie, Posted by RG on Saturday, 09/19/2020 @ 11:09am |
RG, Posted by Ben on Saturday, 09/19/2020 @ 12:33pm |
Ben, Posted by richie on Saturday, 09/19/2020 @ 13:25pm |
Ben, RG, Enig, etc., Posted by Will N. on Saturday, 09/19/2020 @ 21:41pm |
Will N., Posted by Ben on Sunday, 09/20/2020 @ 08:20am |
My predictions (again) for 2021 Posted by Plebian on Sunday, 09/20/2020 @ 10:44am |
Plebian, Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 09/20/2020 @ 13:45pm |
Enig, Posted by Plebian on Sunday, 09/20/2020 @ 14:33pm |
So here's Alex Voltaire's predictions so far: Posted by Follower on Sunday, 09/20/2020 @ 15:00pm |
Bill and Will N, Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 09/20/2020 @ 15:12pm |
Follower: Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 09/20/2020 @ 15:25pm |
Follower: Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 09/20/2020 @ 15:27pm |
Ben and RG, Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 09/20/2020 @ 15:52pm |
Follower, Posted by richie on Sunday, 09/20/2020 @ 16:27pm |
Enigmaticus, Posted by RG on Sunday, 09/20/2020 @ 17:33pm |
RG, Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 09/20/2020 @ 18:43pm |
RG, Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 09/20/2020 @ 19:10pm |
Will N., Posted by Ben on Monday, 09/21/2020 @ 06:12am |
Will N., Posted by Ben on Monday, 09/21/2020 @ 06:12am |
Ben and Will N, Posted by Enigmaticus on Monday, 09/21/2020 @ 10:10am |
Enig, Posted by Ben on Monday, 09/21/2020 @ 19:38pm |
Looking ahead a bit, what do we think about the chances of any artists other than Jay-Z & the Foo Fighters that become eligible this year making the ballot at some point down the road? Posted by RG on Monday, 09/21/2020 @ 22:10pm |
Enig, Posted by Will N. on Monday, 09/21/2020 @ 23:04pm |
@ RG Posted by The Dude on Monday, 09/21/2020 @ 23:14pm |
Alex Voltaire made his predictions for the 2021 ballot today and his predictions are: Posted by richie on Tuesday, 09/22/2020 @ 10:03am |
@ Richie Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 09/22/2020 @ 10:25am |
If Alex Voltaire's list were the actual nominees I think the inductees will be. Posted by Greg F on Tuesday, 09/22/2020 @ 12:36pm |
The Dude, Posted by RG on Tuesday, 09/22/2020 @ 12:50pm |
From that list: Posted by Plebian on Tuesday, 09/22/2020 @ 13:19pm |
Also, RIP to Tommy DeVito of The Four Seasons, who was the oldest living performer inductee and the last performer inductee born in the 1920s. Posted by RG on Tuesday, 09/22/2020 @ 13:29pm |
ALSO also, Posted by RG on Tuesday, 09/22/2020 @ 14:09pm |
RG, Posted by richie on Tuesday, 09/22/2020 @ 16:00pm |
Alex Voltaire's list is pretty similar to mine. If it were the real ballot, I think the class would be: Posted by RG on Tuesday, 09/22/2020 @ 16:48pm |
I'm going to list off the Rock Hall Watcher prediction round-up for the 2021 ballot so far and they are: Posted by richie on Tuesday, 09/22/2020 @ 18:44pm |
The Class of 1990 now has 14 living members: Bob Gaudio, Frankie Vali, Abdul "Duke" Fakir, Mick Avory, Dave Davies, Ray Davies, Art Garfunkel, Paul Simon, Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, Carole King, Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland, and Edward Holland Jr. Posted by Follower on Wednesday, 09/23/2020 @ 01:53am |
RG, Posted by Ben on Wednesday, 09/23/2020 @ 05:41am |
KING Quick 20 RRHOF Nominees SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 (20). Posted by KING on Wednesday, 09/23/2020 @ 07:50am |
Here is my updated list for 2021 Nominees: Posted by Ben on Wednesday, 09/23/2020 @ 19:09pm |
King, Posted by Ben on Thursday, 09/24/2020 @ 04:54am |
BEN Posted by KING on Thursday, 09/24/2020 @ 07:05am |
"Every vote counts when it comes to your favorite Nominees. Get the inside look at how @EY_US helped us scale the 2020 Fan Vote to accurately capture millions of votes from passionate fans." Posted by The Dude on Friday, 09/25/2020 @ 12:12pm |
Oof Posted by Plebian on Friday, 09/25/2020 @ 12:30pm |
I'd like to see someone else do the MVP/LVP of each class like Troy L. Smith did. Posted by Follower on Friday, 09/25/2020 @ 13:44pm |
Since Tory's MVP list is up earlier, here's the LVP list! (Least Valuable Player, by the way) In many cases, the LVP is a significant drop, but there are a few of the "SOMEBODY has to be in last place" variety, like 1988, 1995, 1996, 2003, 2006, and a few others. Posted by Follower on Friday, 09/25/2020 @ 14:12pm |
Sounds like too much of his bias and not a fair try. Let me try! Posted by Plebian on Friday, 09/25/2020 @ 14:45pm |
)* Posted by Plebian on Friday, 09/25/2020 @ 14:50pm |
Scratch that for 1999, it's Del Shannon. Posted by Plebian on Friday, 09/25/2020 @ 14:52pm |
King, Posted by Ben on Saturday, 09/26/2020 @ 04:56am |
BEN Posted by KING on Saturday, 09/26/2020 @ 15:29pm |
BEN E KING, lol. Posted by joker on Saturday, 09/26/2020 @ 15:57pm |
King, Posted by Ben on Saturday, 09/26/2020 @ 21:06pm |
There are a good amount of bands who put out their first releases between the late 60's and early 70's, and they also have really good shots of winning the most votes from the voting body in the next few years. The Guess Who, Procol Harum, Steppenwolf, Jethro Tull, Blue Oyster Cult, Thin Lizzy, and Krawtwerk to name many as I could. Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 09/26/2020 @ 23:16pm |
*Kraftwerk Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 09/26/2020 @ 23:20pm |
Just for the record, I don't acknowledge any October 1 deadline. I'll post thoughts when and if I feel like it. Posted by Philip on Sunday, 09/27/2020 @ 00:23am |
I'm with Philip. Given that nominations could come out any time between October and March this year, it seems pointless to cut off discussion on like the one thing we talk about here so soon. My final predictions will be posted when we know that a nomination announcement is imminent. Posted by RG on Sunday, 09/27/2020 @ 07:40am |
Philip Posted by KING on Sunday, 09/27/2020 @ 11:39am |
Re. Mariah Carey: Posted by Mr. XFL on Monday, 09/28/2020 @ 11:24am |
Dude, Posted by RG on Monday, 09/28/2020 @ 11:25am |
I don't know how to do any contributions here, all I do is nay say like a whiny little pussy and pretend to be cool and edgy. Posted by Mr. XFL on Monday, 09/28/2020 @ 11:31am |
Hey The Dude, Posted by Plebian on Monday, 09/28/2020 @ 15:05pm |
@ Plebian Posted by The Dude on Monday, 09/28/2020 @ 15:24pm |
Didn't Clapton apologize for that? Also yeah I can see why. We have a murderer (Phil Spector), domestic abuser (Ike Turner), and implied rapist (2Pac). Though this is the Rock Hall of Fame, not the good person Hall of Fame. Regardless, political opinion should not be factor on why they are not in the Hall of Fame. Also it sucks that even when the Hall does do its "diversity" it feels forced and like you said feels like Tokenism. I already have 2 out of 6 people in my predictions for 2021, but again feel like Tokenism at best. Posted by Plebian on Monday, 09/28/2020 @ 16:18pm |
Yep, Eric did apologized for that and once said he had a black girlfriend to prove he isn't a racist at all. Guess his most controversial comment was probably the last nail in the coffin for his substance use and later went sober. Posted by The Dude on Monday, 09/28/2020 @ 16:47pm |
The Hall got woke, and went broke! Posted by Follower on Monday, 09/28/2020 @ 21:15pm |
Hey Dude, Posted by Ben on Tuesday, 09/29/2020 @ 07:05am |
Yeah, Eric is in a better place now. Posted by Plebian on Tuesday, 09/29/2020 @ 11:20am |
Here is my 2021 realistic ballot Posted by More Than A Feeling on Tuesday, 09/29/2020 @ 12:12pm |
A fun and random post. List of inductees who were on South Park. Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 09/29/2020 @ 12:46pm |
KING-Here's my 2020-2021 Cycle RRHOF Nominees List. 20 excellent nominees and a diverse group. RRHOF FINAL NOMINEES LIST. I figure I'll just get it over with as any future changes would be minor. Posted by KING on Tuesday, 09/29/2020 @ 13:02pm |
Predictions 2021 Posted by Plebian on Tuesday, 09/29/2020 @ 14:28pm |
It's October 1 today but take your time on your nominations. I like 20 as it is a round number. Usually between 15-20. Wonder if Foo Fighets and Jay-Z will both be on the ballot. KING Posted by KING on Thursday, 10/1/2020 @ 19:36pm |
I think It's obvious to say all of the nominators from the Nom Com did all the work online. I'm starting to have a good feeling the nominees will be revealed in a month or two after the Induction Program Special despite the ongoing pandemic. Posted by The Dude on Thursday, 10/1/2020 @ 20:25pm |
I'm with you there, Dude. My totally random guess is early January for the nominations and late April/early May for the inductees. Posted by RG on Thursday, 10/1/2020 @ 22:50pm |
Depeche Mode- Posted by Plebian on Friday, 10/2/2020 @ 00:51am |
K-Dawg's Final Predictions List (odd that the Hall still hasn't officially enshrined the class of 2020): Posted by K Dawg on Friday, 10/2/2020 @ 07:17am |
Final predictions for 2021 nominees. 18 feels like a good number: Posted by Michael W. on Friday, 10/2/2020 @ 13:04pm |
The overlooking of Foo Fighters is making me sad. At first, people love them, but now safe super skeptical :( Posted by Plebian on Friday, 10/2/2020 @ 13:43pm |
I'm stunned at how quiet it is here. Did we open a new forum? Posted by K Dawg on Saturday, 10/3/2020 @ 11:52am |
No, we're still here. Posted by Plebian on Saturday, 10/3/2020 @ 12:50pm |
We should be getting a new forum next month after the program special. Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 10/3/2020 @ 13:32pm |
Nope, we just run out of things to discuss at some point when we go this long without any real news or updates. Posted by RG on Saturday, 10/3/2020 @ 13:40pm |
RG, Posted by K Dawg on Saturday, 10/3/2020 @ 15:37pm |
:( Posted by Plebian on Saturday, 10/3/2020 @ 17:35pm |
K-Dawg, Posted by RG on Saturday, 10/3/2020 @ 18:34pm |
there are other queries I have and will make in time, but I wonder--will AIC and Soundgarden be rotating? There is a groundswell for Chris Cornell's recent passing, but Layne Staley has been dead for a decade and they barely get a whisper despite being equally as iconic as Soundgarden almost down to song for song... Posted by K Dawg on Saturday, 10/3/2020 @ 19:05pm |
Hey Guys; Posted by Will N. on Saturday, 10/3/2020 @ 22:31pm |
Will N., RG, Enig, Plebian, Michael W., KING and Ben, Posted by richie on Sunday, 10/4/2020 @ 13:12pm |
Will N., RG, Enig, Plebian, Michael W., KING and Ben, Posted by richie on Sunday, 10/4/2020 @ 13:46pm |
Richie, Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 10/4/2020 @ 19:37pm |
Will N., RG, Plebian, Michael W., KING and Ben, Posted by richie on Sunday, 10/4/2020 @ 20:17pm |
Ben's Final predictions for the 2021 Nominees: Posted by Ben on Monday, 10/5/2020 @ 04:53am |
For some reason I've had a difficult time marshaling my thoughts on predictions for the 2021 class. I think the schedule change has been a part of that, with the official nominations not coming out for at least another month or so. But I suddenly realized I need to start considering the Projected vote next week, which led me to think about predictions. I guess this is where we are leaving these posts (probably need a new page for next year's vote put up soon). Posted by remy10 on Monday, 10/5/2020 @ 08:43am |
Remy makes a good point.Scorpions will receive my vote but I'm open on the other six for Projected HOF!Anybody have any discussion on Anthrax or Cher or Sheryl Crow or The Cranberries!KING Posted by KING on Monday, 10/5/2020 @ 09:32am |
With Eddie Van Halen's death, The class of 2007 now has three dead members. The other two are Cowboy and Estelle Bennet. This also makes the class of 2017 the class with the most living members: only Tupac and Chris Squire are dead. Posted by Follower on Tuesday, 10/6/2020 @ 16:05pm |
They announced the list of special guests for the induction special. Let's try to figure out who will be involved in each segment - Posted by RG on Thursday, 10/8/2020 @ 14:24pm |
The Rock Hall has announced the people that will be appearing on the 2020 Induction Special airing on HBO and streaming on HBO Max on Saturday, November 7 and they are: Posted by richie on Thursday, 10/8/2020 @ 14:29pm |
Alright I'm back from B-day! And wow! One minute I'm gone and the Rock Hall has just announced the people that will help with the ceremony. Personally, I think they missed the ball on this one. Not to be bias, but the choices for induction people I made were way more interesting than what they got. Though I should not surprised as this is during pandemic time. So excited! Got to subscribe to HBO MAX now! Posted by Plebian on Thursday, 10/8/2020 @ 17:55pm |
When will we be told who the presenters are for each of the 2020 inductees? Posted by Roy on Thursday, 10/8/2020 @ 19:03pm |
Special Guest Stars Announced For THE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME 2020 INDUCTIONS Debuting November 7 On HBO Posted by Roy on Friday, 10/9/2020 @ 00:37am |
PRESENTER PREDICTIONS Posted by Roy on Friday, 10/9/2020 @ 00:42am |
Ahh. And So they have announced the special guests for the 2020 Induction special. I will start by predicting Presenters. Posted by Ben on Friday, 10/9/2020 @ 04:57am |
I've gotta say, Diddy and Lin Manuel Miranda being the only rappers on this roster does not bode well at all for the Notorious BIG segment. Posted by RG on Friday, 10/9/2020 @ 08:46am |
Am I the only who doesn't like the idea of Miley Cyrus doing a possible segment for NIN? They coulda went with one of Trent's peers from other bands like Al Jourgensen from Ministry. Posted by The Dude on Friday, 10/9/2020 @ 09:23am |
I don't have a big problem with Miley for NIN. It's a bit out of the box, but her more recent work is definitely influenced by them, and she covered/parodied several of their songs for the Black Mirror episode that she starred in. Since industrial rock is such a niche genre (of which Nine Inch Nails is easily the most notable band), it makes sense that they would want to go for a mainstream voice that is well known among the general population to induct rather than someone from a similar, but lesser-known band. Posted by RG on Friday, 10/9/2020 @ 09:47am |
A compelling list, Ben...my input is below. I leave the ones I've already listed on my own predictions: Posted by K Dawg on Friday, 10/9/2020 @ 23:44pm |
K-Dawg, Posted by Ben on Saturday, 10/10/2020 @ 05:24am |
Now with so many deaths, I wonder who will get a tribute performance. Posted by Follower on Sunday, 10/11/2020 @ 02:23am |
Follower, Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 10/11/2020 @ 14:13pm |
Doobie Brothers Trivia Posted by Roy on Friday, 10/23/2020 @ 16:02pm |
Wow another bull shit year the best one is the Dobbie Brothers. What About ,UFO,IRON MAIDEN ,JUDAS PRIEST, DIO, RAINBOW, THIN LIZZY , SCORPIONS, OZZY, IS ACDC IN IT YET FOR GOD SAKE WHAT A JOKE WHITNEY HOUSTON OVER ALL OF THEM WOW More WHITE SNAKE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, ALICE COOPER, ROB ZOMBIE,TED NUGENT,FOGHAT, MOUNTAIN,MOTORHEAD, WASP,THE WHO, WAKE UP JUDGES LISTEN TO THE PEOPLE GOD DAM WHAT A FREAKIN JOKE Posted by WAYNE HARRIS on Tuesday, 10/27/2020 @ 16:51pm |
@ WAYNE HARRIS Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 10/27/2020 @ 18:33pm |
Whitney Houston had more talent and success than most of those bands could ever dream of. Posted by RG on Tuesday, 10/27/2020 @ 19:12pm |
Do not feed the trolls, guys. They are just asking for it. Posted by Plebian on Tuesday, 10/27/2020 @ 20:15pm |
THE 2020 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY TONIGHT AT 8 ON HBO AND HBOMAX Posted by Roy on Saturday, 11/7/2020 @ 18:41pm |
If you find a free live HBO feed, post the link here. Posted by Roy on Saturday, 11/7/2020 @ 18:44pm |
Does anyone know where I could watch the special program live on HBO max? Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 11/7/2020 @ 18:47pm |
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2020 Live Stream Posted by Roy on Saturday, 11/7/2020 @ 18:53pm |
THE ORDER OF INDUCTIONS Posted by Rooy on Saturday, 11/7/2020 @ 21:14pm |
I think I cracked a formula (not accurate, but bear with me) by following the 2020 inductees Posted by Plebian on Sunday, 11/8/2020 @ 01:02am |
Ceremony was great! Really heartfelt! Posted by Plebian on Sunday, 11/8/2020 @ 12:50pm |
Proposal: Posted by Shrek on Sunday, 11/8/2020 @ 13:41pm |
Let me guess, there were either no tribute performances, or just one for EVH. Posted by Follower on Sunday, 11/8/2020 @ 16:18pm |
No new performances at all, as previously announced- Posted by Shrek on Monday, 11/9/2020 @ 00:02am |
I take it a lot of the hall watcher community either have a lot of things to say about the special, or didn't see it yet (Maybe they wanted to watch Joe Biden instead?) Posted by Follower on Monday, 11/9/2020 @ 19:34pm |
Haha this class can't catch a break, between having to change plans and now the first airing being at the same time as the President-Elect's victory speech. Posted by RG on Monday, 11/9/2020 @ 21:38pm |
Is it just me or does Depeche Mode get the most slander in this class? Like what is up with that? Posted by Plebian on Monday, 11/9/2020 @ 22:20pm |
Here's my objective rankings of the Class of 2020 performers. Posted by Navonte Robertson on Wednesday, 11/11/2020 @ 09:19am |
ARE YOU KIDDING ME!?! Why the hell woukd Notorious BIG and lame Whitney Huston even be considered in thenROCK N ROLL Hall of fame? And to pass up MC5- the band that deserves it more that ANYONE on that pathetic list (except T. rex of course who shoulda been in decades ago) KICK OUT THE JAMS. Rap should have its own , and we wouldn't expect GUNS n ROSES to be in that one . THIS IS A JOKE Posted by Paulie Hips on Monday, 11/23/2020 @ 02:35am |
Look man.... I'm an old school kinda guy, and quite frankly I don't get it.. Posted by Vincent on Tuesday, 01/26/2021 @ 17:19pm |
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