2025 Nominee Predictions thread is now open!

Posted by FRL on Tuesday, 12/3/2024 @ 22:28pm

Please everyone, Come back to this site and make our predictions for the 2025 nominees. Okay. Thank You.

Posted by richie on Wednesday, 12/4/2024 @ 09:36am

Been checking every day to see when this would open back up! LETS GOOOOOOOOOO

Posted by will m on Wednesday, 12/4/2024 @ 09:56am

We need follower back to post the living/dead list considering Quincy Jones is no longer with us

Posted by Will M on Wednesday, 12/4/2024 @ 09:57am

What are your predictions for the 2025 nominees?. Anyone?.

Posted by richie on Wednesday, 12/4/2024 @ 15:12pm

Please be The White Stripes!!

Posted by Nathan Nelson on Wednesday, 12/4/2024 @ 16:09pm

Power, RG, Greg F, Mat R, Raichu, Will M, John R.C., Jordan Einstein, Ron Jenkins, Elle Dee, KING and others,

What are your predictions for the 2025 nominees?.

Posted by richie on Wednesday, 12/4/2024 @ 19:48pm

first predictions:

Oasis
Mariah
B52s
Free/Bad Co
De La Soul
Outkast
Phil Collins
Patti Labelle
War
Blink 182
Alice In Chains
Thin Lizzy
Motorhead
Gordon Lightfoot

Posted by Will m on Wednesday, 12/4/2024 @ 20:12pm

Hey everyone, it's the reaper himself, Follower. Since the comments were locked after Quincy Jones died I couldn't add him to the list of living and dead inductees. Here he is now. The Class of 2013 now has 4 dead members. (That's also the number of living members of the class of 1999!)

Yes, a man who was in the industry for a long time. May he RIP.

So far him and Phil Lesh have died since the ceremony.

Living members of classes where a majority or half of the inductees are dead:

1986: 0. They're dead, Jim.
1987: 2/26 (Smokey Robinson and Mike Stroller)
1988: 8/25 (Berry Gordy Jr., Diana Ross, Paul McCartney, Ringo Star, Bob Dylan, Al Jardine, Mike Love, and Brian Wilson)
1989: 8/28 (Dion, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Mick Taylor, Ron Wood, Bill Wyman, Stevie Wonder, and Otis Williams)
1990: 12/30 (Bob Gaudio, Frankie Vali, Mick Avory, Dave Davies, Ray Davies, Art Garfunkel, Paul Simon, Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, Carole King, Brian Holland, and Edward Holland Jr.)
1991: 5/21 (Chris Hillman, Roger McGuinn, Richard A. Brooks, Jerry Butler, and Fred Cash)
1992: 11/30 (Steve Cropper, Booker T. Jones, Ernie Isley, Ronald Isley, Chris Jasper, Sam Moore, Eric Clapton, Chris Dreja, Jim McCarty, Jimmy Page and Paul Samwell-Smith)
1993: 14/28 (Eric Clapton, Doug "Cosmo" Clifford, Stu Cook, John Fogerty, John Densmore, Robby Krieger, Jimmy Merchant, Herman Santiago, Gregg Errico, Larry Graham, Jerry Martini, Freddie Stone, Rosie Stone, and Sly Stone)
1994: 11/29 (Eric Burdon, Allen Price, John Steel, Garth Hudson, Elton John, Tom Constanten, Donna Godchaux, Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Bob Weir, and Rod Stewart)
1995: 11/25 (Al Green, Jai "Jaimoe" Johanny Johanson, John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, Rosalind Ashford, Betty Kelly, Lois Reeves, Martha Reeves, Annette Sterling, and Neil Young)
1996: 12/27 (Gladys Knight, Merald "Bubba" Knight, Jack Casady, Jorma Kaukonen, Grace Slick, David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Roger Waters, Shirley Alton Reeves, Beverly Lee, John Cale, and Maureen Tucker.)
1997: 18/39 (Barry Gibb, Richie Furay, Stephen Stills, Neil Young, Graham Nash, Jackie Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Joni Mitchell, Jerome "Bigfoot" Brailey, George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Michael "Mickey" Hampton, Billy "Bass" Nelson, Grady Thomas, Eddie Brigati, Felix Cavaliere, and Gene Cornish)
1999: 4/22 (Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, and Mavis Staples)
2000: 13/28 (Bonnie Raitt, Philip Bailey, Larry Dunn, Johnny Graham, Ralph Johnson, Al McKay, Verdine White, Eric Clapton, James Taylor, Steve Boone, Joe Butler, John Sebastian, and Clive Davis)
2002: 10/20 (Brenda Lee, Marky Ramone, David Byrne, Chris Franz, Jerry Harrison, Tina Weymouth, Ron Blair, Mike Campbell, Stan Lynch, and Benmont Tench.)
2004: 9/18 (Bob Seger, Verne Allison, Michael "Mickey" McGill, Jackson Browne, Dave Mason, Steve Winwood, Frank Beard, Billy Gibbons, and Jann S. Wenner)
2008: 6/16 (Dave Clark, Lenny Davidson, John Mellencamp, Madonna, Kenny Gamble, and Leon Huff)
2012: 26/70 (Bobby Jones, Sonny Curtis, Billy Davis, Lawson Smith, Claudette Rogers Robinson, Mike D, Ad-Rock, Donovan, Steven Adler, Duff McKagen, Dizzy Reed, Axl Rose, Slash, Matt Sorum, Izzy Stradlin, Flea, John Frusciante, Jack Irons, Anthony Kiedis, Josh Klinghoffer, Cliff Martinez, Chad Smith, Kenny Jones, Rod Stewart, Ron Wood, and Glyn Johns.)

Dead members of each class where a majority or half of the inductees are alive:

1993: 14/28 (Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce, Tom Fogerty, Ray Manzarek, Jim Morrison, Etta James, Sherman Garnes, Frankie Lymon, Joe Negroni, Ruth Brown, Cynthia Robinson, Dick Clark, Milt Gabler, and Dinah Washington)
1998: 17/30 (Glenn Frey, Randy Meisner, Peter Green, Danny Kirwan, Christine McVie, Gene Vincint, Lloyd Price, Denny Doherty, Mama Cass Elliot, John Phillips, David Brown, Allan Toussaint, and Jelly Roll Morton) The most alive 20th Century class.
2001: 14/26 (Johnnie Johnson, Jake Carey, Zeke Carey, Johnny Carter, Sollie McElroy, Nate Nelson, Paul Wilson, Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury, Richie Valens, Solomon Burke, and Walter Becker)
2002: 10/20 (Chet Atkins, Gene Pitney, Issac Hayes, Joey Ramone, Johnny Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone, Tommy Ramone, Howie Epstein, Tom Petty, and Jim Stewart.)
2003: 16/24 (Benny Benjamin, Floyd Cramer, Steve Douglas, Bon Scott, Malcom Young, Joe Strummer, Bobby Hatfield, and Mo Ostin)
2004: 9/18 (Chuck Barksdale, Johnny Carter, Johnny Funches, Marvin Junior, George Harrison, Prince, Jim Capaldi, Chris Wood, and Dusty Hill)
2005: 11/17 (William Powell, Percy Sledge, Pete Farndon, James Honeyman-Scott, Frank Barsalona, and Seymour Stein.)
2006: 17/28 (Miles Davis, Sid Vicious, everyone from Lynyrd Skynyrd other than Artimus Pyle, and Jerry Moss)
2007: 15/19 (Cowboy, Ronnie Spector, Estelle Bennett, and Eddie Van Halen)
2009: 14/21 (Bill Black, DJ Fontana, Bobby Womack, Jeff Beck, Tracy Lord, Cliff Burton, and Jason "Jam-Master Jay" Mizell)
2010: 21/30 (Eric Haydock, Dave Alexander, Ron Asheton, Scott Asheton, Cynthia Weil, Ellie Greenwich, Jesse Stone, Mort Shuman, and Otis Blackwell.)
2011: 8/12 (Glen Buxton, Dr. John, Leon Russell, and Art Rupe)
2013: 14/18 (Albert King, Donna Summer, Neil Peart, and Quincy Jones)
2014: 20/24 (Kurt Cobain, Brian Epstein, Clarence Clemons, and Danny Federici)
2015: 15/27 (Bill Withers, Lee Crystal, Lou Reed, Mike Bloomfield, Paul Butterfield, Billy Davenport, Sam Lay, Stevie Ray Vaughn and everyone from The "5" Royals.)
2016: 21/25 (Terry Kath, Jon Lord, Eazy-E, and Bert Berns)
2017: 24/28 (Tupac Shakur, Richard Tandy, Alan White, and Chris Squire)
2018: 16/25 (Alec John Such, Ric Ocasek, Benjamin Orr, Graeme Edge, Denny Lane, Mike Pinder, Ray Thomas, Nina Simmone, and Sister Rosetta Tharpe)
2019: 33/36 (Steve Clark, Graham Simpson, and Paul Atkinson)
2020: 14/23 (Michael Hossack, Keith Knudson, John Hartman, Andy Fletcher, The Notorious B.I.G., Marc Bolan, Steve Currie, Mickey Finn, and Whitney Houston)
2021: 14/22 (Taylor Hawkins, Tina Turner, Billy Preston, Randy Rhodes, Florian Schneider, Gil Scott-Heron, and Charlie Patton, and Clarence Avant)
2022: 24/28 (Sylvia Robinson, Dave Holland, Harry Belafonte, and Elizabeth Cotten)
2023: 13/21 (George Michael, Everyone from the Spinners other than John Edwards, Don Cornelius, and Link Wray.)
2024: 23/44 (Phife Dawg, Leroi More, Ed Gagliardi, Ian McDonald, Ronald Bell, George Brown, Robert "Spike" Mickens, Claydes "Charles" Smith, Dennis "Dee Tee" Thomas, Ricky Westfield, Jimmy Buffet, everyone from MC5, Norman Whitfield, Alexis Korner, John Mayall, and Big Mama Thorton)

Posted by Follower on Thursday, 12/5/2024 @ 02:35am

ebar
iron maiden
oasis
Sade
Cyndi

Boston
Alanis
Phil Collins
Luther Vandross
TLC
De La Soul
Pixies
Coldplay
Billy Idol
Patti Labelle


Inductees:Phil Collins, Luther Vandross, Boston, Coldplay, Oasis, Cyndi, EBAR, Iron Maiden
Side category: Kris Kristofferson, New York Dolls

Posted by power on Thursday, 12/5/2024 @ 16:06pm

Power,

I think that Coldplay will be like Radiohead and Oasis and they'll fail to get in on their first nomination, but they'll get in on their second nomination just like Radiohead did and Oasis will definitely. so I see Billy Idol and Patti LaBelle being more likely than Coldplay IMO.

What do you think?.

Posted by richie on Thursday, 12/5/2024 @ 17:08pm

Coldplay is far more popular and industry-friendly than Radiohead and Oasis. They will be touring the United States next summer too, which might give them some media spotlight (not sure if this has influence over anything though, I'm new to this Rock Hall guessing game).

Posted by Joe on Thursday, 12/5/2024 @ 19:25pm

Cyndi Lauper
the Monkees
Ian Hunter/Mott the Hoople
Outkast
Daft Punk
War
Boston
Kris Kristofferson
The Carpenters
De La Soul
Iron Maiden
Bad Company
the Guess Who
Salt-n-Pepa

Posted by Eric Tompkins on Friday, 12/6/2024 @ 00:42am

Predictions:

Cyndi Lauper
Oasis
Sade
Eric B. & Rakim
Mariah Carey
Coldplay
De La Soul
Wu-Tang Clan
Gloria Estefan (The artist that I was referring to last month. After LL Cool J, Lionel Richie, and Sheryl Crow, Gloria is the next logical step for the Hall)
Soundgarden
Luther Vandross
Phil Collins
Beck
Iron Maiden
Alanis Morissette

Posted by John R.C. on Friday, 12/6/2024 @ 08:11am

Oh shit, didn't know this was open. Anyway, here's my predictions:
Returning to the ballot:
Cyndi Lauper
Iron Maiden
John Prine
Mariah Carey
Oasis
The White Stripes
War

New to the ballot:
Billy Idol
Coldplay
De La Soul
Diana Ross
TOOL
Wu-Tang Clan

Potential wildcard newly eligible nominees:
Sufjan Stevens
Nelly
Andrew W.K

Posted by Raichu on Friday, 12/6/2024 @ 09:58am

I also made a 50 biggest snubs list last month. Here's the video I made for it: https://youtu.be/iIhDAaWEF4E?si=1CoY_YoY_O5FQpMw

Some of the eligibility dates in it are wrong, but most of them are correct.

Posted by Raichu on Friday, 12/6/2024 @ 10:02am

RG, Greg F, Mat R, Jordan Einstein, Ron Jenkins, Elle Dee, KING, K-Dawg, Alec Tess, Timothy Pernell and others,

What are your predictions for the 2025 nominees?.

Posted by richie on Friday, 12/6/2024 @ 18:33pm

Here are my predictions

Returning

Eric B. & Rakim
Mariah Carey
Iron Maiden
Soundgarden
War
Joy Division/New Order
Cyndi Lauper

New comers:

De La Soul
Diana Ross
Smashing Pumpkins
Motley Crue
Coldplay
Bad Company
Patti LaBelle/LaBelle

Posted by Greg F on Friday, 12/6/2024 @ 19:11pm

Actually, replace my Alanis prediction with Diana Ross.

Posted by John R.C. on Friday, 12/6/2024 @ 19:52pm

My 2025 nominee predictions finally on here hahaha!

Boston
Coldplay
Phil Collins
Dr. Dre
Lauryn Hill
Billy Idol
Iron Maiden
Joy Division/New Order
Lenny Kravitz
Kris Kristofferson
Cyndi Lauper
Linkin Park
Oasis
Diana Ross
Smashing Pumpkins
Soundgarden
Warren Zevon

Possible Musical Excellence picks
Paul Rodgers
DEVO
MC Lytle
Ronnie James Dio
WAR
J Giles Band
New York Dolls
Carol Kaye
Nicky Hopkins
Mick Ronson

Possible Early/Musical Influence picks
Frank Sinatra
John Coltrane
Dick Dale
Lonnie Donegan
Ella Fitzgerald
Ravi Shankar
Chubby Checker
Gram Parsons
John McLaughlin
Memphis Minnie

Possible Arhmet Ertegun Award picks
Sylvia Rhone
Richard Lester
Ed Sullivan
The Original 5 MTV VJs
Artie Kornfeld
Steve Albini
Rick Rubin
Joe Meek
Arif Mardin
Daniel Lanois

Posted by Alec T on Saturday, 12/7/2024 @ 12:21pm

Who will be the next Foreigner/Journey/Doobie Brothers type classic rock band to be nominated?

Ideas:
- Bad Company
- Boston
- Styx
- Supertramp

Posted by xwing1212 on Saturday, 12/7/2024 @ 19:05pm

Xwing1212,

I think that Bad Company and Boston are the only two logical choices here for the next Foreigner/Journey/The Doobie Brothers type classic rock bands to be nominated/inducted, As well as they should be.

What do you think?.

Posted by richie on Saturday, 12/7/2024 @ 19:59pm

Hey guys!

It's me again!

It's that wonderful time of the year! This year is my fifth time doing this! You are going to see more of my 12 Days of Rock Hall Christmas!

Let's go!

Starting at number 1!

1. The Specials

Origin: Coventry, West Midlands, England

Deceased=*

Band Members: Terry Hall*, Lynval Golding, Horace Panter, Jerry Dammers, Roddy Radiation, Neville Staple, Dick Cuthell, Rico Rodriguez*, John Bradbury*

Essential Albums:
1. The Specials (1979)
2. More Specials (1980)

Essential Songs:
1. A Message to You Rudy (1979)
2. Gangsters (1979)
3. Monkey Man (1979)
4. Ghost Town (1980)
5. Rat Race (1980)

Influence:
Jimmy Cliff, Peter Tosh, Toots and the Maytals

The Legacy:
Blur, Sublime, Less Than Jake

Ska ain't exactly a genre people think highly of. Some see it as a niche genre and others see it as a fad from the 90s not knowing it's origins from the late 70s and before. However, there is no denying an amount of talent has risen from here. Smash Mouth, Gwen Stefani/No Doubt, Goldfinger, Big Reel Fish, and more have kept the genre from being left in the dust. It's all thanks to The Specials. The definitive Ska band they incorporated reggae with punk, sparking a new underground music revolution. Even adding some political messages for variety. Sure they ain't exactly on the radar, but also the Hall is not shy to recognize more underrated acts. Hopefully they get the message from Rudy… I mean The Specials.

Posted by Plebeian on Saturday, 12/7/2024 @ 20:59pm

Plebeian,

Great to see you back on here! It's been a long time since you were on here, Anyway, What are your predictions for the 2025 nominees/inductees (If 8 inductees again)?.

Posted by richie on Saturday, 12/7/2024 @ 21:33pm

NGL miss you Richie and your constant asking. Just for you here's my predictions:

Previous Nominees:

War (4 Noms)
Iron Maiden (3 Noms)
Cyndi Lauper (2 Noms)
The White Stripes (2 Noms)
Oasis (2 Noms)

Newcomers:
Coldplay
De La Soul
Barry White
Boston
Linkin Park
Erykah Badu
The Roots
Weezer
The B-52's
Diana Ross

The Class:

Coldplay
Cyndi Lauper
Iron Maiden
Oasis
Boston
The B-52's
War

Musical Influence:
Ella Fitzgerald
Chuck Willis

Musical Excellence:
New York Dolls
Fela Kuti
Sheila E

AE Award:
Rick Rubin

And just for fun here's a hypothetical fan vote of these nominees:

1st: Coldplay
2nd: Linkin Park
3rd: Weezer
4th: Iron Maiden
5th: Cyndi Lauper
6th: Boston
7th: Oasis
8th: Diana Ross
9th: War
10th: The B-52's
11th: The White Stripes
12th: Barry White
13th: De La Soul
14th: The Roots
15th: Erykah Badu

That's all. Again missed you Richie.

Posted by Plebeian on Saturday, 12/7/2024 @ 22:15pm

Plebeian,

You forgot to add an 8th inductee for the 2025 class because there were 8 inductees last year for the 2024 class. So please add Diana Ross as the 8th inductee. Thank You.

Posted by richie on Saturday, 12/7/2024 @ 22:36pm

NGL miss you Richie and your constant asking. Just for you here's my predictions:

Previous Nominees:

War (4 Noms)
Iron Maiden (3 Noms)
Cyndi Lauper (2 Noms)
The White Stripes (2 Noms)
Oasis (2 Noms)

Newcomers:
Coldplay
De La Soul
Barry White
Boston
Linkin Park
Erykah Badu
The Roots
Weezer
The B-52's
Diana Ross

The Class:

Coldplay
Cyndi Lauper
Iron Maiden
Oasis
Boston
The B-52's
War

Musical Influence:
Ella Fitzgerald
Chuck Willis

Musical Excellence:
New York Dolls
Fela Kuti
Sheila E

AE Award:
Rick Rubin

And just for fun here's a hypothetical fan vote of these nominees:

1st: Coldplay
2nd: Linkin Park
3rd: Weezer
4th: Iron Maiden
5th: Cyndi Lauper
6th: Boston
7th: Oasis
8th: Diana Ross
9th: War
10th: The B-52's
11th: The White Stripes
12th: Barry White
13th: De La Soul
14th: The Roots
15th: Erykah Badu

That's all. Again missed you Richie.

Posted by Plebeian on Sunday, 12/8/2024 @ 02:09am

Plebeian,

but you listed only seven performers for the 2025 class (Coldplay, Cyndi Lauper, Iron Maiden, Oasis, Boston, The B-52's and War), There were 8 performer inductees last year for the 2024 class, so please add Diana Ross as an 8th inductee for the 2025 class. Thank You.

Posted by richie on Sunday, 12/8/2024 @ 09:47am

I know a lot of people want to see Bad Company get in and I don't object it to it trust me

But I still refer to the Tweet that Stevie Van Zandt has apparently failed to get Bad Company and Free nominated multiple times and the fact that his presence has been reduced to the side categories what the most likely outcome is going to be a Paul Rodgers Musical Excellence induction

At least that's how I see it

Posted by Alec T on Sunday, 12/8/2024 @ 10:11am

Richie,

Sorry forgot to add Diana Ross to the class.

The Class:
Coldplay
Oasis
Iron Maiden
Cyndi Lauper
Diana Ross
Boston
War
The B-52's

Posted by Plebeian on Sunday, 12/8/2024 @ 10:35am

Hello again let's get on with the show. Here is number two!

2. Silver Apples

Origin: New York, NY

Deceased=*

Band Members: Simeon Cox*, Danny Taylor*

Essential Albums:
1. Silver Apples (1968)
2. Contact (1969)

Essential Songs:
1. Oscillations (1968)
2. Lovefingers (1968)
3. Program (1968)
4. Ruby (1969)
5. I Have Known Love (1969)

Influence:
Little Richard, Jimi Hendrix, The Velvet Underground

The Legacy:
Suicide, Stereolab, Faust

With an unintentionally morbid (and hilarious) album cover and a sound so different you will be surprised that it was produced in the 60s, Silver Apples is a rare gem in a sea of 60s acts. A real precursor to electronic music Silver Apples rubbed shoulders with many acts of the 60s such as Jimi Hendrix, T.Rex, and MC5 that made them a great early opener for live performances. Silver Apples revolutionized in its sound of drum looping, filters, and of course oscillations. While the 60s are out of the question now in the main category I would not be surprised that a band who only really gained popularity from music nerds gets a chance for enshrinement for the Rock Hall.

Posted by Plebeian on Sunday, 12/8/2024 @ 10:50am

I still dont know why Troy Smith is predicting a solo Robert Plant in 2025

I guess because of his country work?

Posted by Alec T on Sunday, 12/8/2024 @ 14:33pm

I have to wonder how or if the Jay Z allegations are going to affect upcoming nominations in the coming years. Obviously he's already in

Posted by GuestG on Sunday, 12/8/2024 @ 21:00pm

I predict that Billy Idol will get the Pat Benatar/Duran Duran MTV artist slot. He was at the recent ceremony, so he's playing the game, plus he was an early staple of MTV, which would appeal to John Sykes. On top of that, he has a ton of songs people recognize (Mony Mony, White Wedding, Rebel Yell, Cradle of Love, etc.)

Posted by xwing1212 on Sunday, 12/8/2024 @ 23:18pm

In regards to the Jay Z allegations, I do believe certain artists are quietly blacklisted from nomination. Like Afrika Bambaataa will never get nominated again. Diddy will also never get nominated.

Posted by xwing1212@gmail.com on Sunday, 12/8/2024 @ 23:22pm

Xwing1212,

I agree with you on Billy Idol, I'd also add Cyndi Lauper to the list as well as she was previously nominated for the 2023 class.

What do you think?.

Posted by richie on Sunday, 12/8/2024 @ 23:45pm

In regards to the Jay Z allegations, I do believe certain artists are quietly blacklisted from nomination. Like Afrika Bambaataa will never get nominated again. Diddy will also never get nominated.

Posted by xwing1212@gmail.com on Monday, 12/9/2024 @ 00:16am

UNO, DOS, TRES!

3. Johnny Ace (1929-1954)*

*=Deceased

Origin: Memphis, Tennessee

Previously Nominated?: 1986 and 1987

Essential Songs:
1. My Song (1952)
2. Pledging My Love (1955)

Influence:
Nat King Cole, Big Mama Thornton, Chuck Willis

The Legacy:
Solomon Burke, Paul Simon, The Righteous Brothers

Tragedy or freak accident depending on who you ask, Johnny Ace was a flame that burned out too early. Having solo hits as quick as he entered his 20s Johnny Ace became one of the fastest rising young stars that would influence the early Rock of the 50s. Unfortunately, he never got to see it as he died from shooting himself accidentally with a gun. While many people would not care for such an obscure star, it's rather odd the Hall has nominated 2 times in the past. Specifically during the Hall's infancy where he could have been one of the earliest performer inductees. Maybe a pledge to reopen past nominees from years beyond can give him a chance as an early influence?

Coming Up!

Do You Know What I Mean?

Posted by Plebeian on Monday, 12/9/2024 @ 00:21am

Do not think Diddy things will make negative influence any potential candidates for Diddy's circle except for Diddy himself.

If you are engaged in Diddy's party, it means that you are very connected and definitely has good chance to nominated by your friends in nom com and voted in.

We should remember that rock hall is an inner circle thing, most influential factor is connection. Recently, 100% performer inductees all have huge connections. If you engage in Diddy's party, you are likely to have connections.

So except for Diddy, others are not criminal as of now, so that engaging in Diddy's party and circle is an advantage to them instead sadly.

Posted by power on Monday, 12/9/2024 @ 07:21am

Four!

Day 4: Oasis

Origin: Manchester, England

Band Members: Noel Gallagher, Liam Gallagher, Gem Archer, Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs, Tony McCaroll, Paul McGuigan, Andy Bell, Alan White

Previously Nominated: 2024

Essential Albums:
1. Definitely Maybe (1994)
2. What's the Story, Morning Glory? (1995)
3. The Masterplan LP (1996)
4. Don't Believe the Truth (2005)
5. Dig Out Your Soul (2008)

Essential Songs
1. Live Forever (1994)
2. Supersonic (1994)
3. Wonderwall (1995)
4. Don't Look Back in Anger (1995)
5. Champagne Supernova (1995)

Influence:
The Beatles, The Kinks, The Smiths

The Legacy:
Coldplay, Muse, One Direction

Oasis is back! The last rock band that embodied old school sex, drugs, and rock and roll, Oasis was one of the biggest acts ever in the 90s. Helmed by Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dumb brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher they ushered a new era of 90s rock which was the BritPop scene. Their sound so distinct it has made them the face of the 90s UK music scene. They ain't a slouch either elsewhere as Wonderwall has become a staple meme for men with the worst karaoke skills. You could say they only made two good albums, but there is no denying the talent of Oasis. With a reunion tour on the horizon, Oasis seems poised to come back again and be proper Rock Hall Inductees!

Coming Up!

This is All That!

Posted by Plebeian on Monday, 12/9/2024 @ 10:38am

Here are my predictions for the 2025 Rock Hall Ballot:

Aaliyah

Alice in Chains

Beck

Blues Traveler

George Benson

De la Soul

Dio

Joy Division/New Order

Cyndi Lauper

Linkin Park

Los Lobos

Ohio Players

The Replacements

Sade

Toto

Posted by Zack F on Monday, 12/9/2024 @ 12:14pm

KING 2024-2025 RRHOF Nominees (20). DEC 9, 2024.
1. Smashing Pumpkins
2. Bryan Adams
3. Diana Ross
4. Oasis
5. Scorpions
6. Cyndi Lauper
7. Billy Idol
8. Iron Maiden
9. Phil Collins
10. Salt N Pepa
11. Alice In Chains
12. Bad Company
13. DEVO
14. Lenny Kravitz
15. Mariah Carey
16. WAR
17. The Bangles
18. The White Stripes
19. Dr. Dre
20. X

MUSICAL INFLUENCE (MI)
Herbie Hancock
Los Lobos
Suzi Quatro
Tommy James

MUSICAL EXCELLENCE (ME)
Chic
Emmylou Harris
Ronnie James Dio
The Guess Who

KING

Posted by KING on Monday, 12/9/2024 @ 15:16pm

With jimmy jam in nom com
Expect Luther, War, Barry White to be inducted soon

Posted by Poseidon on Monday, 12/9/2024 @ 15:35pm

Poseidon,

What are your predictions for the 2025 nominees?.

Posted by richie on Monday, 12/9/2024 @ 16:55pm

Phil Collins is getting a documentary on December 18th with many notable drummers on board
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/xo3Roj2BEMQ6nBSy/?mibextid=K35XfP

Posted by Alec T on Monday, 12/9/2024 @ 17:57pm

Zach F

I expect Ronnie James Dio to be an AME inductee soon

Posted by Alec T on Monday, 12/9/2024 @ 17:59pm

richie

Mariah Carey, Eric B & Rakim, Queen Lafitah, Luther Vandross, New Edition
I think all slam-dunks next year.

Aaliyah, the Replacements, the Bangles,
give you solid 8 performer inductees.

Probably some of Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Soundgarden, Thin Lizzy, Hooties, Alanis, Bunneymen, Devo, most of them have ZERO chance or ship has sailed.

Cyndi Lauper, Warren Zevon no chance since they were screwed by Kate Bush disaster.

Posted by Poseidon on Tuesday, 12/10/2024 @ 12:32pm

It's funny how Poseidon remarks are kinda the opposite what the Hall CEO and President are saying and also with the NomCom

Posted by Alec T on Tuesday, 12/10/2024 @ 14:06pm

Mat R,

What are your predictions for the 2025 nominees/inductees (If 8 inductees again)?.

Posted by richie on Tuesday, 12/10/2024 @ 15:46pm

Hoping to see the Monkees & Bad Company on the ballot, with Carol Kaye going in for Musical Excellence & Lonnie Donegan going in as an Early Influence.

Posted by Keith Mcilwain on Tuesday, 12/10/2024 @ 16:01pm

Keith

Haha I was just posting about Paul Rodgers getting Musical Excellence and then you mention Bad Company being on the ballot and your hopes for Carol Kaye getting Musical Excellence

Posted by Alec T on Tuesday, 12/10/2024 @ 18:33pm

Also yes Lonnie Donegan and Dick Dale should be locked for Early Influence soon

Posted by Alec T on Tuesday, 12/10/2024 @ 18:36pm

Five! Five! Five!

5. TLC

Origin: Atlanta, Georgia

*=Deceased

Members: Tionne "T-Bone" Watkins, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes*, Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas

Essential Albums:
1. CrazySexyCool (1994)
2. Fanmail (1999)
3. 3D (2002)

Essential Songs:
1. Ain't to Proud to Beg (1992)
2. Waterfalls (1994)
3. Creep (1994)
4. No Scrubs (1999)
5. Unpretty (2002)

Influence:
Janet Jackson, The Pointer Sisters, Salt-N-Pepa

The Legacy:
Aaliyah, Becky G, Christina Aguilera

Not to be mistaken for the TV channel of the same name, TLC was a tour de force girl group. Consisting of the sultry "T-Bone", the girl next door "Chilli", and of course the streetwise "Left Eye". They had a short peak, but for a time you couldn't discuss 90s R&B without TLC. Their music has continued to persist in pop culture via commercials and part of a hit Nickelodeon tv series. Hopefully with the Hall embracing R&B in recent years, TLC gets a shot.

Coming Up!

Don't go to Queens, New York. Worst experience in my life!

Posted by Plebeian on Tuesday, 12/10/2024 @ 21:20pm

Hope Michael W and other perennial mainstays in this website come to see my annual tradition here. Love the feedback I get and stuff from doing this.

Posted by Plebeian on Tuesday, 12/10/2024 @ 21:22pm

Plebeian,

What are your predictions for Rock Hall inductees in the next five years (2025-2029) (If 8 inductees each year)?.

Posted by richie on Tuesday, 12/10/2024 @ 22:35pm

Glad to see you back, Plebeian! Wish that FRL had some kind of "mailing list" since they take our emails already lol.

Predictions coming soon, but I'll probably carbon copy my list from the previous board before it was shut down weeks ago.

And, I wish we could block certain posters. Most are fine, but I'm tired of one trident-weaving individual who richie flocks to...

Posted by K-Dawg on Wednesday, 12/11/2024 @ 06:02am

At the halfway point now! At number six!

6. Eric B. And Rakim

Origin: Queens, New York

Members: Eric B., Rakim

Previously Nominated: 2012, 2024

Essential Albums:
1. Paid in Full (1987)
2. Follow the Leader (1988)

Essential Songs:
1. Paid in Full (1987)
2. I Ain't No Joke (1987)
3. I Know You Got Soul (1987)
4. Microphone Fiend (1988)
5. Don't Sweat the Technique (1992)

Influence:
Isaac Hayes, Run-D.M.C., Kurtis Blow

The Legacy:
Jay-Z, A Tribe Called Quest, Mobb Deep

Eric B. And Rakim were hip-hop's first duo that took the genre by storm. They helped advanced the transition of hip hop to rap at the tail end of the 1980s with amazing lyrical wordplay. Eric created the beats and Rakim was the MC both complementing one another in being the dominant hip hop duo. Even with a recent nomination of this year, there is still those that haven't forgotten their impact. Pump Up the Volume indeed!

Coming Up!

ONE GAME! I DON'T KNOW WHY!

Posted by Plebeian on Wednesday, 12/11/2024 @ 14:48pm

K-Dawg

Plot twist those accounts are Richie himself!

Posted by Alec T on Wednesday, 12/11/2024 @ 15:00pm

It wouldn't surprise me if Ritchie is all those accounts.

Posted by xwing1212 on Wednesday, 12/11/2024 @ 17:57pm

K-Dawg, Alec T and Xwing1212,

Richie is not all those accounts. Get real. Let's get back to predicting who will be on the 2025 ballot. Please and Thank You.

Posted by richie on Wednesday, 12/11/2024 @ 18:18pm