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

The possible ballot for next year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominations/inductions.

Bjork

Mariah Carey

Coldplay

Daft Punk

De La Soul

Lauryn Hill

Iron Maiden

Joy Division/New Order

Lenny Kravitz

Cyndi Lauper

Alanis Morrissette

Oasis

OutKast

Diana Ross

Thin Lizzy

Luther Vandross

Additional Honorees:

John Coltrane

New York Dolls

Fela Kuti

Carol Kaye

Ed Sullivan

Tom Wilson

Ngl, my predictions are way more accurate since they all have tremendous credentials to earn induction than some of this year's honorees. Very unfortunate that Cher, DMB, Peter Frampton & Foreigner got in while Joy Division/New Order, Pixies, Sonic Youth, The Replacements, OutKast, De La Soul, Diana Ross, Cyndi Lauper, Soundgarden, Oasis, Beck, The White Stripes & others are still remaining on the outside looking in.

Posted by Jordan Einstein on Thursday, 12/12/2024 @ 00:31am

Almost no more to talk.

Just wait until two months later.

Posted by power on Thursday, 12/12/2024 @ 07:06am

The most annoying thing about these threads are Ritchie and these other accounts copying and pasting the same comments over and over again. It's also funny how they all act like they have this deep insight into the inner workings of the Rock Hall.

Posted by xwing1212 on Thursday, 12/12/2024 @ 08:50am

Sleven Seven!

7. Linkin Park

Origin: Agoura Hills, California

*=Deceased

Members: Chester Bennington*, Mike Shinoda, Joe Hahn, Brad Delson, Colin Brittain, Rob Bourdon, Emily Armstrong, Dave "Phoenix" Farrell

Essential Albums:
1. Hybrid Theory (2000)
2. Meteora (2003)
3. Minutes to Midnight (2007)
4. A Thousand Suns (2010)
5. Living Things (2012)

Essential Songs:
1. In the End (2000)
2. One Step Closer (2000)
3. Crawling (2000)
4. Numb (2003)
5. What I've Done (2007)

Influence:
Nine Inch Nails, Rage Against the Machine, Deftones

The Legacy:
Of Mice and Men, Bring Me the Horizon, The Chainsmokers


Inspiring many imitators and amateur YouTube AMVs, Linkin Park was one of the definitive sounds of 2000s rock. For better or worse, they brought back the fading edge in rock and kept that rolling till Chester's tragic death. You know Linkin Park and I know Linkin Park, everyone knows Linkin Park! They were everywhere! With a new singer in Emily Armstrong, Linkin Park is as sharper than ever and now being eligible next year has the Hall watching them now.

Coming Up!

Part of the three amigas!

Posted by Plebeian on Thursday, 12/12/2024 @ 22:52pm

we've become too jaded. Miss Ben and some of the others giving historical and personal music experiences. I might do that with the class of 2024 as we await the next class' announcement of nominees. Big thanks to Plebeian for doing something different and refreshing here.

Seems like everyone snipes at each other or becomes too set in their "this is how it's gonna be" mindset lately...

Posted by K-Dawg on Friday, 12/13/2024 @ 06:21am

2025 Predicted Nominees:
Phil Collins
Iron Maiden
Mariah Carey
Diana Ross
Soundgarden
Coldplay
Outkast
Lenny Kravitz
Cyndi Lauper
White Stripes
Boston
Billy Idol
Kris Kristofferson
Oasis
Joy Division/New Order
War
New York Dolls

The Inductees:
Cyndi Lauper, Iron Maiden, Phil Collins, Boston, Soundgarden, Diana Ross, White Stripes, Coldplay.

Musical Excellence:
Kris Kristofferson, New York Dolls, War, Carole Kaye
Musical Influence:

King Crimson, Ella Fitzgerald, Shangri-Las

Armut Ertegen Award:
Peter Asher

Posted by Dan Martel on Friday, 12/13/2024 @ 06:37am

Plebeian,

Good to see your 12 days back for another year. Quick comments on what you've presented so far.

You started off with some real dark horses. Silver Apples and Johnny Ace seem highly unlikely to ever get a nom, let alone an induction. I do see a possibility that the Specials are considered for an Early Influence spot, but otherwise their chances are pretty low too.

Oasis is a lock for eventual induction, possibly as soon as this year. They've been discussed plenty on these boards and I'm in agreement with most people that they should find their way back onto the ballot this year. Personally, I've always thought they were a bit overrated, but I can't deny their popularity and impact. My 17-year-old son asked me just last week if I'd ever heard of a song called "Wonderwall" and said he thought it was pretty good.

TLC absolutely belongs in the Hall and I'm a little surprised they don't get more play in these forums. They are an elite level girl group that completely altered how women could be perceived in hip hop and R&B. Now that Mary J. is in, it won't be long before they pop up among the nominees.

EBAR is a tricky one because I don't know how many people outside of hip hop really know that much about them. Their influence and talent is undeniable and the nominating committee clearly has them as a priority, but they may unfortunately have to be side-doored to gain induction.

I agree with everything you said about Linkin Park, yet somehow I don't see them getting their shot in the near future. Not sure why I think that, but it just feels like they are going to have to wait a bit to get their due. It will come though and once they are nominated I think they'll get in. I'd be happy to be completely wrong about this one.

Posted by Michael W. on Friday, 12/13/2024 @ 11:29am

8ight!

8. 8. PJ Harvey (1969-)

Origin: Dorset, England

Essential Albums:
1. Dry (1992)
2. Rid of Me (1993)
3. To Bring You My Love (1995)
4. Stories from the City, Stories (2000)
5. Let England Shake (2011)

Essential Songs:
1. Rid of Me (1992)
2. 50 Ft Queenie (1992)
3. Down By the Water (1995)
4. This Mess We're In (Featuring Thom Yorke) (2000)
5. Good Fortune (2000)

Influence:
Patti Smith, Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits

The Legacy:
Arctic Monkeys, St. Vincent, Yeah Yeah Yeahs

A music career that continues to get better and better throughout the decade, PJ Harvey just gets it. It's honestly quite hard to describe her. From an alt rock goddess to a folksy figure to a social commentary genius there's no denying the amazing range of talent Harvey has. She has rubbed the likes of Nick Cave, Queens of the Stone Age, Thom Yorke, and more into her mess too. The Hall still has a hard time embracing alt rock, but PJ Harvey has the credentials and feminine voice for more female acts.

Posted by Plebeian on Friday, 12/13/2024 @ 23:58pm

8. PJ Harvey (1969-)

Origin: Dorset, England

Essential Albums:
1. Dry (1992)
2. Rid of Me (1993)
3. To Bring You My Love (1995)
4. Stories from the City, Stories (2000)
5. Let England Shake (2011)

Essential Songs:
1. Rid of Me (1992)
2. 50 Ft Queenie (1992)
3. Down By the Water (1995)
4. This Mess We're In (Featuring Thom Yorke) (2000)
5. Good Fortune (2000)

Influence:
Patti Smith, Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits

The Legacy:
Arctic Monkeys, St. Vincent, Yeah Yeah Yeahs

A music career that continues to get better and better throughout the decade, PJ Harvey just gets it. It's honestly quite hard to describe her. From an alt rock goddess to a folksy figure to a social commentary genius there's no denying the amazing range of talent Harvey has. She has rubbed the likes of Nick Cave, Queens of the Stone Age, Thom Yorke, and more into her mess too. The Hall still has a hard time embracing alt rock, but PJ Harvey has the credentials and feminine voice for more female acts.

Posted by Plebeian on Saturday, 12/14/2024 @ 00:01am

They're going underground!

9. The Jam

Origin: Woking, Sorey, England

Members: Paul Weller, Rick Buckler, Bruce Foxton

Essential Albums:
1. In the City (1977)
2. All Mod Cons (1978)
3. Setting Sons (1979)
4. Sound Affects (1980)
5. Dig the New Breed (1982)

Essential Songs:
1. In the City (1977)
2. English Rose (1978)
3. Going Underground (1979)
4. That's Entertainment (1980)
5. A Town Called Malice (1982)

Influence:
The Who, Wilson Pickett, Small Faces/Faces

The Legacy:
Green Day, Blur, The Stone Roses

The Jam was everything great about being British. The love of the countryside, hanging with mates at the pub, and of course love of Mother England. They embraced Mod Rock and temporarily revived the style that was once faded away since then. The first throwback kind of band you know? Out of all the English punk bands that came out, they were not an American hit. But in England they were superstars. The Rock Hall has recognized acts that may have not been hit makers here in the U.S., but are still incredibly influential. A real kick in the balls that these glorious band still isn't in.

Coming Up!

Say hi to Dave!

Posted by Plebeian on Saturday, 12/14/2024 @ 00:12am

It's always not unknown when it comes to the most ridiculous RRHOF snubs meaning the committee needs to correct those omissions sooner or later. In retrospect, there's deserving artists who are already inducted based on meeting the criteria of influence, innovation, impact & significance regardless of genres & instruments. However there's others who also got in because of various things that has nothing to do with said criteria. So with said, here's the list of the worst RRHOF inductees of all time.

Journey
Foreigner
Steve Miller
Chicago
Peter Frampton
Darlene Love
The Paul Butterfield Blues Band
The Moody Blues
The Zombies
The Hollies
The Dave Clark Five
Bon Jovi
Dire Straits
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
Stevie Nicks
Carly Simon
Laura Nyro
Percy Sledge
Lloyd Price
Bobby Darin
Gene Pitney
The Lovin Spoonful

Look I have nothing against these artists, it's just they didn't changed anything related to the whole development of rock & roll as an legitimate art form while their work has rarely been less remembered by experts & historians!

Posted by Jordan Einstein on Saturday, 12/14/2024 @ 00:20am

Richie who are you gonna trust

Some guy on the internet or 2 key members of the Rock Hall's nominating committee?

Posted by Alec T on Saturday, 12/14/2024 @ 14:34pm

The hacker who is posting as me (Richie) is back yet again, Get him off the site before any more trouble occurs. Thank You.

Posted by richie on Saturday, 12/14/2024 @ 14:38pm

20 For 2025

1. Coldplay
2. Mariah Carey
3. Cyndi Lauper
4. Outkast
5. Joy Division/New Order
6. Pixies
7. Jeff Buckley
8. Beck
9. The White Stripes
10. Iron Maiden
11. Soundgarden
12. De La Soul
13. Wu Tang Clan
14. Tracy Chapman
15. Lauryn Hill
16. Smashing Pumpkins
17. Lenny Kravitz
18. Shania Twain
19. Diana Ross
20. Jane's Addiction

Posted by Ralib on Sunday, 12/15/2024 @ 01:34am

Ben 10!

10. Megadeth

Origin: Los Angeles, California

*=Deceased

Band Members: Dave Mustaine, David Ellefson, Gar Samuelson*, Chris Poland, Marty Friedman, Nick Menza*, Jimmy DeGrasso, Shawn Drover, Chris Broderick

Essential Albums:
1. Peace Sells…Who's Buying? (1986)
2. Rust in Peace (1990)
3. Countdown to Extinction (1992)
4. Youthanasia (1994)
5. Cryptic Writings (1997)

Essential Songs:
1. Peace Sells (1986)
2. Holy Wars…The Punishment Due (1990)
3. Hanger 18 (1990)
4. Symphony of Destruction (1992)
5. A Tout Le Monde (1994)

Influence:
Alice Cooper, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden

The Legacy:
Pantera, Dream Theater, Rob Zombie

The heavy metal band to rival Metallica, Megadeth was a true beast in what was a vast sea of other heavy metals of the time. Led by a fired up (literally) and spiteful Dave Mustaine, Megadeth was like the Sega Genesis to Metallica's Super Nintendo. Megadeth focused more on social commentary and nihilism of society. Life sucks and you will learn to deal with it! They were much more appealing and aggressive in their sound, going for a more thrash metal vibe than anything. As controversial as Mustaine is you would be lying to yourself if you didn't believe he was the sh*t. Heavy Metal is sadly still in the infant stage for the Hall and mostly having to rely on questionable inductions (JP in "Musical Excellence") and old favorites (Ozzy) to make sure they are not neglecting the genre. When that time comes hopefully Megadeth's turn will happen. I mean they did the Duke Nukem theme! Duke Nukem!


Coming Up!

The name is Django. The D is silent.

Posted by Plebeian on Sunday, 12/15/2024 @ 01:42am

Alright

60s
The Guess Who

70s
War
Styx
Meat Loaf
Patti Labelle

80s
Billy Idol
Luther Vandross
Cyndi Lauper
Black Flag
Iron Maiden

90s
Outkast
Dr. Dre
Mariah Carey
Oasis
No Doubt

00s
Pink
Coldplay

and cause Richie will ask

Class: Coldplay, Oasis, Mariah, Dr. Dre, Outkast, Cyndi Lauper, Meat Loaf, Patti Labelle
ME: Bob Ezrin, Steve Albini, Carol Kaye
MI: New York Dolls, Mary Wells
NP: Simon Fuller, Martha Quinn, Richard Lester

Posted by Mat R on Monday, 12/16/2024 @ 00:00am

Plebeian,

PJ Harvey would be a great nominee and I think she's in that Sinead, Bjork, Tori Amos group that's being considered now that Kate Bush has been inducted. Definitely has the critical acclaim and influence, just wonder if the voting body is hip enough to get her inducted.

If and when Oasis get in that could open the door for the Jam, which seems a bit backward, but Oasis was a far bigger success in the U.S. than the Jam ever was. If the Hall was based in the U.K. the Jam would have been in first ballot. We'll see what happens with them. Maybe E.I.?

Megadeth was massive at the time, but given metal's challenges with the Hall I don't know if they'll ever make the cut. Wouldn't mind it if they got in though.

Posted by Michael W. on Monday, 12/16/2024 @ 07:56am

Mat R,

What are your predictions for inductees in the next 10 years (2025-2034) (If 8 inductees each year)?.

Posted by richie on Monday, 12/16/2024 @ 08:48am

let see

For Newly Eligible Artists:
Good Charlotte
Linkin Park
Pink

My hopes are
Odetta
Patsy Cline
The Carter Family

Posted by Tim on Monday, 12/16/2024 @ 13:28pm

Always crank it to 11!

11. Django Reinhardt

*=Deceased

Origin: Liberchies, Belgium

Essential Songs:
1. Minor Swing (1937)
2. Nuages (1940)
3. I'll See You In My Dreams (1946)
4. Django's Tiger (1946)
5. Brazil (1947)

Influence:
Scott Joplin, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong

The Legacy:
Les Paul, Bob Wills, Willie Nelson

There are many guitar players that are absolute legends of the rock genre. Jeff Beck, Mark Knopfler, Eddie Van Halen, Jimmy Page, and many others that cemented themselves as masters of the instrument. Those folk wouldn't have gotten their start if it weren't for people like Django Reinhardt. A popular guitar player of his time, Django innovated with guitar playing. Fast, slow, sloppy; You name it! He was truly ahead of his time. If Robert Johnson was the father that brought Rock in the U.S. Then Django Reinhardt was the one who brought around Europe. He's a perfect candidate for the early influence category and the Hall will gladly induct him when the time is right.

Coming Up!

The last one people! Dare to dream!

Posted by Plebeian on Monday, 12/16/2024 @ 14:54pm

We are now at the finale! I enjoy doing this every year and I can't believe I've done this annual special for 5 years already! Time flies by! We have encountered all variants of Rock at this point and I don't seem to run out of candidates! Now, onto the 12th day!

12. Weird Al Yankovic

Origin: Downey, California

Essential Albums:
1. In 3-D (1984)
2. Dare to Be Stupid (1985)
3. Even Worse (1988)
4. UHF (1989)
5. Off the Deep End (1992)

Essential Songs:
1. Eat It (1984)
2. Like a Surgeon (1985)
3. Dare to Be Stupid (1985)
4. Smells Like Nirvana (1992)
5. Amish Paradise (1996)

Influence:
Frank Zappa, Talking Heads, DEVO

The Legacy:
Ben Folds Five, Barenaked Ladies, The Lonely Island

Outlandish and hilarious, Weird Al Yankovic has spread laughter for more than 5 decades! An innovator of parody, he made even the most serious songs into full fledge comedy. Eat It, Amish Paradise, Polka Face, White and Dirty, Canadian Idiot, and so much more. However, Weird Al not only spans on music parodies but also cartoon appearances usual as himself or someone else. His appearances in cartoons has made him a generational icon that even kids are aware of the accordion jester. Johnny Bravo, Adventure Time, Captain Underpants, Billy and Mandy, and even debuting his hit song Dare to be Stupid on The Transformers: The Movie soundtrack! Weird Al is a busy guy, but he never fails to give his best 100% of the time. A Polka Hero even if there is one. A Hall induction would be the entertainment and eyes the Rock Hall could want. Imagine Weird Al making a song on the spot during his performance. That's how talented Weird Al is.



Thank You and All of You have a Merry Christmas!!!!!!!

Posted by Plebeian on Tuesday, 12/17/2024 @ 12:24pm

Great list Plebeian!

Have you kept track over the years which of your acts, which I'm sure there are a couple or more, have been inducted since you began this venture?

Posted by K-Dawg on Tuesday, 12/17/2024 @ 16:52pm

Greg F,

Out of your current predictions for the 2025 nominees, Which ones do you see being inducted (If 8 inductees again)?.

Posted by richie on Tuesday, 12/17/2024 @ 19:56pm

Richie, I'm not going to make inductee predictions based on my predictions. I don't feel like doing that anymore. If you ask me again I will ignore you.

Posted by Greg F on Wednesday, 12/18/2024 @ 16:36pm

Mat R,

What are your predictions for Rock Hall inductees in the next 10 years (2025-2034) (If 8 inductees each year)?.

Posted by richie on Wednesday, 12/18/2024 @ 17:06pm

i don't expect it to happen but GOD i hope weezer gets in this year. if not i hope that any of my other favorites get in

Posted by mattdpn on Friday, 12/20/2024 @ 10:08am

K-Dawg,

What are your predictions for the 2025 nominees?.

Posted by richie on Friday, 12/20/2024 @ 23:01pm

If Weird Al were inducted he would probably make an " (Year) Induction Ceremony Polka" that's a Polka medley of various songs by other inductees.

Posted by Follower on Saturday, 12/21/2024 @ 15:36pm

Billy Squier!!!

Posted by Sara on Saturday, 12/21/2024 @ 20:10pm

Here are my predictions for the 2025 nominees:

Mariah Carey
De La Soul
Billy Idol
Iron Maiden
Queen Latifah
Cyndi Lauper
Oasis
Soundgarden
Thin Lizzy
Luther Vandross
War
The White Stripes
Warren Zevon

Inductees: Mariah Carey, Billy Idol, Cyndi Lauper, Oasis, Luther Vandross, War, The White Stripes, Warren Zevon

Posted by richie on Saturday, 12/21/2024 @ 22:41pm

2025 Nominations
1. Phil Collins
2. Mariah Carey
3. Snoop Dog
4. Cyndi Lauper
5. The White Stripes
6. Iron Maiden
7. Outkast
8. Soundgarden
9. The Bangles
10. B-52's
11. Tracy Chapman
12. Bad Company
13. Joy Division/New Order
14. The Guess Who/Bachman Turner Overdrive
15. Jethro Tull
16. Diana Ross
17. Devo
18. John Prine
19. Glen Campbell
20. Alanis Morrisette

Inducted: Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Snoop Dog, Outcast, The White Stripes, Iron Maiden, Glen Campbell and Tracy Chapman

Musical Influence:
1. John Coltrane
2. Loretta Lynn
3. Chubby Checker

Musical Excellence:
1. Carol Kaye
2. Nicky Hopkins
3. Brian Eno

Ertegun:
1. Ed Sullivan
2. Peter Asher

Posted by Kenneth on Sunday, 12/22/2024 @ 02:20am

Ngl, the Hall should do 20 for next year's ballot & make it more broader in terms of artist's nationality. Here's the example of what I'm talking about.

Nominees:

1. Joy Division/New Order
2. The White Stripes
3. Coldplay
4. Daft Punk
5. Bjork
6. INXS
7. Iron Maiden
8. Lauryn Hill
9. OutKast
10. Phil Collins
11. Alanis Morrissette
12. Diana Ross
13. Thin Lizzy
14. De La Soul
15. Sting
16. Cyndi Lauper
17. Luther Vandross
18. Oasis
19. Smashing Pumpkins
20. War

Maybe they could do something like this now it would be the 40th anniversary & also 30 years since the museum's grand opening.

Posted by JE on Sunday, 12/22/2024 @ 09:53am

Here are my 2025 nominee predictions:

Boston
Coldplay
Phil Collins
De La Soul
Eric B. & Rakim
Billy Idol
Iron Maiden
Patti LaBelle
Cyndi Lauper
Alanis Morissette
Oasis
Pixies
Diana Ross
Sade
TLC
Luther Vandross

Posted by richie on Sunday, 12/22/2024 @ 14:54pm

My predictions for 2025:

Bryan Adams
Eric B. & Rakim
The B-52s
Bad Company
Boyz II Men
Mariah Carey
Devo
Cyndi Lauper
Motley Crue
Sinead O'Connor
Oasis
The Pointer Sisters
Snoop Dogg
Sonic Youth
Soundgarden
"Weird Al" Yankovic

Posted by Ian on Monday, 12/23/2024 @ 14:58pm

-Lauren hill and the fugees
-Coldplay
-Iron Maiden
-Boston
-Mariah Carey
-Luther vandross
-cranberries

Musical excellence:

Nick drake
Roberta flack

Posted by Gardenmqn6! on Monday, 12/23/2024 @ 18:17pm

Michael W.,

Have you got my last two days analysis? A bit worried about you man.

Posted by Plebeian on Monday, 12/23/2024 @ 23:10pm

Repeating My 2025 predictions
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

Posted by Alec T on Tuesday, 12/24/2024 @ 11:15am

Returning

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

New comers:

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

I'm just listing my nominee predictions. I'm not going to predict inductees based on my predictions so don't ask.

Posted by Greg F on Tuesday, 12/24/2024 @ 12:02pm

"I'm just listing my nominee predictions. I'm not going to predict inductees based on my predictions so don't ask."

That message feels tailor made for Ritchie.

Posted by xwing1212 on Tuesday, 12/24/2024 @ 19:31pm

Hey Guys,

I just want to wish all of you guys a very Merry Christmas, Hope you Rock Hall watchers are enjoying the holidays and Christmas. Stay safe everyone. Have a great night. Merry Christmas everyone.

Posted by richie on Tuesday, 12/24/2024 @ 20:31pm

I'm importing my predictions from the other forum...I'll make changes soon if I feel there are any:
1. Smashing Pumpkins - I've got a feeling, since they've never even been nominated before, that they might try something. If only they could mend fences with D'arcy.

2. Mariah Carey - Mary J. Blige has gone in. Mariah predates and encompasses her success and is hip hop adjacent

3. Sade - I think they'll be back. They are unique and acclaimed enough to get in

4. Bad Company - The RRHOF told us last year they weren't done with classic rock from the 70s. Paul Rodgers still hasn't gone in, and this is his most sustained success

5. Outkast - Far and away the most deserving rap act not yet in. Someone mentioned Stankonia turning 25, but they have an extensive arsenal of wide ranging stuff. Dirty South hasn't gotten represented yet

6. Oasis - Another band ramping up for a tour, so perfect timing as the brothers seem to be getting along

7. Cyndi Lauper - One of the two biggest 80s acts still on the outside looking in, her influence and following mystifies why she has been snubbed

8. Joy Division/New Order - New wave has almost got all the major players in, these guys are the other glaring 80s omission that have suffered the same fate as Cyndi

9. Alice in Chains - Never been nominated, and with Soundgarden getting the bridesmaid treatment year after year, I wonder if they get a shot this time around

10. Salt n Pepa - I'm gonna swing around this year to Salt, Pepa and Spinderella as the hip hop female contingent. TLC or En Vogue could easily also be here

11. Warren Zevon - I get the feeling there's gonna be a 70s singer/songwriter in this mix

12. White Stripes - Coldplay could be here as well

13. Pantera - And now for something COMPLETELY different. Metal doesn't translate well traditionally, could they go after the ultimate rebellious band who supplanted Metallica for underground after the Black album was released?

14. Bryan Adams - I have a hunch. Phil Collins could be here too.

15. The Commodores - should've gone in before Lionel solo

16. Lenny Kravitz - I hope he's not one and done, but I don't think he is.

I'm on the fence about a couple of my perennial noms, like Tori Amos in the wake of 90s influential women rockers getting in, and Iron Maiden or Snoop...but this list feels right to me.

And put the Monkees in while Micky is still alive, dammit!

Posted by K-Dawg on Wednesday, 12/25/2024 @ 09:07am

I don't understand how come Joe Cocker is not there.

Posted by Denis on Wednesday, 12/25/2024 @ 12:02pm

The Rock Hall seems to have some vendetta with Bad Company

They have been considered at least a several times along Free but they have been rejected by the nomination committee

And apparently Foreigner had not been considered until well 2024

I still to my guns that we will see a Paul Rodgers AME induction instead

Boston,Styx,Jethro Tull,King Crimson or Meat Loaf will likely be the nominee given that Rick Krim was to go down that AOR or Progressive Rock route

Posted by Alec T on Wednesday, 12/25/2024 @ 19:07pm

My Predictions:

Nominees:
* Beck
* Mariah Carey
* Phil Collins
* Emerson Lake And Palmer
* Eric B & Rakhim
* Gloria Estefan
* Billy Idol
* INXS
* Cyndi Lauper
* Iron Maiden
* Alanis Morrisette
* The Pointer Sisters
* Queen Latifah
* Snoop Dogg
* Soundgarden

Seven most likely inductees from this list: Mariah Carey, Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Cyndi Lauper, Snoop Dogg, Beck, Pointer Sisters

Posted by Shrek on Thursday, 12/26/2024 @ 12:57pm

ELP is an interesting choice

Why them over say King Crimson or Jethro Tull?

Posted by Alec T on Thursday, 12/26/2024 @ 13:10pm

If you ask me, King Crimson & Jethro Tull should've both been inducted into the R&R Hall of Fame -- YEARS ago.

As for Emerson, Lake & Palmer...I've gotta get back to you on that one.

Posted by Johnny on Thursday, 12/26/2024 @ 19:50pm

As far as my choice of ELP goes:
The addition of Peter Shapiro to the nominating committee last year is interesting to me, and I think could help more of *my* style of music to get a look. Shapiro has been a major concert promoter in the jamband realm. His presence on the committee, to me, means that Phish is very likely to at least get mentioned in the nominating room in the future. But Shapiro is also aware of the influence of 70s Prog into the modern jamband sound, and seems like he would likely reach back to fill in some of those holes.

As far as the choice of ELP over King Crimson or Jethro Tull; it was just that ELP and TULL have some actual hits in their resumes, while Crimson is more of a cult band. And between ELP and Tull, I just felt in my gut that Shapiro might go for ELP.

I could also see Shapiro on the nominating committee leading to a long overdue nomination for Little Feat, I could see him advocate for Steve Winwood solo induction, and I could see him support Los Lobos and The Meters both getting another chance. He seems likely to be somebody that would nominate a band like Black Crowes or Blues Traveller for induction. I could also see him put up Primus or Bruce Hornsby for consideration.

Posted by Shrek on Saturday, 12/28/2024 @ 09:26am

Shrek

That said I feel like the most likely classic rock pick for 2025 is like Foreigner an act that combined AOR and Progressive Rock I expect Boston or Styx to get the nod

Posted by Alec T on Saturday, 12/28/2024 @ 13:43pm

I personally think that the band drama that continues in Styx between Dennis DeYoung and the rest of the band would make the nominating committee wary of them.

I wouldn't be shocked to see Boston on the list, but my gut just doesn't feel like it's going to happen.

Posted by Shrek on Saturday, 12/28/2024 @ 19:03pm

My predictions, most have already been mentioned but a few are my hopefuls.

Bryan Adams
Bad Company
Boston
Mariah Carey
Coldplay
Phil Collins
The Guess Who
Billy Idol
Iron Maiden
The Jam
Joy Division/New Order
Cyndi Lauper
Alanis Morissette
Oasis
Outkast
Diana Ross
Soundgarden
War
The White Stripes
Warren Zevon

Posted by Sam M on Sunday, 12/29/2024 @ 12:19pm

Rewarding the Styx drama I'm becoming more and more curious if they'll be including Gowan with the band. Heard a pitch for it and it actually makes sense.

Side bar: anyone else thinking, after the election and all the disney stuff, that there will be a clear nod to the right? Like a nomination for Meat Loaf or something

Posted by Mat r on Monday, 12/30/2024 @ 09:01am

Mat R,

What are your predictions for Rock Hall inductees in the next 10 years (2025-2034) (If 8 inductees each year)?.

Posted by richie on Monday, 12/30/2024 @ 09:47am

Mat R

I had Meat Loaf as a possibility and given he was I believe friends with Dave Grohl I could very well see him get the Frampton spot I have Warren Zevon projected to in 2025 while Boston or Styx gets the Foreigner spot

Posted by Alec T on Monday, 12/30/2024 @ 09:58am

But Disney only broadcasts the ceremonies they do not control the nomination committee

Posted by Alec T on Monday, 12/30/2024 @ 10:54am

Alec t

Re Disney: I know but I do think they're involvement influences a lot of hall actions (eg. Where the nominations were announced, American Idol, ect.). It's not out of the realm of possibilities that John Sykes talks with Disney peeps about what Disney would like.

Posted by Mat r on Monday, 12/30/2024 @ 15:32pm

The thing about Meat Loaf is that if you induct him, you should also induct Jim Steinman in a side category. Steinman wrote Meat Loaf's biggest songs.

Posted by xwing1212 on Monday, 12/30/2024 @ 17:19pm

Without Steinman, there wouldn't be Meat Loaf.

Posted by JE on Monday, 12/30/2024 @ 18:12pm

My 2025 Predicted Ballot:

Coldplay
The White Stripes
Fiona Apple
Daft Punk
Weezer
Beck
Bjork
OutKast
No Doubt
Mariah Carey
De La Soul
Pixies
Cyndi Lauper
Billy Idol
Iron Maiden
Bad Company
Diana Ross
Donny Hathaway


Eight Performer Inductees would be: Bad Company, Billy Idol, Coldplay, Cyndi Lauper, Diana Ross, Mariah Carey, No Doubt, OutKast

Posted by Casper on Monday, 12/30/2024 @ 18:20pm

There would also be a ninth inductee from that ballot. Iron Maiden sidedoored via Musical Excellence.

I'm also very aware of the eight I figure would be Performer inductees are the eight most populist names on this hypothetical ballot. Perhaps an argument could be made that Daft Punk around the time of Random Access Memories were on the level of Billy Idol or Cyndi Lauper commercially.

Posted by Casper on Monday, 12/30/2024 @ 18:23pm

Also continuing to induct more classic rock bands all because of any reunion chances not happening only cheapens the honor. We already seen cases with Dire Straits a few years ago & Foreigner this year. Heck continue to go back with the 70's as a whole is pretty ridiculous.

It would be pretty epic if artists since 1980s would take over the whole ballot. I mean most are out there still performing at large stadiums, arenas & major festivals.

The reason is almost all artists from earlier decades are no longer around while others aren't getting any younger, why not just completely move on & induct the ones from that time period through the side categories. It could work as it happened with Kraftwerk, MC5, Dionne Warwick, Jimmy Buffett, Gil Scott Heron etc.

Posted by JE on Monday, 12/30/2024 @ 18:27pm

Then again, we already seen the creme of the crop from those times honored. So very likely the contemporaries of The Beatles, James Brown, Bob Dylan, The Stones, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley, The Who, Marvin Gaye, The Beach Boys, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Queen, Elton John, Black Sabbath, David Bowie & The Velvet Underground wouldn't have any appearances on the list moving forward.

Posted by JE on Monday, 12/30/2024 @ 18:33pm

I might as well repost this. I made a rubric for who I can conceivably see be voted in among eligible artists that were also inductees here in Rock Hall Revisited/Projected. It's really just around 40 names with a one-star extension that gets us into the 50s count via some choices that I guess are conceivable.

Artists are ranked from one-to-five stars based on the chances I'd give them when on a ballot. The "tiebreaker" number after is a rough ballpark guess, scored 1-5, of their actual importance.

Outkast - ***** (5)

Diana Ross - ***** (4)

Daft Punk - **** (5)

Beck - **** (4)
Harry Nilsson - **** (4)
Mariah Carey - **** (4)
White Stripes - **** (4)

Boston - **** (3)
Coldplay - **** (3)
The Monkees - **** (3)
Weezer - **** (3)

Bad Company - **** (2)

Bjork - *** (5)
Devo - *** (5)
Smashing Pumpkins - *** (5)

Alice in Chains - *** (4)
B-52s - *** (4)
De La Soul - *** (4)
Fiona Apple - *** (4)
Gram Parsons - *** (4)
Lauryn Hill - *** (4)
Oasis - *** (4)
Snoop Dogg - *** (4)
Soundgarden - *** (4)

Cyndi Lauper - *** (3)
Warren Zevon - *** (3)

Barry White - *** (2)
Billy Idol - *** (2)
Carpenters - *** (2)
Donny Hathaway - *** (2)
Phil Collins - *** (2)
Sinead O'Connor - *** (2)

Joy Division-New Order - ** (5)
Pixies - ** (5)

Chic - ** (4)
Jane's Addiction - ** (4)
Pet Shop Boys - ** (4)
Sade - ** (4)
Wilco - ** (4)
Wu-Tang Clan - ** (4)

INXS - ** (3)

The Guess Who - ** (2)
Jethro Tull - ** (2)
Motley Crue - ** (2)
TLC - ** (2)

Pointer Sisters - ** (1)

Black Flag - * (5)
Brian Eno - * (5)
King Crimson - * (5)
Nick Drake - * (5)
The Replacements - * (5)
Smiths - * (5)
Sonic Youth - * (5)

Big Star - * (4)
Flaming Lips - * (4)
PJ Harvey - * (4)
Sleater-Kinney - * (4)
Thin Lizzy - * (4)

Rufus with Chaka Khan - * (3)

Posted by Casper on Monday, 12/30/2024 @ 18:34pm

JE, I agree with just inducting everyone prior to the 80s via the side categories. At this point, the ballot has mostly moved on in that direction, anyway.

I've always been a proponent of a 25 year eligibility window, so once it's been 51 years since your first record, you should be ineligible for the general ballot. If such a rule were in place, we'd now have nobody on the ballot who debuted prior to 1985.

Posted by Casper on Monday, 12/30/2024 @ 18:37pm

I may have erred in adding Donny Hathaway to the above list just now. It will at least show where I rank him but he is NOT a RHR/RHP inductee.

Posted by Casper on Monday, 12/30/2024 @ 18:39pm

I'd probably move Harry Nilsson down to three stars, looking back over the above list I made. Had he been on the ballot 15-25 years ago, it would have been an easy induction. But he's sort of less remembered as each year goes by.

Posted by Casper on Monday, 12/30/2024 @ 18:41pm

I'll be adding Jim Croce to my above rubric. Probably ** (2) seems fitting.

Posted by Casper on Monday, 12/30/2024 @ 19:08pm

Casper and JE

That's why I say it's more likely that Paul Rodgers gets AME than Bad Company or Free getting in

Then you can have someone like Slash or come out and sing "Feel Like Making Love" and "All Right Now" with Paul at his induction ceremony

Posted by Alrc on Monday, 12/30/2024 @ 19:32pm

Also you induct Boston and at their induction ceremony you have people come out to preform with Tom Scholz and have a different singers come out to preform some of Boston's greatest hits

That is something that is doable rather than trying to induct an act and try to get them to do a reunion

Posted by Alec T on Monday, 12/30/2024 @ 19:37pm

Also this time around with the reunion tour and everything I am sure there is a good chance if Oasis is inducted they will come out and perform

Posted by Alec T on Monday, 12/30/2024 @ 19:46pm

I feel Oasis will be inducted next year

Yes, they have a ton of enemies, but their huge reunion tour will make all industry voters vote for them as the tour will make a ton of money for music industry, this will be enough to push Oasis in

Also, Kate Bush was inducted immediately after her popularity resurgence, do not think this is coincidence. So yes I think Oasis is lock for induction in 2025.

Posted by Richieleitern on Tuesday, 12/31/2024 @ 05:56am

It's embarrassing Iron Maiden has not been inducted. They continue to march along in their late 60's. Still at the top of their game in outstanding concerts. Many groups by that time have splintered or are no longer active. I believe Iron Maiden will be inducted this cycle. Surprised Mariah Carey was not inducted last year. I also believe she will be inducted this cycle. People on here have made good points on the upcoming Oasis tour. It should be a monster for the music industry. Ticket sales, Oasis T-shirts and memorabilia etc. I'm wondering if Steve Winwood will receive a solo induction. He's an amazing musician and still playing at a high level into his late 70's. My guess Diana Ross & Phil Collins will be the 2x Inductees. Phil Collins similar to Lionel Richie. He was everywhere in the 1980's. He's had recent health problems. Deserves the award now.
2024-2025 Induction Cycle.
1. Iron Maiden
2. Mariah Carey
3. Oasis
4. Steve Winwood (Ballot or Special Award)
5. Diana Ross
6. Phil Collins
7. Rap Artist I'll go with Salt N Pepa

KING

Posted by KING on Tuesday, 12/31/2024 @ 10:07am

It's embarrassing Iron Maiden has not been inducted. They continue to march along in their late 60's. Still at the top of their game in outstanding concerts. Many groups by that time have splintered or are no longer active. I believe Iron Maiden will be inducted this cycle. Surprised Mariah Carey was not inducted last year. I also believe she will be inducted this cycle. People on here have made good points on the upcoming Oasis tour. It should be a monster for the music industry. Ticket sales, Oasis T-shirts and memorabilia etc. I'm wondering if Steve Winwood will receive a solo induction. He's an amazing musician and still playing at a high level into his late 70's. My guess Diana Ross & Phil Collins will be the 2x Inductees. Phil Collins similar to Lionel Richie. He was everywhere in the 1980's. He's had recent health problems. Deserves the award now.
2024-2025 Induction Cycle.
1. Iron Maiden
2. Mariah Carey
3. Oasis
4. Steve Winwood (Ballot or Special Award)
5. Diana Ross
6. Phil Collins
7. Rap Artist I'll go with Salt N Pepa

KING

Posted by KING on Tuesday, 12/31/2024 @ 10:17am

I refuse to believe the Rock Hall would sidedoor induct Iron Maiden. This is a band that still sells out stadiums. They're just going to have to ride it out. Even if it takes 8 nominations like Black Sabbath.

Posted by xwing1212 on Tuesday, 12/31/2024 @ 13:54pm

xwing1212

I mean so did Jimmy Buffett

Posted by Alec T on Tuesday, 12/31/2024 @ 14:19pm

Hey Guys,

John Sykes has revealed that his close friend Sheryl Crow will be joining the nominating committee this year. So with the addition of Sheryl on the nominating committee, What are your revised predictions for the 2025 nominees?.

Posted by richie on Tuesday, 12/31/2024 @ 15:26pm

Of course Sheryl Crow will be joining the nominating committee! Expect more bland and boring nominations moving forward.

Posted by xwing1212 on Tuesday, 12/31/2024 @ 15:37pm

If anything, inducting Iron Maiden via Musical Excellence is the canary in the coal mine for heavy metal in the Rock Hall moving forward. No other heavy metal band can get inducted if both Judas Priest and Iron Maiden have to be backdoored. Ozzy is a different case since he's a figure that transcends the genre.

Posted by xwing1212 on Tuesday, 12/31/2024 @ 15:41pm

But before I go into a rant, Richie you should provide a source on the Sheryl Crow thing.

Posted by xwing1212 on Tuesday, 12/31/2024 @ 15:44pm

Jimmy Buffett does not have the critical acclaim that maiden has

Posted by lei on Tuesday, 12/31/2024 @ 15:45pm

Xwing1212,

https://www.vulture.com/article/rock-hall-of-fame-ceremony-2024-john-sykes.html

Posted by richie on Tuesday, 12/31/2024 @ 15:48pm

Sheryl joining is just so boring. We're sure to get awesome milquetoast nominations with that one. Is Lionel Richie going to join next?

Posted by xwing1212 on Tuesday, 12/31/2024 @ 15:51pm

Xwing1212,

Sheryl said in a interview that she wants Melissa Etheridge and Boston to get in, as well as Lenny Kravitz and Sinead O'Connor, who were both nominated last year but missed out on induction.

Posted by richie on Tuesday, 12/31/2024 @ 15:54pm

Lenny Kravitz is a Musical Excellence caliber artist. Why is he even being considered to be inducted as a performer? Let me guess, it's because of his connections in the music industry.

Posted by xwing1212 on Tuesday, 12/31/2024 @ 15:57pm

Like I would love to be a fly on the wall at the nominating committee to see them try to justify why Lenny Kravitz or even why Peter Frampton or Lionel Richie deserved to be inducted.

Posted by xwing1212 on Tuesday, 12/31/2024 @ 16:00pm

I have read the interview of John Sykes.

Firstly, The B52s, Phil Collins and Pixies have been discussed in nom com many times. Good chance they will eventually be included.

Than, disney does not care the amount of inductees, which is a really good thing. I mean inducting more is better. So expect similar amount of inductees in next year (16)

Posted by power on Tuesday, 12/31/2024 @ 16:01pm

I'm not sure Oasis' reunion tour is enough reasoning get them inducted. If we're talking live music success, Coldplay broke the record for most attended run tour all time last month and they will be filling double the stadiums in America next year.

Posted by Blair on Tuesday, 12/31/2024 @ 16:06pm

I'm not sure Oasis' reunion tour is enough reasoning get them inducted. If we're talking live music success, Coldplay broke the record for most attended run tour all time last month and they will be filling double the stadiums in America next year.

Posted by Blair on Tuesday, 12/31/2024 @ 16:06pm

Coldplay was going to be on the 2024 ballot but they were pulled off the last minute

Posted by Alec T on Tuesday, 12/31/2024 @ 16:14pm

But popularity resurgence and reunion is more interesting for rock hall.

Rage has a big tour and then are inducted in 23.

Rock hall loves that kind of thing. If rock hall does not have catch the change in relevance, rock hall will be embrassing.

So yes huge change is also important.

Also, I think Coldplay and Oasis could be nominated and inducted at the same time

Posted by Richieleitern on Tuesday, 12/31/2024 @ 16:16pm

Come to think of it, it's very possible both Coldplay & Oasis would be inducted in 2025. I mean two or more acts in their similar genres were honored around the same time before. Here's what I'm talking about.

2015: Paul Butterfield & Stevie Ray Vaughan

2016: Chicago & Steve Miller

2017: ELO & Yes

2018: The Cars & Dire Straits

2020: Depeche Mode & Nine Inch Nails

2021: Jay Z & LL Cool J (Musical Excellence)

2022: Duran Duran & Eurythmics

2023: N/A

2024: Foreigner & Peter Frampton

It can be a case for next year.

Posted by JE on Tuesday, 12/31/2024 @ 16:56pm

Hey Guys,

Nominating committee member Alan Light said on his podcast today that Bad Company is the most likely act to get nominated/inducted between them, Styx and Boston. but the complications of how to nominate Paul Rodgers/Free/Bad Company has been a sticking point.

What do you think?.

Posted by richie on Tuesday, 12/31/2024 @ 17:49pm

Boston and Styx will likely now both be inducted in the near future

The Rock Hall seems like they are on an apology tour

Posted by Alec T on Tuesday, 12/31/2024 @ 20:00pm

Alec T,

but Alan Light has said that Bad Company is more likely to get nominated/inducted than Styx and Boston.

Posted by richie on Tuesday, 12/31/2024 @ 20:07pm

Do not think there are many things deserved to be discussed.

Just want to wait until the announcement

Posted by Yy on Tuesday, 12/31/2024 @ 20:16pm

"But the complications of how to nominate Paul Rodgers/Free/Bad Company has been a sticking point."

That's the problem

Posted by Alec T on Tuesday, 12/31/2024 @ 20:40pm

And then what about Thin Lizzy,Jethro Tull,King Crimson or even Steppenwolf or J Giles Band?

I'm sure those have been brought out heavily too

Posted by Alec T on Tuesday, 12/31/2024 @ 20:45pm

Alec T,

I think that Jethro Tull and Thin Lizzy are the most likely of the acts that you mentioned (The J. Geils Band, Jethro Tull, King Crimson, Steppenwolf and Thin Lizzy). Jethro Tull has been previously considered and Thin Lizzy has been previously nominated along with Steppenwolf and The J. Geils Band.

Posted by richie on Tuesday, 12/31/2024 @ 20:55pm

But are Tull and Lizzy more likely to be nominated than those 3?

Posted by Alec T on Tuesday, 12/31/2024 @ 21:07pm

Alec T,

I think that Jethro Tull and Thin Lizzy are also more likely to be nominated than Boston and Styx, but not Bad Company, I think those 3 (Bad Company, Jethro Tull and Thin Lizzy) are more likely to be nominated than Boston and Styx.

Posted by richie on Tuesday, 12/31/2024 @ 21:12pm

Happy New Year, everyone! Here's an updated (and probably final) prediction for 2025:

Oasis
Coldplay
Sade
Gloria Estefan
Cyndi Lauper
De La Soul
Wu-Tang Clan
Eric B. & Rakim
Diana Ross
Phil Collins
Lauryn Hill
Luther Vandross
Iron Maiden
Soundgarden
Mariah Carey

Posted by John R.C. on Tuesday, 12/31/2024 @ 22:56pm

I'm predicting Boston but I wouldn't be surprised if Thin Lizzy instead gets the nod

Grohl and I believe Morello are huge fans and in 2023 we saw 2 POC rockers in Rage Against The Machine and Link Wray get in and in 2024 we saw Lenny Kravitz get nominated so may that's why try them again

Posted by Alec T on Tuesday, 12/31/2024 @ 22:57pm

FRL Fans & Music Fans. Have an outstanding and healthy New Year 2025. Very excited like many of you posters here. Who the new slate of 15-20 Nominees will be for 2025. Great to hear from Enigmaticus on the forum. He's 1 of the most knowledgeable poster here on Progressive Rock. I've been thinking of 10 deserving music artists that could be nominated and inducted. Here's a Quick 10.
1. Peter, Paul & Mary - Musical Excellence
2. Rick Springfield - Great Longevity. Jesse's Girl an iconic song.
3. Patti LaBelle - (If Diana Ross Is Not Selected).
4. Blue Oyster Cult- (Amazing amount of Influence on later Rock bands. Intelligent lyrics. Great music and longevity.) Don't Fear The Reaper & Burning For You iconic Songs.
5. The Guess Who - Seems like they are gathering more momentum each year. Could be on ballot or Special Award.
6. Scorpions - They are starting their 60th year as a band. Nice round number. Sold millions of records. A global band many fans around the world. Rock You Like A Hurricane iconic song.
7. Ben E. King - He was nominated a few times over 30 years ago. Has been deceased around a decade now. Very loved and respected singer. Spanish Harlem & Stand By Me iconic songs.
8. X - I'm thinking X could be a surprise nomination this year or next year. Billy Idol could take this spot instead.
9. Steve Winwood - The great Steve Winwood inducted with Traffic 20 years ago but could resurface again as a nomination. Also, could be Musical Excellence Award.
10. Black Crowes - A respected band who exploded on the scene late 80's and early 90's. Hard To Handle, Jealous Again, She Talks To Angels incredible songs.

KING

Posted by KING on Wednesday, 01/1/2025 @ 10:55am

xwing1212

Actually, Sheryl in the nom comm is really a great thing. She is so well connected with Lilith Fair that she's going to push for the likes of Sinead O'Connor, Sarah McLachlan, Liz Phair, Fiona Apple, Indigo Girls, Emmylou Harris, etc. for their nomination.

Posted by Elle Dee on Wednesday, 01/1/2025 @ 13:17pm

Elle Dee,

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

Posted by richie on Wednesday, 01/1/2025 @ 13:21pm

The Marvelettes
The Carpenters
Afrika Bambaataa
Oasis
Tracy Chapman
Joy Division/New Order

Posted by chuvaness on Wednesday, 01/1/2025 @ 13:30pm

Elle Dee

What about Alanis?

Posted by Alec T on Wednesday, 01/1/2025 @ 13:51pm

hey all again!!

I definitely agree with Elle Dee, Sheryl will likely push for more amazing women to make it into the hall, and having more actual musicians on the comitte is always a huge plus (will miss lenny kaye and paul schaffer)

Posted by will m on Wednesday, 01/1/2025 @ 20:02pm

Happy New Year everybody now 2025 is finally here. I will predict only 10 nominees are But 8 will be inducted in 2025

1. Mariah Carey
2. The Carpenters
3. Patti LaBelle
4. New Edition
5.Queen Latifah
6.Sade
7.Luther Vandross
8. Phil Collins
9.Salt N Papa
10.Wu-Tang-Clan

Posted by Amie Hampton on Thursday, 01/2/2025 @ 01:20am

B-52′s
Bangles
Canned Heat
Carpenters
Charlie Feathers
Chubby Checker
Counting Crows
Cranberries
Crystal Gayle
Crystals
Cyndi Lauper
George Thorogood & The Destroyers
Guess Who
Herman's Hermits
Hootie and the Blowfish
Huey Lewis and the News
Jan & Dean
Jay & The Americans
Joe Cocker
John Denver
Johnny Rivers
Manfred Mann
MeatLoaf
Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels
Monkees
Paul Revere & The Raiders
Procol Harum
Sonny & Cher
Styx
Tommy James & The Shondells

Posted by Geoff on Thursday, 01/2/2025 @ 10:22am

Definitely to reluctantly drop Linkin Park so my 2025 Hall nominee predictions are

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

Posted by Alec T on Friday, 01/3/2025 @ 10:39am

Updated my rubric for likelihood of Hall induction. I went back over our Snubbed Performers list and was more lenient on who I could see receiving a nomination in the near future. Pre-1970s still feels like a dead zone.

Artists are ranked from one-to-five stars based on the chances I'd give them when on a ballot. The "tiebreaker" number after is a rough ballpark guess, scored 1-5, of their actual importance.

Anyone with one or two stars would be a pretty unlikely inductee for the 2025 class BUT their odds will improve as the Hall continues to cull 6-8 names from the list that are currently above them.

Also, nothing is for certain regarding induction BUT the five star chances that I give Diana Ross and OutKast DOES indicate that they would 100% receive induction under any ballot permutation.

OutKast - ***** (5)

Diana Ross - ***** (4)

Daft Punk - **** (5)

Beck - **** (4)
Mariah Carey - **** (4)
White Stripes - **** (4)

Boston - **** (3)
Coldplay - **** (3)
The Monkees - **** (3)
Weezer - **** (3)

Bad Company - **** (2)

Bjork - *** (5)
Devo - *** (5)
Smashing Pumpkins - *** (5)

Alice in Chains - *** (4)
B-52s - *** (4)
De La Soul - *** (4)
Fiona Apple - *** (4)
Gram Parsons - *** (4)
Lauryn Hill - *** (4)
Oasis - *** (4)
Snoop Dogg - *** (4)
Soundgarden - *** (4)

Cyndi Lauper - *** (3)
Harry Nilsson - *** (3)
No Doubt - *** (3) - - Not a RHR/RHP inductee but someone I predict will be on a ballot soon
Warren Zevon - *** (3)

Barry White - *** (2)
Billy Idol - *** (2)
Carpenters - *** (2)
Donny Hathaway - *** (2) - Not a RHR/RHP inductee but someone I predict will be on a ballot soon
Phil Collins - *** (2)
Roberta Flack - *** (2)
Sinead O'Connor - *** (2)
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Joy Division-New Order - ** (5)
Pixies - ** (5)

Chic - ** (4)
The Buzzcocks - ** (4)
Jane's Addiction - ** (4)
Pet Shop Boys - ** (4)
Sade - ** (4)
Wilco - ** (4)
Wu-Tang Clan - ** (4)

INXS - ** (3)
Love - ** (3)
Nas - ** (3)
Nick Cave - ** (3)
Tears for Fears - ** (3)
Tori Amos - ** (3)

The Guess Who - ** (2)
Jethro Tull - ** (2)
Jim Croce - ** (2)
Mötley Crüe - ** (2)
TLC - ** (2)

Pointer Sisters - ** (1)

Black Flag - * (5)
Brian Eno - * (5)
Iron Maiden - * (5)
King Crimson - * (5)
Nick Drake - * (5)
The Replacements - * (5)
Smiths - * (5)
Sonic Youth - * (5)

Big Star - * (4)
Captain Beefheart - * (4)
Eric B. & Rakim - * (4)
Flaming Lips - * (4)
PJ Harvey - * (4)
Siouxsie & the Banshees - * (4)
Sleater-Kinney - * (4)
Thin Lizzy - * (4)

Salt N Pepa - * (3)
Motörhead - * (3)
Rufus with Chaka Khan - * (3)

Posted by Casper on Friday, 01/3/2025 @ 16:17pm

I'm thinking Pixies should probably be bumped up to three stars. They have far more critical acclaim and clear influence than basically any of that 80s indie scene's other options (Replacements, Devo, JD-NO, Jane's, etc). I feel they'd even have a better shot than Alice in Chains or Soundgarden. Basically every critic will vote for them and plenty of other inducted rockers.

So, if the Pixies make the ballot, I think they're actual contenders.

Posted by Casper on Friday, 01/3/2025 @ 16:22pm

Hey all,

I'll throw in a prediction -

The B-52's
Bad Company
Billy Idol
Bryan Adams
Coldplay
Cyndi Lauper
Diana Ross
Eric B & Rakim
Iron Maiden
Joy Division/New Order
Lauryn Hill
Ohio Players
Outkast
Pixies
Soundgarden
Tracy Chapman

Posted by RG on Friday, 01/3/2025 @ 16:24pm

Also, I give Devo three stars because I feel their repeat ballot appearances in recent years indicates that they're actually doing somewhat well in the voting. They've likely had people ahead of them in their three lanes (indie/underground, 80s and classic rock) and there's only so many names that can block their induction for much longer.

Posted by Casper on Friday, 01/3/2025 @ 16:25pm

RG,

Out of your predictions for the 2025 nominees, Which ones do you see being inducted (If 8 inductees again)?.

Posted by richie on Friday, 01/3/2025 @ 16:47pm

Anyone else feel like the inductees in 2025 will once again be more populist?

I mean like the choices you see at the "Voice Your Choice" machine at the museum?

Posted by Alec T on Friday, 01/3/2025 @ 17:35pm

Tallied this website's predictions!

Lists Included: RG, Alec T, Amie Hampton, chuvaness, John R.C., Casper, Sam M, Shrek, K-Dawg, Greg F, Ian, richie, JE, Kenneth, Mat R, Ralib, Dan Martel, Jordan Einstein, KING, Zach F, Plebeian, Raichu, Eric Tompkins, power, Will M

Skipped over some lists because it was more about who could be inducted and I also skipped over any lists that felt more like super–long wishlists than a concise ballot.

Also I worked my way backwards, only using the most recent predictions list from any user.

Aaliyah
Afrika Bambaataa
Alanis Morissette - 7
Alice in Chains - 4
Andrew W.K.
The B-52's - 5
Bachman Turner Overdrive
Bangles - 2
Barry White
Beck - 4
Bad Company - 10 (including one combined with Free)
Billy Idol - 12
Bjork - 3
Black Flag
Blink-182
Blues Traveler
Boston - 7
Boyz II Men
Bryan Adams - 5
The Carpenters - 3
Coldplay - 15
Commodores
Cyndi Lauper - 22
Daft Punk - 4
De La Soul - 13
Devo - 3
Diana Ross - 15
Dio
Donny Hathaway
Dr. Dre - 3
Emerson, Lake and Palmer
Eric B & Rakim - 7
Erykah Badu
Fiona Apple
George Benson
Glen Campbell
Gloria Estefan - 2
Gordon Lightfoot
Guess Who - 4
INXS - 2
Iron Maiden - 19
Jam
Jane's Addiction
Jeff Buckley
Jethro Tull
John Prine - 2
Joy Division/New Order - 12
Kris Kristofferson - 3
Lauryn Hill - 6
Lenny Kravitz - 7
Linkin Park - 2
Los Lobos
Luther Vandross - 7
Mariah Carey - 16
Marvelettes
Meat Loaf
Monkees
Motley Crue - 2
Motorhead
Mott The Hoople/Ian Hunter
Nelly
New Edition
New York Dolls
No Doubt - 2
Oasis - 16
Ohio Players - 2
OutKast - 12
Pantera
Patti LaBelle - 6
Phil Collins - 12
Pink
Pixies - 5
Pointer Sisters - 2
Queen Latifah - 2
Replacements
Roots
Sade - 6
Salt N Pepa - 4
Scorpions
Shania Twain
Sinead O'Connor
Smashing Pumpkins - 6
Snoop Dogg - 3
Sonic Youth
Soundgarden - 10
Sting
Sufjan Stevens
Styx
Thin Lizzy - 3
TLC - 2
Tool
Toto
Tracy Chapman - 4
War - 9
Warren Zevon - 3
Weezer - 3
"Weird" Al Yankovic
White Stripes - 10
Wu-Tang Clan - 4
X

Posted by Casper on Friday, 01/3/2025 @ 17:52pm

Consensus Ballot According To FRL User Predictions:

Bad Company
Billy Idol
Coldplay
Cyndi Lauper
De La Soul
Diana Ross
Iron Maiden
Joy Division-New Order
Mariah Carey
Oasis
OutKast
Phil Collins
Soundgarden
War
White Stripes

These names all cleared double digits (10 or more votes) with the exception of War who had 9 (but a two vote lead over the next group with 7 each).

Posted by Casper on Friday, 01/3/2025 @ 17:56pm

7 Votes: Alanis Morissette, Eric B. & Rakim, Lenny Kravitz, Luther Vandross

6 Votes: Lauryn Hill, Patti LaBelle, Sade, Smashing Pumpkins

5 Votes: B-52's, Bryan Adams, Pixies

Posted by Casper on Friday, 01/3/2025 @ 17:59pm

That consensus ballot would have:

arguable 2 next biggest names waiting on Hip Hop (De La Soul and OutKast)
arguable 2 next biggest names for 80s superstars (Billy Idol and Cyndi Lauper)
3 big names from the 90s alternative wave (Oasis, Soundgarden and White Stripes)
3 classic rock adjacent options (Bad Company, Phil Collins and War)
2 super pop icons (Diana Ross and Mariah Carey)
next biggest metal name (Iron Maiden)
arguably the most important artist on the outside looking in (Joy Division-New Order)
1 stadium level rock/pop act (Coldplay)

It really would work out to be one of the biggest ballots imaginable as far as public name-recognition goes.

Posted by Casper on Friday, 01/3/2025 @ 18:04pm

Casper

And I projected Paul Rodgers through the AME route to add onto that

Posted by Alec T on Friday, 01/3/2025 @ 18:09pm

The B-52s
Mariah Carey
Destiny's Child
Eric B. & Rakim
PJ Harvey
Iron Maiden
Jethro Tull
Cyndi Lauper
Alanis Morissette
Motorhead
Sinead O'Connor
OutKast
Pixies
The Pointer Sisters
Diana Ross
Soundgarden
Britney Spears
The White Stripes
Warren Zevon

Posted by Charles V. Crossley, Jr. on Friday, 01/3/2025 @ 19:50pm

Hope you're all having a good 2025 so far
Just going to post my predictions as of now, sorted by most to least confidence I feel they will be nominated during this cycle

1. Oasis
2. Coldplay
3. Iron Maiden
4. Phil Collins
5. War
6. Mariah Carey
7. Billy Idol
8. Pink
9. Diana Ross
10. Lauryn Hill (maybe duel-nom with Fugees?)
11. Eric B. & Rakim
12. Cyndi Lauper
13. The B-52s
14. Warren Zevon
15. Styx
16. No Doubt

Tracy Chapman and Devo are on the cutoff

Posted by GuestG on Friday, 01/3/2025 @ 23:49pm

My dream ballot:

Alanis Morisette
B52s
Bjork
Big Star
Black Flag
Can
Daft Punk
De La Soul
Emmylou Harris
Fiona Apple
Gram Parsons
Iron Maiden
King Crimson
Linkin Park
Lucinda Williams
Mariah Carey
Minnie Riperton
Ministry
Modest Mouse
No Doubt
Ohio Players
Outkast
Patti LaBelle/LaBelle
Pixies
Poco
Smashing Pumpkins
Soundgarden
Sparks
System of a Down
The Damned
Thin Lizzy
UFO

Posted by Greg F on Saturday, 01/4/2025 @ 03:33am

My dream Ballot

Thin Lizzy
Devo
Replacements
Monkees
Runaways
Boston
Weezer
Blink182
Alice in chains
Jim Croce
Jethro Tull
Mission of Burma
Violent Femmes
Warren Zevon
Dio
Blue Oyster Cult
Nick Lowe
Siouxsie and the banshees
the smiths


any Number of those acts getting in would be totally awesome

Posted by will m on Saturday, 01/4/2025 @ 14:01pm

My dream ballot:

John Prine
Sparks
TLC
Oasis
Coldplay
Mariah Carey
Sade
De La Soul
Nas
Elliott Smith
Sufjan Stevens
Fugees/Lauryn Hill
Wu-Tang Clan
Joy Division/New Order
Liz Phair

Posted by John R.C. on Sunday, 01/5/2025 @ 08:25am

Ignore the one above, forgot to add some names, but here's my dream ballot (again):

John Prine
Sparks
TLC
Oasis
Coldplay
Mariah Carey
Sade
De La Soul
Nas
Elliott Smith
Sufjan Stevens
Fugees/Lauryn Hill
Wu-Tang Clan
Joy Division/New Order
Liz Phair
Selena
Aaliyah
Luther Vandross

Posted by John R.C. on Sunday, 01/5/2025 @ 08:28am

THE NOMINEES FOR THE 2025 SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME

https://www.songhall.org/news/view/songwriters_hall_of_fame_2025_nominees_for_induction_announced

Walter Afanasieff
Steve Barri and P.F. Sloan
Mike Chapman
Sonny Curtis
Tom Douglas
Franne Golde
Ashley Gorley
Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins
Dennis Lambert and Brian Potter
Tony Macaulay
Roger Nichols
Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham
Narada Michael Walden

Bryan Adams
George Alan O'Dowd p/k/a Boy George & Culture Club
George Clinton
Sheryl Crow
Michael McDonald, Patrick Simmons and Tom Johnston p/k/a Doobie Brothers
Marshall Mathers p/k/a Eminem
David Gates
Janet Jackson
Tommy James
Mike Love
Alanis Morissette
Dr. Dre, Easy E, Ice Cube, MC Ren and DJ Yella p/k/a N.W.A.
Steve Winwood

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 01/5/2025 @ 11:04am

Here are my predictions. I have minimal confidence in them lol...

The B-52s
Bad Company
Billy Idol
Cyndi Lauper
De La Soul
Diana Ross
Emmylou Harris
Iron Maiden
Joy Division/New Order
Mariah Carey
Oasis
Pointer Sisters
Snoop Dogg
Soundgarden
War
Warren Zevon

Also considered: Coldplay, Dr Dre, Lucinda Williams, Outkast, Pixies, Smashing Pumpkins,

Posted by Kurtal on Sunday, 01/5/2025 @ 12:23pm

My dream ballot:

Beck
Bjork
Coldplay
De La Soul
Iron Maiden
Joy Division/New Order
Mariah Carey
Outkast
PJ Harvey
Pointer Sisters
Smashing Pumpkins
Smiths
Sonic Youth
TLC
White Stripes
Wu-Tang Clan

Posted by Brian on Sunday, 01/5/2025 @ 21:17pm

New Edition need to be on the ballot. The last significant R and B group with multiple success since the 80's and 90's compared to other R and B both bands that can't after then.
Can you imagine the show they would put on when inducted. Smashing

Posted by Terence A Marriott on Monday, 01/6/2025 @ 00:44am

New Edition need to be on the ballot. The last significant R and B group with multiple success since the 80's and 90's compared to other R and B boy bands that came after them.
Can you imagine the show they would put on when inducted. Smashing

Posted by Terence A Marriott on Monday, 01/6/2025 @ 00:50am

i just really hope these names make it on the list

Luther Vandross
Soundgarden
Cyndi Lauper
Coldplay
Outkast
Mariah Carey
Phil Collins

Posted by ABJ on Tuesday, 01/7/2025 @ 07:20am

based on the consensus list Casper made im hoping the class looks like this (exclamations are the ones im choosing)

Bad Company
Billy Idol
Coldplay !
Cyndi Lauper
De La Soul
Diana Ross !
Iron Maiden !
Joy Division-New Order !
Mariah Carey !
Oasis !
OutKast !
Phil Collins
Soundgarden !
War
White Stripes

Posted by ABJ on Tuesday, 01/7/2025 @ 11:44am

Hey Casper,
Is there enough to work with to make a side-category consensus by any chance?

Posted by Raichu on Tuesday, 01/7/2025 @ 16:08pm

Speaking of which

These are my as of now early 2025 side category predictions

Possible Musical Excellence picks

Paul Rodgers

DEVO

Carol Kaye

And if not inducted as Preformers then

Iron Maiden or Kris Kristofferson

Possible Early Influence picks

John Coltrane

Dick Dale

Ravi Shankar

Possible Ahmet Ertegun Award picks

Rick Rubin

Ed Sullivan

Richard Lester

Posted by Alec T on Wednesday, 01/8/2025 @ 16:17pm

Raichu, that doesn't matter because predicting the side categories means you're predicting INDUCTEES. So we can tally those when people make their induction predictions. It has nothing to do with the upcoming ballot.

The side categories are also pretty random unless they're being used to give up on a fruitless candidacy (Chaka Khan, MC5, Kraftwerk, LL Cool J, Judas Priest). There's less of a method to it.

Posted by Casper on Wednesday, 01/8/2025 @ 18:08pm

I tallied up the last few prediction ballots. Consensus is the same 15 names.

It takes 11 votes to make the group consensus. Eric B and Rakim trail with 9 (would be 16th name on the ballot) and Alanis Morissette and The B-52's have 8 (would be 17th/18th names on ballot).

16 or more nominees happened in 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021 and 2022. There's about a coin flip chance of that happening in 2025.

17 or more nominees happened in 2022 (17) and 2017 and 2018 (19). About a 1-in-3 shot for that happening.

Posted by Casper on Wednesday, 01/8/2025 @ 18:26pm

If the consensus ballot were the actual ballot and they inducted 6, my choices would be Coldplay, Iron Maiden, Joy Division-New Order, Mariah Carey, OutKast, and White Stripes. Add War if they induct 7 and add De la Soul if they induct 8, with Phil Collins, Oasis and Soundgarden all close behind.

Posted by Brian on Wednesday, 01/8/2025 @ 22:28pm

As much as I love Iron Maiden, I think that they will get the Judas Priest treatment and they'll get in on their third nomination via Musical Excellence just like Judas Priest did, rather than as Performers.

What do you think?.

Posted by richie on Wednesday, 01/8/2025 @ 23:20pm

I just feel Maiden will be 100% inducted in 2025.

If they are nominated, then they will be included as performer

If they are not nominated, they will be included as ME

Do not see rock hall misses the chance.

Posted by Jjj on Thursday, 01/9/2025 @ 00:36am

Jjj,

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

Posted by richie on Thursday, 01/9/2025 @ 00:40am

Sorry I have been on here in a minute.

My current nom predictions are:

Alanis Morissette
Billy Idol
Coldplay
Cyndi Lauper
Diana Ross
Iron Maiden
Joy Division-New Order
Lauryn Hill
Luther Vandross
Mariah Carey
Oasis
OutKast
Phil Collins
Soundgarden
Warren Zevon
White Stripes

Posted by Naz P on Friday, 01/10/2025 @ 08:23am

Hey Guys,

Official Rock Hall voter ballots are going digital. Eddie Trunk said on his SiriusXM Trunk Nation show today and he said:

As a voter, I got a note from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame yesterday, and they said... the voting is going to be online... ...like everything it's going paperless, it's going digital for the first time. So they sent an e-mail to all the voters yesterday, just confirming the e-mail address 'cause they said that's how we're going to be getting the ballot now going forward."

What do you think?.

Posted by richie on Friday, 01/10/2025 @ 16:25pm

Ritchie,

I think this is extremely smart and solves many problems that were previously had by sticking to the mail system. Long overdue change to the voting process

Posted by Will m on Friday, 01/10/2025 @ 21:08pm

REST IN PEACE SAM MOORE

Posted by Will m on Friday, 01/10/2025 @ 21:08pm

The Soul Man has joined the other Soul Man as Sam Moore of Sam and Dave has left the planet. This makes the class of 1992 have only ten of its 30 members alive. It's also the deadest class with Eric Clapton in it.

So far Sam Moore, Quincy Jones, 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: 10/30 (Steve Cropper, Booker T. Jones, Ernie Isley, Ronald Isley, Chris Jasper, 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 Saturday, 01/11/2025 @ 01:00am