What the hey? I've lived in this city for 62 years, was there when the Stones first played the Cleveland Arena and helped hijack the HOF into this town. If I'd have known it would turn out to be the stumbling capitalistic bureaucracy it has become, I'd have voted for NYC to get it. I've been at La Cave,Otto's Grotto and was one of the originals at Adele's Bar on University Circle in 1967. This RRHOF is a sham and I will not visit it unless it majically reforms and honors other than the chic and fashionable. You call yourself rockers. Phft.

Posted by Billy Bummer on Wednesday, 02/20/2013 @ 19:41pm

HOF SUCKS WITHOUT RORY QUIT MESSIN WITH KID

Posted by Rob on Wednesday, 02/11/2015 @ 23:55pm

Rory is one of rock and rolls greatest musical talents. For him not to be inducted is pure horse shit.

Posted by Bob Powers on Wednesday, 02/3/2016 @ 14:26pm

You can go on and on. But with who the dredge up these days to put in the HOF, its just so shameful that Rory gets no recognition. Asise from Michael Jackson and Madonna, now Joan Jett and a handful of tunes. Shame on the HOF, as much as I'd love to see hime up there posthumously, I'm ok with him not being there too. Can only hope Slash can help make it happen.

Posted by Jim Schaefer on Monday, 08/29/2016 @ 16:04pm

I have seen a lot of artists in my time including Led Zep, Free, Springsteen, The Jam, Clapton, Jeff Beck, Santana etc. Rory was the best live performer I have ever witnessed. The fact that Rory is not in the R&R hall of Pop is to his credit. The R&R hall of Fame has as much credibility as the Grammys.

Posted by David on Friday, 04/5/2019 @ 23:37pm

Thank You Rory Gallagher,you were and are and Amazing person and I have been lucky to listen and watch your work ,that was not a job to you but a true love! Your music has given me Chills of joy since 1974 ,ThankYou! I listen to your music so often its kind of like your still here even though I know your not.One word to describe you is RIGHTEOUS! Thank You SLASH for what you are doing for Rory,That is RIGHTEOUS and it would make Rory SMILE.

Posted by Tony Negri on Tuesday, 05/18/2021 @ 23:37pm

Rory deserves the HOF nod due to his influence on others, his skill and artistry and dedication to not selling out his music.

Posted by James Forde on Wednesday, 06/23/2021 @ 15:53pm

The Irish Hendrix. And even Hendrix admitted Rory was a better guiatrist than he was. He should have been in here long ago.

Posted by Declan Moylan on Friday, 12/10/2021 @ 08:23am

U2 are in the Hall of Fame. And Madonna. But Rory isn't. WTF? [Beats head against nearest wall]

Posted by Seán on Saturday, 01/1/2022 @ 09:47am

They (HOF) should hang their heads in shame and go back to counting the dollars.

Posted by ROBERT SHEPPARD on Thursday, 02/3/2022 @ 12:40pm

Rory Gallagher was an iconic guitarist with all the talent a member of the hall of fame should require to be an inductee. But he was not commercial enough for their criteria. Multi instrumentalist wrote almost all of his songs except some other blues great songs. He should Have been inducted long before so many others that have been it's disgraceful and obvious of the halls bias for commercial artists, p.s. he sold over 30 million albums.

Posted by Brian Farley on Tuesday, 03/15/2022 @ 11:41am

Rory Gallagher was and has continued to be, long after his passing, an astounding, quintessential Artist--a guitarist, song writer and performer who was highly regarded by Jimi, Clapton, and Paige for his singular unique mastery of the Blues, a Giant among the many who were famous but not classic-- and. he has always been a favorite of working musicians for decades because he reached a kind of superior yet casual perfection. Rory respected the Blues and all the men and women of the Blues throughout history that he'd studied and revered. He was a Blues Man. But he truly rocked it. Even John Mayall couldn't touch that guy. Ask Jeff Beck... When I saw Rory Gallagher "live" for the first time at The Blue Monk in Berkeley, it was like nothing I'd ever experienced before or since--stunning music and a volcanic stage presence that just crushed the audience--he came back for three encores and blew everyone away that night, rocking until 3am! I've seen all the greats "live" for the last 60 year's, man. All of 'em--and if Rory isn't inducted into the Hall of Fame then it's all bullshit. "A Million Miles Away" and "Edged in Blue"? -- the artistry alone of those two pieces is just like "Shut-up, man!--This Dude is playing." Great back-up bands, too. C'mon. It's time Rory got the Love & Respect he deserved but didn't live long enough take a bow, some respectful applause for the greatness that he created. Let's make this Right. Bring him in from The Cold.

Posted by Michael James Mason on Tuesday, 07/5/2022 @ 01:51am

Growing up in the 60's & 70's and enjoying the vast array of music was the best. Iconic performers like E.L.P., The Guess Who, Grand Funk R.R., Steppenwolf, Mountain, Alvin Lee, Johnny Winter, Bad Co., B.T.O., Boston, Foghat, Ted Nugent, Robin Trower, UFO, Marshall Tucker, and Peter Frampton (to name a few) helped create the soundtrack of some of our lives. I think they embody the best of rock & roll....they have yet to be recognized & celebrated by the R.R.H.O.F. ???
But the one omission that really needs to be addressed is Rory Gallagher. From Taste in '63 through his solo years till he passed in 1995, this extremely hard working & talented musician earned many accolades as well as inspiring & influencing some of the greatest guitarists to play Rock and the Blues. Rory ozzed the Blues through his studio work & many countless great live performances, creating his unique sound. He was also an exceptional slide and harmonica player and strong singer, who could be soulful or shred with the best of them.
So R.R.H.O.F., lets become better focused on the "Rock & Roll" greats and give them the respect & attention they've earned. Get this humble Irish guitar legend INDUCTED a.s.a.p. before you lose any more street cred & slip further inti irrelevancy.
thanks, Pete from L.I.N.Y.

Posted by Pete from L.I.,N.Y. on Saturday, 02/18/2023 @ 08:20am

Been watching him and his band on YouTube And so grateful, that I can start my day off with amazement how truly a gift he was

Posted by Gerard C Smith on Saturday, 07/15/2023 @ 11:16am

if musical excellence is a prerequisite to entry then what's the problem? The man has this in spades. Add to this love of his music, it's roots, live performance.....His musical peers recognise his greatness just wish the corporate suits would wake up to to this...Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, indeed.

Gerry McAvoy his longstanding bassist, Rory's brother they're still here

Posted by john morritt on Saturday, 12/16/2023 @ 07:13am

What upsets me the most about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is not so much how such great Rock and Roll talent like Rory Gallagher, Johnny and Edgar Winter, Mountain, Jethro Tull to name just a few, but rather those who ARE IN like Whitney Houston, Joan Baez, Leonard Cohen, Dolly Parton???? What a sad shame that this goes on !

Posted by Dale Devino on Monday, 01/22/2024 @ 12:56pm

Rory - The Best Ever........

Posted by Bob on Friday, 02/23/2024 @ 10:35am

when are you going to put Rory Gallagher in the hall of fame its long pass due

Posted by richard william wells on Wednesday, 07/24/2024 @ 08:37am

The claim to be a shrine to honor the greats of rock n roll but they should be sued for fraud. Its disgusting and insulting to what used to be a form of music where instrumental ability and creativity were worshiped and appreciated and no longer visible. The Cleveland rock and roll hall is a joke. Its run by the nerds who wanted to be popular in their high school's but got bullied instead for being so uncool, and this is their revenge. I have no issues with diversity tastes, but to ignore the real deal artist's who paid their dues, and actually inspired future generations of musicians with rap music artists or worse yet dance music artists like Madonna is gross.

Posted by Arthur Levine on Thursday, 04/10/2025 @ 12:03pm

Wow.... I'm so dumbfounded to learn Rory isn't inducted! I swear I will be sick to my stomach if Dolly Parton gets inducted to hof before rory or Jack white!

Posted by Mylena on Wednesday, 05/21/2025 @ 00:50am

It's such a travesty that Rory Gallagher has not been added to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. What don't you get?

Posted by Jane Suta on Saturday, 09/27/2025 @ 20:52pm

Who is next, madonna, oh I forgot she is already in your hall of shame, bullshit. Cleveland was a great rock and roll town once upon a time, but no more. Sorry to see that. I guess the plan to put the hall there instead of NY was new yorks idea so the shame that would eventually be attached to the institution in the future would reflect on the Midwest instead of the big apple . Where are the roll models to inspire kids to learn an instrument. You are causing as much harm to society as Trump, but commerce it what inspires you and that's the lessons the current and future kids will take from their industry leaders. You suck and make me sick.

Posted by Art levine on Wednesday, 12/31/2025 @ 09:02am

Who is next, madonna, oh I forgot she is already in your hall of shame, bullshit. Cleveland was a great rock and roll town once upon a time, but no more. Sorry to see that. I guess the plan to put the hall there instead of NY was new yorks idea so the shame that would eventually be attached to the institution in the future would reflect on the Midwest instead of the big apple . Where are the roll models to inspire kids to learn an instrument. You are causing as much harm to society as Trump, but commerce it what inspires you and that's the lessons the current and future kids will take from their industry leaders. You suck and make me sick.

Posted by Art levine on Wednesday, 12/31/2025 @ 12:02pm