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| About The Song Project, Paul in KY wrote: | |
| Kenmil, best wishes on what should be an exciting adventure! | |
| Wednesday, 09/16/2026 @ 07:10am | |
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About The Song Project,  Kenmil wrote: | |
| Hey, everyone! We're on our way to Japan tomorrow for the next three years. I'm hoping I'll still be able to participate in the remaining months of these projects, but we shall see.. Cheers, everyone! Kenmil | |
| Tuesday, 09/15/2026 @ 22:31pm | |
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| About The Album Project, Nick B. wrote: | |
| The Artist Vote is now closed. Here are the results: Saint Etienne - Foxbase Alpha (1991) - 10 Saint Etienne - Tiger Bay (1994) - 9 Saint Etienne - Good Humor (1998) - 8 ______________ Saint Etienne - So Tough (1993) - 7 Saint Etienne - Sound of Water (2000) - 5 Saint Etienne - Tales From Turnpike House (2005) - 5 Saint Etienne - Continental (1997) - 3 Saint Etienne - The Night (2024) - 1 Saint Etienne - International (2025) - 0 ______________ The following voters voted this round: Greg F J.W. Johnny jtrichey Kenmil KING Nick B. Ray Skylanderlord3 Tom H. The following songs received induction this round: Saint Etienne - Foxbase Alpha (1991) Saint Etienne - Good Humor (1998) Saint Etienne - Tiger Bay (1994) | |
| Tuesday, 09/15/2026 @ 20:42pm | |
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| About The Album Project, Nick B. wrote: | |
| The Artist Vote is now closed. Here are the results: Linda Ronstadt - Hasten Down the Wind (1976) - 12 _______________________ Linda Ronstadt - Living in the USA (1978) - 10 Linda Ronstadt - Prisoner in Disguise (1975) - 10 Linda Ronstadt - Silk Purse (1970) - 10 _______________________ Linda Ronstadt - Get Closer (1982) - 8 Linda Ronstadt - Don't Cry Now (1973) - 7 Linda Ronstadt - Mad Love (1980) - 7 Linda Ronstadt - Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind (1989) - 5 Linda Ronstadt - Canciones de mi padre (1987) - 3 Linda Ronstadt - Hummin' To Myself (2004) - 1 _______________________ The following voters voted this round: Dave Doo-Wop Phil Greg F J.W. Johnny Kenmil KING Nick B. Ray Rhiannon JM Rick Vendl II Skylanderlord3 Tom H. The following songs received induction this round: Linda Ronstadt - Hasten Down the Wind (1976) Linda Ronstadt - Living in the USA (1978) Linda Ronstadt - Prisoner in Disguise (1975) Linda Ronstadt - Silk Purse (1970) | |
| Tuesday, 09/15/2026 @ 20:38pm | |
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| About The Album Project, Nick B. wrote: | |
| The Genre Vote is now closed. Here are the results: Killing Joke - Pandemonium (1994) - 9 KMFDM - Angst (1993) - 9 Cabaret Voltaire - Red Mecca (1981) - 8 Ministry - Twitch (1986) - 8 Rammstein - Sehnsucht (1997) - 8 Throbbing Gristle - D.o.A: The Third and Final Report of Throbbing Gristle (1978) - 8 _______________________ Coil - Horse Rotorvator (1986) - 7 Fear Factory - Obsolete (1998) - 7 Ministry - Filth Pig (1996) - 7 Rammstein - Reise, Reise (2004) - 7 _______________________ Nine Inch Nails - The Slip (2008) - 6 Einstürzende Neubauten - Fünf auf der nach oben offenen Richterskala (1987) - 5 Foetus - Nail (1985) - 5 SPK - Leichenschrei (1982) - 3 Apartment 26 - Hallucinating (2000) - 2 Caroline K - Now Wait for Last Year (1987) - 2 Flux - Uncarved Block (1986) - 2 Handsome - Handsome (1997) - 2 Ramleh - Hole in the Heart (1987) - 2 Zyklon B Zombies – Skull (1993) - 2 Kleistwahr - This World Is Not My Home (2014) - 1 _______________________ The following voters voted this round: Dave Doo-Wop Phil Greg F J.W. Johnny Kenmil KING Nick B. Ray Skylanderlord3 Tom H. The following songs received induction this round: Cabaret Voltaire - Red Mecca (1981) Coil - Horse Rotorvator (1986) Fear Factory - Obsolete (1998) Killing Joke - Pandemonium (1994) KMFDM - Angst (1993) Ministry - Filth Pig (1996) Ministry - Twitch (1986) Rammstein - Reise, Reise (2004) Rammstein - Sehnsucht (1997) Throbbing Gristle - D.o.A: The Third and Final Report of Throbbing Gristle (1978) | |
| Tuesday, 09/15/2026 @ 20:35pm | |
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| About The Song Project, Nick B. wrote: | |
| The Artist Vote is now closed. Here are the results: Slayer - Black Magic (1983) - 8 Slayer - Die by the Sword (1983) - 8 Slayer - The Antichrist (1983) - 8 Slayer - War Ensemble (1990) - 8 _______________ Slayer - Dead Skin Mask (1990) - 6 Slayer - Disciple (2001) - 6 Slayer - Hell Awaits (1985) - 6 Slayer - Fight till Death (1983) - 5 Slayer - Skeletons of Society (1990) - 3 Slayer - At Dawn They Sleep (1985) - 2 Slayer - Spirit in Black (1990) - 2 Slayer - Delusions of Saviour (2015) - 1 Slayer - Tormentor (1983) - 1 _______________ The following voters voted this round: Dave Doo-Wop Phil Greg F J.W. Johnny Kenmil KING MichaelEU Nick B. Ray Skylanderlord3 Tom H. The following songs received induction this round: Slayer - Black Magic (1983) Slayer - Die by the Sword (1983) Slayer - The Antichrist (1983) Slayer - War Ensemble (1990) | |
| Tuesday, 09/15/2026 @ 20:31pm | |
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| About The Song Project, Nick B. wrote: | |
| The Artist Vote is now closed. Here are the results: Dolly Parton - Tennessee Homesick Blues (1984) - 12 Dolly Parton - Joshua (1971) - 11 _______________________ Dolly Parton - Hard Candy Christmas (1982) - 9 Dolly Parton - Light of a Clear Blue Morning (1977) - 9 Dolly Parton - Love Is Like a Butterfly (1974) - 9 Dolly Parton - Why'd You Come in Here Lookin' Like That (1989) - 9 _______________________ Dolly Parton - Two Doors Down (1977) - 7 Dolly Parton - Yellow Roses (1989) - 6 Dolly Parton - Kentucky Gambler (1975) - 5 Dolly Parton - Old Flames Can't Hold a Candle to You (1980) - 5 Dolly Parton - Little Sparrow (2001) - 4 Dolly Parton - Touch Your Woman (1972) - 3 Dolly Parton - Make Love Work (1987) - 2 _______________________ The following voters voted this round: Dave Doo-Wop Phil Greg F J.W. Jennifer Johnny Kenmil KING MaddieWagon MichaelEU Nick B. ntndeacon Ray Rhiannon JM Skylanderlord3 Tom H. The following songs received induction this round: Dolly Parton - Hard Candy Christmas (1982) Dolly Parton - Joshua (1971) Dolly Parton - Light of a Clear Blue Morning (1977) Dolly Parton - Love Is Like a Butterfly (1974) Dolly Parton - Tennessee Homesick Blues (1984) Dolly Parton - Why'd You Come in Here Lookin' Like That (1989) | |
| Tuesday, 09/15/2026 @ 20:28pm | |
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| About The Song Project, Nick B. wrote: | |
| The Genre Vote is now closed. Here are the results: Sunny Day Real Estate - Seven (1994) - 10 Yellowcard - Ocean Avenue (2003) - 10 Fall Out Boy - Grand Theft Autumn/Where Is Your Boy (2003) - 9 Fugazi - Instrument (1993) - 9 The All-American Rejects - Swing, Swing (2002) - 9 Death Cab for Cutie - I Will Possess Your Heart (2008) - 8 Hawthorne Heights - Ohio Is for Lovers (2004) - 8 My Chemical Romance - Famous Last Words (2006) - 8 Simple Plan - Perfect (2002) - 8 Three Days Grace - I Hate Everything About You (2003) - 8 _______________________ All Time Low - Dear Maria, Count Me In (2007) - 7 Brand New - The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows (2003) - 7 Dashboard Confessional - Hands Down (2003) - 7 Good Charlotte - Girls & Boys (2002) - 7 Jimmy Eat World - Pain (2004) - 7 Panic! At the Disco - But It's Better If You Do (2005) - 7 Red Jumpsuit Apparatus - Face Down (2006) - 7 Taking Back Sunday - Cute Without the 'E' (Cut from the Team) (2002) - 7 _______________________ 30 Seconds to Mars - Edge of the Earth (2002) - 6 AFI - ...But Home Is Nowhere (2003) - 6 Hawthorne Heights - Pens And Needles (2006) - 6 My Chemical Romance - Bulletproof Heart (2010) - 6 New Found Glory - My Friends Over You (2002) - 6 The Juliana Theory - If I Told You This Was Killing Me, Would You Stop? (2000) - 6 The Suburbs - Love Is the Law (1984) - 6 The Used - The Taste of Ink (2002) - 6 Cobra Starship featuring Leighton Meester - Good Girls Go Bad (2009) - 5 Modern Baseball - Your Graduation (2014) - 5 Slint - Breadcrumb Trail (1991) - 5 The Fall of Troy - F.C.P.R.E.M.I.X. (2005) - 5 Handsome - Quiet Liar (1997) - 4 Refused - New Noise (1998) - 4 Thursday - Counting 5-4-3-2-1 (2005) - 4 Black Veil Brides - Fallen Angels (2011) - 3 Coheed and Cambria featuring Rick Springfield - Jessie's Girl 2 (2020) - 3 Six Finger Satellite - Parlour Games (1995) - 3 Thrice - Deadbolt (2002) - 3 Matchbook Romance - Monsters (2006) - 2 Showbread - Mouth Like a Magazine (2004) - 2 Neck Deep - In Bloom (2017) - 1 Straylight Run - Existentialism on Prom Night (2004) - 0 _______________________ The following voters voted this round: Dave Doo-Wop Phil Greg F J.W. Johnny Kenmil KING MaddieWagon MichaelEU Nick B. Paul K. Ray Rhiannon JM Skylanderlord3 The Towerman Tom H. The following songs received induction this round: All Time Low - Dear Maria, Count Me In (2007) Brand New - The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows (2003) Dashboard Confessional - Hands Down (2003) Death Cab for Cutie - I Will Possess Your Heart (2008) Fall Out Boy - Grand Theft Autumn/Where Is Your Boy (2003) Fugazi - Instrument (1993) Good Charlotte - Girls & Boys (2002) Hawthorne Heights - Ohio Is for Lovers (2004) Jimmy Eat World - Pain (2004) My Chemical Romance - Famous Last Words (2006) Panic! At the Disco - But It's Better If You Do (2005) Red Jumpsuit Apparatus - Face Down (2006) Simple Plan - Perfect (2002) Sunny Day Real Estate - Seven (1994) Taking Back Sunday - Cute Without the 'E' (Cut from the Team) (2002) The All-American Rejects - Swing, Swing (2002) Three Days Grace - I Hate Everything About You (2003) Yellowcard - Ocean Avenue (2003) | |
| Tuesday, 09/15/2026 @ 20:25pm | |
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| About Paramore, Paul in KY wrote: | |
| Lax, for some reason I can't comment on the Projected thread. Just want to give you my condolences on your father's death. My dad died 2 years ago and I miss him everyday. Like you, I long to see him again. Sure hope that does happen for us both. Just keep on living your life and he'll be enjoying the show. | |
| Tuesday, 09/15/2026 @ 18:16pm | |
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| About Les Rita Mitsouko, The Towerman wrote: | |
| Fred Chichin died in 2007, and Catherine Ringer died today. Both members have now died. That's depressing. I decided to listen to some of their music. I'm a normie American so I neither know French or listen to chanson, but they're actually really good and upbeat. I especially recommend Andy, C'est comme ça, Ding Dang Dong and Le petit train. R.I.P. | |
| Tuesday, 09/15/2026 @ 17:45pm | |
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| About Rock Hall Projected, Jennifer wrote: | |
| My Non-Performer lock is: Jim Steinman With the Bat Out Of Hell trilogy of albums, he and Meat Loaf literally created their own branch of Rock known as Wagnerian Rock which (as per Wikipedia) is the the merger of 20th-century rock and roll and 19th-century opera reminiscent of Richard Wagner or Phil Spector's Wall of Sound. This new branch has also influenced many artists in Progressive Rock, Symphonic Metal, and Rock Opera. As per Wikipedia: He was "an American composer, lyricist and record producer. He also worked as an arranger, pianist, and singer. His work included songs in the adult contemporary, rock, dance, pop, musical theater, and film score genres. He wrote songs for Bonnie Tyler and Meat Loaf, including Bat Out of Hell (one of the best-selling albums in history), and also wrote and produced Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell and Tyler's Faster Than the Speed of Night. His most successful chart singles include Tyler's "Total Eclipse of the Heart", Air Supply's "Making Love Out of Nothing at All", Meat Loaf's "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)", the Sisters of Mercy's "This Corrosion" and "More", Barry Manilow's "Read 'Em and Weep", Take That's "Never Forget", Celine Dion's cover of "It's All Coming Back to Me Now" (originally released by Steinman's project Pandora's Box) and Boyzone's "No Matter What". Steinman's only solo album, Bad for Good, was released in 1981. Steinman's work also extended to musical theater, where he began his career. He was credited with the book, music, and lyrics for Bat Out of Hell: The Musical, lyrics for (Andrew Lloyd Webber's) Whistle Down the Wind, and music for Tanz der Vampire." | |
| Tuesday, 09/15/2026 @ 13:57pm | |
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| About Rock Hall Projected, Jennifer wrote: | |
| My condolences on your loss Lax. I know well that it is never easy loosing a close family member or a close friend who is like a family member. The latter of which my family lost recently. | |
| Tuesday, 09/15/2026 @ 13:54pm | |
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| About the 2026 Inductees, Alec T wrote: | |
| Latifah and Lyte will preform most likely | |
| Tuesday, 09/15/2026 @ 13:17pm | |
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| About the 2026 Inductees, Will M wrote: | |
| dmx, my guesses are that theres no way there isnt at least one maiden tribute song and a speech is garunteed. | |
| Tuesday, 09/15/2026 @ 12:57pm | |
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| About the 2026 Inductees, dmx wrote: | |
| My guess of performing order for ceremony: Billy Idol (opening) Luther Vandross (Tribute) Joy Division/New Order Sade (Video) Wu Tang Clan Iron Maiden (Video) Phil Collins Oasis (closing) Not sure where to put Queen Latifah and MC Lyte, Rick Rubin will also give speech. others will be video. | |
| Tuesday, 09/15/2026 @ 12:47pm | |
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| About the 2026 Inductees, Alec T wrote: | |
| Turns out Stephen Morris isn't the one who is seriously ill it's Gillian Gilbert https://www.nme.com/news/music/new-orders-gillian-gilbert-shares-that-she-is-actually-seriously-ill-with-cancer-rather-than-husband-stephen-morris-3969003 | |
| Tuesday, 09/15/2026 @ 12:26pm | |
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| About Lenny Kravitz, Jason wrote: | |
| Feel he has the resume and influence to be an eventual HOFer. But don't get me wrong, his 90s rock peers like Smashing Pumpkins, Alice in Chains, and Weezer should definitely be inducted before him, as they are more inspiring, innovative, popular, and acclaimed acts, so they have better resumes.Lenny Kravitz is the type of act that needs to be brought up after most of the surefire A-listers of 90s rock are done with induction. The same applies to the likes of The Black Crowes. Feel he will be back to ballot soon again. | |
| Tuesday, 09/15/2026 @ 06:32am | |
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| About Gwen Stefani, Jason wrote: | |
| No Doubt will be the first, as for solo career, it is still to early to tell. Even No Doubt is still 5+ years away from now given the speed rock hall is recognizing modern rock acts and there are still forces inside and outside of the committee that wants rock hall to focus on classic rock alone forever | |
| Tuesday, 09/15/2026 @ 05:58am | |
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| About Rock Hall Projected, Ray wrote: | |
| Sorry to hear about your father, Lax. Sounds like he was a good man. May he RIP. | |
| Tuesday, 09/15/2026 @ 02:07am | |
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| About Gloria Estefan, Jennifer wrote: | |
| FRL, Would it be possible to just combine the Miami Sound Machine and this page since several of the hits listed on this page too included Miami Sound Machine? She and Miami Sound Machine should be in. | |
| Tuesday, 09/15/2026 @ 01:19am | |
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| About Rock Hall Projected, KING wrote: | |
| I'm honored to advocate for Scorpions 2026 Rock Hall Projected Class. 7 artists inducted soon. The Scorpions have an amazing and incredible longevity 60 years and have sold an outstanding 100 million + records in USA and Worldwide. It's amazing Scorpions became popular and successful considering they started in the mid to late 1960's and were from Germany. The Berlin Wall separating East and West Germany plus the anger, bitterness, and bad blood for Germany still boiled 20+ years after Hitler and World War 2. Different police agencies still actively searched for NAZI officers who had escaped justice. Several of these officers involved in the death camps where millions were killed. Scorpions would also need to sing in English to become popular and successful in the music business. Starting in kraut rock, Scorpions moved to a hard rock heavy metal in the late 1970's and early 1980's. Remember there was no American Idol, Star Search, The Voice etc when Scorpions started out in Germany mid to late 1960's. They would have to live and survive without a net. Incredible pressure for a young band. Especially if they were to succeed in America. Think of all the great bands from the mid to late 1960's and also the 1970's. Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, ELP, KISS, Rolling Stones, The Beatles, The Hollies, The Who to name a few. Somehow, the Scorpions would eventually become popular and successful with most of the odds against them. Influences and Inspiration- Scorpions was cited as an influence or inspiration for many hard rock and metal bands. It's kind of a who's who list of great bands. Alice In Chains, Cinderella, Def Leppard, Guns N Roses, KISS, Megadeth, Motley Crue, Slayer, Smashing Pumpkins, Testament, Van Halen. SCORPIONS Festivals & Tours. Scorpions have been involved in many important festivals over their incredible 60 years. 1986 - Monster Of Rock Europe 1988 - Monster Of Rock Tour North America 1989 - Moscow Music Peace Festival 1990-1991 - Crazy World Tour 2017- 2020 - Crazy World Tour II SCORPIONS Achievements & Awards 2009 - Echo Awards Lifetime Achievement Award 2010 - World Music Awards Rock Legend Award 2010 - Inducted LA Star Hollywood Rock Walk 2012 - Medal Of Merit 2017 - Hall Of Heavy Metal History "Hall Of Fame" Inaugural class. 2017 - "Scorpions Day" OCT 6 in LA SCORPIONS Other Awards & Achievements 200 Gold, Platinum, and Multi Platinum certifications US/Worldwide 100+ million records sold US/Worldwide 14 million selling Single "Wind Of Change" Wind Of Change - Best German artist selling Single all-time VH1 - Ranked #46 VH1 Greatest Artists Of Hard Rock There's plenty more awards and achievements for Scorpions but this should be enough. Scorpions have an incredible longevity, influence on later Rock and metal bands, performed in important and notable concert tours, also popular and successful in America, Europe and especially native Germany. Many gold and platinum albums. Signature and Important songs. No One Like You, Rock You Like A Hurricane, Send Me An Angel, Still Loving You, The Zoo, Wind Of Change, etc. KING | |
| Tuesday, 09/15/2026 @ 00:55am | |
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| About Rock Hall Projected, Mason wrote: | |
| I'm so sorry for your loss Lax :( Take all the time you need for healing - your wellbeing is paramount and no one should ever have to apologize for prioritizing it. | |
| Monday, 09/14/2026 @ 23:24pm | |
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| About Paramore, omar wrote: | |
| I could see them being inducted at some point. They've been an arena-touring act for a while and have a huge number of streaming listeners. They're also decently acclaimed (compared to, for example, Avril Lavigne), and Hayley Williams is a pretty well-recognized frontwoman. They also seem like a direct inspiration to the likes of Olivia Rodrigo and Billie Eilish, that kind of mainstream female star who combines pop appeal with indie coolness. They definitely have a HOF-worthy career and will get in eventually. Hard to deny their resume. | |
| Monday, 09/14/2026 @ 22:59pm | |
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| About the 2026 Inductees, omar wrote: | |
| https://www.billboard.com/lists/best-rock-bands/ Billboard 50 Best Rock Bands not in rock hall yet #48 Sleater-Kinney #44 Cafe Tacvba #43 No Doubt #37 Thin Lizzy #31 Paramore #25 Maná | |
| Monday, 09/14/2026 @ 22:51pm | |
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| About Rock Hall Projected, Lax43 wrote: | |
| Here are the artists I am definitely interested in voting for: The Cranberries Dr. Dre Billie Eilish Luther Vandross Possibly definite: John Denver Amy Winehouse Britney Spears Likely to vote for: Usher Blink-182 D'Angelo Lana Del Rey Shakira St. Vincent Gordon Lightfoot 50-50 toss up: No Doubt Gary Numan Grace Jones Scorpions Need more convincing: Cocteau Twins Joe Cocker Charli XCX Selena Lucinda Williams Bad Bunny Not on my ballot for now: Muse Gang of Four Arctic Monkeys Drake Robyn Phish Nonperforming locks: Tony Visconti Could vote for: Linda Perry Jimmy Webb Jack Antonoff Teddy Riley Not on my ballot: Bert Berns Jim Steinman Arif Mardin Linda Creed Lenny Waronker Influences locks: Tony Bennett Fats Waller Might vote for: Benny Goodman Sons of the Pioneers Need more convincing: Os Mutantes Johnnie Ray Buddy Rich Blind Willie McTell Not on my ballot: Alexis Korner Buck Owens Sidemen locks: Bruce Hornsby Tony Levin Greg Phillanganes Might vote for: Steve Stevens Peter Frampton David Sanborn David Lindley Not on my ballot: Dean Parks Michael Brecker Steve Gadd I must apologize for not posting as much recently. My father passed away on August 28 at age 70. He had suffered from glioblastoma the last three years. What I remember about my father related to this subject was his knowledge and good ear of what he thought was important music and records. I would like to think that I received a fair amount of my knowledge and interest in these projects from my father. As I am sure many of you feel the same way. We will meet again dad, Lax43 | |
| Monday, 09/14/2026 @ 21:52pm | |
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| About Rock Hall Projected, Jennifer wrote: | |
| Sorry if I repeated anything that KING has also just posted about John Denver just before me since I had not refreshed and noticed his post just before I posted. | |
| Monday, 09/14/2026 @ 17:49pm | |
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| About Rock Hall Projected, Jennifer wrote: | |
| My first lock for this year's ballot is John Denver because Soft Rock is one of the worst snubbed genres of both this and the actual Rock Hall of Fame and he is one of the most important artists of the 1970s and this genre. According to FRL, John Denver's big Hall of Fame indicators include: Rolling Stones Cover, Songwriters Hall of Fame, Grammy Hall of Fame single, and National Recording Registry. Many of his songs have also often been and continue to be included in films, television, video games, theme parks, stage musicals, commercials, and are even played played frequently at sporting events around the world. Before he started having his own hits in the 1970's, Peter, Paul, and Mary's folk version of Leaving on a Jet Plane from 1967 was released as a single in 1969 to become their biggest hit and their only #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. His songs have also been covered by artists as varied as Olivia Newton-John, Toots and the Maytals, twice by Lana Del Ray, Swedish eurodance/pop band Rednex, Dolly Parton, Carly Rae Jepsen, Loretta Lynn, Christian group Point of Grace, and parodied by artists such as political satire group the Capitol Steps. In 2024, Take Me Home, Country Roads was interpolated in the song Lonely Road by Machine Gun Kelly and Jelly Roll. Besides Soft Rock, his influential music covers Country Rock, Pop Rock, Folk Rock, and even Opera (!) as well. He has written and recorded song classics including Leaving on a Jet Plane, Take Me Home, Country Roads, Rocky Mountain High, Sunshine on My Shoulders, Annie's Song, and Thank God I'm a Country Boy. He even wrote and recorded the duet Perhaps Love with opera legend Plácido Domingo in 1981. The success of this song paved the way for future opera collaborations with various types of rock artists such as Queen members Freddy Mercury's 1988 album Barcelona album with Montserrat Caballé and Andrea Bocelli's 2024 duet with Brian May on a live version of Who Wants to Live Forever as well as some of Bocelli's other collaborations with more recent rock artists such as Ed Sheeran and Gwen Stefani. Cover adaptations of his songs have charted and often hit #1 in countries throughout the world such as the Dutch group Hermes House Band's version of Country Roads reaching number one in Scotland and number one on the Irish Dance Chart, number two in Germany and Ireland, and the top 10 in Austria, Denmark, and the United Kingdom. His songs have also often been translated into other languages such as FInnish artists Freeman in 1976 and Ville Valo in 2016 adaptations of Annie's Song. Japanese artist Yōko Honna also sang an adapted Japanese version of Country Roads as the theme for 1995 Studio Ghibli film Whisper of the Heart. | |
| Monday, 09/14/2026 @ 17:41pm | |
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| About Rock Hall Projected, KING wrote: | |
| I'm advocating for John Denver who tragically died in an airplane crash Oct 1997 he was piloting. He cannot speak for himself. Only 53 when he died in Monterey Bay, California. John Denver's popularity and success in the 1970's and 1980's is a testament of his creativity, energy, and music talent. A truly American story. Denver's country and folk songs still resonate today played on the radio, at football stadiums, weddings, and through new artists covering his songs. John Denver was born in Roswell New Mexico 1943 and started getting some notice in the 60's folk group The Mitchell Trio and later in Denver, Boise, & Johnson. Denver penned the Big hit Leaving On A Jet Plane which was a big hit for Peter, Paul, and Mary in 1969. Denver started as solo artist in 1969 as the 1970's would become a golden decade for him. John Denver had incredible success in the 1970's and into the early 1980's. An amazing 34 Adult Contemporary Chart hits, 18 Top 10 Hits and 9 #1 Hits. 4 #1 Hits on the Billboard 100 and 7 Top 10 Hits Billboard 100. #1 Hits like Take Me Home Country Roads and Rocky Mountain High are like state anthems in Colorado and West Virginia. Denver had 20 Gold Album verifications and sold around 34 or 35 million records just in the United States. An estimated 100 million albums and records combining the US Sales and the global worldwide purchases of Denver's albums. Denver's musical talent and influence stretched into the 2000's even after his death. A Tribute To John Denver (2013) album charted highest Country (12), Folk (3), and Rock (10). Many popular and successful artists sang on the album. Brandi Carlile, Dave Matthews, Emmylou Harris, Evan Dando (The Lemonheads), Mary Chapin Carpenter, My Morning Jacket, Train etc. Artists of different genres and styles who contributed to the John Denver tribute album. JOHN Denver seemed to be everywhere in the 1970's and early 1980's.... Acting, Music TV Specials, concerts, new albums, etc. He had sort of a backlash that happened to Lionel Richie and Phil Collins. Artists who were very successful and seemed to be everywhere. Lionel Richie and Phil Collins have recently been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame. People realized the great musicians and talents they are. The yellowing of time and years gives music fans and others a different perspective. John Denver deserves the same consideration. He had chart success, influence, popularity, a decent longevity. Influencing many country and folk artists. He also championed important environmental causes in the 1970's before it was "cool" and "chic" to do. John Denver stood up for artists and musicians in 1985 during the PMRC Committee hearings. These warning labels put on CD's and records could hurt or restrict artists ability to make money and earn a living. Now it's time to stand up for John Denver. Each FRL Regular and New Voter has 10 votes. I think 1 vote could go to John Denver. It's like John Denver has never died as musicians continue to cover his songs. Paying tribute to him. KING | |
| Monday, 09/14/2026 @ 17:27pm | |
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| About Rock Hall Projected, Michael W. wrote: | |
| Definitely getting my vote: Billie Eilish Joe Cocker Drake Shakira Arctic Monkeys Lana Del Rey Under consideration: Muse Luther Vandross Cocteau Twins St. Vincent Blink-182 D'Angelo Amy Winehouse Usher No Doubt Selena Gang Of Four Phish Dr. Dre Lucinda Williams Bad Bunny Probably not: Gary Numan / Tubeway Army John Denver Charli XCX Gordon Lightfoot Robyn Scorpions The Cranberries Britney Spears Grace Jones Billie Eilish and Joe Cocker are my absolute yeses from this list. Kinda surprised there's not more support for Drake, considering the level of success and acclaim he's had over the last 15+ years. Shakira is so massive internationally that I can't leave her off. And Arctic Monkeys and Lana Del Rey feel to me like artists whose influence will still be felt 20 years from now. Very open to hearing arguments from everyone on the others. | |
| Monday, 09/14/2026 @ 10:02am | |
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| About The Dead Boys, J.W. wrote: | |
| Rest in peace, Cheetah Chrome. | |
| Sunday, 09/13/2026 @ 19:20pm | |
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| About the 2026 Inductees, carl wrote: | |
| Kenny Rogers should be considered more seriously for the Rock Hall, right? Don't talk about "musical excellence," because that is really subjective (I don't like his music either). His achievements should make him a no-brainer HOFer. He is a respected icon and basically a white Lionel Richie. The sales, hits, fame, and respect are all there, and he is not "too country," as he was also adult contemporary and soft rock, so he should be crossover enough. Again, if you induct Lionel Richie, then Kenny Rogers should definitely be on the table. He was one of the most remembered music icons of the 80s and was more connected to rock than many other more country-specific artists. If you consider him rock-adjacent, he is definitely one of the two most recognizable MTV-era 80s stars that not in, alongside Bryan Adams, and you don't have many remaining picks when looking for 80s icons who still resonate today. | |
| Sunday, 09/13/2026 @ 17:44pm | |
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| About Backstreet Boys, The Towerman wrote: | |
| I'd say the Backstreet Boys are in the upper tier of eligible pop acts. They're not the first boy band, but they're the first one most people think of. They've got 2 super-famous songs, amazing sales numbers, they're still an arena level act, and in terms of global impact, the current k-pop music industry definitely took some notes from the 90s boy band boom they spearheaded. | |
| Sunday, 09/13/2026 @ 17:15pm | |
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| About Rock Hall Projected, Nick B. wrote: | |
| My locks for this year's ballot Billie Eilish: One of the defining pop artists of her generation and very worthy of being a first-ballot inductee in this project. Dr. Dre: Arguably the biggest snub from the hip-hop world who isn't already in this project as a performer. The Chronic alone makes a strong case for his induction. Joe Cocker: One of rock and roll's most distinctive singers, with a career that lasted longer than most of his contemporaries. He's also one of the few artists who's in the actual Rock Hall but not ours. Lana Del Rey: A distinctive singer-songwriter who's been hugely influential on modern alternative and pop music. She bridges the gap between both worlds and should do really well with our voters. Luther Vandross: One of R&B's greatest singers and arguably the biggest post-'70s R&B artist we haven't inducted. Also, see Cocker: he's in the actual Rock Hall and should probably be in ours too. No Doubt: Helped propel Gwen Stefani to superstardom and had tons of success crossing between alternative rock and pop. If you want to see more '90s and '00s alternative acts get in, you should probably vote for No Doubt and clear a lane on next year's ballot. These are the 6 performers I'll be voting for. The others I am open to hearing cases from the rest. I'm leaning towards the following thou: Arctic Monkeys, Britney Spears, Charli XCX, Drake, Gang of Four, Gordon Lightfoot, Muse, Robyn, Scorpions, Selena, Shakira. For the other categories, sans Side Performers, here's one person I am voting for and hope others consider: Non- Performer - Jimmy Webb: simply one of the greatest songwriters of all time. He wrote "Wichita Lineman," "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," "MacArthur Pack," "Up, Up and Away," "The Highwaymen" among others. Also, a songwriter with name recognition and longevity and I think both matter here. He seems forgotten here for some reason and yet was voted in round 1 of voting this year. Should get in this year. Influences - Johnnie Ray: my ride-or-die pick for this category each year and he seems to always get enough votes to be on the ballot but never enough to make the Final Cut. Let's change that. He was one of the biggest pop stars of the early 1950s and an important bridge between traditional pop and rock and roll. His emotional, highly physical singing style helped pave the way for the rock vocalists and teen idols who followed. | |
| Sunday, 09/13/2026 @ 09:03am | |
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| About Rock Hall Projected, Nick B. wrote: | |
| "They don't need my vote" - If enough people think that way, the votes simply aren't there. Vote for the people you think are the worthiest and don't overthink what everyone else might do. | |
| Sunday, 09/13/2026 @ 08:44am | |
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| About Rock Hall Projected, MichaelEU wrote: | |
| My locks are Amy Winehouse, The Cranberries, Billie Eilish and St. Vincent. Maybe: Robyn, D'Angelo, Grace Jones, Shakira, Cocteau Twins, Muse Probably not: John Denver, Usher, Drake, Britney Spears Other categories safe picks are Blind Willie McTell, Jimmy Webb, Tony Visconti, Steve Gadd and Michael Brecker. | |
| Sunday, 09/13/2026 @ 04:44am | |
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| About Queen, carl wrote: | |
| "Styx has twice as many Top Ten hit than Queen with 8 songs making the Top 10. Queen has 4 songs. Styx is definitely in their league. I certainly understand if you like Queen better but Styx is definitely a great band that actually had more hits. " Are you delusional? Really think Styx belongs in greats of greats as Queen? | |
| Saturday, 09/12/2026 @ 21:10pm | |
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| About Bonnie Raitt, carl wrote: | |
| "But she got in way too early. In what sane universe does Bonnie Raitt leapfrog over Queen, Aerosmith, Black Sabbath, and so on, into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame." Industry connections (having many friends in music industry) This is just earlier version of Sheryl Crow. | |
| Saturday, 09/12/2026 @ 21:06pm | |
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| About Rock Hall Projected, omar wrote: | |
| Influences: 1. Alexis Korner 2. Blind Willie McTell 3. Buck Owens Non-performer: 1. Teddy Riley 2. Tony Visconti 3. Lenny Waronker Many interesting choices here and many of them are already in real rock hall Sidemen: 1. Tony Levin 2. Steve Gadd 3. Steve Stevens | |
| Saturday, 09/12/2026 @ 20:33pm | |
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| About Rock Hall Projected, omar wrote: | |
| I will probably vote for: Amy Winehouse D'Angelo Luther Vandross Dr. Dre Cocteau Twins Selena Britney Spears (one of the biggest influences on fellow nominee Charli XCX) Arctic Monkeys No Doubt (Sorry, The Cranberries. I nominated you, but No Doubt is simply the better candidate.) Still deciding on: Drake, Usher (I'll probably vote for one of Drake or Usher, but not both, as I want more diversity and don't want my ballot to be all mainstream stars.) Phish Billie Eilish (I feel like she doesn't need my vote.) Charli XCX (I still want to give it a few more years to see how things go for her. Her influence is only beginning to show, though I already think she's great.) The Cranberries (With their huge popularity and at least solid critical acclaim, they should be a no-brainer for the real Rock Hall as well.) | |
| Saturday, 09/12/2026 @ 20:24pm | |
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| About Rock Hall Projected, Antler Queen Carson Shaw wrote: | |
| Even though I didn't nominate him (although I was about to), I'm gonna make the case for D'Angelo: The Revisited/Projected projects has a serious lack of Neo-Soul representation in here. And D'Angelo is THE perfect artist to rectify this. People credit him as the architect of the Neo-Soul subgenre with his eclectic influences. While he only released 3 albums, but all 3 of them are 10/10 records. Especially "Voodoo", which in my opinion is one of the top 25 best albums of all time. | |
| Saturday, 09/12/2026 @ 19:47pm | |
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