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| About the 2026 Inductees, Em wrote: | |
| Likes of Lana Del Rey and Charli XCX as well. They both operate without consistently charting major hits, yet they remain huge and relevant artists, selling out arena tours. And you seriously think their relevance to people today is somehow less than that of a C-tier rock act to people in the 1970s or 1980s? If you really think so, then you're basically just yelling, "I won't listen, I won't care, my favorite white corporate rock bands were the best of the best." At that point, your argument becomes laughable. | |
| Tuesday, 06/23/2026 @ 23:51pm | |
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| About the 2026 Inductees, Em wrote: | |
| Jim C -> You're not really engaging with what I'm saying. You're just repeating yourself. Honestly, this is starting to sound less like an argument and more like someone being upset that the world moved on. For example, Tame Impala can operate without charting hits, maintain an indie music orientation, and still be a very big arena/stadium-level act, with longevity, popularity, and a huge audience (Their monthly listeners on Spotify are more than Linkin Park). | |
| Tuesday, 06/23/2026 @ 23:40pm | |
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About Rock Hall Projected,  Lax43 wrote: | |
| My pick for the classic alternative/punk nominations is: Sarah McLachlan She fits in since her first album was completed in 1988. So, it makes sense to put McLachlan in this way. My nomination for the side performers category is: James Ingram I think this fits since the only James Ingram hit, I can think of that was not a duet or part of a collaboration was I Don't Have the Heart in 1990. So again, this seems legitimate. Persistence= Success, eventually, Lax43 | |
| Tuesday, 06/23/2026 @ 20:46pm | |
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| About the 2026 Inductees, Denis wrote: | |
| Early Influence: Arthur Alexander Mississippi John Hurt Tony Sheridan Long John Baldry Manfred Mann Performer Bob Geldof & Boomtown Rats | |
| Tuesday, 06/23/2026 @ 20:13pm | |
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| About Rock Hall Projected, Mason wrote: | |
| I'll go with Gary Numan for this round | |
| Tuesday, 06/23/2026 @ 19:15pm | |
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| About Rock Hall Projected, jtrichey wrote: | |
| Nomination: Madness | |
| Tuesday, 06/23/2026 @ 19:10pm | |
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| About the 2026 Inductees, Jim C. wrote: | |
| Saxon is unknown in America. You can't even get a sales number (likely well under a million sales in their peak 80s prime). Watching American Idol or the nightly news, people are not going to know who Saxon is or even care to find out. Music history vs commerce -> there is no reason to ever nominate them. Em -> Real record sales vs streams are not equivalent in the slightest. Artists nowadays are way more throwaway. There is way less investment in acts (Taylor Swift / Lady Gaga / Adele were the last pop stars of the CD era). You stream a hot song and move on. Look at Lizzo, Iggy Azalea, Meghan Trainor, and many more. They had some hit songs, but no real fanbase. You could withstand bad albums or no hit songs in the past -> now you are dead after one album with no hits. Look at Halsey -> the record company won't even finance a new album. | |
| Tuesday, 06/23/2026 @ 19:02pm | |
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| About Rock Hall Projected, Casper wrote: | |
| My nomination is Dinosaur Jr. | |
| Tuesday, 06/23/2026 @ 18:31pm | |
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| About Rock Hall Projected, Greg F wrote: | |
| My nomination is The Waterboys. | |
| Tuesday, 06/23/2026 @ 16:32pm | |
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| About the 2026 Inductees, Alec T wrote: | |
| If you know about the New Wave of British Heavy Metal you would know how important Saxon is | |
| Tuesday, 06/23/2026 @ 15:07pm | |
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| About Rock Hall Projected, Raichu wrote: | |
| My nomination: Misfits | |
| Tuesday, 06/23/2026 @ 14:53pm | |
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| About Rock Hall Projected, Nick B. wrote: | |
| Hi Darren - only replace Allee Willis as my non-performer pick if Linda Perry is one of the tiebreaker votes. If Perry loses, I will stick with her for the next round. | |
| Tuesday, 06/23/2026 @ 14:19pm | |
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| About the 2026 Inductees, Em wrote: | |
| What you actually miss is the era when white rock functioned as a monoculture, or more accurately, the monoculture of a particular segment of white America. In that era, white artists sales and chart performance were artificially amplified by the industry's structure. During the 1970s, Black R&B artists with comparable chart success often sold far fewer records than white rock acts. Like Marvin Gaye sold less albums than ... Boz Scaggs... Even into the 1980s, many Black radio stations were not even counted by billboard main charts, which significantly suppressed the chart performance of numerous Black artists. The real issue is that you cannot accept the music and culture that came after your youth. What you are nostalgic for is the corporate white rock that dominated when you were young. As a result, you feel compelled to dismiss artists who fall outside that narrow frame of reference, whether they are from the 1960s and early 1970s (rnb or rock), or from the many genres and scenes that emerged after the 1980s not in corporate rock umbrella. That's why the entire premise of your argument falls apart. The claim that a C-tier white rock band from the 1970s or 1980s had more cultural impact than today's biggest artists is not an objective observation. It's a nostalgia-driven judgment rooted in an aging white-centric perspective and an inability to separate personal taste from cultural reality. What you can't accept is just your white corporate rock monoculture has been declining. | |
| Tuesday, 06/23/2026 @ 13:59pm | |
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| About the 2026 Inductees, Jim C. wrote: | |
| Outside of Jeff Ament, most musicians have no clue who to induct. Accept or Saxon vs. Scorpions? Let me think. Em -> You need to realize even being a C-tier rock act in the 1970s or 1980s provided way more reach and impact than being a headliner now. It is not even comparable in the slightest. Music has massively declined and is still continuing to decline. Podcasting is outpacing music. https://www.insideradio.com/free/data-shows-podcasts-are-winning-the-battle-for-attention/article_871ddc1f-117f-4fd5-a70a-9bd8fa26e5ca.html | |
| Tuesday, 06/23/2026 @ 13:13pm | |
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| About Rock Hall Projected, KING wrote: | |
| KING Classic Alternative/Punk Selection. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark (OMD) KING | |
| Tuesday, 06/23/2026 @ 12:38pm | |
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| About Youssou NDour, Jason wrote: | |
| I hope he can be recognized at some point Bigger African musician in US/UK aside from Fela Kuti If there is international category in the future, he is very suitable candidate | |
| Tuesday, 06/23/2026 @ 11:48am | |
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| About The Oak Ridge Boys, Roy wrote: | |
| Elvira | |
| Tuesday, 06/23/2026 @ 09:51am | |
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| About Rock Hall Projected, Ian wrote: | |
| Wow, didn't imagine Dolemite would get spanked like that. Going to switch my Influence nominee back to Ennio Morricone. My Classic Alternative/Punk nominee is They Might Be Giants. | |
| Tuesday, 06/23/2026 @ 09:47am | |
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| About Rock Hall Projected, John R.C. wrote: | |
| Classic Alternative/Punk Nominee: Happy Mondays I'm gonna replace my nomination of Jon Savage with a new one: Non-Performer: Mustard (or DJ Mustard if you preferred that) | |
| Tuesday, 06/23/2026 @ 09:47am | |
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| About Rock Hall Projected, Tom H. wrote: | |
| Performer: Midnight Oil Influence: Tampa Red | |
| Tuesday, 06/23/2026 @ 09:47am | |
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| About the 2026 Inductees, EJ wrote: | |
| Omar, Anita Baker should 100% be inducted based on her influence to other R&B artists over the last few decades. | |
| Tuesday, 06/23/2026 @ 09:44am | |
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| About Sarah McLachlan, omar wrote: | |
| Olivia Rodrigo is putting together an all-women music festival. This may help bring Lilith Fair creator Sarah McLachlan back to the attention of the nominating committee. | |
| Tuesday, 06/23/2026 @ 09:30am | |
| Leave your own comment about Sarah McLachlan here. | |
| About Smashing Pumpkins, omar wrote: | |
| https://x.com/i/status/2069398572974428280 Sumerian Records has announced a new Smashing Pumpkins tribute album featuring contributions from Tame Impala, Alice Glass, Nita Strauss, Yonaka, Des Rocs, Meg Myers, Palaye Royale, Between The Buried and Me, and Palaye Royale, among others. The first single comes in the form of Tame Impala's cover of "Hummer" from Siamese Dream. | |
| Tuesday, 06/23/2026 @ 09:20am | |
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| About Rock Hall Projected, Nick B. wrote: | |
| Classic Alternative/Punk Nominee: Simple Minds Non-Performers: Allee Willis | |
| Tuesday, 06/23/2026 @ 08:45am | |
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| About Rock Hall Projected, Nick B. wrote: | |
| Side Performers - Liberty DeVitto Liberty DeVitto was Billy Joel's drummer for many decades, for both studio recordings and touring engagements. He also worked as a session musician for the likes of Paul McCartney, Carly Simon, Stevie Nicks, and Meat Loaf. | |
| Tuesday, 06/23/2026 @ 08:40am | |
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| About Rock Hall Projected, Ozma wrote: | |
| Nominee: Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers | |
| Tuesday, 06/23/2026 @ 06:21am | |
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| About Depeche Mode, omar wrote: | |
| I think part of the reason that RRHOF inducts Vince Clarke as Depeche Mode member, because RRHOF also wants to induct him to partly include Erasure and Yazoo, two somewhat marginal candidates, but making Vince Clarke to have a very respectable career. | |
| Tuesday, 06/23/2026 @ 01:41am | |
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| About Rock Hall Projected, MichaelEU wrote: | |
| I'll nominate The Pogues | |
| Tuesday, 06/23/2026 @ 01:40am | |
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| About the 2026 Inductees, omar wrote: | |
| https://thegauntlet.com/article/218841/38604/k-k-downing-reflects-on-judas-priest-s-rock-hall-glory-and-the-future-of-metal K.K. Downing, from Judas Priest wants Accept and Saxon to be inducted into RRHOF. | |
| Tuesday, 06/23/2026 @ 01:35am | |
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| About Rock Hall Projected, Ray wrote: | |
| Switching my Non-Performer nom to David Foster. | |
| Tuesday, 06/23/2026 @ 01:16am | |
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| About Rock Hall Projected, Philip wrote: | |
| I'll nominate Bad Religion | |
| Tuesday, 06/23/2026 @ 01:08am | |
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| About the 2026 Inductees, omar wrote: | |
| https://pitchfork.com/news/devo-and-b-52s-somehow-find-more-cities-for-farewell-tour/ Devo and The B-52's have momentum again. Their successful union tour has been extended more dates. They have been toured to arena and amphitheater level venues together. | |
| Tuesday, 06/23/2026 @ 01:06am | |
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| About Rock Hall Projected, omar wrote: | |
| Sorry. I have changed my mind I decided to nominate Cocteau Twins instead | |
| Tuesday, 06/23/2026 @ 00:51am | |
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| About Rock Hall Projected, 0pac big wrote: | |
| My classic alternative/punk nominee is blink-182 In the case Linda Creed wins the non-performer tiebreaker I am going to go with Bert Berns as my replacement again. | |
| Tuesday, 06/23/2026 @ 00:46am | |
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| About Rock Hall Projected, omar wrote: | |
| I nominate Simple Minds | |
| Tuesday, 06/23/2026 @ 00:44am | |
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| About Rock Hall Projected, Darren wrote: | |
| My nominees: Performers - Gang Of Four Influences - Garth Brooks | |
| Tuesday, 06/23/2026 @ 00:44am | |
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| About Rock Hall Projected, Darren wrote: | |
| Nominations are now open for the first Re-visited / Projected Side Performer Ballot Qualification Vote. Any voter that's interested in participating can nominate one eligible Side Performer. There will be three days of nominations and three days of voting. This is the final round of side performers nominations this year. Any interested voter can nominate a Side Performer that hasn't already been inducted as a Side Performer. The following Side Performers have been qualified for the 2026 ballot as a result of their performance on the 2025 ballot or have been previously nominated in 2026: Greg Phillanganes Steve Gadd Steve Stevens Tony Levin If you nominated a Side Performer in the previous round of voting, that nomination will carry over to this round unless your nominee was qualified in the last round. If you want to change your nomination, please do so during the nomination period. Biz Markie - Ian Bruce Hornsby - Michael W Buckethead - Raichu Chuck Rainey - Chris Lyons David Lindley - Ray David Sanborn - power Dean Parks - KING Ellie Greenwich - Rick Vendl II Grady Martin - Dave J.J. Cale - Darren Michael Brecker - MichaelEU Nico - 0pac Big Peter Frampton - Casper Pino Palladino - John R.C. Rita Coolidge - Greg F Rory Gallagher - ntndeacon The Applejacks - Tom H. The Blackberries - Ozma The Dreamlovers - Philip The Neverland Express - Jennifer Any interested voter can nominate a Side Performer that isn't on the list of nominees, so long as they haven't already been inducted as a Side Performer. Nominations will end at 8 PM Central on Thursday. At approximately 8 PM Central on Thursday, I'll post the list of nominees on this board for review. Please let me know if there are any errors. At approximately 8 PM Central on Friday, I will post the link to the google poll. | |
| Tuesday, 06/23/2026 @ 00:41am | |
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| About Rock Hall Projected, Darren wrote: | |
| Nominations are now open for this week's Re-visited / Projected Influence Ballot Qualification Vote. Any voter that's interested in participating can nominate one eligible Influence. We'll have three days of nominations, one day of review and three days of voting. This is the final round of influence nominations this year. Only the highest vote-getter will be inducted, as there's only one ballot spot remaining. Any interested voter can nominate an Influence that hasn't already been inducted as an Influence. The following Influences have been qualified for the 2026 ballot as a result of their performance on the 2025 ballot or have been previously nominated in 2026: Benny Goodman Buck Owens Johnnie Ray Tony Bennett If you nominated an influence in the previous round of voting, that nomination will carry over to this round unless your nominee was qualified in the last round. If you want to change your nomination, please do so during the nomination period. Here are the nominations from the previous round that will currently be nominated for this round unless changed by the nominator): Alexis Korner - power Andy Williams - Rick Vendl II Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup - Ozma Big Bill Broonzy - Chris Lyons Big Jay McNeely - Nick B. Blind Willie McTell - MichaelEU Buddy Rich - 0pac Big Chick Corea - Raichu Fats Waller - Philip Jackie DeShannon - KING John Williams - Lax43 Kenny Rogers - Jennifer Lonnie Johnson - Ray Marty Robbins - Dave Os Mutantes - Casper Rudy Ray Moore - Ian Ryuchi Sakamoto - John R.C. Sammy Davis, Jr. - ntndeacon Sons of the Pioneers - Michael W The Jubalaires - Greg F Nominations will end at 8 PM Central on Thursday. At approximately 8 PM Central on Thursday, I'll post the list of nominees on this board for review. Please let me know if there are any errors. At approximately 8 PM Central on Friday, I'll post the link to the google poll. | |
| Tuesday, 06/23/2026 @ 00:38am | |
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| About Rock Hall Projected, Darren wrote: | |
| Nominations are now open for this week's Re-visited / Projected Non-Performer Ballot Qualification Vote. Any voter that's interested in participating can nominate one eligible Non-Performer. We'll have three days of nominations, one day of review and three days of voting. This is the final round of non-performer nominations this year. Only the highest vote-getter will be inducted, as there's only one ballot spot remaining. The following Non-Performers have been qualified for the 2026 ballot as a result of their performance on the 2025 ballot or have been previously nominated in 2026: Jimmy Webb Lenny Waronker Tony Visconti If you nominated a non-performer in the previous round of voting, that nomination will carry over to this round unless your nominee was qualified in the last round. If you want to change your nomination, please do so during the nomination period. Here are the nominations from the previous round that will currently be nominated for this round (unless changed by the nominator): Arif Mardin - SkylanderLord3 Jack Antonoff - Michael W Linda Creed - 0pac Big Linda Perry - Nick B. Cousin Brucie - Tom H. Dianne Warren - Darren Felice & Boudleaux Bryant - MichaelEU Godley and Creme - Lax43 Howard Greenfield - Dave Hugh Padgham - Rick Vendl II Jim Steinman - Jennifer Jimmy Miller - Ozma Jon Savage - John R.C. Kool DJ Red Alert - Greg F L.A. Reid - power Mark "Flood" Ellis - Raichu Michael Nesmith - Chris Lyons P.F. Sloan & Steve Barri - Philip Rick Dees - KING Rick Hall - Ray Stephen Street - Casper T-Bone Burnett - ntndeacon Teddy Riley - Ian Van Dyke Parks - joker Please note that the following voters have nominated Non-Performers that are involved in a tie-breaker vote: Arif Mardin - SkylanderLord3 Jack Antonoff - Michael W Linda Creed - 0pac Big Linda Perry - Nick B. These voters have the option of nominating a replacement candidate in case their previous nominee wins the tiebreaker (as 2 of the 4 will). If another voter wishes to nominate the replacement candidate nominated by SkylanderLord3, Michael W, 0pac Big or Nick B., they can do so to guarantee that they're on the ballot. Any interested voter can nominate a Non-Performer from the above list or a Non-Performer that isn't on the list, so long as they haven't already been inducted as a Non-Performer. Nominations will end at 8 PM Central on Thursday. At approximately 8 PM Central on Thursday, I'll post the list of nominees on this board for review. Please let me know if there are any errors. At approximately 8 PM Central on Friday, I'll post the link to the google poll. | |
| Tuesday, 06/23/2026 @ 00:35am | |
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| About Rock Hall Projected, Darren wrote: | |
| Nominations are now open for this week's Genre Re-visited / Projected Ballot Qualification Vote. Here is the list of genre votes that we'll be having every other week as part of this project: DONE - GENRE #1 - Classic Rock/Metal IN PROGRESS - GENRE #2 - Classic Alternative/Punk GENRE #3 - Modern Rock/Alternative/Indie GENRE #4 - Folk/Country Rock/Singer-Songwriter GENRE #5 - R'n'B GENRE #6 - Electronica GENRE #7 - Hip Hop GENRE #8 - Pop GENRE #9 - World Music The following artists have already been nominated for the 2026 ballot, either by automatically being nominated as a result of the 2025 vote or by winning a genre vote this year, and don't need to be nominated for this qualifying genre vote: Billie Eilish Joe Cocker Lana Del Rey Scorpions This week's genre vote is Classic Alternative/Punk. This week's genre vote is Classic Alternative/Punk. If there is any confusion, "Classic Alternative" refers to alternative music from the late 1970s through the late 1980s (and possibly into the very early 90s, depending on the artist), primarily acts fitting in under College Rock or New Wave (the next genre vote will include alternative acts from the 90s and 00s). Punk refers to all eras of Punk rock music, up to and including the artists most recently eligible for this project. Any voter that's interested in participating can nominate one eligible Performer. There will be three days of nominations and four days of voting. Genre nominations will not automatically carry over from one genre to another, nor will eligible nominations from the general vote. All genre nominations will need to be newly nominated during the nomination period. Nominations will close at 8 PM Central on Thursday. I will be posting an updated list of nominees on Thursday. If you see any nominees missing, please let me know ASAP. The link to the poll will be posted at approximately 8 PM Central on Friday. | |
| Tuesday, 06/23/2026 @ 00:28am | |
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