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About the 2026 Inductees,  omar wrote: | |
| Another thing that shocks me is that although the Goo Goo Dolls have nearly 40 million monthly listeners on Spotify and probably the biggest rock song among Gen Z ("Iris"), they're now basically a theater-level act and can't even regularly tour arenas. They should be a household-name band with a hit that famous, but... They basically look like younger version of ToTo... | |
| Tuesday, 05/12/2026 @ 17:39pm | |
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| About Desmond Dekker, Steven Sandifer wrote: | |
| Father of Reggae Desmond Dekker and the Aces | |
| Tuesday, 05/12/2026 @ 14:47pm | |
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| About the 2026 Inductees, Shannon wrote: | |
| Black Crowes and Melissa Etheridge should not be considered at all at this point There are basically at least 20-50 better 90s rock/rock adjacent acts should be included before them. They are nominated because they are buddies with committee members. If they are inducted soon, then rock hall will become totally laughingstock. If you mask their names, their profile is no different to Bush, and who would even argue that Bush are qualified for rock hall induction. I can't believe Black Crowes get two nominations already while Smashing Pumpkins, Alice in Chains, Weezer and a ton of others are still waiting. It is definitely crime. | |
| Tuesday, 05/12/2026 @ 14:28pm | |
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| About the 2026 Inductees, omar wrote: | |
| Acts with two prior nominations that could become three timer in next nomination (not counting pre 70s acts likes of the Chantels): Jane's Addiction The Smiths Eric B. & Rakim The Black Crowes If any of them get their third, more likely than not they are voted in. I am also surprised there are very few acts remaining that rock hall tried multiple times now. Most previous nominees are only one timers... Rock hall now seems to rotate the candidates every year pretty well. Many fresh names every year | |
| Tuesday, 05/12/2026 @ 13:30pm | |
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| About the 2026 Inductees, omar wrote: | |
| Not sure if three will be the threshold of times of nominations in Rick Krim era Still need to see if Mariah gets her fourth. If not, she will be side categoried If she does get her fourth, then why not nominate likes of Devo, WAR one more time. Devo looks like have legit chance to be voted in now, and if WAR are on ballot now they will be 100% lock with current voting politics. I guess we will see Mariah gets fourth nomination. But for most acts, if you get nominated for the third time, usually it means voters are here for you and, so with potential "weaker" competition, you are likely be voted for induction in third time. Mariah is the rare exception. But yes I believe, in the future, if one act gets his third nomination, it is still more than likely he will be included successfully than not. | |
| Tuesday, 05/12/2026 @ 13:25pm | |
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| About the 2026 Inductees, Plebeian wrote: | |
| Getting bored so just posting my now updated 2027 predictions. Hope you enjoy it: Returning: DEVO (4) Sting (2) INXS (2) Ms. Lauryn Hill (2) Shakira (2) Motörhead (2) Newcomers: Beyoncé Coldplay Sonic Youth The Strokes De La Soul Barry White Bryan Adams Norah Jones Living Colour The Class: Beyoncé Coldplay The Strokes Barry White DEVO INXS Sting If I had to make Musical Influence choices: Chuck Willis Kurtis Blow Marianne Faithful If I had to make Musical Excellence choices: Diane Warren Robert "Mutt" Lange Sheila E | |
| Tuesday, 05/12/2026 @ 11:44am | |
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| About the 2026 Inductees, K-Dawg wrote: | |
| and I will say, as far as Goo Goo Dolls, Gin Blossoms, Third Eye Blind, and those go, it's pop rock. They've snubbed Coldplay, who have far more success than these bands, for several years. Until Chris Martin's crew goes in, there's gonna be a lot of these guys looking on. The 90s rock scene is kind of muddled at this point. Nu metal is being completely ignored, even though NIN kind of laid the foundation for it. The Smashing Pumpkins, who should have been FYI, are likely being kept out because of Billy Corgan. AIC is mentioned, while worthy, because rockists want to get the big 4 in, and STP has the same pedigree. I see Counting Crows and just shake my head. They are going to follow whatever path they want. At least Oasis going in clears the spot for "next pet project 90s act to get inducted". I want to throw a name out and see what people think...Modest Mouse? | |
| Monday, 05/11/2026 @ 23:44pm | |
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| About the 2026 Inductees, K-Dawg wrote: | |
| I'm going to put together my list this week of early 2027 nominees. It's not necessarily going to follow the status quo. It will probably be controversial to some and others will laugh and "wtf" it. I'm gonna return to going with my instincts, because more often than not, I've been right. That being said, i do respect everyone's takes on this board. Everyone can have their own opinions, but we've lost a little of the spirited talk and analysis that we had in years past. People like Ben and Enigmaticus are sorely missed. | |
| Monday, 05/11/2026 @ 23:39pm | |
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| About The Album Project, Nick B. wrote: | |
| Voting is now open for this month's Genre and Artist Votes.
Here is the Google Forms ballot to cast your vote: Genre Vote: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRfnd9uHqxW_oeRJZ8Z7KpC1oR4WybQFgAB6SjrOLirFkZ1A/viewform Artist Vote (Overkill): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1DhONrUHT5RyeUM1ZmM0ChUzwWEkrqaaE-kTUdebIzOgttw/viewform Artist Vote (Shadowfax): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyxYZZGB6kd_nA4H1FlQoUSV4GLActAMtybN-u8SwhiUnr0g/viewform There are four days to vote. The ballot expires at 8pm Central Time Zone on the 15th. | |
| Monday, 05/11/2026 @ 17:13pm | |
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| About The Song Project, Nick B. wrote: | |
| Voting is now open for this month's Genre and Artist Votes.
Here is the Google Forms ballot to cast your vote: Genre Vote: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEFNDHP4qZHD_boW6OF9CGJ6wnoJyDaa3jsHPq9RnlCDb4XA/viewform Artist Vote (John Mayer): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehf6LIr3aEiYTTc8ZjocBFi8nX_5b9EczYDcvxtzQsVOzlyg/viewform Artist Vote (The Isley Brothers): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfeBONRyMM9Z029SlLJul_H9VOwxuRXYH-yWvghb6fDYL2kJg/viewform There are four days to vote. The ballot expires at 8pm Central Time Zone on the 15th. | |
| Monday, 05/11/2026 @ 17:09pm | |
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| About the 2026 Inductees, omar wrote: | |
| Who will follow Joy Division/New Order is actually an open question. The Smiths The Smiths may unfortunately be snubbed again because either a lot of people in the committee room cannot stand Morrissey, to the point that they may not even appear on the ballot, or because many voters may refuse to vote for The Smiths simply because they do not want Morrissey inducted. They should theoretically be the No. 1 option, but due to politics outside of the music itself, they may still be passed over again. In theory, if they appear on the ballot, they should perform no worse than Joy Division/New Order. However, if a certain number of voters strongly dislike Morrissey, they could still fail. Devo I am not really sure why the Rock Hall suddenly seemed to forget about Devo from 2023 to 2026. It could be that the Rock Hall has already decided to give up on them as a main performer-category inductee. Or it could simply be because the Hall decided to focus on Joy Division/New Order, who were viewed as a slightly more important snub, and Devo were temporarily pushed aside because of that. They should still have a good chance with a potential fourth nomination because of the changes in voting politics, but it is not guaranteed, and they could still fail on a fourth attempt. If the Rock Hall wants to play it safe and make sure they induct a local hero for the 2027 ceremony in Cleveland, then they could simply give Devo an Early Influence Award instead. The B-52's I remember former committee member Alan Light talking about The B-52's. He basically said the band had momentum, but Cyndi Lauper was considered more influential. And John Sykes once said that he believed The B-52's would appear on the ballot one day, which makes me think they came close to being nominated in at least one cycle. Now that Joy Division/New Order are in, the top priority in that alternative/post-punk lane has been removed from the snub list, so maybe The B-52's now have a clearer path to the ballot. It is definitely possible they were previously pushed aside because of both Joy Division/New Order and Cyndi Lauper. INXS INXS will of course continue to be pushed. And with the current voting politics, there is definitely room for induction combinations like INXS/Devo, INXS/The Smiths, or INXS/The B-52's, similar to Billy Idol and Joy Division/New Order this year: one mainstream MTV rock star and one alternative/post-punk act from the 1980s. Tears for Fears I think Tears for Fears will eventually become serious contenders, but I am not sure if it will happen as soon as next year. Usually, if an act is not included relatively early in its eligibility period, it often has to wait for older acts to get inducted first. That is why they may still be behind artists like Devo, The B-52's, and The Smiths in the queue. Pixies Pixies are an act that could appear on the ballot at almost any time. I am not sure if they will directly take the Joy Division/New Order spot as soon as next year, but they are probably very inductable now that Joy Division/New Order are finally in. They might only need one or two nominations now before getting inducted. | |
| Monday, 05/11/2026 @ 15:56pm | |
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| About the 2026 Inductees, omar wrote: | |
| I feel Bryan Adams was put aside this year because of Phil Collins. The Rock Hall usually does not have two very similar inductees in the same class. Everyone knew Phil was basically a lock even before the nominations were announced, and Bryan and Phil are almost the same type of artist. Because of that, they may not have nominated Bryan as well in order to maintain more diversity in the inductee class. If so, I think his nomination will 100% happen next year, and after Phil, everyone will ask who is next. The answer is probably Bryan Adams. I won't be surprised if Bryan appeared again in ceremony this year to give tribute performance to Phil Collins... | |
| Monday, 05/11/2026 @ 15:34pm | |
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| About the 2026 Inductees, omar wrote: | |
| I would say I would d rank The Jam' s chances above Buzzcocks's, because Paul Weller is a well-known and mainstream figure in the UK. I think many UK voters would support The Jam. Meanwhile, Buzzcocks have ok, but not particularly strong, mainstream popularity in the UK. Although unfortunately, I don't expect either of these two bands to be nominated anytime soon. | |
| Monday, 05/11/2026 @ 15:23pm | |
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| About the 2026 Inductees, omar wrote: | |
| The Jam is an interesting case. Paul Weller is definitely a legend and one of the most well-known musicians in the UK over the past 40 years. Through The Jam, The Style Council, and his solo career, he has had a Top 10 album in the UK in every decade from the 1970s to the 2020s. He has also achieved a No. 1 album in UK in every decade from the 1980s to the 2020s, along with numerous No. 1 and Top 10 singles across multiple decades. If there were a Hall of Fame in the UK, The Jam would probably be a first-year inductee, and Paul Weller would likely become a double inductee (with The Jam and solo). The Jam's resume is quite similar to that of T. Rex and Roxy Music, bigger in the UK. T. Rex, for example, were one of the biggest superstar acts in Britain for a short period and had 10 Top 5 singles in the UK only from 1970 to 1973. However, T. Rex also had a Top 10 hit in the US, and Roxy Music had "Love Is the Drug", which reached the US Top 30. If The Jam had even one US Top 40 hit, I think their chances would be much higher, similar to T. Rex and Roxy Music. However, they are more non-exist in US music, while T. Rex and Roxy Music are well respected by US rock voters. | |
| Monday, 05/11/2026 @ 15:16pm | |
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| About the 2026 Inductees, Shannon wrote: | |
| Come on Black Crowes and Melissa Etheridge should not be considered at all at this point There are basically at least 20-50 better 90s rock/rock adjacent acts should be included before them. They are nominated because they are buddies with committee members. Come on, if they are inducted soon, then rock hall will become totally laughingstock. | |
| Monday, 05/11/2026 @ 10:57am | |
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| About Black Oak Arkansas, John Camper wrote: | |
| Ii am An artist, musicsn songwriter and belive that by not having some of the quintessential real rock bands like Black Oak Arkansas in the hall of fame while other new bands and current acts that are not even in the genre of real rock. Music such as rap. That makes the Rockv& Roll Hall of Fame an invalid institution run by a new generation fir political reasons not keeping within the spirt of true R9ck & Roll and not giving near enough credit to the greats. Who actually made Tock & Roll music. I lived the true rock and roll years being my 70s & in my book this makes any decisions made by the board a sham & makes the institution a invalid judgment group, henceforth I will be making this statement at every gig i play from now until I pass. Please reconsider the way you choose how you honor the true greats and not the political pop bands thanks for letting me air my views. | |
| Monday, 05/11/2026 @ 10:37am | |
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| About the 2026 Inductees, Sean wrote: | |
| "Populist Rock Bands That The Hall May Have To Deal With At Some Point Based On Worldwide Daily Spotify Plays:" What about Korn, Deftones, and Goo Goo Dolls? I'd have to figure they would be ahead of Staind and Godsmack. Also, is Third Eye Blind on there? It wouldn't surprise me since they basically occupied the same radio niche as Matchbox Twenty and post-sellout Goo Goo Dolls. And I assume you left The Cranberries off because they weren't meat-headed enough? And you KNOW Blink-182 is going in even though they're not in here. Guessing no on Barenaked Ladies and Counting Crows and Gin Blossoms and stuff like that because it seems like both post-grunge and nu-metal made more of a comeback with Gen Z than any of that softer adult alternative stuff (although I know the kids still like The Cranberries, Goo Goo Dolls, and apparently Matchbox Twenty). But maybe Live who split the difference on post-grunge and adult alternative made it? | |
| Monday, 05/11/2026 @ 10:35am | |
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| About Brandy, omar wrote: | |
| Brandy's vocal stylings have had a significant impact on the music industry, most notably with contemporary R&B, pop and gospel genres, where some have referred to her as the "Vocal Bible". From information in Wiki, Brandy has influenced numerous artists, including Ambré, Chris Brown, Jacob Latimore, Lil Mo, Mary Mary, PJ Morton, Keke Palmer, Kierra Sheard, Hope Tala, JoJo, Jazmine Sullivan, Tank, Sean Garrett, B.Slade, Melanie Fiona, India.Arie, Keshia Chanté, Luke James, Daley, Y'anna Crawley, Rüdiger Skoczowsky, Ariana Grande, Keyshia Cole, Jhené Aiko, Eric Bellinger, Rihanna, Normani, Kehlani, Erykah Badu, Kelly Rowland, John Frusciante, and H.E.R.. It seems that critics ignored her for a long time, but recently there has been a growing trend toward reevaluating her work. Pitchfork giving Full Moon a 9.0 feels almost like a critical "vindication." If lists like Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums or Songs eventually start including her albums or singles, her standing a decade from now could rise dramatically. She does have enduring popularity (around 2000 in history most streamed musicians), which is a plus. At the moment, her critical reputation is still relatively modest (Acclaimed Music ranks her around #1946), but it increasingly feels as though the artistic value of her music will be rediscovered and reassessed. I think ten years later, we will talk her differently. | |
| Monday, 05/11/2026 @ 05:57am | |
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| About the 2026 Inductees, omar wrote: | |
| Eventually, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will probably induct 50 Cent and Lil Wayne, two of the biggest rap stars of the 2000s. But unless it's someone like Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, or Drake, I don't think the Rock Hall will skip over major 1980s–90s rap candidates to induct later-era rap artists. They'll probably wait until they feel the main entry candidates from the 80s and 90s have mostly been included. | |
| Monday, 05/11/2026 @ 02:47am | |
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| About the 2026 Inductees, K-Dawg wrote: | |
| as far as rap goes, I don't know if they're going to revisit EBAR or De La Soul. Just seems that even for the RRHOF who love to dive too deep once in awhile that they figure the influential groups of the time are maybe done. Ludacris represents a great chance, like Snoop, of an artist still very much able to perform and headline. I don't know why, but seems like En Vogue, TLC, and Destiny's Child (though there are those convinced that Beyonce is a slam dunk) are not even being entertained. They shoved Salt N Pepa in sideways, and while they are deserving, there was nothing on the radar that I saw that even offered they were in contention. Seems they think, and they may be right, that the female groups don't register with the voting body in general. I know my thought Beyonce might get pushback is the extreme minority, but they've never liked acknowledging female r and B talent from the outset. | |
| Monday, 05/11/2026 @ 02:13am | |
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| About the 2026 Inductees, omar wrote: | |
| Rock hall definitely could return to Jane's Addiction if they feel it is right to nominate them and they can have real shot with current voting politics, even if Jane's Addiction looking like finished pretty poor in 2024... Just like Iron Maiden, finished very bad in 2023, they rock hall is right to nominate them again and Maiden likely finished top 3 based on Kalshi timeline... And need to see if boomers will have to vote for Janes like they did to Maiden in 2026, though I am sure Janes is defeinitely in lower tier than Maiden, but #7/#8 is way easier than what ranking Maiden likely obtained this year. Do not feel Janes are totally dead for main entry chance... . Maybe Jane's Addiction are easier sell to other committee members because others know likes of AIC are making ballot harder to their pet projects so they may support to renominate Janes Addiction instead... But JA seem like a filler pick on the surface, but they could still bubble in.. | |
| Monday, 05/11/2026 @ 01:27am | |
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| About the 2026 Inductees, omar wrote: | |
| I doubt it will be always 17 nominees and 8 performer inductess Yes looking like John Sykes has no standard and his feel may be different every year... It could still return to 14 nominees and 7 performer inductees next year... | |
| Monday, 05/11/2026 @ 01:16am | |
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| About the 2026 Inductees, omar wrote: | |
| Journey and ToTo have similar spotify streaming numbers, but obvious Journey is way bigger act and more influential currently. Journey currently tours in arena and ToTo only are theater level act... ToTo's enduring popular hits do not translate into the popularity of the band itself... Their hits are bigger than acts themselves, this does harm to their rock hall prospect. The artist itself does not have that huge attraction... | |
| Monday, 05/11/2026 @ 00:37am | |
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| About the 2026 Inductees, KING wrote: | |
| Good conversation about 2027 potential RRHOF nominees. Styx fits the Foreigner and Journey model. They had multiple platinum albums and some memorable songs. Similar to Foreigner and Journey having some success in the late 1970's and continuing the hits and success into the 1980's. I really hope Tommy Shaw earns induction soon. Just an underrated musician talent as a singer and guitarist. Mr. Roboto, I think, was polarizing when it was released in the 80's but ahead of its time. I think it's looked on more favorably here in 2026. Dennis DeYoung definitely a gifted and talented vocalist important to the Styx singing and songwriters. Also, effectively weaving the keyboards into their sound. Too Much Time On My Hands might be my FAV Styx song. Richie always asks who benefits when music artists are inducted. I've had Bryan Adams on my radar for a good 5-10 years now. He's very close to nomination as Phil Collins has now earned induction. Adams has earned several music accolades and awards and JUNO awards. It just appears it's Adams time. He has a few signature songs like Cuts Like A Knife and Summer Of 69 and Everything I Do from Robin Hood movie. Good points brought up about Bryan Adams band members. Lee Scott definitely should be inducted with Bryan Adams. One of my earliest music memories was singing the songs off Reckless and all the hits from the album. MTV also very important to Bryan Adams and many of the 80's music artists. It's incredible music videos impact back then. Duran Duran were 1 of the 1st artists to take advantage of this medium. I'm hoping Blue Oyster Cult and Scorpions earn nomination soon. BOC is definitely deserving with a large influence on later rock and metal artists. They have sold over 30 million records. BOC have plenty of utility and could take any of 3 or 4 ballot slots. 1970's Classic Rock or Progressive or Metal or 1980's Rock. Burning For You and Don't Fear The Reaper are very popular and memorable songs. The "Cowbell" skit on SNL is very memorable and continues to live on for many years. BOC has an incredible longevity from late 60's early 70's. It also helps they were respected for literate lyrics and something mystical about them. Blue Oyster Cult sure checks plenty of boxes. Scorpions definitely will be nominated soon. They had their 60 year anniversary and keep going strong. Have influenced countless German and European metal bands including rock/metal bands here in the US. Have sold over 100 million records worldwide. Also, have a few important signature songs like The Zoo, No One like You, Rock You Like A Hurricane, Send Me An Angel, Wind Of Change. Like BOC, Scorpions check many boxes for nomination. It's important to have a forum like FRL to bring up potential Nominees and have good discussion. By nomination time, we have argued, discovered, discussed, overturned, unearthed just about every possible nominee that could be nominated the next year. I'm very interested in the next several classes.... 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030, 2031 2032 etc. There should be an outstanding mix of long time snubs with some first time eligibles and 2 or 3 year eligibles. Also, some Special Award inductees who are deserving. KING | |
| Sunday, 05/10/2026 @ 23:02pm | |
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| About the 2026 Inductees, richie wrote: | |
| K-Dawg, What are your early predictions for the 2027 nominees?. | |
| Sunday, 05/10/2026 @ 22:27pm | |
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| About the 2026 Inductees, K-Dawg wrote: | |
| Toto has Africa, Hold the Line, and Rosanna. If singles were a thing still, they might get nommed for Africa. They are a world away from being worthy of the RRHOF. Although "butt rock" being worthy is an interesting topic. Def Leppard and Bon Jovi can be argued to be of that persuasion, but Motley Crue and maybe Poison are the only real contenders for enshrinement. | |
| Sunday, 05/10/2026 @ 22:17pm | |
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| About The Song Project, Nick B. wrote: | |
| Nominations for the Genre Vote are now closed. Please let me know if any are missing and/or miswritten. The Google Form Ballot will be posted tomorrow. America - The Last Unicorn (1982) Andy Williams - (Where Do I Begin?) Love Story (1971) Anita Baker - Talk to Me (1990) Barbra Streisand - Where Am I Going? (1966) Barry Manilow - When October Goes (1984) Bertie Higgins - Key Largo (1981) Billy Joel - Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel) (1993) Bread - Look What You've Done (1970) Bread - Make It with You (1970) Breathe - Hands to Heaven (1987) Bryan Adams - Do I Have to Say the Words? (1991) Don Henley - The Last Worthless Evening (1989) Don McLean - Homeless Brother (1974) Donald Fagen - New Frontier (1982) Edward Bear - Last Song (1972) Electric Light Orchestra - Calling America (1986) Elton John - Nikita (1985) Engelbert Humperdinck - Release Me (1967) Firefall - Strange Way (1978) Firefall - You Are the Woman (1976) Fleetwood Mac - As Long As You Follow (1988) Gene Cotton - Before My Heart Finds Out (1978) Jane Olivor - Stay the Night (1978) Johnny Mathis - Misty (1959) Julia Fordham - Happy Ever After (1988) Kenny Loggins - Meet Me Half Way (1987) LeBlanc & Carr - Falling (1977) Linda Ronstadt - Long, Long Time (1970) Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris - The Sweetest Gift (1975) Luther Vandross - Don't Want to Be a Fool (1991) Maureen McGovern - Can You Read My Mind (Love theme from Superman) (1979) Meat Loaf featuring Patti Russo - I'd Lie for You (And That's the Truth) (1995) Michael Bolton - Soul Provider (1989) Michael Bolton - When a Man Loves a Woman (1991) Michael Buble - Feeling Good (2005) Neil Diamond - Beautiful Noise (1976) Neil Diamond - Yesterday's Songs (1981) Neil Sedaka - Love Will Keep Us Together (1973) Norah Jones - Sunrise (2004) Olivia Newton-John - Don't Stop Believin' (1976) Paul McCartney - No More Lonely Nights (1984) Perry Como - It's Impossible (1970) Phoebe Snow - Poetry Man (1974) Reeve Carney featuring Bono & the Edge - Rise Above 1 (2011) Richard Marx - Right Here Waiting (1989) Rupert Holmes - Him (1979) Sarah McLachlan - I Will Remember You (1995) Sister Janet Mead - The Lord's Prayer (1973) Starship - Set the Night to Music (1988) Train - Mermaid (2012) Van Morrison - Warm Love (1973) Nominations for the Artist Votes are now closed. Please let me know if any are missing and/or miswritten. The Google Form Ballot will be posted tomorrow. John Mayer - 3x5 (2001) John Mayer - Belief (2006) John Mayer - Clarity (2003) John Mayer - Gravity (2006) John Mayer - I Don't Trust Myself (With Loving You) (2006) John Mayer - New Light (2021) John Mayer - Waiting on the World to Change (2006) John Mayer - Who Says (2009) John Mayer - Why Georgia (2001) John Mayer - Wild Blue (2021) John Mayer - Your Body Is A Wonderland (2002) John Mayer feat. Katy Perry - Who You Love (2013) The Isley Brothers - (At Your Best) You Are Love (1976) The Isley Brothers - Behind a Painted Smile (1968) The Isley Brothers - Choosey Lover (1983) The Isley Brothers - Groove With You, Parts 1 & 2 (1978) The Isley Brothers - I Turned You On (1969) The Isley Brothers - Inside You (Pts. 1 & 2) (1980) The Isley Brothers - Live It Up (Parts 1 & 2) (1974) The Isley Brothers - Love the One You're With (1971) The Isley Brothers - Stagger Lee (1963) The Isley Brothers - Take Me to the Next Phase (Parts 1 & 2) (1978) The Isley Brothers - Tell Me When You Need It Again (Part 1 & 2) (1977) The Isley Brothers - Testify (1964) The Isley Brothers - The Pride Parts 1 & 2 (1977) | |
| Sunday, 05/10/2026 @ 21:56pm | |
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| About The Album Project, Nick B. wrote: | |
| Nominations for the Genre Vote are now closed. Please let me know if any are missing and/or miswritten. The Google Form Ballot will be posted tomorrow. Aldo Nova - Aldo Nova (1982) April Wine - Forever For Now (1977) April Wine - The Whole World's Goin' Crazy (1976) Avril Lavigne - The Best Damn Thing (2007) Bachman-Turner Overdrive - Not Fragile (1974) Barenaked Ladies - Gordon (1992) Barenaked Ladies - Stunt (1998) Blue Rodeo - Many A Mile (2021) Blue Rodeo - Outskirts (1987) Broken Social Scene - You Forgot It in People (2002) Bruce Cockburn - Dancing in the Dragon's Jaws (1979) Bryan Adams - Bryan Adams MTV Unplugged (1997) Chilliwack - Wanna be a Star (1981) Cowboy Junkies - The Trinity Session (1988) D.O.A. - Hardcore 81 (1981) Daniel Lanois - Acadie (1989) Drake - Scorpion (2018) Eight Seconds - Almacantar (1986) Elizabeth Shepherd - Parkdale (2008) Feist - Metals (2011) Gordon Lightfoot - Summertime Dream (1976) Honeymoon Suite - Honeymoon Suite (1984) Metric - Fantasies (2009) Michael Bublé - Call Me Irresponsible (2007) Nelly Furtado - Whoa, Nelly (2000) Nickelback - All the Right Reasons (2005) NoMeansNo - Wrong (1989) Raffi - Singable Songs for the Very Young (1976) Ron Sexsmith - Ron Sexsmith (1995) Sarah McLachlan - Afterglow (2003) Sharon, Lois & Bram - One Elephant, Deux Éléphants (1978) The Be Good Tanyas - Blue Horse (2001) The Guess Who - Canned Wheat (1969) The Plastic Cloud - The Plastic Cloud (1968) The Tragically Hip - Up to Here (1989) Triumph - Allied Forces (1981) Trooper - Two for the Show (1976) Nominations for the Artist Votes are now closed. Please let me know if any are missing and/or miswritten. The Google Form Ballot will be posted tomorrow. Overkill - Feel the Fire (1985) Overkill - Horrorscope (1991) Overkill - I Hear Black (1993) Overkill - Ironbound (2010) Overkill - Necroshine (1999) Overkill - Taking Over (1987) Overkill - The Years of Decay (1989) Overkill - Under The Influence (1988) Overkill - W.F.O. (1994) Shadowfax - Esperanto (1992) Shadowfax - Folksongs For a Nuclear Village (1988) Shadowfax - Live (1995) Shadowfax - Magic Theater (1994) Shadowfax - Shadowdance (1983) Shadowfax - Shadowfax (1982) Shadowfax - The Dreams of Children (1984) Shadowfax - The Odd Get Even (1990) Shadowfax - Watercourse Way (1976) | |
| Sunday, 05/10/2026 @ 21:51pm | |
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| About The Album Project, Nick B. wrote: | |
| Genre Nominations Cowboy Junkies - The Trinity Session (1988) Feist - Metals (2011) Ron Sexsmith - Ron Sexsmith (1995) Had to do something earlier and couldn't post them until now. | |
| Sunday, 05/10/2026 @ 21:47pm | |
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| About The Album Project, Ray wrote: | |
| Whoops, that should be Triumph - Allied Forces (1981) | |
| Sunday, 05/10/2026 @ 20:09pm | |
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| Overkill - Ironbound (2010) Shadowfax - Live (1995) | |
| Sunday, 05/10/2026 @ 20:05pm | |
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| About The Song Project, Ray wrote: | |
| Genre noms Don McLean - Homeless Brother (1974) Richard Marx - Right Here Waiting (1989) Sarah McLachlan - I Will Remember You (1995) Artist noms John Mayer - I Don't Trust Myself (With Loving You) (2006) The Isley Brothers - Tell Me When You Need It Again (Part 1 & 2) (1977) | |
| Sunday, 05/10/2026 @ 20:00pm | |
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| Broken Social Scene - You Forgot It in People (2002) NoMeansNo - Wrong (1989) Triumph - Allied Forces (1982) | |
| Sunday, 05/10/2026 @ 20:00pm | |
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| About the 2026 Inductees, richie wrote: | |
| GuestG, Out of your way-too-early predictions for the 2027 nominees, Diana Ross and War are both 70's acts, Bryan Adams, The Bangles, De La Soul, Gloria Estefan, INXS, Motorhead, New Edition and The Smiths are all 80's acts, Alice In Chains, Mariah Carey, Counting Crows, Melissa Etheridge, Lauryn Hill and Lenny Kravitz are all 90's acts and Beyonce is a 2000's act. and that you see most of the 80's acts and Beyonce being inducted next year. so Which 80's acts do you see being inducted next year for 2027?. | |
| Sunday, 05/10/2026 @ 19:50pm | |
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| About the 2026 Inductees, GuestG wrote: | |
| Amy Winehouse as a FYE is such an interesting proposition She will of course will be inducted in time, but if Alicia Keys and Pink could not even pull being nominated upon eligibility will she be able to? | |
| Sunday, 05/10/2026 @ 19:40pm | |
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| About the 2026 Inductees, richie wrote: | |
| Total Music Awards made their predictions for inductees in the next three years and they are: 2027: Beyonce, Snoop Dogg, INXS, Bryan Adams, Tracy Chapman, Styx, The Black Crowes, Sting 2028: Coldplay, Amy Winehouse, Alicia Keys, Lenny Kravitz, De La Soul, New Edition, Jethro Tull, Selena 2029: Usher, Lauryn Hill, Beck, The B-52's, Alanis Morissette, Roberta Flack, Motley Crue, John Prine | |
| Sunday, 05/10/2026 @ 19:05pm | |
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| About The Song Project, Jennifer wrote: | |
| Genre Nominations: Meat Loaf featuring Patti Russo - I'd Lie for You (And That's the Truth) (1995) Reeve Carney featuring Bono & the Edge - Rise Above 1 (2011) Train - Mermaid (2012) I also strongly considered: Cliff Richard - Carrie (1979) Cliff Richard with Norrie Paramor and his Orchestra - When the Girl in Your Arms is the Girl in Your Heart (1961) Hall & Oates with Train - Philly Forget Me Not (2018) Helen Reddy - Candle on the Water (1977) Hunter Hayes - Wanted (2011) John Mayer featuring Katy Perry - Who You Love (2013) Johnny Lee - Lookin' for Love (1980) Meat Loaf featuring Bonnie Tyler - A Kiss is a Terrible Thing to Waste (1998) Passenger - Let Her Go (2012) Restless Heart - When She Cries (1992) Robert Goulet - If Ever I Would Leave You (1960) Sting - Moon Over Bourbon Street (1985) Taylor Swift featuring Ed Sheeran - Everything Has Changed (2012) The Honeydrippers - Sea of Love (1984) Train - Angel in Blue Jeans (2014) Train - If It's Love (2009) Train - Ordinary (2004) Vanessa L. Williams and Brian McKnight - Love Is (1993) | |
| Sunday, 05/10/2026 @ 17:11pm | |
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| About the 2026 Inductees, omar wrote: | |
| Europe ("The final countdown"), Survivor ("Eye of the Tiger"), Alan Parsons Project ("Eye in the Sky") are also this type of acts, having huge song(s) many casual listeners appreciate but no one care about the act itself anymore ToTo arguably better than and rich man's version of these acts I mentioned, but still no one is even arguing for Survivor, Europe... for rock hall induction. Hits influence does not translate into the influence of acts themselves | |
| Sunday, 05/10/2026 @ 16:00pm | |
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| About the 2026 Inductees, richie wrote: | |
| GuestG, Out of your way-too-early predictions for the 2027 nominees (Bryan Adams, Alice In Chains, The Bangles, Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Counting Crows, De La Soul, Gloria Estefan, Melissa Etheridge, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Lenny Kravitz, Motorhead, New Edition, Diana Ross, The Smiths and War). Which ones are 80's acts?. | |
| Sunday, 05/10/2026 @ 15:56pm | |
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| About the 2026 Inductees, omar wrote: | |
| On the other hand, it feels like these hit songs have become public classics, but they are no longer strongly attached to the actual acts (Tuoto, Men at work) themselves The songs have taken on a life of their own, while the bands almost feel secondary to the hits. It's as if the bands are simply the people who happened to record these songs, rather than legendary acts that audiences are deeply invested in. I don't know why but it seems to happen in this way. (What's more, there are not many RAWK fans complaining about Toto snubs say a lot, compared to likes of Grand Funk Road, Styx, Guess Who...) | |
| Sunday, 05/10/2026 @ 15:29pm | |
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