Future Rock Legends

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Performing Finalists who aren't in the Rock Hall yet:
-Bryan Adams
-Boy George
-David Gates (Bread)
-Tommy James
-Alanis Morissette
-Steve Winwood https://twitter.com/consequence/status/1856359042618134652

Make no mistake, this is a pattern with the Hall of Fame. @axlrose wrote an open letter rejecting his induction because of this same crap: "the Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony doesn't appear to be somewhere I'm actually wanted or respected."

Original Foreigner had made it clear from the moment they were nominated that they were looking forward to performing, but the Rock Hall producers booked an all-star band in "tribute" to them instead, denying them their once-in-a-lifetime moment forever. https://futurerocklegends.com/News/index_files/Foreigner_Rock_Hall_Induction.html

Foreigner's Lou Gramm, Al Greenwood, and Rick Wills didn't find out until the *afternoon* of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony that they weren't performing that night. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZx6NdLQd-M

Saying that there's only one artist left who is an "egregious oversight" is pretty bonkers, Tom. https://twitter.com/futurerocklgnds/status/1856006292231307388

.@tmorello: “Iron Maiden is like the gold standard of metal bands and they're not in. And I know Bruce Dickinson said he doesn't really care. Well I care as a fan. I care very, very much about it. So I'm gonna do all I can to get, [with] whatever limited influence I have...”

.@tmorello: “I will chew my leg off like a coyote in a trap if I can't get Iron Maiden in. While there are many other deserving acts, Iron Maiden for me is the last most egregious oversight in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.” https://twitter.com/UltClassicRock/status/1855984073854140551

[new post] Foreigner's Overdue Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ends in Bitterness and Confusion @ForeignerMusic @rockhall https://futurerocklegends.com/News/index_files/Foreigner_Rock_Hall_Induction.html

The Rock Hall 100% screwed Foreigner. https://twitter.com/UltClassicRock/status/1855238611823686011

“My lawyer got into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame before me,” is an all-time quote from Mariah Carey. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2024-10-30/mariah-carey-all-i-want-for-christmas-is-you-tour-interview

DMB’s Jeff Coffin is the first Mainer inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame https://observer-me.com/2024/10/24/featured/dexter-native-coffin-is-first-mainer-inducted-into-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame/

Good recap of last weekend's Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/10/21/john-anderson-james-burton-toby-keith-inducted-to-country-hall-of-fame/75739960007/

.@troylsmith predicts the 2025 Rock Hall ballot:
Garth Brooks
Mariah Carey
De La Soul
Billy Idol
Iron Maiden
Queen Latifah
Cyndi Lauper
Robert Plant
Oasis
Soundgarden
Thin Lizzy
Luther Vandross
War
The White Stripes
Warren Zevon
https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2024/10/23/2025-rock-hall-of-fame-predictions-ballot-music

Details of the Rock Hall induction afterparty at the House of Blues that went until 4am. https://pagesix.com/2024/10/21/entertainment/rhof-inductees-kool-the-gang-and-a-tribe-called-quest-hos/

This is a must read. The Country Music Hall of Fame inductions might contain the most untapped potential in the music business. As a non-profit, it's negligent for the Museum not to take advantage of that enormous asset. https://twitter.com/KyleCoroneos/status/1848404552673820936

And check out Future Country Legends for a list of all Hall of Famers, biggest snubs, and future eligible artists https://futurecountrylegends.com

Congrats to the weekend’s second (and intentionally lower key) Hall of Fame class. https://twitter.com/countrymusichof/status/1848171329599459591

There are two types of artists who say f-you to the Rock Hall… The first type are ones who see the flaws and the bullshit in the system. The second type just have hurt egos and try to act like they don’t care.

Cher revealed she was in the latter category the entire time. https://twitter.com/jrodconcerts/status/1847798550035304729

And as we suspected, Dennis Elliott’s absence had nothing to do with the red carpet. That was the Rock Hall doing anonymous damage control by disparaging an inductee for no reason.

No significant others were invited to walk the red carpet 🤔 https://twitter.com/extratv/status/1847769523589448016

Feels like this was a way for them to end the night with music instead of a speech (like last year), but they didn't have time for a proper ending, so they came up with this at the last minute.

And that's a wrap after 5 hours and 22 minutes. No all-star jam again this year 🙃 #RockHall2024

Dave Matthews wraps up his speech and then the band takes the stage again to play a short version of Burning Down the House. #RockHall2024

The band races through shortened versions of "Crash," "So Much to Say," and wrap up with "Too Much."

DMB kick things off with "Ants Marching" allowing the crowd to sing the chorus. #RockHall2024

This Wikipedia-inspired speech might have been ok earlier in the night, but it just feels interminable now.

Julia Roberts having a good time playing with the DMB-heavy crowd in her speech. #RockHall2024

The John Mayall video segment rolls as the crew presumably sets up for Dave Matthews Band to close out the night.

Billy Idol comes out for "No More Tears" as Ozzy sings along from his chair on the side of the stage.

Jelly Roll and Zakk Wylde join the group for "Mama I'm Coming Home"

After Ozzy's brief heartfelt thank you, Maynard James Keenan, Andrew Watt, Wolfgang Van Halen, Chad Smith, Robert Trujillo, and Steve Stevens rip through "Crazy Train" #RockHall2024

Is that lighting or can Jack Black make his face beet red on command?

...and the Guardians / Yankees game is going to extra innings too.🤣

It's 11:15pm and there's still the Ozzy, Dave Matthews Band, John Mayall, and In Memoriam segments still to come... On track to be the longest ceremony ever. #RockHall2024

Mary J. Blige has the unfortunate challenge of having to give her speech after her four-song medley left her breathless. #RockHall2024

After the electric Tribe tribute, Dr. Dre is giving the induction speech for Mary J. Blige but is in an uncomfortable battle with the teleprompter. #RockHall2024

Nice to see Andre 3000 in the Tribe video. Fingers crossed for OutKast soon... #RockHall2024

After inducting Jay-Z in 2021, Dave Chappelle returns to Cleveland to do the honors for A Tribe Called Quest. #RockHall2024

Suzanne DePasse has tested the limits of the Rock Hall producers

Incredibly subdued performance of "Come Monday" by James Taylor, Kenny Chesney, and Mac McAnally to honor Jimmy Buffett that feels contrary to the joy his concerts usually brought. Also, shockingly, no Margaritaville. #RockHall2024

We're updating the list of #RockHall2024 performances in real time on our site: https://futurerocklegends.com/Induction_Performances/#2024

Dave Matthews makes a surprise early appearance, kicking off the Jimmy Buffett tribute with a solo performance of "A Pirate Looks at Forty" #RockHall2024

In his acceptance speech, Peter Frampton asks the Rock Hall to nominate Humble Pie next. #RockHall2024

If anyone's wondering, Keith Urban has been eligible for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame since 2016. #RockHall2024 https://futurerocklegends.com/Artist/Keith_Urban/

A Norman Whitfield video package heavily featuring Jimmy Jam leads into the introduction of Roger Daltrey to give the speech for Peter Frampton. #RockHall2024

Mick Jones's daughter thanks Nominating Committee chairman, Rick Krim, for nominating Foreigner this year. #RockHall2024

Foreigner has more earworms in their catalog than any other artist being inducted tonight.

Sammy Hagar's "rules" for getting inducted into the Rock Hall (while introducing Foreigner):
1. At least one big hit
2. Million selling records
3. Longevity

The ceremony has been struggling with sound issues in the arena, and Teyana Taylor had a lot of trouble with the teleprompter. https://twitter.com/nikres777/status/1847794136037851268