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About the 2024 Inductees, power wrote:
  richie

Oasis, Lenny, Motorhead, JDNO, the Smiths, the Replacements, Salt N Pepa, War, Boston, Melissa Etheridge, Wu Tang Clan, New Edition, Diana Ross, Patti Labelle, Roberta Flack,

We will have more clue after induction ceremony.
Wednesday, 05/1/2024 @ 15:26pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, richie wrote:
  Power,

Which other acts that you wouldn't be surprised to see get nominated/inducted next year for 2025 even though you don't have them on your early predictions for the 2025 nominees/inductees (If 8 inductees again)?.
Wednesday, 05/1/2024 @ 15:17pm
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About Duane Eddy, power wrote:
  RIP great Duane Eddy
Wednesday, 05/1/2024 @ 15:16pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, power wrote:
  alec tess

I think P Diddy had little influence on TLC' case because he wasn't a major collaborator with them; he only participated in a very small amount of their work.

As for KC, the strength of the alternative crowd seems quite weak, lacking any absolute power. You can see that apart from U2, REM, Nirvana, and Pearl Jam, other artists supported by the alternative camp always struggle. Additionally, KC is likely to lack support from the industry (record labels and concert staff), which is extremely crucial for voting. KC is likely to be chosen in the future as musical excellence.
Wednesday, 05/1/2024 @ 15:12pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, Alec Tess wrote:
  Also massive RIP to Duane Eddy by the way
Wednesday, 05/1/2024 @ 15:01pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, Alec Tess wrote:
  Power

The Alternate Rock crowd would vote for King Crimson though

Grohl and the rest of Foo Fighters are fans

Kurt Cobain and Taylor Hawkins were fans and I am sure Radiohead are fans

Rick Krim is a big Progressive Rock fan and I am sure he has brought them up along with Jethro Tull,Styx and Boston names in there

Also I am all for TLC being nominated and I know Mary J Blige got in but she was nominated before it all went down but yeah the P Diddy connections might hurt them
Wednesday, 05/1/2024 @ 15:00pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, power wrote:
  Mat R,

I'm not sure about this. The person organizing Destiny's Child events at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame might not be on the nomination committee, as the event organizers and the nominating committee might be from different departments. I'm uncertain about Destiny's Child's situation and how the nomination committee internally views them. However, I am confident that TLC will be nominated soon, probably within the next five years. Rick Krim is very influential, and he will push for TLC. I'm not sure if Destiny's Child will be inducted before or after TLC, but I'm certain that TLC will be nominated and inducted soon.

Alec T,

KC's situation is complex. It's certain that the pop camp and the Black camp generally won't vote for them, and neither will Bruce Springsteen and his circle. KC's influential friend, Daryl Hall, seems to view KC as a good partner for experimenting with music, but doesn't seem to seriously fight for KC's chances. I think many in the British rock circle would vote for KC, but I'm less certain about other classic rock acts in the U.S. I even doubt that KC's name has ever come up in a nomination committee meeting. I'm pessimistic about their chances, despite believing they truly deserve to be inducted.
Wednesday, 05/1/2024 @ 14:52pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, AlecTessitore@Aol.com wrote:
  Power

King Crimson and Thin Lizzy have industry connections as well

Also I believe Rick Krim the Nominating Committee head now is a big Jethro Tull fan
Wednesday, 05/1/2024 @ 14:46pm
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About The Blues Brothers, Normand wrote:
  Singers with a great band most of Booker T and the MGs . Should be for reviving the blues and rock influences of Muddy Waters John Lee Hooker Howling Wolf Coco Taylor so many more . Willie Dixon . Who cowrote more hits than anyone in history for the greatest . Songs stolen from them are embarrassing . Blues Brothers need to be in just for the reason of waking us up .
Wednesday, 05/1/2024 @ 14:44pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, power wrote:
  richie

I think this isn't very significant because if you look at the 2024 nominees, they didn't follow any pattern and had no correlation or continuity with the 2023 nominations.
Wednesday, 05/1/2024 @ 14:39pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, Alec Tess wrote:
  Power

Also like with Mariah there is a lot of people in the industry who can't stand Jack White

xwing1212

If you have to nominate Bad Company you have to nominate them together with Free

It strengths their case and gives them longevity also All Right Now is more well known than any Bad Company now

Beside Stevie doesn't have that much power anymore on the main Performers category nominating committee and is only now restricted to side categories
Wednesday, 05/1/2024 @ 14:39pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, Mat r wrote:
  Power

I have a feeling we'll see Destiny's Child before TLC on a ballot.

There is obviously a desire from the museum for Beyonce and Kelly Rowland is on positive terms with the Hall.
Wednesday, 05/1/2024 @ 14:37pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, richie wrote:
  Power,

Which acts do you think have the biggest beneficiary of the acts getting in this year for 2024 (Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, A Tribe Called Quest, Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick, Alexis Korner, John Mayall and Big Mama Thornton) next year for 2025?.
Wednesday, 05/1/2024 @ 14:34pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, power wrote:
  xwing1212

I think Phil Collins and Bryan Adams have better chance than Supertramp, way more influential, way more hits and most importantly way more connected.

So I think after Foreigner (who are also well connected but only are hated by RS people) and Peter Frampton, Phil and Bryan have good chance as not only they have many hits and good album sales, but also they are most connected in classic rock snubs.
Wednesday, 05/1/2024 @ 14:34pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, power wrote:
  Richie

Coldplay has many more hit singles and significantly higher album sales in the United States compared to Oasis and The White Stripes. Additionally, Chris Martin is known for having better relationships within the industry, getting along with almost everyone, unlike Jack White and especially the Gallagher brothers, who have quite a few industry enemies. Coldplay has also collaborated with many mainstream pop musicians, which Oasis and The White Stripes lack. Of course, anything can happen (as we saw with Mariah Carey's Hall of Fame snub), but I still think Coldplay's case is much stronger than that of The White Stripes and Oasis.
Wednesday, 05/1/2024 @ 14:30pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, xwing1212 wrote:
  Then again, I'm noticing not many people are predicting Supertramp. They could easily take the Foreigner slot. So many songs people recognize: The Logical Song, Breakfast in America, Goodbye Stranger, Take the Long Way Home, Give a Little Bit, etc.
Wednesday, 05/1/2024 @ 14:15pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, richie wrote:
  Power,

As much as I love Coldplay, I just have a really hard time seeing them get in on their first try especially if fellow British bands Radiohead and Oasis couldn't get in on their first try and fellow 2000's Rock act The White Stripes couldn't get in on their first try, so I see Coldplay doing the same.

What do you think?.
Wednesday, 05/1/2024 @ 14:14pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, xwing1212 wrote:
  They won't put Paul Rodgers in ME. Bad Company will get inducted if nominated. You people are so trigger happy at putting people in side categories.
Wednesday, 05/1/2024 @ 14:10pm
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About Jimmy Buffett, chasingwildcat wrote:
  Jimmy Buffett was inducted directly without a nomination, breaking the usual process. Since he is not a non-performer, it's confusing why he would be inducted without a nomination, unlike someone like Bernie Taupin, who is solely a songwriter. Buffett's direct induction is especially problematic as it directly contradicts the established norms—he is a performer, not just a songwriter.
Wednesday, 05/1/2024 @ 13:43pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, power wrote:
  Return Nominees:
Beck (22)
Mariah Carey (24)
Soundgarden (20, 23)
Iron Maiden (21, 23)
Eric B & Rakim (12, 24)
Cyndi Lauper (23)
Devo (19, 21, 22)

New Nominees:
Coldplay
No Doubt
Luther Vandross
Outkast
Phil Collins
Bryan Adams
Alanis Morissette
TLC

Inductees: Phil Collins, Bryan Adams, Cyndi Lauper, Luther Vandross, Mariah Carey, Outkast, Coldplay, Devo (if 8)

Musical Excellence: Warren Zevon, New York Dolls, Ashford & Simpson

Musical Influence: Odetta, Patsy Cline, Chubby Checker

Non-Performer: Estelle Axton
Wednesday, 05/1/2024 @ 13:34pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, Shrek wrote:
  The Alan interviews are in episodes 14 and 15
Wednesday, 05/1/2024 @ 12:06pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, Shrek wrote:
  For any of you who were unable to hear my interview with Alan Light last year about the inner workings of the Rock HOF Nominating Committee; those podcast episodes have now been distributed beyond Spotify and are available on most podcast platforms. My website includes a list of sites I've personally verified the podcast is available on.

https://roadtojamnation.com/
Wednesday, 05/1/2024 @ 12:02pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, Mat r wrote:
  Alex tess

I considered both, also poison, Korn, slipknot, slayer, and Deftones. All were in my mind kinda vying for #10 (the first 9 I think are firm contenders) and ultimately Dee Snider kinda being the face of the PMRC hearings was why I point ts over the rest.
Wednesday, 05/1/2024 @ 11:34am
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About the 2024 Inductees, Mat r wrote:
  Alex tess

I considered both, also poison, Korn, slipknot, slayer, and Deftones. All were in my mind kinda vying for #10 (the first 9 I think are firm contenders) and ultimately Dee Snider kinda being the face of the PMRC hearings was why I point ts over the rest.
Wednesday, 05/1/2024 @ 11:34am
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About the 2024 Inductees, Alec Tess wrote:
  Yeah I am now leaning towards Paul Rodgers getting honored through the Musical Excellence route

So the next of the "Classic Rock" radio acts I think they will be nominated will be Thin Lizzy or King Crimson
Wednesday, 05/1/2024 @ 11:03am
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About the 2024 Inductees, Alec Tess wrote:
  Speaking of Whitesnake actually like with Paul Rodgers I think even though he's in as a member of Deep Purple you can make a case like with Paul Rodgers you can make a case for David Coverdale as a possible side category inductee

Also he had a hit one off album back in the mid 90s with Jimmy Page called " Coverdale–Page"
Wednesday, 05/1/2024 @ 10:28am
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About the 2024 Inductees, Alec Tess wrote:
  Mat R

No Scorpions or Whitesnake or is that more "Hard Rock"?

I'm hopeful UFO get in through the Musical/Early Influence category down the road
Wednesday, 05/1/2024 @ 10:18am
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About the 2024 Inductees, Mat r wrote:
  So post Ozzy who do you all think are the 10 most likely pure metal (not hard rock, so no thin Lizzy) to get a shot

1. iron Maiden - nominated before
2. Motorhead - nominated before
3. Alice in Chains - critical favourites, sold extremely well, big four grunge, involved at the hall
4. Motley Crue - sold extremely well, influential, mainstream celebrity member
5. Faith No More - insanely influential
6. Megadeth - sold well, influential, big four thrash
7. Quiet Riot - broke metal in mainstream
8. White Zombie/Rob Zombie - massive band/artist, deeply well known front man who is a mainstream celeb and involved with the hall
9. Tool - strong sales, biggest of progressive metal
10. Twisted Sister - sold well, have 2 well known in the mainstream hits, free speech stuff
Wednesday, 05/1/2024 @ 10:14am
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About the 2024 Inductees, xwing1212 wrote:
  With Kool & the Gang in, I think War is the next logical funk/soul band choice. They already have three nominations under their belt. Why not?
Wednesday, 05/1/2024 @ 09:49am
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About the 2024 Inductees, Mat r wrote:
  Mary J. Blige - Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, D'Angelo

Cher - Cyndi Lauper, Barbara Streisand, Bette Midler

Dave Matthews Band - Weezer, John Mayer, Tracy Chapman

Foreigner - Boston, Supertramp, Styx

Peter Frampton - BTO/Guess Who, Bryan Adams, The J. Geils Band

Kool & The Gang - War, Ohio Players, Barry White

Ozzy Osbourne - Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Billy Idol

A Tribe Called Quest - Outkast, Wu-Tang Clan, De La Soul

Jimmy Buffett - Garth Brooks, Merle Haggard, The Carpenters

MC5 - New York Dolls, Devo, Black Flag

Dionne Warwick - Mariah Carey, Burt Bacharach and Hal David, Diana Ross


Alexis Korner and John Mayall - Cliff Richard, The J. Geils Band, Chuck Willis

Big Mama Thornton - Memphis Minnie, Hank Snow, The Last Poet
Tuesday, 04/30/2024 @ 19:02pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, richie wrote:
  Mat R,

Which acts do you think have the biggest beneficiary of the acts getting in this year for 2024 (Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, A Tribe Called Quest, Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick, Alexis Korner, John Mayall and Big Mama Thornton) next year for 2025?.
Tuesday, 04/30/2024 @ 18:13pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, Mat r wrote:
  K-Dawg

I'd argue Kool and the gang suck. That said I think they belong in and would have voted for them
Tuesday, 04/30/2024 @ 18:05pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, K-Dawg wrote:
  I'm trying to think of a reason why anyone elected shouldn't be in the HOF in some capacity that was inducted this year in either a main or side category. Outside of my railing on Peter Frampton, I really don't have an argument individually on any one act, and indeed, Frampton had a case for musical excellence.

Also, given the fact he and DMB were both elected this recent cycle and Jimmy Buffett got ME'd, that sends a signal that jam bands or acts known for live performances are very much on the radar of the RRHOF. I'm thinking at this point Phish is going to be a shoo-in.
Tuesday, 04/30/2024 @ 17:25pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, Alec Tess wrote:
  If it's not Motley Crue or Maiden in 2025 I am still thinking it will be Motorhead or The Scorpions

I mean the Scorpions already have a permanent exhibit at the Rock Hall museum
Tuesday, 04/30/2024 @ 11:58am
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About the 2024 Inductees, richie wrote:
  Mat R, Power, Elle Dee, Plebeian, RG, Greg F, Will M, K-Dawg, Timothy Pernell and others,

Out of all of the previously nominated acts (Johnny Ace, Afrika Bambaataa, Bad Brains, Beck, Mariah Carey, The Chantels, Chic, Devo, The Dominoes, Eric B. & Rakim, Iron Maiden, The J. Geils Band, The J.B.'s, Jane's Addiction, Joy Division/New Order, Ben E. King, Lenny Kravitz, Fela Kuti, Cyndi Lauper, Los Lobos, The Marvelettes, The Meters, Motorhead, New York Dolls, Oasis, Sinead O'Connor, Gram Parsons, Esther Phillips, John Prine, Procol Harum, The Replacements, Rufus With Chaka Khan, Sade, The Sir Douglas Quintet, The Smiths, Soundgarden, Steppenwolf, Sting, Joe Tex, Thin Lizzy, Conway Twitty, War, Mary Wells, The White Stripes, Chuck Willis, Steve Winwood and Warren Zevon). Which ones do you see being inducted at some point, How many more nominations that it will take them to get in and Which year do you see them being inducted in?.
Tuesday, 04/30/2024 @ 10:26am
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About the 2024 Inductees, Mat r wrote:
  Richie

Given that they been inducting non-performers and megastars in musical excellence I don't think it can be predicted anymore
Tuesday, 04/30/2024 @ 10:04am
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About the 2024 Inductees, richie wrote:
  Mat R,

What are your predictions for inductees in the side categories (Musical Excellence, Musical Influence and Ahmet Ertegun Award) in the next 10 years (2025-2034)?.
Tuesday, 04/30/2024 @ 09:28am
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About the 2024 Inductees, Timothy Pernell wrote:
  xwing1212,

That's actually a good point. I think Crue and Maiden could get a shot in the future. Depends on how long the wait is, I guess. They can't avoid them FOREVER. If anything, Ozzy's induction should clear the way for them.
Tuesday, 04/30/2024 @ 08:15am
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About Bette Midler, Jay wrote:
  Bette Midler should've been inducted years ago.
Tuesday, 04/30/2024 @ 07:24am
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About the 2024 Inductees, richie wrote:
  GuestG,

What are your early predictions for the 2025 nominees?.

Elle Dee,

What are your early predictions for the 2025 nominees and Out of your early predictions for the 2025 nominees, Which ones do you see being inducted (If 8 inductees again)?.
Tuesday, 04/30/2024 @ 00:25am
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