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About the 2024 Inductees, richie wrote:
  Power,

Which acts do you think would get in next year if nominated (If 8 inductees again)?.
Monday, 05/6/2024 @ 17:50pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, power wrote:
  Richie

My typo

I think prediction from backup is pointless

Also, I feel No Doubt is almost a done deal for nomination in 2025. They have a huge popular resurgence now and I will not rule out the possibility that they will be FYE. They may get many industry votes (concert promoters).
Monday, 05/6/2024 @ 17:23pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, richie wrote:
  Power,

You listed Iron Maiden twice in your backup predictions for the 2025 nominees, Please replace one of the Iron Maiden's with another act, Thank You. Also, Out of your backup predictions for the 2025 nominees, Which ones do you see being inducted (If 8 inductees again)?.
Monday, 05/6/2024 @ 17:15pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, power wrote:
  Richie

JDNO, Motorhead, Lenny Kravitz, The Smiths, The Replacements, Iron Maiden, Thin Lizzy, Sade, Iron Maiden, Boston, Bryan Adams, Living Colour, Salt N Pepa, War, Melissa Etheridge, Wu Tang Clan, Patti Labelle
Monday, 05/6/2024 @ 16:36pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, richie wrote:
  Power,

What are your backup predictions for the 2025 nominees/inductees (If 8 inductees again)?.
Monday, 05/6/2024 @ 16:17pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, power wrote:
  richie

Agree to disagree

I have stated my reason
Monday, 05/6/2024 @ 16:15pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, richie wrote:
  Power,

I think that next year is gonna be either Beck or Soundgarden's year for induction if one of them are nominated, As well as it should be. As much as I love Coldplay, I just don't see them getting in on their first try, I see Coldplay being more in line with Radiohead, The White Stripes and Oasis than Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Foo Fighters, so I just don't see Coldplay getting inducted before Beck or Soundgarden, I really think that it's gonna be either Beck or Soundgarden's year next year if one of them are nominated, As well as it should be.

What do you think?.
Monday, 05/6/2024 @ 16:07pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, power wrote:
  richie

Hard to say,

did we expect Peter Frampton even to be nominated before 2023 ceremony? No one in discussion forum predicted Peter would finally in before that ceremony.

I do not think rock hall will soon end the white boomer rock induction soon and every year probably will induct at least 2-3 related inductees otherwise the repeat of 2023 poor selling number may happen again. I feel 10-20 more related white boomer/early gen x rock acts will be inducted in the future (although I do not think it is good move)
Monday, 05/6/2024 @ 15:09pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, richie wrote:
  Power,

I think that the only Classic Rock/Hard Rock/Heavy Metal acts left that have a real chance are Bad Company, Jethro Tull, Boston, Iron Maiden, Motorhead, Thin Lizzy, Motley Crue, and maybe The Monkees, The Guess Who and Blue Oyster Cult. I think that The J. Geils Band's time has passed and I just don't see Styx, REO Speedwagon, Toto or Poison ever getting nominated/inducted.

What do you think?.
Monday, 05/6/2024 @ 15:02pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, power wrote:
  Honestly speaking, before laste year's induction ceremony, no one would thought Peter Frampton would be inducted.

Suddenly, "chessy" and "boring" older white rock acts all will have good chance again.

Boston, Styx, Toto could all be next
Monday, 05/6/2024 @ 14:56pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, power wrote:
  I feel with the induction of Foreigner and Peter Frampton this year, Motley Crue and Poison will be inducted in the future.

There will be more "hated" and "chessy" classic rock related acts inducted in the next few years to please white boomers and sell tickets.
Monday, 05/6/2024 @ 14:54pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, Mat r wrote:
  Anyone have Reddit? I'll start a sub and we can chat there and moderate Richie talk
Monday, 05/6/2024 @ 09:48am
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About the eligibility class of 2043, MylesKennedy_US wrote:
  Myles Kennedy released his first album 2018. He would become eligible 2043, for RNRHOF

Thank you,
Monday, 05/6/2024 @ 03:50am
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About the 2024 Inductees, richie wrote:
  Mat R,

Your predictions for the 2025 nominees were Black Flag, Boston, Mariah Carey, Phil Collins, Devo, Ice Cube, Iron Maiden, Jane's Addiction, Cyndi Lauper, Alanis Morissette, Oasis, OutKast, Pink, Sade, War and "Weird Al" Yankovic with Boston, Mariah Carey, Phil Collins, Cyndi Lauper, Alanis Morissette, Oasis, OutKast and War as inductees (If 8 inductees again) with Devo getting Musical Excellence as well, Now, You've replaced War with Luther Vandross in your predictions for the 2025 nominees, So besides Boston, Mariah Carey, Phil Collins, Cyndi Lauper, Alanis Morissette, Oasis and OutKast plus Devo via Musical Excellence, Who do you think would be the 8th Performer inductee now that you've taken War out of your predictions for the 2025 nominees/inductees (If 8 inductees again)?.
Sunday, 05/5/2024 @ 20:01pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, richie wrote:
  willie,

What are your early predictions for the 2025 nominees/inductees (If 8 inductees again)?.
Sunday, 05/5/2024 @ 12:57pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, willie wrote:
  Richie,

You're a riot. He's calling Mariah Carey at 100%, while Ozzy, Peter Frampton, and DMB all get slim chances, but the result flips everything on its head. And then you go, "He's right, I'd still buy it." Hilarious.

There's a gem from the Steve Hoffman forum: even if this guy hits 0/7, 0/8, you'd still swear by him, claiming he's correct.

It's mind-bogglingly funny, hard to fathom, something you'd think only happens in the movies. But Richie's unwavering faith and worship for this 'leaker' surpass even the wildest fiction. It's just too absurd.
Sunday, 05/5/2024 @ 12:53pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, Alec Tess wrote:
  The Voice Your Choice ranking list back at the Museum in November

Jimmy Buffett
Cher
Foreigner
Dave Matthews Band are the 2024 class inductees that are here

Who's next and maybe the Hall is finally resorting to this resource for these nominees?

https://x.com/futurerocklgnds/status/1735487852341776407?s=46&t=sOaE2ooXGWYBfm5i3mQiKA
Sunday, 05/5/2024 @ 12:38pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, richie wrote:
  lc,

Yes, You are correct again this year so I can believe in you more, and I agree with you, I think that Luther Vandross will not only get nominated but also go right in next year, As well as he should, Anyway, May I ask you a few questions:

1. Which order did Mariah Carey, Eric B. & Rakim, Jane's Addiction, Lenny Kravitz, Oasis, Sinead O'Connor and Sade finish in the official voting this year?.

2. Out of the acts who missed out on induction this year (Mariah Carey, Eric B. & Rakim, Jane's Addiction, Lenny Kravitz, Oasis, Sinead O'Connor and Sade), Who do you think have the best chances at induction next year for 2025?.

3. 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?.

4. Out of the acts who missed out on induction this year (Mariah Carey, Eric B. & Rakim, Jane's Addiction, Lenny Kravitz, Oasis, Sinead O'Connor and Sade), Which ones do you see returning to the ballot and getting inducted next year for 2025?.
Sunday, 05/5/2024 @ 12:29pm
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About Graham Parker, JBP wrote:
  At this point, Graham (and the Rumor) need a champion. But there is a set of albums, including "Squeezing Out The Sparks" that warrant Graham being inducted.
Sunday, 05/5/2024 @ 11:34am
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About the 2024 Inductees, Arnold Thompson wrote:
  The list of 15+ artists who might make the ballot next year.

1. Joy Division/New Order (2nd nomination)
2. Iron Maiden (3rd nomination)
3. Wu-Tang Clan (1st nomination)
4. De La Soul (1st nomination)
5. John Mayer (1st nomination)
6. Lauryn Hill (1st nomination)
7. Phil Collins (1st nomination)
8. Daft Punk (1st nomination)
9. Liz Phair (1st nomination)
10. Coldplay (1st nomination)
11. Luther Vandross (1st nomination)
12. Diana Ross (1st nomination)
13. Cyndi Lauper (2nd nomination)
14. Blink - 182 (1st nomination)
15. Bjork (1st nomination)
16. Smashing Pumpkins (1st nomination)
17. Lenny Kravitz (2nd nomination)

Another list of artists & other professionals who might end up being side category inductees.

Musical Influence: Dick Dale, John Coltrane, Frank Sinatra

Musical Excellence: War, New York Dolls, Carole Kaye

Ahmet Ertugun Award: Estelle Axton
Saturday, 05/4/2024 @ 23:05pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, richie wrote:
  Mat R,

What are your predictions for inductees in the next 10 years (2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030, 2031, 2032, 2033 and 2034) (If 8 inductees each year)?.
Saturday, 05/4/2024 @ 20:23pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, power wrote:
  richie,

Hard to predict, so I do not want to do this. Lots of things may change in a longer time span.
Saturday, 05/4/2024 @ 17:22pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, richie wrote:
  Power,

What are your predictions for inductees in the next five years (2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029) (If 8 inductees each year)?.
Saturday, 05/4/2024 @ 16:42pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, power wrote:
  richie

Probably
Saturday, 05/4/2024 @ 16:20pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, richie wrote:
  Power,

I think that Mariah Carey, Phil Collins, Roberta Flack, INXS, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast and Luther Vandross would get in from your current predictions for the 2025 nominees if it's 7 and Coldplay would only get in if it's 8 inductees again.

What do you think?.
Saturday, 05/4/2024 @ 16:17pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, power wrote:
  richie

Agree to disagree
Saturday, 05/4/2024 @ 16:05pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, power wrote:
  Return Nominees:
Beck (22)
Mariah Carey (24)
Soundgarden (20, 23)
Eric B & Rakim (12, 24)
Cyndi Lauper (23)

New Nominees:
INXS
Coldplay
No Doubt
Motley Crue
Luther Vandross
Roberta Flack
Outkast
Phil Collins
Alanis Morissette
TLC

Inductees: Phil Collins, Cyndi Lauper, Luther Vandross, Outkast, Roberta Flack, Mariah Carey, Coldplay, INXS (if 8)

Musical Excellence: Warren Zevon, Devo, Ashford & Simpson

Musical Influence and Non Performer often come from nowhere so I do not want to guess. These two categories are extremely hard and rootless to predict
Saturday, 05/4/2024 @ 16:01pm
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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 FYN especially if Radiohead and The White Stripes both couldn't get in FYE and Oasis couldn't get in FYN, so I see Coldplay doing the same.

What do you think?.
Saturday, 05/4/2024 @ 16:01pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, power wrote:
  Return Nominees:
Beck (22)
Mariah Carey (24)
Soundgarden (20, 23)
Eric B & Rakim (12, 24)
Cyndi Lauper (23)
Devo (19, 21, 22)

New Nominees:
Coldplay
No Doubt
Motley Crue
Luther Vandross
Patti Labelle
Outkast
Phil Collins
Alanis Morissette
TLC

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

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

Musical Influence and Non Performer often come from nowhere so I do not want to guess. These two categories are extremely hard and rootless to predict
Saturday, 05/4/2024 @ 15:48pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, KING wrote:
  KING Quick 20 Nominees 2024-2025.
1. Billy Idol
2. Scorpions
3. Diana Ross
4. The White Stripes
5. Soundgarden
6. The Bangles
7. Phil Collins
8. Mariah Carey
9. Joy Division/New Order
10. Emmylou Harris
11. Iron Maiden
12. Cyndi Lauper
13. Blue Oyster Cult
14. Salt N Pepa
15. Lenny Kravitz
16. X
17. Rick Springfield
18. Smashing Pumpkins
19. Luther Vandross
20. Bad Company

KING
Saturday, 05/4/2024 @ 14:40pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, Alec Tess wrote:
  I guess a Monkees nomination MIGHT be down the road soon?
https://x.com/onetakenews/status/1786585091721896056?s=46&t=sOaE2ooXGWYBfm5i3mQiKA
Saturday, 05/4/2024 @ 14:26pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, richie wrote:
  Elle Dee,

What are your early predictions for the 2025 nominees/inductees (If 8 inductees again)?.
Saturday, 05/4/2024 @ 14:11pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, Elle Dee wrote:
  Now, as for the snubbed acts for the 2024 class, these are the ranking numbers if they were inducted:

Mariah Carey - #93

Sinead O'Connor - #156

Lenny Kravitz - #202

Sade - #113

Oasis - #108

Jane's Addiction - #132

Eric B. & Rakim - #80
Saturday, 05/4/2024 @ 14:02pm
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About Television, JOHN wrote:
  It's shameful , this band should've
been in the Hall of Fame many years ago, best guitar band for sure , studio or live , 3 albums, all stunning. Tom Verlaine , Fred Smith , Richard Lloyd , Billy Ficca, top class musicians. None of the people they influenced came even close to Television and Verlaine's talent , and they know it ! . God bless Tom , you were a true original .
Saturday, 05/4/2024 @ 13:49pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, Alec Tess wrote:
  The Rock Hall is honoring act through the Influence route that are usually now in their 90s or late 80s like Harry Belaftone and John Mayall or are alive but are in very bad health DJ Kool Herc

Which makes me wonder who next will be honor in these scenarios?

Chubby Checker? Taj Mahal?
Cliff Richard? Sonny Rollins? Herbie Hancock? Cissy Houston? Carol Kaye? Paul Anka? Bobby Rush? Dean Ormsby from Jan & Dean? Kris Kristofferson?
Saturday, 05/4/2024 @ 12:37pm
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About the 2024 Inductees, Alec Tess wrote:
  One of the living legends of Jazz Ron Carter turns 87 today

You maybe know him from his days in the 2nd Great Miles Davis Quintet but he did some double bass work with A Tribe Called Quest on their album The Low End Theory
Saturday, 05/4/2024 @ 12:23pm
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About MC5, Jordan Einstein wrote:
  Well looks like my statements about them getting backdoored came true! Then again, finally inducted after three decades of eligibility & six nominations.
Saturday, 05/4/2024 @ 10:26am
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About the 2024 Inductees, Will m wrote:
  Mat r,

Fair on you but if I had a vote, I wouldn't vote for any nominees whose music I don't like.
Fortunately, there's not a lot of music I don't like.
Saturday, 05/4/2024 @ 07:28am
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About the 2024 Inductees, Will m wrote:
  Xc,

I'll admit I was rude in my initial comment but how was anything I said idiotic? I have extremely minimal knowledge on vandross, that's just my experience and I'll want other soul acts that I know more about in before him.
Saturday, 05/4/2024 @ 07:25am
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About the 2024 Inductees, XC wrote:
  Having been a longtime lurker in this site, I will say that while respect people's opinions I will never take Will M's opinions seriously after he made some idiotic remark about Luthor Vandross a few days ago.

And it doesn't help that he openly proclaimed to be a rockist.
Saturday, 05/4/2024 @ 04:10am
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