- Def Leppard
- Devo
- Janet Jackson
- John Prine
- Kraftwerk
- LL Cool J
- MC5
- Radiohead
- Rage Against the Machine
- Roxy Music
- Stevie Nicks
- The Cure
- Todd Rundgren
- Rufus & Chaka Khan
- The Zombies
OT: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame nominees
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Running out of options are we?
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anon_xdc8rmuek44eq
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Thinking the exact same thing. Todd, JP, Stevie and the Zombies. Write in Loggins and Messina / Procul Harum.
I would have to think there are some musicians on that list that will have their best shot of ever getter in.
Def Leppard
Janet Jackson
LL Cool J
The Cure
The Zombies
(Cross off The Zombies and Janet if they can take less than 5)
Janet Jackson
LL Cool J
The Cure
The Zombies
(Cross off The Zombies and Janet if they can take less than 5)
Hall of fame is a joke and this list is best example of why
The only Rock & Roll HOF that matters is your very own record-collection
Well Janet Jackson is a shoe in.
Def Leppard is probably next... surprised they took so long.
The Cure will take the alternative slot
Probably Nicks.
Radiohead, not sure they get in yet.
LdN
Rage is the best option that is worthy of a place called the rock and roll hall of fame.
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anon_xdc8rmuek44eq
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Small body of work. But important act. Radiohead and The Cure are rock though Radiohead got a lot more experimental as they evolved.
agreed it will remain that way until Steppenwolf is in there!! I mean they named a whole genre, "heavy metal' thunder!!!
Steppenwolf sold over 25 million records worldwide,[7] released eight gold albums and 12 Billboard Hot 100 singles, of which six were top 40 hits,[8] including three top 10 successes: "Born to Be Wild", "Magic Carpet Ride", and "Rock Me".
and their live shows were legendary- that should count for something, but today it doesn't seem to
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anon_xdc8rmuek44eq
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Another thing to consider is 25 years from now, which acts from today would be worthy* (mostly relating to the company kept, not necessarily the institution of the R&RHOF)?
I have same except Def instead of Devo. They will need a stadium band to balance the class.
And yes...we are heading to the lower levels.
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anon_xdc8rmuek44eq
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Devo may be a local sentimental favorite considering they formed in Kent/Akron.
Yup. They screwed up with too many inductees per year. Should be limited to 1 or 2 at most. Also, might as well just change the name to "Music Hall of Fame". To label some of these acts (including some current inductees) as "Rock-n-Roll" is flat out wrong.
Yet another reason to laugh at the concep of this “Hall of Fame”. Whether Devo is worth my is another subject...but when Local Boy does good is criteria vs carpetbaggers. (Facepalm)
I love hard rock, but most Def Leppard is utter garbage... particularly their over-produced eye-roll inducing mid and late-eighties pop radio shlock...
On Through the Night/High n Dry were decent efforts, tho
Young crowd, apparently.
I won't suggest Steppenwolf was arguably THE most influential band for their era but there is no question their music was an instrumental force in shaping the future of the industry. Aside from some really great songs that have long stood the test of time, they were trailblazers in the truest sense of the word. They belong, period.
And some here would be wise to revisit (or perhaps visit for the first time) the historical accomplishments of Todd Rundgren and John Prine. Yep, old timers both whose genre might not fit all that well with "you-know-who-you-are" but tough s@%t. They are both what this particular HOF should be about but all too often isn't.
I won't suggest Steppenwolf was arguably THE most influential band for their era but there is no question their music was an instrumental force in shaping the future of the industry. Aside from some really great songs that have long stood the test of time, they were trailblazers in the truest sense of the word. They belong, period.
And some here would be wise to revisit (or perhaps visit for the first time) the historical accomplishments of Todd Rundgren and John Prine. Yep, old timers both whose genre might not fit all that well with "you-know-who-you-are" but tough s@%t. They are both what this particular HOF should be about but all too often isn't.
There is MUCH more to Devo than the novelty of “Whip It”... their far out concept of the de-evolution of man (and music) is more-relevant now than ever... not to mention founding member Mark Mothersbaugh demonstrating his musical genius scoring a wagon-load of Hollywood blockbusters
Johnny Maestro for the RRHOF. Great run with the Crests then more success with the Brooklyn Bridge.
- Def Leppard - No
- Devo - I love Devo but not Hall of Fame worthy
- Janet Jackson - meh, no
- John Prine - no
- Kraftwerk - no
- LL Cool J - no
- MC5 -no
- Radiohead - no
- Rage Against the Machine - no
- Roxy Music - no, I do like their music though just not Hall of Fame worthy
- Stevie Nicks - Yes
- The Cure - No
- Todd Rundgren - Maybe?
- Rufus & Chaka Khan - no
- The Zombies - no, kind of like Devo in the 60s, had some good songs but faded over time
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anon_xdc8rmuek44eq
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Well, it's not a guarantee. Nine Inch Nails started in Cleveland and didn't get in on first ballot (noting Trent Reznor is from Mercer, Pa.).
Just my opinion, RATM is one of my favorite bands ever. LL is ok, I can see that nomination. The rest of them blow donkey.
Who the F is Kraftwerk? Radiohead is absolute garbage. Devo, really?
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anon_xdc8rmuek44eq
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Eh? Radiohead has three fantastic albums, two of which are near perfect (The Bends, OK Computer). They have longevity, critical reception, and influence going for them. Would have been interesting to see RATM continue, noting Audioslave was basically RATM minus ZDLR plus Chris Cornell.
Def Leppard - a first-time nominee, though they've been eligible since 2005. I've never been a big fan. They had a pretty popular tour this year with Journey. Probably more known than most of the nominees. I wouldn't vote for them, but I see them as an outside chance of getting in
Devo - kind of hard for me to believe that they are even under consideration.
Janet Jackson - the family name, her dance moves in Rhythm Nation, her acting in Good Times, her starting her own record label ... I wouldn't vote for her, but I predict she'll get in
John Prine - hmm, quite a talent, but he seems more worthy of induction into the songwriter HOF, or the country HOF. I like his stuff, but I'd be stunned if he got in
Kraftwerk - Somebody at the HOF must be in love with them, as this is the fifth time they've been nominated. They were the pioneers of synth-rock. Perhaps the fifth time is the charm
LL Cool J - his fourth nomination. I was never a fan of hip-hop, so it's kind of hard for me to offer much of an opinion on his work, or his chances
MC5 - They've been eligible since 1991, and this is their third nomination. To some, these guys were punk rock before punk rock existed. I was never a fan, so I can't offer much of an opinion on their chances
Radiohead - they remain quite popular on the concert tour circuit, which probably boosts their chances. They certainly started off hot, with Creep being a hit from their first album. I think they stand a good chance of getting in, though they were never a favorite of mine
Rage Against the Machine - the 2nd straight year they were nominated. I'm not a fan, and would be surprised if they made it in to the HOF this year
Roxy Music - these guys were unique. I wasn't a huge fan, but I think they have a 50/50 shot this year.
Stevie Nicks - pretty much a guarantee that she'll win the fan vote, and the past several years the winner of that vote has gotten in. There are 22 artists that have gotten in more than once (as solo artists/band members, or members of multiple bands), but she would be the first female to be inducted more than once (her other time with Fleetwood Mac). Pretty much a stone, cold lock
The Cure - this is their 2nd nomination. They were different; hard to categorize. I wouldn't vote for them, but their uniqueness makes them tough for me to handicap
Todd Rundgren - I didn't realize he wasn't in. He's been rocking since he started Nazz in the late 60s, and he's considered a genius in the control room, where he's done a lot for quite a few artists over the years. (Meatloaf's Bat Out of Hell owes a lot to his efforts behind the glass.) He's been eligible since 1995, yet this is his first nomination. The HOF likes people that were influential in the industry, and he fits that bill. I'd be stunned if he didn't get in.
Rufus & Chaka Khan - another tough one to handicap. Their collaboration albums were the essence of funk music. In that context, they should be near locks. That said, the HOF doesn't pay a lot of attention to funk. I think they are deserving, but I'd be surprised if they got in
The Zombies - their third nomination. Another group that I wasn't a big fan of, but they were influential within the industry, so I think they have a good shot to get in this year.
Devo - kind of hard for me to believe that they are even under consideration.
Janet Jackson - the family name, her dance moves in Rhythm Nation, her acting in Good Times, her starting her own record label ... I wouldn't vote for her, but I predict she'll get in
John Prine - hmm, quite a talent, but he seems more worthy of induction into the songwriter HOF, or the country HOF. I like his stuff, but I'd be stunned if he got in
Kraftwerk - Somebody at the HOF must be in love with them, as this is the fifth time they've been nominated. They were the pioneers of synth-rock. Perhaps the fifth time is the charm
LL Cool J - his fourth nomination. I was never a fan of hip-hop, so it's kind of hard for me to offer much of an opinion on his work, or his chances
MC5 - They've been eligible since 1991, and this is their third nomination. To some, these guys were punk rock before punk rock existed. I was never a fan, so I can't offer much of an opinion on their chances
Radiohead - they remain quite popular on the concert tour circuit, which probably boosts their chances. They certainly started off hot, with Creep being a hit from their first album. I think they stand a good chance of getting in, though they were never a favorite of mine
Rage Against the Machine - the 2nd straight year they were nominated. I'm not a fan, and would be surprised if they made it in to the HOF this year
Roxy Music - these guys were unique. I wasn't a huge fan, but I think they have a 50/50 shot this year.
Stevie Nicks - pretty much a guarantee that she'll win the fan vote, and the past several years the winner of that vote has gotten in. There are 22 artists that have gotten in more than once (as solo artists/band members, or members of multiple bands), but she would be the first female to be inducted more than once (her other time with Fleetwood Mac). Pretty much a stone, cold lock
The Cure - this is their 2nd nomination. They were different; hard to categorize. I wouldn't vote for them, but their uniqueness makes them tough for me to handicap
Todd Rundgren - I didn't realize he wasn't in. He's been rocking since he started Nazz in the late 60s, and he's considered a genius in the control room, where he's done a lot for quite a few artists over the years. (Meatloaf's Bat Out of Hell owes a lot to his efforts behind the glass.) He's been eligible since 1995, yet this is his first nomination. The HOF likes people that were influential in the industry, and he fits that bill. I'd be stunned if he didn't get in.
Rufus & Chaka Khan - another tough one to handicap. Their collaboration albums were the essence of funk music. In that context, they should be near locks. That said, the HOF doesn't pay a lot of attention to funk. I think they are deserving, but I'd be surprised if they got in
The Zombies - their third nomination. Another group that I wasn't a big fan of, but they were influential within the industry, so I think they have a good shot to get in this year.
Wandering Spectator
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Completely agree with this. There shouldn’t be a set number that must go in each year. And if you visit the Hall, you’ll know it’s much more than Rock and Roll.
That said, I absolutely loved visiting it. We went after the Pitt game this year.
Here’s my write up on it. I’d say put it on your bucket list if you like music.
https://wanderingspectator.wordpress.com/2018/09/24/rustbelt-roadtrip-part-3-cleveland/
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Probably zero chance any original members show up for this, save Morello, who might so he could protest something. He's amazing though.
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