OT: Rock n Roll HOF nominees
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It's very strange. The acts among those receiving the most fan votes last year who didn't get in (Dave Matthews Band, Pat Benatar, Soundgarden) have now been completely left off. That must be to avoid the criticism if they top the fan vote again and still don't get in.
They'd be better off in a hell hole. They'd know where they stand in a hell hole. Folks lend a hand in a hell hole.
Thank you for enlightening me to do some more research. I have only heard I Feel For You which was popular in the 80s which made me think she was just a one hit wonder. I guess I am not as up on my music as I thought I was.
Here is another hint, but you need to name the associated acts.
I'm thinking of guys who were part of a band/group and then big solo artists....
Paul Simon?
Phil Collins?
Eric Clapton?
Slowhand, with Cream, the Yardbirds, and solo
Around 1977 on a walk around State College, I saw a stack of records piled next to a garbage can. Tapestry was one of them and I still have it.....My long time theory is that there was a bad breakup and the jilted lover tossed out a bunch of albums.
Record sales are a poor measure of quality. The Monkees sold more records than Rory Gallagher did.
For the example you provided record sales are a good measure of quality. You might look for a different comparison to support your point.
Yea I didn't realize The Yardbirds are in. Which kind of supports my thinking, that if Clapton is in for Cream and The Yardbirds then McCartney needs to be in for Wings as well.
LOL, your story made me think of this...
One of my favorite scenes from this movie...
Well, sales are a component I think - not the be all/end all. Also, welcome back!
Carole King is the obvious choice.....followed by Tina Turner, Dionne Warwick and Todd Rundgren. However this thread is answered in generational responses. Sorry....but I know or heard of few of these nominees. The Rock & Roll HOF has decided to be a one stop music recognition house and be inclusive to all genres of music.
Exactly why Emerson, Lake and Palmer should have been in years ago. They are not even nominated again, pretty mind blowing in my book. Forget the fact they were brilliant musicians.
If the RR HOF is based just on the body of work - like them or not - REO Speedwagon should be in - or at least nominated. The hits they turned out in the 70s and 8os dwarfed some of the current members
Three Dog Night probably sold more records than the entire list combined.
Glen Campbell, Carol Kaye, and the rest of the Wrecking Crew played on more records than the "committee" could fathom.
They're not welcome though. For some reason.
Glen Campbell, Carol Kaye, and the rest of the Wrecking Crew played on more records than the "committee" could fathom.
They're not welcome though. For some reason.
Looking ahead - some notable first time eligible artists in 2022....
Eminem
Fatboy Slim
Fiona Apple
Limp Bizkit
Nickelback
Spice Girls
In other words, gonna be a lot of artists inducted who have been waiting a while. Of the 2022 newly eligibles, only Fiona Apple and Eminem would get my vote (or any serious consideration at large).
Eminem
Fatboy Slim
Fiona Apple
Limp Bizkit
Nickelback
Spice Girls
In other words, gonna be a lot of artists inducted who have been waiting a while. Of the 2022 newly eligibles, only Fiona Apple and Eminem would get my vote (or any serious consideration at large).
Oh gawd, the N word.
I will openly start rooting for Nickleback and Limp Bizkit to get in just so I can watch the music snobs go ballistic for the rest of time. Also, there would be something ironic in getting to see Eminem sitting next to Fred Durst at the hall of fame ceremony. Should probably add Carson Daly and Christina Aquilera for completeness on that one.
Chaka was not actually a one hit wonder.
But either way, you are right, the HOF is basically the Hall of Participation. You go, Cleveland.
I would imagine there's a little more of a "get 'em before they're dead" mentality when it comes to the R&R HOF than many others.
Excellent point, and the same could/should be said of the Muscle Shoals Horns and the Swampers.
The also play the political game. Just ask Ted Nugent. Can you imagine what he would do and say if ever inducted?
He’d have to do something worthy first. That said, it’s a place where a lot of political minded artists have shown restraint in the past. See Bruce Springsteen few years ago.
Ok, list the unpopular ones then, cause outside of Fiona I'll probably like them more.🤣
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