OT: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees Announced

[RUevolution36]

If success is the only measure, The Killers are a shoo in just for Mr Brightside. That song has been in the top 100 on the UK charts for 250+ weeks over the past 10 years or so

 

[RUevolution36]

well I am waiting for Yanni or Enya's invite or Kylie Minogue as well

I think Kate Bush should be in because she is one of the most innovated female artists in history and she influenced a ton of female artists BUT ultimately her lack of success and popularity here in the USA is a factor in keeping her out...I would say the same for PJ Harvey, These artists certainly have a solid following here but not engrained in the culture and I think that should be a prerequisite., I think Annie Lennox is a no brainer for the Hall of Fame.

I get why influencers get invited but this one seems a bit obscure.

But I do have an issue with just picking popular stuff too. With the addition of groups like Journey and Def Leppard, I think we are starting to water things down by just picking popular artists. Thats why I scratch my head at Jay Z, not only is he not in the genre but its almost based solely on popularity. A guy like LL did it before him when hip hop and rap was not mainstream. He was the first solo artist to break into the pop world in a climate where rock centered artists were still dominating the landscape.

I think electronic music is woefully underrepresented. I like Depeche Mode got in. We need New Order and Kraftwerk next

Daft Punk as well

 

[bac2therac]

Daft Punk as well

eventually yes.

 

[RU1993]

What did Pat Benatar do the Hall of Fame that they won’t nominate her

 

[robcac26]

What did Pat Benatar do the Hall of Fame that they won’t nominate her

She was nominated last year but not inducted. Anyone know how the nominations work? Is there a rule that states you can't be nominated two years in a row? Otherwise, why do the nominees in any particular year not include those who were nominated but fell short the previous year?

 

[RUBOB72]

The nominees:

• Mary J. Blige
• Kate Bush
• Devo
• Foo Fighters
• The Go-Go’s
• Iron Maiden
• Jay-Z
• Chaka Khan
• Carole King
• Fela Kuti
• LL Cool J
• New York Dolls
• Rage Against the Machine
• Todd Rundgren
• Tina Turner
• Dionne Warwick

I'm trying to figure out what more than half of them have to do with Rock 'N' Roll.

Absolutely nothing with actual Rock and Roll. Distinctions should be by category : Rap: Soul: Motown: Contemporary: ( Warwick) Rock which includes most others : Chaka Khan in the HOF is a stretch a big stretch. Talent yes but Rick n Roll no. IMHO.

 

[RUBOB72]

She was nominated last year but not inducted. Anyone know how the nominations work? Is there a rule that states you can't be nominated two years in a row? Otherwise, why do the nominees in any particular year not include those who were nominated but fell short the previous year?

yes we all know how the HOF of Rock n Roll works.

 

[newwavedave1]

Rage should be a no brainer.

My other votes would go to:

• Foo Fighters
• Jay-Z
• Carole King
• Fela Kuti
• Dionne Warwick

Who the hell is Fela Kuti?

 

[RUBOB72]

Who the hell is Fela Kuti?

Everyone knows Fela Kuti ... Come on Man!!!

 

[RUBOB72]

Fela Kuti was a Nigerian bandleader, composer and political activist. What that has to do with qualifying for the Rock n Roll HOF is comical and sad... but it is 2021 you know.

 

[RUBOB72]

I like what Levon Helm said in “The Last Waltz” They asked him what he called all the cross overs between county, blues, Motown and jazz, his answer was Rock N Roll!
I have no problem with a rap and r&b being included in the Rock N Roll HOF

Rap and Motown yes... Fela Kuti ? Now that is a big stretch.

 

[bac2therac]

Pandering

 

[MADHAT1]

Forget why, in God's green earth, Pat Benatar hasn't been inducted .
Or ( a compelling question) if Fela Kuti is Rock & Roll
I demand to know why ( the fabulous) Herbert Butros Khaury hasn't been nominated.

 

[BigLou]

Forget why, in God's green earth, Pat Benatar hasn't been inducted .
Or ( a compelling question) if Fela Kuti is Rock & Roll
I demand to know why ( the fabulous) Herbert Butros Khaury hasn't been nominated.

Or for that matter, what about Boutros Boutros Ghali, one of the all time great names.

 

[MADHAT1]

Or for that matter, what about Boutros Boutros Ghali, one of the all time great names.

don't know about BBG's qualifications for entrance ( member of the Mummies or Pyramids ?) , but there shouldn't be even a tiny tip toe around HBK's flowery singing that makes him HOF material

 

[RUDead]

Who the hell is Fela Kuti?

Afrobeat!

 

[RUBOB72]

Give me a song in the top 100 that was on US charts . That’s all that really matters even today.

 

[ashokan]

Who the hell is Fela Kuti?

I never heard of him so I checked him on Youtube. The guy actually is 100% amazing but he is still a woke-token in larger scheme of things

 

[tom1944]

Who the hell is Fela Kuti?

He had 27 wives. That alone should get him into some HOF

 

[colbert17]

Or for that matter, what about Boutros Boutros Ghali, one of the all time great names.

Combine him with another great name and what da ya got?

 

[RUScrew85]

The nominees:

• Mary J. Blige
• Kate Bush
• Devo
• Foo Fighters
• The Go-Go’s
• Iron Maiden
• Jay-Z
• Chaka Khan
• Carole King
• Fela Kuti
• LL Cool J
• New York Dolls
• Rage Against the Machine
• Todd Rundgren
• Tina Turner
• Dionne Warwick

I'm trying to figure out what more than half of them have to do with Rock 'N' Roll.

What? I hear Dionne Warwick could thrash a guitar!

 

[RUScrew85]

I like what Levon Helm said in “The Last Waltz” They asked him what he called all the cross overs between county, blues, Motown and jazz, his answer was Rock N Roll!
I have no problem with a rap and r&b being included in the Rock N Roll HOF

Of course not but let's name it a little more accurately. Music Hall of Fame maybe?

 

[RUScrew85]

I never heard of him so I checked him on Youtube. The guy actually is 100% amazing but he is still a woke-token in larger scheme of things

Gotsta get the Virtue Signalling in!

 

[yesrutgers01]

• Mary J. Blige - Not yet...but very close
• Kate Bush - no
• Devo - Surprised they are not in already.
• Foo Fighters - someone said it...Grohl yes but Foo Fighters never a game changer
• The Go-Go’s - almost but not quite
• Iron Maiden - Has to be
• Jay-Z - F him...don't like him at all
• Chaka Khan - No brainer
• Carole King - hmmmmm very very close but I have to think about it so.....
• Fela Kuti - ???
• LL Cool J - Of course...one of the pioneers of MTV with Michael, Van Halen etc
• New York Dolls - nah
• Rage Against the Machine - oh so close
• Todd Rundgren - yes
• Tina Turner - As a Solo...she should be IN...there will never be another
• Dionne Warwick - Yes

 

[Kbee3]

He had 27 wives. That alone should get him into some HOF

27 ?
Poor guy......I can barely handle one.

 

[DJ Spanky]

Daft Punk as well

Daft Punk should definitely be in for this video, right?

 

[yesrutgers01]

What did Pat Benatar do the Hall of Fame that they won’t nominate her

She was nominated last year but not inducted. Anyone know how the nominations work? Is there a rule that states you can't be nominated two years in a row? Otherwise, why do the nominees in any particular year not include those who were nominated but fell short the previous year?

If PB isn't in...just shut the place down.

Stevie, Pat, Debbie, Joan - Sorry to all the others but when you start the convo about R&R and female performers...You START with these four

 

[MadRU]

If PB isn't in...just shut the place down.

Stevie, Pat, Debbie, Joan - Sorry to all the others but when you start the convo about R&R and female performers...You START with these four

Uhm, Janice and Grace say hello.

 

[robcac26]

If PB isn't in...just shut the place down.

Stevie, Pat, Debbie, Joan - Sorry to all the others but when you start the convo about R&R and female performers...You START with these four

Yeah the list of notable omissions is endless. How are Judas Priest and Iron Maiden still not in?

 

[RutgersMO]

The nominees:

• Mary J. Blige
• Kate Bush
• Devo
• Foo Fighters
• The Go-Go’s
• Iron Maiden
• Jay-Z
• Chaka Khan
• Carole King
• Fela Kuti
• LL Cool J
• New York Dolls
• Rage Against the Machine
• Todd Rundgren
• Tina Turner
• Dionne Warwick

I'm trying to figure out what more than half of them have to do with Rock 'N' Roll.

Including Jay-Z and the rest of this crowd over Todd is a crime against humanity.

Todd's got more musical talent than these hip- hop gum drop oh so hard rock wannbees.

Maybe Dion too cause she had David and Burt but when she sang your ears didn't hurt. Foo Fighters over Carol not on your life or your wife or another sharp object not your mind but a knife that can cut out the crap
that let's most of these acts perform in the Hall of Shame ... but what's in a name eh "N....".

MO

 

[yesrutgers01]

Including Jay-Z and the rest of this crowd over Todd is a crime against humanity.
Todd's got more musical talent than these hip- hop gum drop oh so hard rock wannbees.
Maybe Dion too cause she had David and Burt but when she sang your ears didn't hurt. Foo Fighters over Carol not on your life or your wife or another sharp object not your mind but a knife that can cut out the crap that let's most of these acts perform in the Hall of Shame ... but what's in a name eh "N....".

MO

So- you like Todd??? Not sure if that was clear. lol

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

I'm waiting for Europe to get in

The bands today, they don't make good music

What a time to be alive

 

[RutgersMO]

So- you like Todd??? Not sure if that was clear. lol

I watched a video on Jay-Z "The Story of OJ". The song and video presentation were??? non PC if you're not black. And if he cut out the "N" word it might have been the shortest song of all time...next to Stay bu Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs Killers,.. and it was a thrilla throughout the USA from Malibu to Watts, from straight outta Compton to what else you got!

IMO "Hello It's Me" is one of his worst songs....take that OJ if I did it and you own it and were
poned for it and the jury phoned it in...cause the gloves did fit before the blood shrunk them you mutha
f'ing dumb 💩's... and he ain't black, as Jay-Z said, "he's OJ": Hello It's Me!

MO

 

[yesrutgers01]

I watched a video on Jay-Z "The Story of OJ". The song and video presentation were??? non PC if you're not black. And if he cut out the "N" word it might have been the shortest song of all time...next to Stay bu Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs Killers,.. and it was a thrilla throughout the USA from Malibu to Watts, from straight outta Compton to what else you got!

IMO "Hello It's Me" is one of his worst songs....take that OJ if I did it and you own it and were
poned for it and the jury phoned it in...cause the gloves did fit before the blood shrunk them you mutha
f'ing dumb 💩's... and he ain't black, as Jay-Z said, "he's OJ": Hello It's Me!

MO

So- you are saying you don't like JayZ- wasn't sure? lol

 

[tom1944]

Uhm, Janice and Grace say hello.

And Patty Smith

 

[redlinehw]

Can’t believe Jethro Tull not in - better than all of these nominees

 

[tom1944]

Can’t believe Jethro Tull not in - better than all of these nominees

Loved them. Brings back great memories

 

[Kbee3]

Uhm, Janice and Grace say hello.

And Patty Smith

Can’t believe Jethro Tull not in - better than all of these nominees

Just when I thought that no one here had any musical taste at all you guys come through.
Thanks.
Now...when does Tony Bennett get in ?

 

[RCBeta79]

Here is the List of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees by Year:

List of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Kbee3]

Here is the List of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees by Year:

List of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Thanks. I checked out the list. It looks like a long time ago they decided that "Rock and Roll" was not a qualifier for entry into that Hall.
And again, why are they showing no respect for Tony Bennett ?