Micrówave 10.10.2012 10:42 |
So who would you put in? The Meters - The New Orleans ensemble have been revered by fans of both funk and R&B. Formed in the 1960s, they had hits like "Sophisticated Cissy," and "Look-Ka Py Py. Their songs have been sampled by hip-hop pioneers like the Beastie Boys and Run DMC and covered by artists like the Grateful Dead. Rush - This is one fans have been waiting for. This Canadian group enjoyed popularity in the 1970s with songs like "Tom Sawyer" and "The Spirit Of Radio" and have long been favored to make the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Randy Newman - Known as a funyman of music for his satirical lyrics, Newman has already won Grammys, Academy Awards and Emmys. He may be best known for his hits "I Love L.A." and "Short People." Public Enemy - As political as they were hip-hop pioneers, Public Enemy was led by frontman Chuck D. and showman Flavor Flav. Their 1988 album "It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back" and 1990 release "Fear Of A Black Planet" forever changed the landscape of rap. Procol Harum - "A Whiter Shade of Pale" landed in the Top 40 in 1967 and introduced this quintet to the world of rock 'n' roll. In 1972, "Conquistador" became what some have called one of rock's greatest orchestral projects. Members have changed since their debut, but they have continued to put out live albums for the past 20 years. N.W.A. - Literally "Straight Outta Compton," the controversial rap group helped usher in West Coast hip-hop. Their G-Funk sound was built on P-Funk samples and their raw lyrics reflected the members L.A. neighborhoods. They are probably the only nominees to have been sent a warning letter from the F.B.I which is currently on exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. The Marvelettes - They may not be as well known as some of their former label mates, but The Marvelettes helped make history. The quartet gave the Motown/Tamla label its first official No. 1 Hot 100 hit in 1961 with the single "Please Mr. Postman" which included Marvin Gaye on drums. Their songs have been covered by the likes of Blondie and Bonnie Raitt. Kraftwerk - Germany proved to be the birthplace of the style of all synthesizer-based rock and electronic dance music that put Kraftwerk on the charts. Their use of synthesizers, multi-track recording and traditional instruments were technological advances in the 1970s when their avant-garde sound first burst on the scene. Their music has influenced everyone from hip-hop artists of the 1980s to current DJs like Deadmau5. Joan Jett & The Blackhearts - Jett famously sang "I Love Rock 'N' Roll" and her fans returned the love. Jett was a founding member of the all-female band Runaways and along with the Blackhearts she enjoyed success on the charts with three Top 20 albums. They also appeared on the ballot last year. Heart - Sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson were two of the first women to find fame fronting a hard rock band. The female rockers dominated the video music scene in the 1980s with hits like "Alone," and "What About Love." Their band included guitarist Roger Fisher, bassist Steve Fossen, guitarist/keyboard player Howard Leese and drummer Michael DeRosier. Donna Summer - "Queen of Disco" Donna Summer has five times before appeared on the ballot for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was the first female artist to have four No. 1 singles in a 13-month period with "MacArthur Park," "Hot Stuff," "Bad Girls" and "No More Tears." Summer died in 2012 after a battle with lung disease. Deep Purple - British quintet Deep Purple helped rock critics coin the term "heavy metal." With songs like "Smoke on the Water" and "Highway Star," their lineup changed over the decades and included rockers like singer David Coverdale and bassist Glenn Hughes. Founding member Jon Lord died in 2012, but the current three members of the band, Ian Paice, Ian Gillan and Roger Glover have continued to tour the world for more than four decades. Chic - often credited as the group who helped rescue disco in the 1970s. Over the years their music has been sampled by several hip-hop and pop artists. Their hits include "Le Freak" and "Good Times" and they hold the distinction this year of most number of times previously on the ballot as this is their seventh appearance. Paul Butterfield Blues Band - The Windy City was the home base for this racially diverse band and their brand of blues. They debuted in 1965 and tunes like "Blues With a Feelin'" and "East West" helped cement their place as blues players with a bit of an edge. Their Southside Chicago sound so impressed Bob Dylan that he used some of their members to play with him at the now famous 1965 Newport Folk Festival. Albert King - Albert King's husky vocals and signature Gibson Flying V guitar influenced several artists including Eric Clapton and avid fan Stevie Ray Vaughan. Known for such songs as "Don't Throw Your Love on Me So Strong" and "That's What the Blues Is All About," it's the first nomination for the Mississippi Delta native who died in 1992. |
The Real Wizard 10.10.2012 10:53 |
Half of the acts aren't rock and roll. I hope Rush wins and doesn't show up. Their first year of eligibility was 1999. Even though an artist is eligible for nomination 25 years after their debut album is released, it takes some artists ages to get in. This is how it works: they need big name artists there every year to attract the the deep pockets who finance the whole thing. It costs $15,000 for a plate of food. Remember the "crowd" at the ceremony in 2001 when Brian and Roger played? Or does everyone sit stoically in tuxedos at fancy tables while the guy who wrote We Will Rock You sings it ten feet away from you? It took Queen four years to get in, Alice Cooper just got in last year, and Yes still isn't on the list. If they renamed it the "Pop Music Hall of Fame," they might earn some credibility. |
Russian Headlong 10.10.2012 11:14 |
KISS should be in there. |
GratefulFan 10.10.2012 11:20 |
Honestly if a plate of food costs $15,000 who really wants Gene Simmons or Paul Stanely serving it. |
john bodega 11.10.2012 06:53 |
Rush, Deep Purple, Heart. The rest can fuck off. |
bucsateflon 11.10.2012 06:59 |
Public Enemy deserve to be in HOF. |
The Real Wizard 11.10.2012 11:35 |
Zebonka12 wrote: Rush, Deep Purple, Heart. The rest can fuck off.And Albert King. He's a legend. |
john bodega 12.10.2012 01:31 |
Ooh, missed him at the bottom there! Mind you, he'd be the sort of artist they'd induct if the thing had any bloody credibility. I'm always 50/50 on the whole thing. There are artists that need to be put in to the HoF (and ones that need to be evicted - TODAY) for it to be taken seriously. But if one accepts the idea that the HoF is a massive joke, then really - I'm kind of glad that certain of my favourite artists don't get 'recognised' and inducted. I suppose it's like the Oscars. Everyone knows they're a fucking joke, but you don't see too many actors get up, take the statue and say "This is a sham!". Bloody pity, really. |
Mr.Jingles 12.10.2012 01:57 |
bucsateflon wrote: Public Enemy deserve to be in HOF.At least they deserve it more than The Beastie Boys. However, the fact that Rush, Deep Purple, Heart, among many others that have earned it through hard work, originality, influence, and a strong transcending presence through out the years. I agree with Wizard that Rush should probably not even show up just to show what a horrendous mockery this Hall of Fame is. I wish Black Sabbath had not shown up. Despite their humongous contribution to metal and music in general, it took them several years to be recognized. |
GratefulFan 11.12.2012 14:49 |
The Real Wizard wrote: I hope Rush wins and doesn't show up. Their first year of eligibility was 1999.Doesn't sound like it. :) link “Perhaps there were times when I thought if this ever happens I'm not going to bother going, or who cares or whatever, but at the end of the day positive karma is an important thing and this is an important thing to a lot of our fans and people we know." (Alex) |
The Real Wizard 11.12.2012 21:20 |
A classy and honest response. There is still a giant "fuck you" in there if you look hard enough. He was just fine without the induction. |
cmsdrums 12.12.2012 08:28 |
Deep Purple possibly, but I can't take them seriously when they've had about half a dozen line ups (same goes for Whitesnake, Rainbow, Sabbath etc..etc...) - they're basically cover bands for large parts of their careers. I now expect a deluge of comments regarding Queen being the same after Freddie - to me the difference is clear though in that they have always made the distinction of being Queen 'PLUS'.. ie with guest vocalists and not just suddenly having half the band consisting of new members after the rest have resigned/been fired. |
brENsKi 12.12.2012 11:31 |
putting a "+" after the brand-name is just a way to appease the nay-sayers who say they can't call it queen in reality that "+" makes no difference, they're no better than purple, yes, genesis, et all (oh yeah and kiss) |
The Real Wizard 12.12.2012 14:38 |
Not fair to include Genesis in that group. Two people left the band and they went on to have great commercial success. And Yes constantly changed members. Their greatest success came with their seventh lineup. |
jones904 12.12.2012 23:49 |
Donna Summer must be the winner how else is she on the list? |