# Rock Hall of Fame Class of 2016 **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [October 8, 2015, 12:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-hall-of-fame-class-of-2016/733915 "2015-10-08T12:40:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Mudshark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f04885/32.png) [@Mudshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mudshark)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2015, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-hall-of-fame-class-of-2016/733915/41 "2015-10-09T04:53:41Z")
Close call between Yes and Steve Miller. I ended up with Steve Miller. ---
**Author:** ![It\_s\_Not\_Rocket\_Surgery](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/it_s_not_rocket_surgery/32/312_2.png) [@It\_s\_Not\_Rocket\_Surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/It_s_Not_Rocket_Surgery)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2015, 5:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-hall-of-fame-class-of-2016/733915/42 "2015-10-09T05:54:24Z")
That’s nice but Weird Al should be in already. In addition, I see Chicago, Deep Purple, N.W.A., NIN and The Smiths all going in. ---
**Author:** ![Sparky812](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eb9ed0/32.png) [@Sparky812](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sparky812)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2015, 11:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-hall-of-fame-class-of-2016/733915/43 "2015-10-09T11:57:31Z")
> [@Sir\_T-Cups](#): > > inb4 where’s Rush?!?!? > [@Jonathan\_Chance](#): > > Elected last year? Be a good reason for them to not be on the ballot this year. > > I dare you to YouTube Alex Lifeson’s acceptance speech. > > I double DOG dare you. Actually, Rush were nominated and inducted in 2013 which would be almost 3 years ago. It was kinda a big deal for fans but not for the band members who have stated many times that they didn’t really care. Alex’s speech was the perfect depiction of their opinion of the Hall of Fame and the music industry, in general. Hey, at least Rolling Stone finally put them on the cover once before 2112! ---
**Author:** ![WordMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e8c25b/32.png) [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2015, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-hall-of-fame-class-of-2016/733915/44 "2015-10-09T13:34:29Z")
> [@Frank](#): > > I did not see an option in the poll for, “Holy shit, none of them deserve in.” > > That would be my vote if the Rock’n’Roll Hall of Fame had any actual meaning. > > Come on. Janet fucking Jackson? Give me a break. I listed her as a shoe-in. Her work with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis dominated the charts for years, was influential sonically, visually, choreographically - and it had a strong rock influence vs. being pure funk like the JB’s. I can see why you and others would hate her manufactured approach, weak voice, etc, but she delivered the goods for a long time. I stand by my position. And yeah, I agree about the RRHoF having little meaning, given many of their choices and inability to provide a clear distinction between Rock, their stated scope, and whatever happened to be popular at the time. Meh, at least there is an annual conversation about music. ---
**Author:** ![blondebear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blondebear/32/1022_2.png) [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2015, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-hall-of-fame-class-of-2016/733915/45 "2015-10-09T21:25:47Z")
One big problem I think is that it’s hard to judge rock bands in hindsight. People look at the inductee list today and think of a bunch of old guys in their 70s. To modern listeners groups like Deep Purple and Yes are just another “classic rock” act. If you weren’t around to hear the music when it was fresh and new–or to see the groups perform at their peak, it’s easy to underestimate their legacy. ---
**Author:** ![astorian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ad7895/32.png) [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2015, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-hall-of-fame-class-of-2016/733915/46 "2015-10-09T22:54:13Z")
> [@cochrane](#): > > Deep Purple and Yes are both overdue. It would be nice if Chicago and the Cars made it in. The late Joe Cocker isn’t on this year’s ballot, but he’s also _way_ overdue. I’m with you all the way. But King crimson and the Moody Blues are way overdue too. ---
**Author:** ![bobot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobot/32/21622_2.png) [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2015, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-hall-of-fame-class-of-2016/733915/47 "2015-10-09T23:46:40Z")
Another year, another “Deep Purple still isn’t in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame yet”. I am so sick of The Hall’s inability to recognize Deep Purple that I don’t care if the place gets swept away in a tornado. ---
**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2015, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-hall-of-fame-class-of-2016/733915/48 "2015-10-10T00:02:10Z")
[New and improved poll.](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=771493) ---
**Author:** ![Sparky812](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eb9ed0/32.png) [@Sparky812](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sparky812)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2015, 12:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-hall-of-fame-class-of-2016/733915/49 "2015-10-14T12:14:02Z")
Looking over the list, I have some doubts over a few ever getting in. I think Niles Rodgers’ definitely should get in for his own body of work, but Chic, no. The Spinners were a vocal group who owe most of their mid-70s success to producer Thom Bell. I don’t think Janet Jackson has had the success or body of work to get in, especially, if you put her up against Chaka Khan. Whether you like any of the 3 phases of Steve Miller, he’s probably the shoe-in. Hell, I been in more than a few acoustic jam sessions where we’ve broken into at least one of his tunes. ---
**Author:** ![RickJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bb73d2/32.png) [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2015, 1:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-hall-of-fame-class-of-2016/733915/50 "2015-10-14T13:14:32Z")
It was a tough call but I voted for Chicago. I can’t argue with Deep Purple, NWA, Yes, Janet Jackson or three or four others, though. ---
**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2015, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-hall-of-fame-class-of-2016/733915/51 "2015-10-14T16:10:33Z")
You can vote in my multiple-choice poll if you like, **RJ**. ---
**Author:** ![Thing\_Fish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecb155/32.png) [@Thing\_Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thing_Fish)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2015, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-hall-of-fame-class-of-2016/733915/52 "2015-10-14T17:52:28Z")
That’s nice, but Motorhead should have been inducted already. ---
**Author:** ![Sparky812](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eb9ed0/32.png) [@Sparky812](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sparky812)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2015, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-hall-of-fame-class-of-2016/733915/53 "2015-10-14T18:27:41Z")
> [@John\_DiFool](#): > > Who? Why can’t I vote for more than one act? > [@John\_DiFool](#): > > [New and improved poll.](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=771493) > [@John\_DiFool](#): > > You can vote in my multiple-choice poll if you like, **RJ**. As I explained upthread, I debated giving multiple choices but wanted participants to have to settle on one definite vote. I get it, you want multiple choices and made up your own poll. ---
**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2015, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-hall-of-fame-class-of-2016/733915/54 "2015-10-14T19:16:51Z")
Sorry **Sparky** , assumed you simply forgot to hit the checkbox, since the actual vote will not be for a single electee (and I hated having to choose between two bands I was into heavily as a young man, Yes and Chicago). ---
**Author:** ![Sparky812](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eb9ed0/32.png) [@Sparky812](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sparky812)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2015, 11:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-hall-of-fame-class-of-2016/733915/55 "2015-10-15T11:31:15Z")
> [@John\_DiFool](#): > > Sorry **Sparky** , assumed you simply forgot to hit the checkbox, since the actual vote will not be for a single electee (and I hated having to choose between two bands I was into heavily as a young man, Yes and Chicago). No problem. ---
**Author:** ![WordMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e8c25b/32.png) [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2015, 11:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-hall-of-fame-class-of-2016/733915/56 "2015-12-17T11:24:29Z")
- Cheap Trick - N.W.A. - Chicago - Steve Miller - Deep Purple Finally! Deep Purple. Raps acts remain a dubious choice, especially when NIN, and The Smiths, etc. are on the list. ETA: oh, and surprised that Cheap Trick got in on its first ballot, given that bands like NIN and The Smiths were on the list… ---
**Author:** ![astorian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ad7895/32.png) [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2015, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-hall-of-fame-class-of-2016/733915/57 "2015-12-17T13:13:37Z")
Wow. For the first time in forever… all of the electees are worthy, and one of the most egregious oversights, Deep Purple, is now in. Too bad the bums couldn’t have voted for Purple while Jon Lord was still alive. Now it will be interesting to see if Chicago can bury the hatchet with Peter Cetera for one night. Or if Ritchie Blackmore (who abandoned rock and started playing Renaissance Fest type music years ago) shows up in green tights with pointy toed elf shoes and tries to play “Highway Star” on the lute. ---
**Author:** ![scabpicker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scabpicker/32/8268_2.png) [@scabpicker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scabpicker)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2015, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-hall-of-fame-class-of-2016/733915/58 "2015-12-17T15:42:53Z")
> [@WordMan](#): > > ETA: oh, and surprised that Cheap Trick got in on its first ballot, given that bands like NIN and The Smiths were on the list… Hey! They got one right! Though, they could do that more often. ---
**Author:** ![Exapno\_Mapcase](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/exapno_mapcase/32/1051_2.png) [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Post date:** [December 17, 2015, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-hall-of-fame-class-of-2016/733915/59 "2015-12-17T16:51:41Z")
> [@astorian](#): > > Now it will be interesting to see if Chicago can bury the hatchet with Peter Cetera for one night. [Billboard](http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6813551/chicago-on-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-induction) > [@](#): > > “That sounds fine to me,” Loughnane says. “I haven’t spoken with Peter in awhile, but if he wants to come sing with us, come on, baby! I’m ready. We’re still playing the tunes. I think he is, too, so we should know the material.” ---
**Author:** ![Catamount](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/catamount/32/2840_2.png) [@Catamount](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Catamount)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2015, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-hall-of-fame-class-of-2016/733915/60 "2015-12-18T01:00:32Z")
> [@astorian](#): > > Or if Ritchie Blackmore (who abandoned rock and started playing Renaissance Fest type music years ago) shows up in green tights with pointy toed elf shoes and tries to play “Highway Star” on the lute. I would pay a great deal of money to see that happen. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-hall-of-fame-class-of-2016/733915.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-hall-of-fame-class-of-2016/733915.md?page=4)