Close call between Yes and Steve Miller. I ended up with Steve Miller.
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.
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!
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.
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.
I’m with you all the way.
But King crimson and the Moody Blues are way overdue too.
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.
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.
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.
You can vote in my multiple-choice poll if you like, RJ.
That’s nice, but Motorhead should have been inducted already.
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.
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.
- 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…
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.
Hey! They got one right!
Though, they could do that more often.
I would pay a great deal of money to see that happen.