# What members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame have you seen live? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [January 17, 2014, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-members-of-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-have-you-seen-live/679059 "2014-01-17T14:48:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Zeldar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b77776/32.png) [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2014, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-members-of-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-have-you-seen-live/679059/41 "2014-01-17T19:30:29Z")
I was surprised I had seen this many: Ray Charles Bobby Darin Allman Brothers Band D.J. Fontana – Drums ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Greenjeans](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mr.greenjeans/32/551_2.png) [@Mr.Greenjeans](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Greenjeans)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2014, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-members-of-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-have-you-seen-live/679059/42 "2014-01-17T19:37:56Z")
> [@Zeldar](#): > > D.J. Fontana – Drums I had to look him up. Elvis’ drummer? Seriously? What did you see him do? Serve you in a restaurant? ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Greenjeans](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mr.greenjeans/32/551_2.png) [@Mr.Greenjeans](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Greenjeans)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2014, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-members-of-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-have-you-seen-live/679059/43 "2014-01-17T19:40:16Z")
> [@Mr.Greenjeans](#): > > I had to look him up. Elvis’ drummer? Seriously? What did you see him do? Serve you in a restaurant? According to [Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D._J._Fontana): “On April 4, 2009, Fontana was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the sidemen category.” Snarky comment retracted! ---
**Author:** ![JKellyMap](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jkellymap/32/15880_2.png) [@JKellyMap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JKellyMap)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2014, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-members-of-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-have-you-seen-live/679059/44 "2014-01-17T19:41:57Z")
_Definitely saw:_ The Rolling Stones Simon & Garfunkel (my first concert – the 1981 free one in Central Park) The Who Van Morrison Grateful Dead Frank Zappa Parliament-Funkadelic Fleetwood Mac Billy Joel Eric Clapton James Taylor Jackson Browne Miles Davis R.E.M. Jimmy Cliff Beastie Boys Rush Linda Ronstadt _Honestly can’t remember if I’ve seen them or not (?!):_ Buddy Guy Bob Dylan _Almost saw (I know, only counts in horseshoes and hand-grenades):_ Bo Diddley (I lacked fake ID – wouldn’t let me in the club) James Brown (could have altered my family road trip plans to catch him in Barcelona, but failed to make it a priority) _Really hope to see before it’s too late:_ Stevie Wonder ---
**Author:** ![JKellyMap](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jkellymap/32/15880_2.png) [@JKellyMap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JKellyMap)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2014, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-members-of-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-have-you-seen-live/679059/45 "2014-01-17T19:44:54Z")
> [@Mr.Greenjeans](#): > > Fun thread. My list (all Before Only unless otherwise noted):… You never got to see \*your own son \*perform? 😉 [(Obligatory Cecil link)](http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/375/was-mr-greenjeans-frank-zappas-father) ---
**Author:** ![TheChileanBlob](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thechileanblob/32/435_2.png) [@TheChileanBlob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheChileanBlob)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2014, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-members-of-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-have-you-seen-live/679059/46 "2014-01-17T19:45:28Z")
I’ve seen: Beach Boys Allman Bros Bee Gees Stevie Nicks My hubby saw: Grateful Dead AC DC ZZ Top Black Sabbath John Pussycat Watermelon Metallica Heart Nirvana He is _way_ cooler than me. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Face\_Intentionally\_Left\_Blank](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/face_intentionally_left_blank/32/288_2.png) [@Face\_Intentionally\_Left\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Face_Intentionally_Left_Blank)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2014, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-members-of-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-have-you-seen-live/679059/47 "2014-01-17T19:50:54Z")
I’ve seen some, but not nearly as many as I’d like. All before induction. **Saw at same concert (different line=different concert):** Mary Wilson & Ronnie Spector Crosby, Stills, Nash & The Band BB King & Bonnie Raitt & Dr John James Brown & The Famous Flames (FF is JB’s band, but they were inducted separately) \*\* Seen at separate concerts:\*\* Pink Floyd The Four Seasons Buddy Guy Dylan (from an adjacent parking lot 😃 ) Edited to ask: > [@TheChileanBlob](#): > > John Pussycat Watermelon Who the hell is that? If he’s a member of the R&R Hall of Fame, he’s on a different list than I’m looking at. ---
**Author:** ![Zeldar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b77776/32.png) [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2014, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-members-of-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-have-you-seen-live/679059/48 "2014-01-17T19:52:23Z")
> [@Mr.Greenjeans](#): > > I had to look him up. Elvis’ drummer? Seriously? What did you see him do? Serve you in a restaurant? He used to visit the people that lived across the street from me and he and his son played at an informal gig either at the church my kids went to or at some other non-paying affair. DJ is one cool dude. ---
**Author:** ![Evin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/59ef9b/32.png) [@Evin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Evin)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2014, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-members-of-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-have-you-seen-live/679059/49 "2014-01-17T19:57:17Z")
The Beatles James Brown The Who The Grateful Dead Creedence Clearwater Sly and the Family Stone The Band Al Green B.B. King ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2014, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-members-of-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-have-you-seen-live/679059/50 "2014-01-17T20:11:36Z")
Elton John Allman Brothers Frank Zappa Crosby, Stills, and Nash The Eagles Santana Billy Joel Eric Clapton Bob Seger ZZ Top Black Sabbath Lynyrd Skynyrd Van Halen Dr. John ---
**Author:** ![Baron\_Greenback](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/baron_greenback/32/48_2.png) [@Baron\_Greenback](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baron_Greenback)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2014, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-members-of-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-have-you-seen-live/679059/51 "2014-01-17T20:16:45Z")
Dylan Stones Cash Young Bowie Velvets Ramones Prince U2 Beastie Boys Public Enemy Nirvana That’s more than I thought I would, to be honest. ---
**Author:** ![woodstockbirdybird](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/woodstockbirdybird/32/7905_2.png) [@woodstockbirdybird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/woodstockbirdybird)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2014, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-members-of-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-have-you-seen-live/679059/52 "2014-01-17T20:22:45Z")
The Who Parliament-Funkadelic Bruce Springsteen Elvis Costello & The Attractions Prince Pretenders U2 R.E.M. Rush Peter Gabriel Kiss ---
**Author:** ![Sarahfeena](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sarahfeena/32/519_2.png) [@Sarahfeena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sarahfeena)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2014, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-members-of-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-have-you-seen-live/679059/53 "2014-01-17T20:39:02Z")
Rolling Stones The Who Paul McCartney Paul Simon Ramones Buddy Guy U2 Dr. John Red Hot Chili Peppers Nirvana All of these were before induction, except for the Rolling Stones, who I’ve seen once before and once since their induction. ---
**Author:** ![Suburban\_Plankton](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/suburban_plankton/32/219_2.png) [@Suburban\_Plankton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Suburban_Plankton)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2014, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-members-of-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-have-you-seen-live/679059/54 "2014-01-17T22:14:07Z")
I’ve seen: The Rolling Stones - after The Who - before The Allman Brothers Band - before Pink Floyd - before Crosby, Stills & Nash - before Bruce Springsteen - after Aerosmith - before & after Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - before Bob Seger - after ZZ Top - before & after Black Sabbath - after Lynyrd Skynyrd - before Van Halen - before Guns N’ Roses - before Rush - before I’ve also seen a few people who are in the Hall, but not with the bands that got them there: Ringo Starr, with his All-Star band, including Joe Walsh and Timothy B Schmidt of the Eagles Stevie Nicks, on a solo tour ---
**Author:** ![Typo\_Negative](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/typo_negative/32/484_2.png) [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2014, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-members-of-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-have-you-seen-live/679059/55 "2014-01-17T22:24:17Z")
Paul Simon Bobby Blue Bland Aerosmith The Ramones Black Sabbath Van Halen Genesis Albert King Rush KISS Pretty much all before induction ---
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In no order, dates in ( ) are approximate: BEATLES 1965 Jerry Lee Lewis 1968 Simon and Garfunkel '67, '68 Who (‘74) with Keith Lovin’ Spoonful ('67) Buffalo Springfield ('67) Tom Waits ('75) Linda Ronstadt and the Stone Poneys ('67, opened for The Doors) Led Zeppelin '69 Creedence Clearwater Revival '69 Jimi Hendrix '69 Allman Brothers ('72) first tour without Duane Frank Zappa (1970-75) 4 times The Doors '67,'68,'68,'69 4 times (also once post Jim in '72) ---
**Author:** ![cochrane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cochrane/32/10441_2.png) [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2014, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-members-of-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-have-you-seen-live/679059/57 "2014-01-17T22:38:26Z")
> [@Face\_Intentionally\_Left\_Blank](#): > > Edited to ask: > > > [@TheChileanBlob](#): > > > > John Pussycat Watermelon > > Who the hell is that? If he’s a member of the R&R Hall of Fame, he’s on a different list than I’m looking at. It’s a snarky nickname for John Cougar Mellencamp. ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2014, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-members-of-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-have-you-seen-live/679059/58 "2014-01-17T22:41:18Z")
Apparently, just one: Metallica. ---
**Author:** ![Greg\_Charles](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/839c29/32.png) [@Greg\_Charles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Greg_Charles)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2014, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-members-of-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-have-you-seen-live/679059/59 "2014-01-17T23:05:57Z")
Nobody is still reading are they? Oh, well … Before: David Bowie The Ramones Heart U2 Billy Joel Also, David Byrne solo, but not with Talking Heads. I saw the Beach Boys at Disneyland, but without Brian Wilson, so that doesn’t really count. ---
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Everly Brothers Johnny Cash Jefferson Airplane Linda Ronstadt I was surprised to note that the Moody Blues were not there. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-members-of-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-have-you-seen-live/679059.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-members-of-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-have-you-seen-live/679059.md?page=4)