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frankotero
Maybe they could change it to the Popular Music Hall of Fame. That way we won't expect nominees to be Rock and Roll.
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RollingFreak
All not in either. Probably many that don't deserve but are as good as many nominated or already in:
Badfinger
Boston
Don McLean
George Thorogood
Grand Funk Railroad
Harry Nilsson
Iron Maiden
Judas Priest
Jethro Tull
Joe Cocker
Meat Loaf
The Monkees
Ozzy Osbourne
Peter Frampton
Squeeze
Steppenwolf
T. Rex
Whitesnake
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TheGreek
Everything about that little man Jann Wenner is so overly political .Which if you trace back the roots and DNA of Rock and Roll (which was born from the Blues) is all about anti establishment and anti DA MAN and this has turned into a label that I can not even grasp or articulate into words. Shame on Jann Wenner and all his minions . Bravo Lem Motlow for calling out that rag that put the terrorist on the cover of the rag !
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Kurt
Sorry but there are at least 1000 voters.
A million fans could conceivably vote for a band, win the fan vote and not get in.
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Mr.D
Since The Moody Blues and Yes got in the last couple of years the only band I care about now is Jethro Tull! I saw them play in football stadiums in the 70's, would love to hear an Ian Anderson acceptance speech!
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RollingFreak
And yeah, what pisses me off is its not at all rock. I mean it hasn't been for awhile, but its just ridiculous now. Madonna is a talented artist but she's not a rock artist and no one would call her one. Michael Jackson at least has roots in rock. Now these days we get bands that were actually known for being things that tried to escape the rock thing (LL Cool J? Are we serious?) and unfortunately all the pretenders to the throne of rock like Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, etc. Even Def Leppard who I'm a fan of. But come on, its a slap in the face to put them in a Hall with The Who, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones. You induct people like Prince because they were able to transcend their generation and add something new to the conversation. You don't just induct Journey cause they were popular at one time. It just goes against what the Hall was actually built for if everyone goes in. And it seems like the Hall and fans of particular bands don't see that. Its not crapping on your bands, but be realistic with their impact. And identity to true rock and roll.
How the hell did that happen though? Mark Knopfler is considered one of the finest guitarists ever and Dire Straits were a big band. How could NO ONE have been willing to step up and induct them?Quote
Rocky Dijon
One thing for certain, last year's debacle with Dire Straits won't be repeated. Neither Knopfler brother attended the ceremony for different reasons ("entirely personal" ones according to the acerbic statement written by Mark Knopfler). For the first time in the Hall's 32 year history, the artist (bass player John Illsley) was forced to induct the band himself because not a single performer, producer, or label executive was willing to step forward and do so. For better or worse, it appeared to be an induction made against the Hall's better judgement. A concession to fans for once that certainly did not pay off in terms of P.R.
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RollingFreak
All not in either. Probably many that don't deserve but are as good as many nominated or already in:
Badfinger
Boston
Don McLean
George Thorogood
Grand Funk Railroad
Harry Nilsson
Iron Maiden
Judas Priest
Jethro Tull
Joe Cocker
Meat Loaf
The Monkees
Ozzy Osbourne
Peter Frampton
Squeeze
Steppenwolf
T. Rex
Whitesnake
Now that's a list I actually listen to...
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keefriff99How the hell did that happen though? Mark Knopfler is considered one of the finest guitarists ever and Dire Straits were a big band. How could NO ONE have been willing to step up and induct them?Quote
Rocky Dijon
One thing for certain, last year's debacle with Dire Straits won't be repeated. Neither Knopfler brother attended the ceremony for different reasons ("entirely personal" ones according to the acerbic statement written by Mark Knopfler). For the first time in the Hall's 32 year history, the artist (bass player John Illsley) was forced to induct the band himself because not a single performer, producer, or label executive was willing to step forward and do so. For better or worse, it appeared to be an induction made against the Hall's better judgement. A concession to fans for once that certainly did not pay off in terms of P.R.
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keefriff99How the hell did that happen though? Mark Knopfler is considered one of the finest guitarists ever and Dire Straits were a big band. How could NO ONE have been willing to step up and induct them?Quote
Rocky Dijon
One thing for certain, last year's debacle with Dire Straits won't be repeated. Neither Knopfler brother attended the ceremony for different reasons ("entirely personal" ones according to the acerbic statement written by Mark Knopfler). For the first time in the Hall's 32 year history, the artist (bass player John Illsley) was forced to induct the band himself because not a single performer, producer, or label executive was willing to step forward and do so. For better or worse, it appeared to be an induction made against the Hall's better judgement. A concession to fans for once that certainly did not pay off in terms of P.R.
Knopfler isn't a guy who has many friends in the industry. He was friendly for awhile with Clapton, but that soured. Clapton made some unflattering (but honest) remarks about Knopfler to a biographer a number of years ago. Numerous ex-Dire Straits members and sidemen have characterized him as an unforgiving taskmaster when leading a band. He appears to have softened in the last couple decades. His lyrics are hardly politically correct which doesn't endear him either.
Despite having a decent relationship with Dylan in the 1980s, when they toured together a few years ago they avoided one another entirely. He's an odd bird. Dismissive of stardom and its trappings. He doesn't suffer fools gladly. He's also more than a bit of a curmudgeon and has responded contemptuously when people associate his own views with his lyrics. When asked about whether the Stones were recording at British Grove (his studio), he responded "British Grove does not comment on current, past, or future clients." After it was confirmed the band was there, he was asked if he watched the sessions and answered, "They seemed to want to be left alone so we left them alone."
He's serious about guitar and recording. He demands audiences behave in an orderly fashion at concerts so everyone can enjoy the show. He is not a Greatest Hits guy at all. He's serious about his increasingly idiosyncratic songwriting which tends towards folk with influences such as Roger Miller and Gordon Lightfoot though it means he has become only a respected cult figure. He is an odd duck. A bit like Dylan without the legend behind him.