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loog droog
They should have been years ago. When Mike was alive. When Peter was alive.
Even when Davy was alive.
All this religion that everyone suddenly got...this overnight awareness of what a significant artist Mike was the day after he died is too little, too late.
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georgie48
The Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame has degraded itself already many years ago. So who cares if the Monkeys are or will be inducted.
Quoting Mick Jagger after once again receiving an award, when asked what he'd do with it, he said "I'll flush it down the toilet". Awards are for children to motivate them in whatever they do. Famous grownups really know that receiving an award is merely trying to get them to perform or show up in the award giving show(s). Having said that, I am happy for those who are happy with receiving an award
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treaclefingers
If the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame was something to be respected I'd say sure, they deserve to be in.
But as it's largely irrelevant 'who cares' is really the only appropriate response.
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treaclefingers
If the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame was something to be respected I'd say sure, they deserve to be in.
But as it's largely irrelevant 'who cares' is really the only appropriate response.
True... but I'd still be pissed if they got in before or instead of J Geils Band.
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treaclefingers
If the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame was something to be respected I'd say sure, they deserve to be in.
But as it's largely irrelevant 'who cares' is really the only appropriate response.
True... but I'd still be pissed if they got in before or instead of J Geils Band.
OK agreed but the Hall needs a makeover and to get rid of Jan Wenner.
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schillid
Love the Monkees, many of their songs, their albums...
But if they didn't really play on those cuts, then why should they be in a R&R Hall of Fame?
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Cooltoplady
As I just posted. The Wrecking Crew did all the music for The Mamas and Pappas and they are in the hall
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More Hot Rocks
I agree. They should be. Well the Wrecking Crew did most of the music ….and they did also for The Mamas and Papas and they are in. So people can’t use that argument.
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Sighunt
I'm going out on a limb here. But with the passing of Mike Nesmith this year, I've slowly evolved and come around to a thought that was previously unthinkable by me. I think that it is about time that the Monkees be considered for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Some people may even argue its a debate not worth discussing (given that some believe) that the R & R Hall of Fame as an institution may be past its time, irrelevant by today's standards, given some of the artists' choices who may or may not have made the cut. The Monkees certainly have a great catalogue of memorable hits that they accumulated during the short time they were together.
Here are a bunch of articles to ponder on the subject that have appeared on the internet over the years:
[www.news-press.com]
[www.cheatsheet.com]
[www.goldderby.com]
[www.goldminemag.com]
What are your thoughts? Are the Monkees worthy of inclusion in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
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schillid
But if they didn't really play on those cuts, then why should they be in a R&R Hall of Fame?
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schillid
Love the Monkees, many of their songs, their albums...
But if they didn't really play on those cuts, then why should they be in a R&R Hall of Fame?
As I just posted. The Wrecking Crew did all the music for The Mamas and Pappas and they are in the hall
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georgie48
The Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame has degraded itself already many years ago. So who cares if the Monkeys are or will be inducted.
Quoting Mick Jagger after once again receiving an award, when asked what he'd do with it, he said "I'll flush it down the toilet". Awards are for children to motivate them in whatever they do. Famous grownups really know that receiving an award is merely trying to get them to perform or show up in the award giving show(s). Having said that, I am happy for those who are happy with receiving an award
Wrong. First of all it’s Monkees not Monkeys. Secondary awards are given for accomplishments not fir trying. Academy awards Grammys etc. Mick never said anything about flushing an award down the toilet Never
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treaclefingers
If the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame was something to be respected I'd say sure, they deserve to be in.
But as it's largely irrelevant 'who cares' is really the only appropriate response.