For me it’s only Radio Head. What do you think?
https://www.rockhall.com/rock-roll-hall-fame-announces-nominees-2019-induction
https://www.rockhall.com/rock-roll-hall-fame-announces-nominees-2019-induction
Who on this list should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
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That's actually not a bad list. Devo, Roxy Music, Todd Rundgren, The Cure, The Zombies all sound like good candidates. Def Leppard? Not so much.
I hate the style of music, but Kraftwerk basically invented and were certainly the successful pioneers of electronica. And they've been ripped off by every hip hop, pop, techno and synth band ever since.
Honestly they are the only band I would include. None of the others are really innovators. They may be popular, but not innovative.
Devo was most definitely innovative. Not sure there was ever a band like them before or since I'd recommend checking out their pre-Whip It catalog.
Now that Bon Jovi got in I expect Def Leopard to get in. I absolutely love John Prine but I don’t think this is where he should be.
I also love Stevie, but I am not sure her solo stuff warrants HOF.
It's real to me, dammit!
The Cure - that's the only one that jumps out at me as one that should be for sure.
Kraftwerk predates Devo's forming by 3 years (70 to 73) and Kraftwerk was successful long before Devo (74 instead of 79/80).
Devo was influential in Mericuh when it comes to electronica but they were mimicking Kraftwerk and other European bands.
But I would agree if you had to take two, my second pick out of that list would be Devo.
More I think about it, she probably deserves it if you base it on her songwriting. She is responsible for quite an impressive list of hits as both a member of Fleetwood Mac and a solo artist. I say let her in.
I'm not even a huge fan of theirs, but they are a pretty iconic band for that alternative genre. Seems like a no-brainer.
Considering it is the ROck & Roll Hall of Fame, most on the list shouldn't even qualify. However, since they don't limit it to just Rock & Roll bands, I am thinking Devo, The Cure, RadioHead & Kraftwerk.
There really aren't any terrible names on that list, but are they truly HoF performers?
There really aren't any terrible names on that list, but are they truly HoF performers?
No Pixies on that list, so it must be invalid.
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The Hall is a freaking joke and nothing but a money grab...
If somebody wants to explain to me how Iron Maiden isn't in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame I'll wait....over 90M records sold.
Scorpions (over 100M records sold), Ozzy, Motley Crue?
Hell, the supposed queen mother of Rock and Roll Tina Turner is not in the hall.
If somebody wants to explain to me how Iron Maiden isn't in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame I'll wait....over 90M records sold.
Scorpions (over 100M records sold), Ozzy, Motley Crue?
Hell, the supposed queen mother of Rock and Roll Tina Turner is not in the hall.
Devo, Kraftwerk, MC5 (they invented American punk), Radiohead, The Cure.
My vote would be for:
- Kraftwerk
- LL Cool J
- Radiohead
- Rage Against the Machine
- The Cure
- The Zombies
I love The Zombies, and they definitely deserve some credit for early keyboard use, but they only existed for like five years and released two damn albums in their prime, before regrouping fairly recently. They have three songs anyone knows. Are they really so influential off of two albums? There's about a hundred 60's bands with much greater output and music just as strong that will never sniff the rock and roll hall of fame.
I mean, I think they are excellent...but that's tough to justify.
Maybe a better case for Rod Argent individually, taking the Zombies and Argent together?
I mean, I think they are excellent...but that's tough to justify.
Maybe a better case for Rod Argent individually, taking the Zombies and Argent together?
I would bet you are right about Radio Head being fans of the Cure. I also think Radio Head gets in this year but I am not sure about the Cure.
MC5 and Roxy Music for sure. Wouldn't object to Def Leppard, Devo and/or John Prine ever.
The rest? Meh to me.
The rest? Meh to me.
I agree. 20 years ago would if someone would have said The Cure will be nominationed to to RnR HOF we would have all laughted at them.
Maybe if you pour some sugar on it first.
John Prine in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? May as well add Beethoven.
Yeah, been that way, we all know Janet Jackson and LL Cool J are such big rockers! Arguments could be made for most of these, Kraftwerk, Roxy Music and Devo for innovation, Stevie Nick is already in with Fleetwood Mac.
Most deserving imo Todd Rundgren. Kinda like a poor man's David Bowie, has excelled in so many genre's, I loved his prog rock phase with Utopia.
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