Yearly Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Debate Thread

Oh you're right. Let's put these guys in ASAP.



RAWK ON!

 

The late 1970s was not an era in which they made wise fashion choices.

 

They didn't get it right in the '80s, either.

 

Well, mostly it tells you that performers are eligible 25 years after their first release. The 3rd class was in 1988, meaning it was for acts from 1963 or before. That would be the Beatles' first year of eligibility.

Clapton's technically had a 5 year wait as a solo artist, but was already in as a member of Cream and the Yardbirds.

 

OH YEAH. AND CHIC:

JUST EXUDES ROCK AND ROLL.

 

KISS has the licks or they would've lasted as long as they have. Nevermind that Gene and Paul are the greatest bunch of assholes to grace the stage, they always deliver. I think it would be hard to walk away from a KISS show upset or angry.

As far as gimmicks are concerned, they have been a part of rock n' roll since Screaming Jay Hawkins busted out of his

Rock is about the spectacle to some degree. Always has been and always will be.

 

Oh and I forgot...

WHERE'S JOAN JETT?

 

It wouldn't surprise me if this happened ....

After one of the three members of Rush (Neil, Alex or Geddy) dies, the RRHofF suddenly decides that the band is worthy of induction. After taking great pleasure in keeping Rush from being considered for nomination, the RRHofF in a smartass way finally says, 'Ok, we'll let you in."

At that moment, the two surviving members will say, "Thank you, and fuck you" and promptly refuse the honor.

 

Not in my kitchen.

 

She's got a Bad Reputation. That's gotta hurt her chances.

 

I've turned my 11-year-old son into a Thin Lizzy fan. Also, the guitar solo in "The Rocker" is one the greatest of all-time. I guess it's because I like rollercoasters, and it rides like one.

 

And no one, I repeat, no one, delivered spectacle better than KISS. in that regard, they were pioneers. That merits recognition on its own.

And the music, being slagged here in a usual fashion, is really full of extremely listenable songs. A few examples beyond the more usual suspects: 'Cold Gin', 'Strutter', 'Firehouse', 'Shock Me', 'Deuce', 'Christine Sixteen'.

Maybe it isn't the most complex and deep music you'll find. But, there aren't any rules that rock and roll should be on the equivalent with brain surgery or be the literary par of a Pulitzer work. Sometimes catchy, listenable tunes that cause you to tap your foot, hum/sing along, or otherwise bring positive energy to the listener is just fine, thank you.