Voter 2: This is a textbook example of somebody who shouldnt be on this ballot. So crank up the volume and take a seat. I would consider The Carpenters to be a jazz band, but I agree that a case can be made for them as a white R&B group as well. This is one of the more obvious no-brainers in terms of induction. VERY GOOD- Very enjoyable with few missteps 6. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will always love Dolly Parton. The J.B.s Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Its not as strong a list as last years was, to be sure, but some of the ones included on this years list have been snubs for a long time, and hopefully wont fill up next years nominations. I have therefore decided that this particular theme of mine deserves a page to collect all of the posts together as well as provide a place where people can suggest bands/artists for me to cover. Agreed. I have thought for a while about the Bangles, but Im on the fence about whether they have done enough to be inducted. What about Jan and Dean and the Association. FINE- OK album but not very interesting 4. Eminem, Duran Duran, Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie and Carly Simon Lead Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2022. Voter 1: I voted for Devo. Ween George Michael should be honored. Thanks muchly. Thats complexly natural and unavoidable, which is why I try to include some personal context in my reviews. 10 years after america, I will have to research the Grass Roots. 3. I think thats all I can really say about Eurythmics. All Night Long is a great single, and Id be happy to defend it. WebRock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2022: Women and 80s Pop Win Big Rock Hall of Fame 2021 Nominations: The Snubs, Surprises, and Long Shots. Voter 2: As an old person in training, Ive never liked them. Since Motley Crue is everywhere right now thanks to the movie on Netflix, you should do them next; they were truly the first glam metal band NOT Def Leppard NOR Van Halen. If she had sold 10 million records in the United States as opposed to the rest of the world, we wouldnt be having this conversation. TERRIBLE- One of the worst albums everFor more details on how I rate albums, watch this video:https://youtu.be/fi85D4R0_Tc TRACK X TRACK merch now available! I suppose his sexuality has hurt him. Check out her recent cd.the woman entertained troops in 500 shows as a child, scored #1 records in five languages, Lennons favorite singer, great song writer, many rock and roll songs recorded by her, 159 top 40 hits worldwide, Grammy winner, sang on Give Peace a Chance at bed in, first woman to touch a black man on tv controversy, saved play Blood Brothers on broadway, Jimmy Page played guitar on many of her hits, has the longest worldwide span of charted recordings, her songs are used in countless tv, ads and movies up to 2016, and still tours, records, writes some terrific music! Duran Duran, Pat Benatar, the Eurythmics, Lionel Richie, and Carly Simon were inducted in 2022. https://mobile.twitter.com/futurerocklgnds/status/1119706858200150021?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Eembeddedtimeline%7Ctwterm%5Eprofile%3Afuturerocklgnds%7Ctwcon%5Etimelinechrome&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Ffuturerocklegends.com%2Flatest_comments.php. Pet Shop Boys If we were voting for seven or eight people instead of five, I mightve checked the box. Bernie Taupin (Elton Johns lyricist) Speaking to the latest issue of Goldmine And I go into every album wanting to love it, so thats my starting point for every review. Im glad you appreciated that; I hope both get the credit that they so richly deserve. These are two of the most talented singer/songwriters in history, and sadly, they have both left us way too soon. The Low End Theory is a fantastic album. Terms of Service apply. Ive voted for her since the second time shes been on the ballot, and Ill vote for her until they put her in. I agree; they are definitely on my radar to write about . Thats true, BTO was great. They could all write songs individually or together and they brought in other writers such as Patti Smith, Michael Moorcock, Helen Wheels, James Carroll. Loverboy T-shirts on AMAZON PRIME: http://www.trackxtrack.com/shirt Mugs, notebooks, stickers and more at our TeePublic shop: http://www.trackxtrack.com/swag Check out my novel on AMAZON PRIME: Hawkings Grove: http://www.trackxtrack.com/hawkingsgroveWEBSITE: http://www.trackxtrack.comFACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/trackxtrackmusicTWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/trackxtrackMy Philosophy: I love music. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Far greater success and musical contributions than 90% of your list. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Reveals Class of 2022 Dolly Parton, Pat Benatar, Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics, Lionel Richie & Carly Simon lead the Class of 2022. I must admit that it would likely be a long time before I get to them, barring a surprise. For the moment I am focusing on writing about this years nominees, but after that is done I plan on writing about other acts as time and energy permit :p. Bernie Taupin as a songwriter, though, seems like a pretty obvious choice. IN they day nobody could beat there live concerts.And they had some good albums to. They are so much known for their live shows that they had three live album make the charts, one certified platinum and one gold. She should have been inducted with Dusty. Inarguably. Thats what it is. well we all agree on many who should be in the hof but what about who shouldnt be .ill start first ,ice cube. In fact, one could make a very good Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame out of the snubs for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. Grand Funk Railroad should be on this list. Midnight Oil Ive never heard anything have hostility against them, and they managed to make great music in a variety of genres over the span of several decades. I wonder why I havent written about him already. They were maybe as good as Slave. The current roster of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Snubs (In Order Of Writing): https://edgeinducedcohesion.wordpress.com/2011/02/11/why-arent-they-in-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-chicago/, https://edgeinducedcohesion.wordpress.com/2011/02/19/why-arent-they-in-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-kraftwer/, https://edgeinducedcohesion.wordpress.com/2011/04/26/why-arent-they-in-the-rock-roll-hall-of-fame-the-steve-miller-band/, https://edgeinducedcohesion.wordpress.com/2011/05/22/why-arent-they-in-the-rock-roll-hall-of-fame-rush/, https://edgeinducedcohesion.wordpress.com/2011/06/15/why-arent-they-in-the-rock-roll-hall-of-fame-the-moody-blues/, https://edgeinducedcohesion.wordpress.com/2011/07/17/why-arent-they-in-the-rock-roll-hall-of-fame-heart/, https://edgeinducedcohesion.wordpress.com/2011/08/24/why-arent-they-in-the-rock-roll-hall-of-fame-bryan-adams/, https://edgeinducedcohesion.wordpress.com/2011/11/11/why-arent-they-in-the-rock-roll-hall-of-fame-paul-carrack/, https://edgeinducedcohesion.wordpress.com/2012/01/11/why-arent-they-in-the-rock-roll-hall-of-fame-sweet/, https://edgeinducedcohesion.wordpress.com/2012/04/22/why-arent-they-in-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-the-doobie-brothers/, https://edgeinducedcohesion.wordpress.com/2012/05/18/why-arent-they-in-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-donna-summer/, https://edgeinducedcohesion.wordpress.com/2012/05/23/why-arent-they-in-the-rock-roll-hall-of-fame-the-carpenters/, https://edgeinducedcohesion.wordpress.com/2012/06/05/why-arent-they-in-the-rock-roll-hall-of-fame-joy-division-new-order/, 14. Voter 1: [Making gagging sound.] Jon Landau, whos on the nomination committee, poorly produced their second record. Im constantly mystified by the mediocre level of the selections that come out, one Rock Hall voter recently told us. Look, if the Roots were on the ballot, Id vote for them, and Questlove is also on the committee. They wear funny hats, but theyre not fucking around. It was repulsive to me. Now Im going to go listen to Foreigner, Styx, Kansas and the Cure. First American Band with ten million or more selling singles goes, and ten or more million selling albums. Chubby Checker Kate Bush is one of them. The Monkees need to be in. (LogOut/ Harry Nilsson I have written about this group; did you see my entry about their candidacy for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? The current roster of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Snubs (In Order Of Writing): 1. Joan Armatrading Eminem and ATCQ continue hip-hops slow march of acceptance into the Hall, but the two biggest 90s alternative acts in this years lineup, Beck and Rage Against the Machine, fused hip-hop with rock. They criticize these bands as being over-produced, a slap in the face for those bands who want a polished sound. I feel like the rock press dove head over heels for him from the beginning. The Pleasure Seekers/Suzi Quatro The Steve Miller Band They were Lower East Side denizens. The Neal Morse Band. For the most part, a solid list , Edger winter and Johnny winter. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2021 induction class. Petula Clark! Mtley Cre, Iron Maiden Are Leading Vote-Getters So Far For Rock Hall 2022. N.W.A Uriah Heep say people have been "making rumbles" about them being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Some of the biggest artists who became eligible this year that were snubbed include Erykah Badu, Fiona Apple, Matchbox Twenty, Nickelback, Spice Girls, Lil Kim, and Slipknot. Alright, Ive done some listening to these songs and they are excellent songs. Rocky Mountain Way, Lifes Been Good, Funk #49, Walk Away, All Night Long, The Bomber etc. I took one listen 30 years ago and thought, Nope, not for me. In terms of hits and album sales, they are higher than many who have been inducted. When the big acts come up for nomination, as a metal fan, I have to vote for them. Its indescribably great. They performed very close to The Village Voice offices and were therefore able to schmooze the first generation of rock critics enough to earn themselves a critical reputation that will never fucking die. A lot of the critics who loved it were middle-aged dudes. The Cars, Bon Jovi, Dire Straits, and the Moody Blues were inducted in 2018. The fact that they rejected Bryan Adams Run to You shows their good taste. Dear Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Induct Tori Amos Already! CLEVELAND, Ohio Everyone has a snubs list. But, the industry needs to get over it if they truly mean what they preach. If theres a genuine and passionate enthusiasm, whether I get it or not, Im perfectly willing at times to take a backseat and say, Okay, fine, I dont get it, and I dont have to get it. If Eminem had been eligible a decade ago, Im sure I wouldve voted for him. Again. The Jan & Dean one in particular should be in the near future. Not the R & R Hall of Fame. Garbage *(They Long To Be) Close To You,* *Top Of The World*, and, * Please Mr. POSTMAN** Became first white artist (s) to re-record a Motown number one and hit number one with it themselves. They had a couple of strong singles. And softer pop from Dionne Warwick and Carly Simon is in contention against loud, weird cult rock bands like Devo and MC5 and heavy metal heroes Judas Priest. Voter 1: Carly Simon is a very good lyricist, but there are few people in the world less rock and roll than her. Carla Bley (as songwriter), Thanks for the heads up. WebThe Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has finally announced the Class of 2022! They dont move me, and thats okay. I find MC5 to be artistically insubstantial compared to their more important contemporaries. Sweet Voter 1: I considered voting for them, but I didnt in the end. The ballot always seems like theres one designated hip-hip spot per year. The recent inductions of Depeche Mode and The Cure have cleared the way for more 80s British bands like Duran Duran and Eurythmics to get their first nominations. If you want this list expanded upon, or have someone in mind and want to make it a priority (because Ive got enough material to write one of these a month for a couple years or more), please comment. Many of my most perennially popular posts are my lengthy series on Rock & Roll Hall of Fame snubs. That is the general approach I work with, celebrating both overlooked mainstream artists and those artists whose underground influence deserves to be better recognized. Joe cocker the wreaking crew. *Sorry, there was a problem signing you up. Pingback: If You Need To Crash, Then Crash And Burn; Youre Not Alone | Edge Induced Cohesion, Pingback: Mysteries Of The Bible: What Is The Connection Between Love And Respect? That is certainly true, and that is one consideration one must account for as well. One album? True Rock N Roll that just doesnt quit ! Joe is still waiting. On the one hand, artists with obvious and compelling popularity and mass appeal deserve to be recognized as they demonstrate what music resonates with the greater public. They are fantastic and top-of-the-heap conceptualists. LL Cool J was nominated for the fifth time in 2021, and when he didnt get in, he was given the Award for Musical Excellence alongside Billy Preston and Randy Rhoads. Are you the same person as Jamie Smith, or a different person? Q-Tip is a very smart dude as well as a great lyricist and a great performer. I agree on the Turtles. There are many times where I voted for acts that I personally dont enjoy because it was so inarguable to me that they belong in the Hall of Fame. Duran Duran is the same deal. Now you can understand the speed bumps being faced by Bonds and Same with Ted Nugent. Janes Addiction isnt in. They had two successful albums and a couple of really good tracks from an unsuccessful first album and then a long gap before an obscure fourth album. When is Jan and Dean going to get their chance? Oh, Loosey! What I guess Im saying is I voted for them because there was nobody else I could see voting for. Ive always hated Eminem. How could you omit him from the snubs? Husker Du Previously nominated women who have still yet to get in include Chaka Khan, Mary J. Blige, The Chantels and The Marvelettes, Esther Phillips. They could also go through a bunch of backing musicians from Johnny B. Goode on up to rectify that notable shortfall as well. But, they were trailblazers for female musicians. Janet and Madonna basically ruled that timeframe. Their major contribution is Kick Out the Jams. If you go back and listen to MC5s records, theyre not a lot of fun. Not a chance. On your existing list, show me any artist who can compete with that list of accomplishments and sales. Id like to believe that the legendary and much underrated band STYX is absent from your list although you have written about about them as deserving, I have written about Styx on my list: https://edgeinducedcohesion.blog/2018/05/01/why-arent-they-in-the-rock-roll-hall-of-fame-styx/. MC5 Voter 2: I dont know why shes nominated. I feel like this is going to be one of those things where its like Chic or the Stooges showing up on a ballot for years and years because people dont get it. Voter 2: Hugely important. Theres no real middle ground when taking a stance on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Voter 2: Theyre part of that explosion of fascinating and innovative hip-hop acts that arrived in 87 and 88. In this role, you will be our customers first Winchester Center Congregational Church, 1 West Road, will host a spaghetti dinner March 4 from 4 to 6 p.m., Winsted. Theyre good at what they do. Others make me want to vomit. They wrote their own music and played all the instruments. I cant say they wrote a great song after 1984. Ill add Jan and Dean and The Stray Cats to the list of ones to work on in the future, and I hope to be able to write about the Wrecking Crew soon as worthy sidemen. Duran Duran just strikes me as a significant case of a band thats there not because they were the best at what they did but because they were the most popular of what they did. Billy Squier, now theres a story to tell. Today, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced the 2022 list of nominees , and while Duran Duran , Pat Benatar , Judas Priest , Eurythmics , New York Dolls and Rage Against The Machine made the short list, there are quite a few artists out there who should be in the Hall but didnt even make the cut this year. Today is the 75th birthday of Ian Anderson, the leader/flutists of Jethro Tull, a band with 11 gold- and 5 platinum-selling albums that has not been inducted in the Rock. I havent done those yet, but they are definitely ones I have planned for the future. But back to Dolly, its part of her overall canonization. She did. Voter 2: Kate Bush is exactly the sort of person who shouldve been in the Hall of Fame years ago. Im very glad to see him in the mix. I didnt vote for them, but I thought about it. Voter 2: A great band but difficult to untangle. 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Ive heard it said that he doesnt really care about the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, but they should really care more about putting his name in. I will check it out. People like to talk, Why are they nominating people like Fela Kuti and Dolly Parton? Cat Stevens was inducted in 2014. That record could be broken with Pat Benatar, Kate Bush, Eurythmics, Dolly Parton, Carly Simon, and Dionne Warwick in the running this year. I missed that, and thats a good chart placement for such a legacy act. At least 2 to 3 generations still love their music.The Surf Tunes kept a mood and the sport of surfing going to this day and beyond. Voter 2: Yeah, whatever. Now an official Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Landmark, the Nashville institution hosted a night of reimagined songs by Hall inductees performed by Charlie Worsham, Still looking beautiful and still singing with strength.what an omission again! Motrhead Janet Jackson In May, the Halls voting body will narrow that number down to the five to seven artists in the Class of 2022: A Tribe Called QuestBeckPat BenatarKate BushDevoDuran DuranEminemEurythmicsJudas PriestFela KutiMC5New York DollsDolly PartonRage Against the MachineLionel RichieCarly SimonDionne Warwick. 26 Weeks of access to all Premium Content and our E-Edition, Monthly access to all Premium Content and the E-Edition. Al Shipley. Fishbone isnt in. I thought I had a lot of Canadian content but theres always room for more I suppose :D. I am surprised that Todd Rundgren, The Guess Who, Little Feat, and XTC do not make your list of snubs. Electric Light Orchestra (Inducted 2017)/Jeff Lynne/The Traveling Wilburys, https://edgeinducedcohesion.wordpress.com/2012/06/15/why-arent-they-in-the-rock-roll-hall-of-fame-elo-jeff-lynne-traveling-wilburys/, https://edgeinducedcohesion.wordpress.com/2012/07/18/why-arent-they-in-the-rock-roll-hall-of-fame-bon-jovi/, https://edgeinducedcohesion.wordpress.com/2012/08/22/why-arent-they-in-the-rock-roll-hall-of-fame-gerry-rafferty/, https://edgeinducedcohesion.wordpress.com/2012/09/02/why-arent-they-in-the-rock-roll-hall-of-fame-the-cars/, 18. Here's the full list, which includes seven first-time nominees. The date, venue, and on-sale information will be announced later. Hell say it he got a huge boost from being a white rapper and being transgressive. The way in which he was embraced by critics, put on the cover of Spin dressed as the guy from A Clockwork Orange, and all this other horseshit early on? Todd Rundgren SPIN - Al Shipley. I find it interesting that only two artists that I have a collection of albums are included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Chicago & Rush. Or one song? Why Aren't They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: Boston, Rethinking Polycarp As A Friend Of The Sabbath, Deuteronomy 31:9-13: The Law Is To Be Read Every Seven Years, Why Aren't They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: America. VERY BAD- Almost no redeeming qualities 1. Access all Premium Content and the E-Edition for 1 day. No problem! Hes a James Brownlevel genius. Ill add Donovan to the list of acts I will be researching, though . Okay, let me replace Luther Vandross with Billy Squier. Upon its annual shortlist and official induction announcements, people tend to critique the supposed sanctity of its ever mutating nominee slate or rightly so lament its historic exclusion of women. In addition to his work as a civil rights advocate, Al Bell is known as one of the most influential people in the music business. Im fond of a lot more 80s music but I can see why many people are less fond of it. They seem to desire a certain image that they want to promote an image that you so poignantly described as raw and undefined. The omission is only a temporary one, and I will get to it, eventually :p. Hopefully sooner rather than later. 1 week of full access. It tells the story of an iconic rock band in the '70s that rose to fame at breakneck speed, then fell apart just as quickly. No. I dont think their recent work holds up, but I dont think it matters. ELO, Journey, Yes, and Nile Rogers were inducted in 2017. Their music holds up very well, but there are too many bands that are decades older than them that need to be inducted first. But, the facts here are stubborn. I would agree with you that all of these artists are phenomenal musicians and bring a level of creativity, refinement, and artistry not readily seen in the pop/rock industry. If the Shangri-Las, Turtles, Monkees, Joe Cocker, Flying Burrito Brothers, et al. Great records. Im not sure why they havent been inducted, but I do have them scheduled, so you will be reading about my thoughts on that great band before too long! I have thought about writing about them both for a while and I am sure I will get around to it if Cleveland doesnt get around to it first. One of the top selling female artists of the 80s. Ah yes, thats good to hear. + "oa_social_login_source=shortcode"))]); Both voters are ingrained within the music industry; Voter 1 has been an active voter for four to five years, while Voter 2 hovers around 20 years. And both, as youll soon find out, have a hell of a lot to say about each nominee. His influence on the music world is undeniable, and his willingness to stand up to his record company for artistic freedom embodies the true rebellious spirit of rock and roll. You know, thats one Ive had in mind for a while. Where is Petula Clark? They were a huge influence on the heavy metal genre. Parton has been eligible the longest, for 29 years, and this is Becks fourth year of eligibility. February 1, 2023, 12:23 PM. Ill have to do some research on Golden Earring (as I am not familiar with them), but Paul Revere and the Raiders and The Zombies are both on my own lengthy list as well. Yes, he started out in a funk band. When I visited to RnR HOF museum, the portion I found most interesting was the section that illustrated how styles of music came to be certain bands/artists were key to how history developed. The nominations for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame s Class of 2023 arrived this morning (Feb. 1), and the 14 nominees range from alternative rock royalty like the I have to admit that Jan & Dan is a very puzzling omission. Unbelievably influential to generations of guitarists. At any rate, I think this is a group I will take some time to write about. Boston and Kansas are huge snubs; I do plan on writing about them, but since I only do this feature about once a month on my blog, there are a lot of worthy omissions. I just dont think they need to be in the Rock Hall. Runaways The Moody Blues Both men are pure poets who have the ability to put perfect musical notes behind their prose and sing it with such feeling and clarity. _oneall.push(['social_login', 'set_custom_css_uri', 'https://secure.oneallcdn.com/css/api/socialize/themes/wordpress/small.css']); People tend to think of them as a silly novelty group. I agree wholeheartedly :). Shes exactly who should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I hope your voice gets heard and appreciate your posts! Perhaps there should be two ways to get in : you sell over a certain number of copies,for example or you are tied to changing the way we view music. Judas Priest needs to be in there as well as Motrhead and Iron Maiden. When they were active, they were the third-best band out of Detroit. Then all of a sudden he didnt want to be a singer in a funk band and wanted to be Johnny Mathis. Phantoms had the hit Are We Ourselves. I love Golden Earring. SPIN - Liza Lentini. Janets resume` is solid and she at least deserves a nomination. Its fine, but its not culturally accurate. But does it make any difference? Ill get conspiratorial and say its because the old crowd at Rolling Stone still dominates the Hall, and they always hated metal. In 2017, he was awarded the BMI Icon Award. I have no particular dog in this hunt, but it always seemed to me that whether we are talking baseball HOF or Rock and Roll HOF, that people seem confused as to who is worthy? Her name shouldnt have come out of the nominating committee. Make 4-5 cards for $20 ages[], Tina Johns Heidrich, Conductor Dave Brubecks To Hope! [WIth respect to Rundgren, who as also in The Nazz, he was also the producer of quite a few hit recordings.]. They werent Carly Simon, for example. People are acting like Felas nomination is a big surprise, but, come on, there was a hit Broadway musical about him. A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, and Gang Starr all deserve to be in. Bjrk Its easy to dismiss them as novelties. Although country is a dominant influence on countless artists in the Hall, Dolly Parton would be arguably only the second full-on country act in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, following Johnny Cash, who was inducted in 1992. I have written about them elsewhere in passing, but their turn will come for an entire entry in this series. As far as Hall of Fame snubs the one that comes to me is Harry Nilsson. Okay, for me, the 1980s were a wasteland of music. I would like to write about this, but I dont think rejecting Run To You is a good sign, especially considering it was such a classic Bryan Adams hit. Im surprised to not see the Grass Roots on the list. I dont know why theyre nominated other than that they sold a lot of records. And even if you dont factor (because The Who are already in) that Townshend wrote 99% of The Whos songs (here are The Whos Top 200 songs btw http://supergroup.netfirms.com/index5.htm ) Townshends solo catalog on its own still blows away (in my opinion) many of the inductees. I write about one blog post a month on this subject, but all of those bands are on my lengthy list. Sure his politics wont get him inbut that shouldnt matter. & Screamin Jay Hawkins. I agree; that incident sounds pretty rock & roll to me, I must admit. Dionne Warwick didnt even write her own lyrics. First woman to produce 10 top 40,5 top ten and five top 5 Singles. I am sure that the readers of this page will appreciate the chance to vote for their favorite candidates.
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