The Gipper Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Here are the nominees for the next class of the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, together with my comments about my personal feelings toward their election, Bold being who I would put in. Chic......Disco sucks and I never even heard of them until someone said they were up for election to the RRHOF. WTF did they ever do that I would have heard of? Deep Purple.....they were more than just Smoke on the Water. Probably deserves induction. Nine Inch Nails.....if Green Day makes it, so should these guys.....who I see as being Green Day equivalency.....punkish sorts. Besides, Reznor is a Cleveland guy. Give it to the homie. N.W.A......if you aren't even allowed to say what their initials stand for, then why do they deserve a spot? But I guess considering what they contributed to Hip Hop they would get in. I, not being a rap enthusiast will have to defer to others to tell me if they are that big in the genre. I just know they are one of the biggest names in that theater. The Smiths.....again...Who? I mean, honestly, I don't know them from The Simpsons. (either the clan headed by OJ or the one headed by Homer). You could say The Jones and that would make as much sense. The Spinners. Old School R&B. OK, cool. Yes......Yes! The Cars......you would think in concept that this would be a band that I would be behind. Straight, classic R&R band. But, I never really cared for them.....so I am ambivalent about their induction Cheap Trick. I like them well enough....but they are sort of the Vinny Testaverde/Drew Bledsoe of Rock. They were good.....but not really the best of the best imo. Chicago. OK, not my particular taste.....but I acknowledge that they had a unique and innovative style that I could not quite get my head around. Was it jazz, pop, rock, fusion. Whatever it was, it was just alright by me. (wait....that is a Doobie brothers line). Alright does not mean I am excited...just alright. But they are one of the most enduring....and commercial acts ever. The JBs. Which is James Brown's backup band. If they go in in the category of "sidemen", I am OK with it. If The Crickets can go in, and Elvis's backup band, I guess they can too. Chaka Khan. Always like her....and her name. She can go. Los Lobos. I am all for a few Latina bands going in if their stuff is original and innovative. Like Gloria Estafan. But, all I know these guys for is their cover of Rich Valens La Bamba. Now, perhaps that isn't fair...maybe they had a large Latina original sound I am not aware of, but my perception is that they are no Santana. Steve Miller Band. This group, to me, is like baby Chicago. A number of hits (not as many as Chicago), a long career (not as long as Chicago).....But I still see them as the Norm Snead, Mark Brunell, Steve DeBerg of Rock. Solid, but not close to the best going. Janet Jackson. Why do I feel that she got where she is just based on her last name and sibling relationships? I know she did some good stuff. But then Terry Bradshaw had a brother that played QB...that doesn't mean his brother is HOF. Or would you compare her more to Eli Manning? Not sure how many they are going to let in. I am letting in 8. I may be more generous than the RRHOF voters. And where is Jethro Tull? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cysko Kid Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Here are the nominees for the next class of the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, together with my comments about my personal feelings toward their election, Bold being who I would put in. Chic......Disco sucks and I never even heard of them until someone said they were up for election to the RRHOF. WTF did they ever do that I would have heard of? freak out le chic? I don't know Deep Purple.....they were more than just Smoke on the Water. Probably deserves induction. Yeah they also did woman from tokyo. I'm hit or miss on whether they actually deserve a nomination Nine Inch Nails.....if Green Day makes it, so should these guys.....who I see as being Green Day equivalency.....punkish sorts. Besides, Reznor is a Cleveland guy. Give it to the homie. he's Pennsylvania born but I think he's done enough to be in. Not punk at all more goth/industrial which is definitely it's own thing N.W.A......if you aren't even allowed to say what their initials stand for, then why do they deserve a spot? But I guess considering what they contributed to Hip Hop they would get in. I, not being a rap enthusiast will have to defer to others to tell me if they are that big in the genre. I just know they are one of the biggest names in that theater. Yes they're hugely influential. But not rock and roll The Smiths.....again...Who? I mean, honestly, I don't know them from The Simpsons. (either the clan headed by OJ or the one headed by Homer). You could say The Jones and that would make as much sense. Morrissey was in the smiths. They did that song "how soon is now" which you know. I wouldn't induct them personally especially as the smiths. Whether Morrissey deserves his own nomination is a different question. I still say no The Spinners. Old School R&B. OK, cool. meh Yes......Yes! all I can think of is "owner of a lonely heart". I'll defer on this one The Cars......you would think in concept that this would be a band that I would be behind. Straight, classic R&R band. But, I never really cared for them.....so I am ambivalent about their induction the most worthy of the nominations thus far in my opinion Cheap Trick. I like them well enough....but they are sort of the Vinny Testaverde/Drew Bledsoe of Rock. They were good.....but not really the best of the best imo. I would pass on cheap trick although "surrender" kicks ass Chicago. OK, not my particular taste.....but I acknowledge that they had a unique and innovative style that I could not quite get my head around. Was it jazz, pop, rock, fusion. Whatever it was, it was just alright by me. (wait....that is a Doobie brothers line). Alright does not mean I am excited...just alright. But they are one of the most enduring....and commercial acts ever. I'm with you. Not my cup if tea but I'd have to give them the nod. They've earned it. The JBs. Which is James Brown's backup band. If they go in in the category of "sidemen", I am OK with it. If The Crickets can go in, and Elvis's backup band, I guess they can too. not at all Chaka Khan. Always like her....and her name. She can go. I'll defer. Not familiar Los Lobos. I am all for a few Latina bands going in if their stuff is original and innovative. Like Gloria Estafan. But, all I know these guys for is their cover of Rich Valens La Bamba. Now, perhaps that isn't fair...maybe they had a large Latina original sound I am not aware of, but my perception is that they are no Santana. not at all Steve Miller Band. This group, to me, is like baby Chicago. A number of hits (not as many as Chicago), a long career (not as long as Chicago).....But I still see them as the Norm Snead, Mark Brunell, Steve DeBerg of Rock. Solid, but not close to the best going. I'd put steve miller in. If you listen to classic rock radio you'll hear at least five steve miller songs a day. That's the test of endurance Janet Jackson. Why do I feel that she got where she is just based on her last name and sibling relationships? I know she did some good stuff. But then Terry Bradshaw had a brother that played QB...that doesn't mean his brother is HOF. Or would you compare her more to Eli Manning? No. She's no michael. But she'll get in Not sure how many they are going to let in. I am letting in 8. I may be more generous than the RRHOF voters. And where is Jethro Tull?I'm not a fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted October 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Here are the nominees for the next class of the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, together with my comments about my personal feelings toward their election, Bold being who I would put in. Chic......Disco sucks and I never even heard of them until someone said they were up for election to the RRHOF. WTF did they ever do that I would have heard of? freak out le chic? I don't know OK, what? One song? Then lets put Right Said Fred in there (I actually like their one song better) Deep Purple.....they were more than just Smoke on the Water. Probably deserves induction. Yeah they also did woman from tokyo. I'm hit or miss on whether they actually deserve a nomination They also did a lot of heavy metal/progressive album work Nine Inch Nails.....if Green Day makes it, so should these guys.....who I see as being Green Day equivalency.....punkish sorts. Besides, Reznor is a Cleveland guy. Give it to the homie. he's Pennsylvania born but I think he's done enough to be in. Not punk at all more goth/industrial which is definitely it's own thing Bob Hope was born in England....that didn't make him English. As for it being got/industrial and not punk....I am not sure I personally could tell the difference. N.W.A......if you aren't even allowed to say what their initials stand for, then why do they deserve a spot? But I guess considering what they contributed to Hip Hop they would get in. I, not being a rap enthusiast will have to defer to others to tell me if they are that big in the genre. I just know they are one of the biggest names in that theater. Yes they're hugely influential. But not rock and roll No, but the RRHOF is definitely signing on to the rap genre The Smiths.....again...Who? I mean, honestly, I don't know them from The Simpsons. (either the clan headed by OJ or the one headed by Homer). You could say The Jones and that would make as much sense. Morrissey was in the smiths. They did that song "how soon is now" which you know. I wouldn't induct them personally especially as the smiths. Whether Morrissey deserves his own nomination is a different question. I still say no Yea, see when you say Morrisey....that doesn't ring much of a bell. I guess that is where I lost touch a bit. The Spinners. Old School R&B. OK, cool. meh Yes......Yes! all I can think of is "owner of a lonely heart". I'll defer on this one Definitely much more than that. Again a top progressive album band more so than a hit maker. The Cars......you would think in concept that this would be a band that I would be behind. Straight, classic R&R band. But, I never really cared for them.....so I am ambivalent about their induction the most worthy of the nominations thus far in my opinion Dave Kreig, Boomer Esiason, Jim Everett for me.....a rung or two below being worthy imo....but you may be right. Cheap Trick. I like them well enough....but they are sort of the Vinny Testaverde/Drew Bledsoe of Rock. They were good.....but not really the best of the best imo. I would pass on cheap trick although "surrender" kicks ass Agree Chicago. OK, not my particular taste.....but I acknowledge that they had a unique and innovative style that I could not quite get my head around. Was it jazz, pop, rock, fusion. Whatever it was, it was just alright by me. (wait....that is a Doobie brothers line). Alright does not mean I am excited...just alright. But they are one of the most enduring....and commercial acts ever. I'm with you. Not my cup if tea but I'd have to give them the nod. They've earned it. The JBs. Which is James Brown's backup band. If they go in in the category of "sidemen", I am OK with it. If The Crickets can go in, and Elvis's backup band, I guess they can too. not at all Well, they do have a specific category for this sort of thing. On their own as a primary act? Clearly not. In the "sidemen" category they have probably as much cred as anyone to be put in. Chaka Khan. Always like her....and her name. She can go. I'll defer. Not familiar Los Lobos. I am all for a few Latina bands going in if their stuff is original and innovative. Like Gloria Estafan. But, all I know these guys for is their cover of Rich Valens La Bamba. Now, perhaps that isn't fair...maybe they had a large Latina original sound I am not aware of, but my perception is that they are no Santana. not at all Steve Miller Band. This group, to me, is like baby Chicago. A number of hits (not as many as Chicago), a long career (not as long as Chicago).....But I still see them as the Norm Snead, Mark Brunell, Steve DeBerg of Rock. Solid, but not close to the best going. I'd put steve miller in. If you listen to classic rock radio you'll hear at least five steve miller songs a day. That's the test of endurance True.....but I just think it would be pompitous to put them in. Fair to say? Janet Jackson. Why do I feel that she got where she is just based on her last name and sibling relationships? I know she did some good stuff. But then Terry Bradshaw had a brother that played QB...that doesn't mean his brother is HOF. Or would you compare her more to Eli Manning? No. She's no michael. But she'll get in Not sure how many they are going to let in. I am letting in 8. I may be more generous than the RRHOF voters. And where is Jethro Tull?I'm not a fan Well, they are in that grouping with Yes, Procul Harum, King Crimson, Todd Rundgren, Emerson Lake and Palmer, The Moody Blues, Alan Parsons Project, Argent...and Deep Purple that the RRHOF has some prejudice against. (but they will induct some soul singer who was a one or two hit wonder.....like Solomon Burke) They did put Prog Rock bands Pink Floyd and Queen in.....because they couldn't keep them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cysko Kid Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Punk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cysko Kid Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 Industrial. It's got a much heavier and less pop-on-speed sound.Born more out of heavy metal than old fashioned rock and roll. Also heavily electro/techno/synthesizer infused. Sort of like if black sabbath fucked the cars and had a bastard child Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairHooker11 Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 yea 8 picks? seems a bit too much for the official elections? I like Yes and Deep Purple as the British Prog / Rock acts of the 70's (70's -the dynasty of music) I like The Spinners and lastly Chicago - especially the early years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cysko Kid Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 If I picked 3 locks I'd say The Cars, Chicago and N.W.A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browns149 Posted October 27, 2015 Report Share Posted October 27, 2015 I would elect Yes, Nine Inch Nails, Chicago, and the Cars. The rest no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tour2ma Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Yes and no one else until Tull is in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Deep Purple.. The only valid inductee...Unless the name is changed to the Rock n Roll Hall of Mediocrity... Which after having been to the place,, I can only say,,,, It's a fucking joke... Who cares anymore.. It's a damn joke.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cysko Kid Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 The cars, Steve miller and Chicago all have way more hits and radio airplay than deep purple. Deep purple is what Gipper would describe as "the Dan fouts of rock" nothing special. Post something that convinces me otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westside Steve Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Yep. Steve Miller has a raft of hits and in my opinion he is the very definition mediocrity. Oh well. You will never go broke betting against the good taste of the American public. WSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted October 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 yea 8 picks? seems a bit too much for the official elections? I like Yes and Deep Purple as the British Prog / Rock acts of the 70's (70's -the dynasty of music) I like The Spinners and lastly Chicago - especially the early years... I am not sure how many they will officially let in. I don't know if this is like the PFHOF where they have a limit of between 4-7 that must go in.......or if it is like Baseball......however many get a certain percentage of the vote they all get in, be that -0- or ten or twelve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted October 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 The cars, Steve miller and Chicago all have way more hits and radio airplay than deep purple. Deep purple is what Gipper would describe as "the Dan fouts of rock" nothing special. Post something that convinces me otherwise. Dan Fouts IS a Hall of Famer, ergo, I guess you think Deep Purple must go in. So, it seems you convinced yourself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted October 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Here are what RIAA or Billboard says are the 50 or so best selling musicalacts of All time. Any act not color coded is in the HOF. I am going to color code those who are not in as follows: Blue: apparently not consider "Rock n Roll" enough to be considered Red: These are apparently considered C&W acts....not R&R acts Green: Not yet eligible Brownish: eligible but apparently not considered worthy....yet The Beatles Elvis Michael Jackson Madonna Elton John Led Zeppelin Pink Floyd Mariah Carey or Mariah Carey 2015 is her first year eligible...but she did not make the final list Celine Dion or Celine Dion..same here, 2015 first year eligible...not on final list ACDC Whitney Houston or Whitney Houston. Eligible since 2009 Queen The Rolling Stones ABBA Rihanna....not eligible until 2027 Taylor Swift...not eligible until 2031 Eminem...not eligible until 2021 Garth Brooks The Eagles U2 Billy Joel Phil Collins...in as a member of Genesis, but not on his own Aerosmith Frank Sinatra Barbara Streisand Genesis Neil Diamond Kanye West not eligible until 2028 Bruce Springsteen The Bee Gees Julio Iglesias Dire Straits...they have been eligible since 2003 George Strait Metallica Van Halen Kenny Rogers Fleetwood Mac Kenny G Shania Twain Journey...beginning in 1970s...been eligible a long time Alabama 2 Pac Shakur...he will become eligible next year. Reba McIntyre Prince Simon & Garfunkel Chicago....long eligible, one of this year's finalists....many think they will make it Rod Stewart Foreigner....long eligible. Not likely to make it Tim McGraw Bob Dylan The Backstreet Boys....if the Monkees can't make it, these guys never should when eligible in 2020 Britney Spears....not likely when she becomes eligible. Def Leppard Willie Nelson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cysko Kid Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 I guess I was thinking of another post you made. Still I don't get the love for deep purple. The two hits they do have aren't all that good. The norm snead of rock then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cysko Kid Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Dire straits would be a better choice in my opinion than deep purple by a mile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted October 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 First time eligibles coming up: 2016: 2 Pac, Pearl Jam, The Cranberries 2017: Beck, Radiohead, Dr. Dre, Hootie and the Blowfish, Insane Clown Posse, Mary J. Blige, Rage Against the Machine, Stone Temple Pilots 2018: Blink 182, Coolio, Counting Crows, Dave Matthews Band, Liz Phair, Kenny Chesney, Cheryl Crow 2019: Bone/Thugs and Harmony, Fugees, Jeff Buckley, Marilyn Manson, Notorious B.I.G., Oasis, Outkast 2020: Backstreet Boys, Foo Fighters, Garbage, Jay-Z, Jewell, Mushroomhead, 3-6 Mafia, The Presidents of the United States of America Those of you are more familiar than I can pipe in with your opinions on who amongst these groups warrant inclusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted October 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 I guess I was thinking of another post you made. Still I don't get the love for deep purple. The two hits they do have aren't all that good. The norm snead of rock then. If hit songs were the total measure, then the Grateful Dead and a number of others who are in would not be there. They would just rotely put in the best selling acts. Is that what you want? I felt the same way you do about Rush....yet they are in. I would take DP over Rush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted October 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Dire straits would be a better choice in my opinion than deep purple by a mile. And I like Dire Straits better as well. I might agree with you....slightly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cysko Kid Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 If hit songs were the total measure, then the Grateful Dead and a number of others who are in would not be there. They would just rotely put in the best selling acts. Is that what you want? I felt the same way you do about Rush....yet they are in. I would take DP over Rush. Ok. What is your criteria for hall of fame. One would be success in which steve miller puts deep purple to shame. Another would be enduring legacy in which the grateful dead puts deep purple to shame. The point is deep purple had a couple of modest hits no more. They're definitely not drawing people to festivals and spawning an empire of merchandise like the grateful dead is still doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted October 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 And here is a fairly long list of acts that all came out before 1980 that have been "snubbed" by the RRHOF. What 10 or 12 among these do you think may warrant inclusion: Petula Clark Link Wray Chubby Checker Carol King Joan Baez Peter Paul and Mary Jan and Dean Paul Revere and the Raiders Dick Dale Sam the Sham and the Pharohs Dion Warwick Gerry and the Pacemakers The Moody Blues Golden Earring Gary Lewis and the Playboys The Guess Who Herman's Hermits Patsy Cline Sonny and Cher The Turtles The Spencer Davis Group Jim Croce The Monkees Tommy James and the Shondell Arlo Guthrie The Crazy World of Arthur Brown Harry Nilsson The Move Procul Harum Blood, Sweat and Tears Iron Butterfly Jethro Tull Steppenwolf Quicksilver Messenger Service The Carpenters Grand Funk Railroad Joe Cocker John Denver Johnny Winter Meatloaf Mott the Hoople Slade Three Dog Night Warren Zevon Argent Badfinger Emerson, Lake and Palmer J. Geils Band Jimmy Buffett Todd Rundgren Uriah Heep Carly Simon The Doobie Brothers Electric Light Orchestra Little Feat Thin Lizzy Wings 10cc Joe Walsh...or the James Gang Loggins and Messina Peter Frampton Roxy Music Bachman Turner Overdrive Barry Manilow Barry White The NY Dolls Tina Turner (already in with Ike) Bad Company Judas Priest Kansas Journey Ted Nugent Boston Luther Vandros Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes Devo Eddie Money Toto The B-52s Def Leppard Iron Maiden Pat Benatarr Huey Lewis and the News INXS Ozzy Osbourne (in with Black Sabbath) Add anyone you want. I admit I was not that into funk. Plus add any post 1980 acts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted October 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Ok. What is your criteria for hall of fame. One would be success in which steve miller puts deep purple to shame. Another would be enduring legacy in which the grateful dead puts deep purple to shame. The point is deep purple had a couple of modest hits no more. They're definitely not drawing people to festivals and spawning an empire of merchandise like the grateful dead is still doing. My criteria is whatever the hell it is that I personally like. I don't know that you can say there is any criteria. And I think that you are under the misimpression that I am all heavily in favor of DP getting in. I am not. I am only saying that amongst the acts that are finalists, they could deserve as much as any, I suppose. But there are a ton of other acts that I would rather see in....but they are not being considered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cysko Kid Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 And here is a fairly long list of acts that all came out before 1980 that have been "snubbed" by the RRHOF. What 10 or 12 among these do you think may warrant inclusion: Petula Clark Link Wray Chubby Checker Carol King Joan Baez Peter Paul and Mary Jan and Dean Paul Revere and the Raiders Dick Dale Sam the Sham and the Pharohs Dion Warwick Gerry and the Pacemakers The Moody Blues Golden Earring Gary Lewis and the Playboys The Guess Who Herman's Hermits Patsy Cline Sonny and Cher The Turtles The Spencer Davis Group Jim Croce The Monkees Tommy James and the Shondell Arlo Guthrie The Crazy World of Arthur Brown Harry Nilsson The Move Procul Harum Blood, Sweat and Tears Iron Butterfly Jethro Tull Steppenwolf Quicksilver Messenger Service The Carpenters Grand Funk Railroad Joe Cocker John Denver Johnny Winter Meatloaf Mott the Hoople Slade Three Dog Night Warren Zevon Argent Badfinger Emerson, Lake and Palmer J. Geils Band Jimmy Buffett Todd Rundgren Uriah Heep Carly Simon The Doobie Brothers Electric Light Orchestra Little Feat Thin Lizzy Wings 10cc Joe Walsh...or the James Gang Loggins and Messina Peter Frampton Roxy Music Bachman Turner Overdrive Barry Manilow Barry White The NY Dolls Tina Turner (already in with Ike) Bad Company Judas Priest Kansas Journey Ted Nugent Boston Luther Vandros Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes Devo Eddie Money Toto The B-52s Def Leppard Iron Maiden Pat Benatarr Huey Lewis and the News INXS Ozzy Osbourne (in with Black Sabbath) Add anyone you want. I admit I was not that into funk. Plus add any post 1980 acts. I would induct none of these. This is special exhibit fare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browns149 Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 I also think Dire Straits is better. They have some really good tunes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westside Steve Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Considering the people who are already in I would say almost every member of that list are worthy of induction. And it's a pretty gray area what is defined as rock and roll. WSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted October 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Considering the people who are already in I would say almost every member of that list are worthy of induction. And it's a pretty gray area what is defined as rock and roll. WSS Well, it is pretty clear that they don't think that certain well selling female singers are to get in: Streisand, Whitney, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Carol King. But, they put Johnny Cash in but not Frank Sinatra. There are a few seemingly country guys in....but most are not. So....as we said....there is no criteria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted October 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 I would induct none of these. This is special exhibit fare. No, there are some that I personally think should go in. But its like: if they let X in, they should let Y in.....because Y is as good as X and maybe even sold more records. So, no there is no criteria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tour2ma Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 The cars, Steve miller and Chicago all have way more hits and radio airplay than deep purple. Deep purple is what Gipper would describe as "the Dan fouts of rock" nothing special. Post something that convinces me otherwise. Deep Purple? Meh... "Smoke..." was cool for about 10 listenings. "Hush" was earlier and better. The Cars simply have not endured. Chicago, I could see getting in. In the beginning they brought a revolutionary return of horns to rock... along with Blood, Sweet and Tears. Plus Chicago headlined the first concert I ever saw... Blues Image opened. Miller's early, blues-based stuff... while Boz Scaggs was with the band was great. I love their LP "Sailor" which includes my all-time SMB track, Livin' In the USA. Enough to get them in? Maybe... but there was a lot of schlock that followed. Funny thing is when Steve wanted to turn "more commercial" with "The Joker" type stuff, Boz left only to ultimately go more commercial with "Silk Degrees". But before he did he did he put out a four good to very good, blues-based LPs kicked off by his best, IMO, Boz. It was recorded at Atlantic's, legendary Muscle Shoals studio with many of its session players in attendance. It includes a breathtaking 12-1/2 minute jam of "Loan Me a Dime" that includes Duane Allman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cysko Kid Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 The cars have nor endured? I beg to differ. Listen to any classic rock radio station in the country and you will hear no less than five cars songs a day. That's enduring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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