2015 Rock and Roll HOF Nominees (1 Viewer)

[zamboni]

Paul Butterfield Blues Band

Chic

Green Day

Joan Jett & The Blackhearts

Kraftwerk

The Marvelettes

N.W.A.

Nine Inch Nails

Lou Reed

The Smiths

The Spinners

Sting

Stevie Ray Vaughn

War

Bill Withers

Vote here: http://rockhall.com/voting/2015-rock-hall-nominees-fan-vote/

Some really good artists, but few that warrant HOF material IMO. As usual, the HOF continues to ignore worthy multi-million-selling nominees like Chicago, Deep Purple, Yes, Styx and The Moody Blues, among others. Weak.

 

[Parrothead]

terrible

 

[bigmarc27]

NWA = Rock and Roll?

 

[McGarnicle]

Mostly don't give two ####s about the r&r hof, except the actual museum is really cool, and I will commit murder if Bon Jovi is ever inducted.

 

[HellToupee]

Lou Reed

Kraftwerk

The Smiths

 

[El Floppo]

Paul Butterfield Blues Band

Chic

Green Day

Joan Jett & The Blackhearts

Kraftwerk

The Marvelettes

N.W.A.

Nine Inch Nails

Lou Reed

The Smiths

The Spinners

Sting

Stevie Ray Vaughn

War

Bill Withers

Vote here: http://rockhall.com/voting/2015-rock-hall-nominees-fan-vote/

Some really artists, but few that warrant HOF material IMO. As usual, the HOF continues to ignore worthy multi-million-selling nominees like Chicago, Deep Purple, Yes, Styx and The Moody Blues, among others. Weak.

I've voting: Kraftwerk, Kraftwerk and Kraftwerk. Arguably (outside of Lou) the most influential band on that list.

and maybe Lou and Stevie-Ray.

 

[zamboni]

Mostly don't give two ####s about the r&r hof, except the actual museum is really cool, and I will commit murder if Bon Jovi is ever inducted.

I don't like Bon Jovi either, but they have every right to be in the HOF considering how many megamillions of albums/songs they've sold.

 

[zamboni]

Lou Reed

Kraftwerk

The Smiths

I would agree with these three when you consider influence. Obviously record sales are not going to be a factor here.

 

[El Floppo]

Lou Reed

Kraftwerk

The Smiths

I would agree with these three when you consider influence. Obviously record sales are not going to be a factor here.

I'm a Smiths fan... but I think Stevie-Ray goes in front of them. Otherwise, the same list as mine. I'm not a fan or non-fan, but Green Day will be there too, soon.

If Kraftwerk get elected, will they use holograms or robots to accept? I hope so.

 

[Limp Ditka]

Lou Reed

Kraftwerk

The Smiths

I would agree with these three when you consider influence. Obviously record sales are not going to be a factor here.

Lou's already in with VU, does anything in his solo career really warrant inclusion?

I don't think so And I'm a Lou fan.

 

[Ramsay Hunt Experience]

I won't bother making my case for Joan Jett, but if Sting makes the HOF as a solo artist, they should rename it the "Easy Listening Artists That You Can't Believe Used to Play Rock & Roll Hall of Fame."

 

[zamboni]

Lou Reed

Kraftwerk

The Smiths

I would agree with these three when you consider influence. Obviously record sales are not going to be a factor here.

I'm a Smiths fan... but I think Stevie-Ray goes in front of them. Otherwise, the same list as mine. I'm not a fan or non-fan, but Green Day will be there too, soon.

I don't think SRV was around long enough to get in there, but the HOF criteria is obviously wacky and inconsistent.

True about Green Day.

 

[Limp Ditka]

How in the hell isn't SRV in there already?

 

[zamboni]

Lou Reed

Kraftwerk

The Smiths

I would agree with these three when you consider influence. Obviously record sales are not going to be a factor here.

Lou's already in with VU, does anything in his solo career really warrant inclusion?

I don't think so And I'm a Lou fan.

Now that you mention it, Lou's had a lot of influential solo albums, but I would agree that he really made his bones as the heart and soul of VU. Should be sufficient.

Still, he's one of those guys that the HOF loves, so he'll probably get in solo regardless.

 

[Limp Ditka]

Lou Reed

Kraftwerk

The Smiths

I would agree with these three when you consider influence. Obviously record sales are not going to be a factor here.

I'm a Smiths fan... but I think Stevie-Ray goes in front of them. Otherwise, the same list as mine. I'm not a fan or non-fan, but Green Day will be there too, soon.

I don't think SRV was around long enough to get in there, but the HOF criteria is obviously wacky and inconsistent.True about Green Day.

He was around way longer than Hendirx was and is arguably the greatest guitar player since.

 

[zamboni]

Lou Reed

Kraftwerk

The Smiths

I would agree with these three when you consider influence. Obviously record sales are not going to be a factor here.

I'm a Smiths fan... but I think Stevie-Ray goes in front of them. Otherwise, the same list as mine. I'm not a fan or non-fan, but Green Day will be there too, soon.

I don't think SRV was around long enough to get in there, but the HOF criteria is obviously wacky and inconsistent.True about Green Day.

He was around way longer than Hendirx was and is arguably the greatest guitar player since.

Hendrix is in a class by himself in terms of influence - night and day. A lot of people point to SRV's incredible playing, but Hendrix influenced a whole generation and beyond of guitar players.

 

[tom22406]

How in the hell isn't SRV in there already?

Just shows what a joke this really is.

 

[FUBAR]

Paul Butterfield Blues Band

Chic

Green Day

Joan Jett & The Blackhearts

Kraftwerk

The Marvelettes

N.W.A.

Nine Inch Nails

Lou Reed

The Smiths

The Spinners

Sting

Stevie Ray Vaughn

War

Bill Withers

Vote here: http://rockhall.com/voting/2015-rock-hall-nominees-fan-vote/

Some really artists, but few that warrant HOF material IMO. As usual, the HOF continues to ignore worthy multi-million-selling nominees like Chicago, Deep Purple, Yes, Styx and The Moody Blues, among others. Weak.

I feel old.

 

[FUBAR]

1. 
   Green Day 13.13%
2. 
   Nine Inch Nails 12.34%
3. 
   Stevie Ray Vaughan 11.28%
4. 
   Lou Reed 9.48%
5. 
   Joan Jett & the Blackhearts 8.70%
6. 
   The Smiths 8.53%

I didn't vote for NIN simply because I don't consider it rock.

otherwise not a bad top 6.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Lou Reed

Kraftwerk

The Smiths

I would agree with these three when you consider influence. Obviously record sales are not going to be a factor here.

Lou's already in with VU, does anything in his solo career really warrant inclusion?

I don't think so And I'm a Lou fan.

Now that you mention it, Lou's had a lot of influential solo albums, but I would agree that he really made his bones as the heart and soul of VU. Should be sufficient.

Still, he's one of those guys that the HOF loves, so he'll probably get in solo regardless.

That record he made with Metallica won't be held against him?

 

[Leroy Hoard]

I think the mistake they made was calling it the R&R hall and not another more encompassing title. This leads to years of people wondering how "rock" some of these otherwise very talented artists are.

 

[zamboni]

I didn't vote for NIN simply because I don't consider it rock.

Goes back to the same argument we've had for years as to what constitutes rock and roll. The one credit that the HOF gets is that they define rock as much broader than what typically is segmented by historical radio play.

Here's the whole list of inductees - crosses a lot of genres.

http://rockhall.com/inductees/alphabetical/

 

[El Floppo]

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  Stevie Ray Vaughan 13.10%

Green Day 12.53%

Nine Inch Nails 12.00%

Lou Reed 9.56%

Joan Jett & the Blackhearts 8.70%

The Smiths 8.27%

Bill Withers 6.50%

Sting 6.43%

The Spinners 4.85%

War 4.30%

N.W.A 3.86%

Kraftwerk 3.50%

The Marvelettes 2.96%

The Paul Butterfield Blues Band 1.85%

Chic 1.60%

 

[El Floppo]

I didn't see Bill Withers in there... voted him instead of Lou, plus Kraftwerk and SRV.

looks like there's no way Kraftwerk goes in... but I still think they've influenced music more than any other band there

 

[Godsbrother]

How in the hell are Jethro Tull, Chicago, Yes and the Moody Blues not in HoF already?

The Monkees deserve to be there as well.

The whole idea of a RnR HoF is dumb anyway...

 

[El Floppo]

but if Sting makes the HOF as a solo artist, they should rename it the "Easy Listening Artists That You Can't Believe Used to Play Rock & Roll Hall of Fame."

"mostly likely to be played in your yoga studio hall of fame"

 

[zamboni]

looks like there's no way Kraftwerk goes in... but I still think they've influenced music more than any other band there

The average joe probably doesn't even know who Kraftwerk is.

Good thing voters are only a portion of the process.

 

[zamboni]

How in the hell are Jethro Tull, Chicago, Yes and the Moody Blues not in HoF already?

Same reason it took years for Kiss and Rush to get in there. The stiffs running the place have their biases and vote accordingly.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

How in the hell are Jethro Tull, Chicago, Yes and the Moody Blues not in HoF already?

Same reason it took years for Kiss and Rush to get in there. The stiffs running the place have their biases and vote accordingly.

Reminds me a lot of Rolling Stone mag, same type of biases flaring up.

 

[McGarnicle]

Mostly don't give two ####s about the r&r hof, except the actual museum is really cool, and I will commit murder if Bon Jovi is ever inducted.

I don't like Bon Jovi either, but they have every right to be in the HOF considering how many megamillions of albums/songs they've sold.

If record sales is the only criterion, lots of crappy bands will end up getting inducted though. There needs to be some standard of quality, innovation, influencing other artists etc., or it will become a huge joke. Oh wait...

 

[zamboni]

Mostly don't give two ####s about the r&r hof, except the actual museum is really cool, and I will commit murder if Bon Jovi is ever inducted.

I don't like Bon Jovi either, but they have every right to be in the HOF considering how many megamillions of albums/songs they've sold.

If record sales is the only criterion, lots of crappy bands will end up getting inducted though. There needs to be some standard of quality, innovation, influencing other artists etc., or it will become a huge joke. Oh wait...

Record sales isn't the only factor based on the inductees already there, but should be a major factor if it's a hall of fame. I think we can all agree though that it's a popularity contest among the dorks running the place.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

Don't we go through this every year?

1. The R&R HOF is basically the "Popular Music HOF". Stop b itching that certain acts don't fall into what you consider "Rock".

2. Some acts get in, some don't. Who knows why. The selections have always been pretty goofy.

 

[El Floppo]

looks like there's no way Kraftwerk goes in... but I still think they've influenced music more than any other band there

The average joe probably doesn't even know who Kraftwerk is.

Good thing voters are only a portion of the process.

true.

I actually just heard somebody blasting Trans Europe Express from their car over the weekend. I'm so used to indeterminate hip-hop or reggaeton, I actually jumped up and tried to find the car to listen along.

 

[Tau837]

How in the hell isn't SRV in there already?

 

[zamboni]

Don't we go through this every year?

True, but can only talk about kangaroo fights for so long.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

Don't we go through this every year?

True, but can only talk about kangaroo fights for so long.

Billy Joe Armstrong vs a Wallaby: Whoya got?

 

[timschochet]

Huge Lou Reed fan. He doesn't belong for his solo work. Neither does Sting.

 

[zamboni]

Don't we go through this every year?

True, but can only talk about kangaroo fights for so long.

Billy Joe Armstrong vs a Wallaby: Whoya got?

Joey Ramone

 

[tom22406]

Still no Pat Benatar

 

[Apple Jack]

Lou Reed

Kraftwerk

The Smiths

Joan Jett

NWA

 

[Apple Jack]

How is this the first year PBBB has been nominated?

 

[McGarnicle]

Huge Lou Reed fan. He doesn't belong for his solo work. Neither does Sting.

Yeah Sting's solo stuff is Lite FM forgettable tripe.

 

[Apple Jack]

Huge Lou Reed fan. He doesn't belong for his solo work. Neither does Sting.

Yeah Sting's solo stuff is Lite FM forgettable tripe.

He's had a couple catchy tunes, but I am most entertained by his interviews and how he plays along with the douchefest theme and then watching him play and sing at the same time. He's one of those pat-the-head/rub-the-stomach to the nth degree guys. I don't know how he does it. He's a freak in that sense. Also saw him open for the GD six or seven times and he had a killer band.

 

[jon_mx]

Paul Butterfield Blues Band

Chic

Green Day

Joan Jett & The Blackhearts

Kraftwerk

The Marvelettes

N.W.A.

Nine Inch Nails

Lou Reed

The Smiths

The Spinners

Sting

Stevie Ray Vaughn

War

Bill Withers

Vote here: http://rockhall.com/voting/2015-rock-hall-nominees-fan-vote/

Some really artists, but few that warrant HOF material IMO. As usual, the HOF continues to ignore worthy multi-million-selling nominees like Chicago, Deep Purple, Yes, Styx and The Moody Blues, among others. Weak.

I've voting: Kraftwerk, Kraftwerk and Kraftwerk. Arguably (outside of Lou) the most influential band on that list.

and maybe Lou and Stevie-Ray.

Seems a bit racist.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

Ralf Hütter vs Nile Rodgers (lug wrenches and trashcan lids)

 

[El Floppo]

Huge Lou Reed fan. He doesn't belong for his solo work. Neither does Sting.

Yeah Sting's solo stuff is Lite FM forgettable tripe.

He's had a couple catchy tunes, but I am most entertained by his interviews and how he plays along with the douchefest theme and then watching him play and sing at the same time. He's one of those pat-the-head/rub-the-stomach to the nth degree guys. I don't know how he does it. He's a freak in that sense. Also saw him open for the GD six or seven times and he had a killer band.

His first solo stuff with that all-star jazz band was decently eye-opening crossover stuff at the time... but turned yucky really fast.

 

[zamboni]

Huge Lou Reed fan. He doesn't belong for his solo work. Neither does Sting.

Yeah Sting's solo stuff is Lite FM forgettable tripe.

He's had a couple catchy tunes, but I am most entertained by his interviews and how he plays along with the douchefest theme and then watching him play and sing at the same time. He's one of those pat-the-head/rub-the-stomach to the nth degree guys. I don't know how he does it. He's a freak in that sense. Also saw him open for the GD six or seven times and he had a killer band.

That's a good way to describe him, and I'd say Geddy Lee as well. Their ability to effortlessly play intricate bass parts while singing simultaneously is a marvel to watch.

 

[Eephus]

Huge Lou Reed fan. He doesn't belong for his solo work. Neither does Sting.

Yeah Sting's solo stuff is Lite FM forgettable tripe.

He's had a couple catchy tunes, but I am most entertained by his interviews and how he plays along with the douchefest theme and then watching him play and sing at the same time. He's one of those pat-the-head/rub-the-stomach to the nth degree guys. I don't know how he does it. He's a freak in that sense. Also saw him open for the GD six or seven times and he had a killer band.

That's a good way to describe him, and I'd say Geddy Lee as well. Their ability to effortlessly play intricate bass parts while singing simultaneously is a marvel to watch.

Simultaneously playing bass and singing is child's play compared to having 24 hour tantric orgasms

 

[zamboni]

Huge Lou Reed fan. He doesn't belong for his solo work. Neither does Sting.

Yeah Sting's solo stuff is Lite FM forgettable tripe.

He's had a couple catchy tunes, but I am most entertained by his interviews and how he plays along with the douchefest theme and then watching him play and sing at the same time. He's one of those pat-the-head/rub-the-stomach to the nth degree guys. I don't know how he does it. He's a freak in that sense. Also saw him open for the GD six or seven times and he had a killer band.

That's a good way to describe him, and I'd say Geddy Lee as well. Their ability to effortlessly play intricate bass parts while singing simultaneously is a marvel to watch.

Simultaneously playing bass and singing is child's play compared to having 24 hour tantric orgasms

And Sting's wife is pretty heinous looking - some real hidden talent.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Paul Butterfield Blues Band

Chic

Green Day

Joan Jett & The Blackhearts

Kraftwerk

The Marvelettes

N.W.A.

Nine Inch Nails

Lou Reed

The Smiths

The Spinners

Sting

Stevie Ray Vaughn

War

Bill Withers

Vote here: http://rockhall.com/voting/2015-rock-hall-nominees-fan-vote/

Some really artists, but few that warrant HOF material IMO. As usual, the HOF continues to ignore worthy multi-million-selling nominees like Chicago, Deep Purple, Yes, Styx and The Moody Blues, among others. Weak.

I've voting: Kraftwerk, Kraftwerk and Kraftwerk. Arguably (outside of Lou) the most influential band on that list.

and maybe Lou and Stevie-Ray.

Seems a bit racist.

If Hitler was still alive I bet I know which one of these artists he'd vote for.