Steviekick 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 These artists have been inducted into the R&R HOF: JACKSON BROWNE THE DELLS GEORGE HARRISON PRINCE BOB SEGER TRAFFIC ZZ TOP Basically an artist gets nominated 25 years after the release of their first album. The list is then voted on by a panel of experts. Discuss... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 Traffic? Yet Rush gets snubbed again... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nighthawk 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 Nice to see Prince and ZZ Top there, I love them both. The others are good, but I care less about them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steviekick 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 Traffic? Yet Rush gets snubbed again... Rush freakind deserves to get in. So does Black Sabbath, and they've been eligible for a while. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justsoyouknow 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 Hey, Bob Seger... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edwin MacPhisto 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 Only one on there I care about and I bet you can guess who it is. And I even listened to Purple Rain and Parade today, too. Hoohah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spiny norman 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 Prince, Bob Seger and George Harrison. The other three make it seem like anyone can get in there. *awaits the induction of Tiffany and Martika* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1234-5678 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 Congrats to Seger and Browne. Best Jackson Browne Songs: "Doctor My Eyes" and "Stay" Best Bob Seger Songs: "Against The Wind" and "Turn The Page" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spiny norman 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 Oh yeah, Jackson Browne is all right. My fave Seger is We've Got Tonight, personally. Though Kenny Rogers, Sheena Easton, Ronan Keating and Lulu did try their best to ruin it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perfxion 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 Best of this class is Prince. And if he preforms, holy shit is that goiong to be good. Now I am off to listen to some Prince. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haVoc 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 Holy shit! Prince been around 25 years? Hasn't Ozzy said he wouldn't show up for the "Hall of fame" even if Sabbath was asked? He's always been against it. Lynyrd Skynyrd not being in yet is shocking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B. Brian Brunzell 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 Great to see Prince get in. Traffic getting in surprised me. I'm a huge Traffic fan, but I didn't expect to see them inducted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pochorenella 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 Still no Kiss, Black Sabbath or Rush. The Hall of Fame can kiss my ass as far as I'm concerned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B. Brian Brunzell 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 I love KISS as mch as the next guy, but there's no way they'll ever be inducted. I've come to realize this and must now deal with it. Rush being omitted still pisses me off, as they've ben eligible for 4 years now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haVoc 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 Legendary Band Was Not On The Ballot For The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Pioneer British metal band Black Sabbath have once again been snubbed by the voting committee of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, reports blabbermouth.net. The Ozzy Osbourne fronted band were omitted from the list of the 2004 inductees in the "Performer" category, which were announced earlier today (Nov. 20) by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation Executive Director Suzan Evans. The Nineteenth Annual Induction Ceremony, which will be held Monday, March 15 in New York at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, will feature inductions from the following artists: Jackson Browne, The Dells, George Harrison, Prince, Bob Seger, Traffic and ZZ Top. Commenting on this year's inductees, Evans said, "These inductees represent many influential genres of rock and roll, including pop, funk, soul, boogie and psychedelia. We expect this year's show to be unique and exciting with highly anticipated moments." Artists become eligible for induction 25 years after the release of their first record. Criteria considered includes the influence and significance of the artist's contribution to the development and perpetuation of rock and roll. The Foundation's nominating committee, composed of rock and roll historians, selects nominees each year in the "artist" category. Ballots are then sent to an international voting body of about 700 rock experts. Four years ago, Ozzy Osbourne attempted to take Black Sabbath's name off of the Hall of Fame's 1999 nomination list, deeming the nomination "meaningless." In an October 1999 letter to the Hall of Fame, Osbourne wrote, "Just take our name off the list. Save the ink. Forget about us. The nomination is meaningless, because it's not voted on by the fans. It's voted on by the supposed elite for the industry and the Media, who've never bought an album or concert ticket in their lives, so their vote is irrelevant to me." He says, "Let's face it, Black Sabbath has never been media darlings. We're a people's band and that suits us just fine." Black Sabbath have been eligible for induction for the past seven years. Source: "Black Sabbath Once Again Snubbed By The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame" www.blabbermouth.net 20 November 2003 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crimson Platypus 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 In an October 1999 letter to the Hall of Fame, Osbourne wrote, "Just take our name off the list. Save the ink. Forget about us. The nomination is meaningless, because it's not voted on by the fans. It's voted on by the supposed elite for the industry and the Media, who've never bought an album or concert ticket in their lives, so their vote is irrelevant to me." He says, "Let's face it, Black Sabbath has never been media darlings. We're a people's band and that suits us just fine." I totally agree with Ozzy, meaningless unless it's an open fan vote. Just the small sampling of responses to who was voted in this year on this board shows how meaningless it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justsoyouknow 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 I bet Sharon really wrote that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Amazing Rando 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2003 Best Jackson Browne Songs: "Doctor My Eyes" and "Stay" It's not called "STAY" ... it's called "The Roadie Song" ..."Stay" is basically an alternate title but "The Roadie Song" is just so much better...like he wrote it specifically for them... and how dare you snub "Running On Empty" and "Tender Is The Night" shame... and asssss for Seger... basically every song on his Greatest Hits is amazing... as is his cover of "Little Drummer Boy" ...I love it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrestlingDeacon 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2003 I like everbody on that list and if everyone performs it will be a damn good show to watch. I think people underplay or don't realize the importance and greatness of Traffic. Harrison I think is sympathy on account of his death, because his solo career was really lame if you look at it. Shit, are they going to let Ringo in? I love Jackson Browne and Bob Seger it's nice to see that other people on here do too. My favorite Seger song is the live version of Ramblin' Man that segues into Beautiful Loser. For Browne, I dig Runnin' on Empty and Doctor My Eyes, but of lesser stuff Rebel Jesus and In the Shape of a Heart and These Days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2003 I like everbody on that list and if everyone performs it will be a damn good show to watch. I think people underplay or don't realize the importance and greatness of Traffic. Harrison I think is sympathy on account of his death, because his solo career was really lame if you look at it. Shit, are they going to let Ringo in? Hey, I'm a pretty big Steve Winwood fan, but I wouldn't put Traffic in before Rush. And isn't Harrison already in the HOF for the Beatles? He shouldn't be in twice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2003 How many times Clapton is in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steviekick 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2003 I love KISS as mch as the next guy, but there's no way they'll ever be inducted. I've come to realize this and must now deal with it. Rush being omitted still pisses me off, as they've ben eligible for 4 years now. It's a shame about Kiss, too. Their influence on pop culture/record sales alone should get them in. I remember that hearing somewhere that the only rock bands that have more platinum records then them are the Beatles and Rolling Stones, and the only American rock band to have better record sales is Aerosmith. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haVoc 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2003 See, now that is something I don't understand about Kiss. I've heard they have more gold records then any other U.S. band in history, but how can that be if gold records are based on 500,000 albums sold and bands like Aerosmith, Metallica, Bon Jovi and Van Halen have all sold more albums? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steviekick 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2003 Part of the figures may be bloated...I remember on the Kiss behind the music on VH1 they said that they the first pressing of each of their solo albums was over 1,000,000 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve J. Rogers 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2003 In an October 1999 letter to the Hall of Fame, Osbourne wrote, "Just take our name off the list. Save the ink. Forget about us. The nomination is meaningless, because it's not voted on by the fans. It's voted on by the supposed elite for the industry and the Media, who've never bought an album or concert ticket in their lives, so their vote is irrelevant to me." He says, "Let's face it, Black Sabbath has never been media darlings. We're a people's band and that suits us just fine." I totally agree with Ozzy, meaningless unless it's an open fan vote. Just the small sampling of responses to who was voted in this year on this board shows how meaningless it is. But here is the problem with that. A) There are just as many fans who think certain groups/artists suck but don't realize their place in pop music history (good case in point would be anyone one today questioning why the Beatles are getting so much attention, or Elvis) and would vote for whoever they liked B) That being said, A) how are these ballots to be sent? via radio stations? Websites? VH1? Plus for the most part most of the audiences there are skewered to the younger demos. Put a ballot of all those eligable and the majority will be like "Ugh! Who cares about these people they are SOOOOOOOOOO 25 years ago!" I get why the multitude of award shows are meaningless, but the Hall is supposed to honor history and shaping the culture rather than just a Grammy or whatever Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrestlingDeacon 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2003 Harrison being in for the Beatles is fine, but not as a solo artist. Lennon and McCartney are also in twice. Clapton is in three times for himself, Cream and The Yardbirds. Neil Young is in three times for Buffalo Springfield, CSNY and himself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest El Satanico Report post Posted November 22, 2003 I agree that the fans voting would just lead to bad things in the long run. The popular artists would be fine, but those lesser known artists that fly under the radar would suffer. The industry experts and whoever else is part of the committee need to have a strong presense in the voting. They could incorparate the fans in voting process more than they do, but in no way should the fans be totally in charge. They could do like the NFL does with the pro bowl and have a web site where you can vote on a list of artists. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AboveAverage484 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2003 and how dare you snub "Running On Empty" and "Tender Is The Night" and how dare YOU snub "The Pretender"? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve J. Rogers 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2003 In an October 1999 letter to the Hall of Fame, Osbourne wrote, "Just take our name off the list. Save the ink. Forget about us. The nomination is meaningless, because it's not voted on by the fans. It's voted on by the supposed elite for the industry and the Media, who've never bought an album or concert ticket in their lives, so their vote is irrelevant to me." He says, "Let's face it, Black Sabbath has never been media darlings. We're a people's band and that suits us just fine." I totally agree with Ozzy, meaningless unless it's an open fan vote. Just the small sampling of responses to who was voted in this year on this board shows how meaningless it is. BTW you think maybe THAT has something to do with them not getting inducted all these years? Gee you don't want us, well we don't want you! Waylon Jennings did that to the Country Hall of Fame for years and didn't even show up when he finally got inducted (he was still alive at that point, last year of his life actually) And one other note, I don't think small responses on a board on a site who's main topic is pro-wrestling is a sign of wheither something is meaningfull. Maybe there just aren't enough fans of the inductees and their genres that are regular posting members in this folder Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2003 Bob Seger is in the Rock n Roll HOF. Great that's another reason for the local classic rock station to play him even more than they already do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
