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Post by Duke Delicious on Dec 16, 2014 6:34:50 GMT -5
Green Day - Performer
Lou Reed - Performer
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts - Performer
Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble - Performer
The Paul Butterfirld Blues Band - Performer
Bill Withers - Performer
The "5" Royales - Early Influence
Ringo Starr - Award for Musical Excellence
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Post by Father Dougal McGuire on Dec 16, 2014 6:54:11 GMT -5
Green Day - Performer Lou Reed - Performer Joan Jett & the Blackhearts - Performer Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble - Performer The Paul Butterfirld Blues Band - Performer Bill Withers - Performer The "5" Royales - Early Influence Ringo Starr - Award for Musical Excellence While I am not a fan of post Insomniac Green Day's work, I am glad these bands get some recognition. Especially Paul Butterfield, Lou Reed, and Bill Withers. |
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Post by Duke Delicious on Dec 16, 2014 8:23:33 GMT -5
I'd think it's pretty safe to assume that Dookie and American Idiot were the main factors into Green Day going in.
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Post by Mozenrath on Dec 16, 2014 8:25:48 GMT -5
I have plenty of issues with the HoF, but I think these are all pretty worthy entries. Good for them.
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Post by willywonka666 on Dec 16, 2014 8:48:49 GMT -5
I predicted almost all of these, with the exception of Linda Ronstadt-I really thought she'd go in over Joan Jett, as this was her second try.
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Post by Push R Truth on Dec 16, 2014 9:10:07 GMT -5
I'd be ok with Green Day getting in for Dookie alone
That album is right up there with Weezer Blue and Appetite for Destruction in terms of awesomeness.
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Post by Clash, Never a Meter Maid on Dec 16, 2014 9:17:18 GMT -5
Yeah, there are other acts that are still long overdue for an induction, but Green Day's definitely one of them as well.
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Post by MiLB Fan on Dec 16, 2014 9:23:14 GMT -5
I predicted almost all of these, with the exception of Linda Ronstadt-I really thought she'd go in over Joan Jett, as this was her second try. Linda Ronstadt is already in. rockhall.com/inductees/linda-ronstadt/I'm fine with this year's class; almost everyone I voted for made it. Good to see all four of The Beatles are finally in as solo artists. |
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Post by Crappler El 0 M on Dec 16, 2014 9:39:58 GMT -5
So now all of The Beatles are in there twice, though Ringo's solo induction seems more of a special achievement honor.
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Post by BK From WV on Dec 16, 2014 9:45:31 GMT -5
Green Day has been my favorite band for 20 years now so I'm obviously happy that they are getting inducted. I'm also happy to see Bill Withers get in. I was first introduced to his music when I was young by my Dad. When Dad told me that Withers was from West Virginia, I became more interested because we don't have many national acts from this state. Almost everyone knows "Lean On Me" and "Just The Two Of Us" but "Grandma's Hands" was always my favorite of his.
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Post by fuzzywarble, squat cobbler on Dec 16, 2014 10:09:30 GMT -5
So...aside from the whole 25-year thing...what are the other criteria for induction?
To me, it seems like it's one huge political play.
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Post by mizerable on Dec 16, 2014 11:13:31 GMT -5
Much like WWE, it's amazing how many bands are allowed to go to the front of the line.
While I'm not a fan of Green Day, I don't deny they belong in there, however once again it's way too soon.
I know the next step would to continue to appease the teenage fanbase and put NIN in there next. Again...way too soon.
I guess Iron Maiden will have a shot in about another 25 years.
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Post by Citizen Snips Has Left on Dec 16, 2014 11:23:20 GMT -5
So...aside from the whole 25-year thing...what are the other criteria for induction? To me, it seems like it's one huge political play. The lack of credibility of the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame makes the WWE Hall of Fame look as prestigious as winning the Nobel Peace Prize. It's a pretty big sham. |
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Post by Ultimo Gallos on Dec 16, 2014 11:49:42 GMT -5
Much like WWE, it's amazing how many bands are allowed to go to the front of the line. While I'm not a fan of Green Day, I don't deny they belong in there, however once again it's way too soon. I know the next step would to continue to appease the teenage fanbase and put NIN in there next. Again...way too soon. I guess Iron Maiden will have a shot in about another 25 years. Teenage fanbase? How many teens listen to NIN? Seems most of the NIN fans are at least mid 20s or older. If they were appeasing the teenage fanbase a group like One Direction or whatever would go in. |
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Post by Ben Wyatt on Dec 16, 2014 11:55:14 GMT -5
Happy to see Green Day in there, even if I haven't been gung ho about their recent stuff.
Still think 'Weird Al' deserves a spot. I'll champion that cause until I'm blue in the face
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Post by Clash, Never a Meter Maid on Dec 16, 2014 12:27:09 GMT -5
Happy to see Green Day in there, even if I haven't been gung ho about their recent stuff. Still think 'Weird Al' deserves a spot. I'll champion that cause until I'm blue in the face Weird Al's an inevitability, the demand for that is loud enough as it is. |
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Post by lildude8218 on Dec 16, 2014 12:43:14 GMT -5
Green Day - Performer Lou Reed - Performer Joan Jett & the Blackhearts - Performer Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble - Performer The Paul Butterfirld Blues Band - Performer Bill Withers - Performer Snow - Informer The "5" Royales - Early Influence Ringo Starr - Award for Musical Excellence |
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Post by Dave the Dave on Dec 16, 2014 12:49:47 GMT -5
How do you turn a duck into a soul singer?
Put it in the microwave until it's Bill Withers.
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Post by Lupin the Third on Dec 16, 2014 13:07:26 GMT -5
I am tickled about this. Green Day is one of my favorite bands ever, so to see them in is a great sight.
Also glad to see Joan Jett make it in, after seeing her in concert.
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Post by Hawk Hart on Dec 16, 2014 13:26:43 GMT -5
Am I the only human being on Earth that thinks Lou Reed was good, not great?
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