Author Topic: And the 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees are... (Read 3072 times)

skydivingninja · « **on:** October 04, 2012, 05:43:21 AM »

The Paul Butterfield Blues Band
Chic
Deep Purple
Heart
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
Albert King
Kraftwerk
The Marvelettes
The Meters
Randy Newman
N.W.A.
Procol Harum
Public Enemy
Rush
Donna Summer

This may be the first time in DTF history that we won't have a thread bitching about how stupid the Hall is

They're also letting fans participate. There's a poll on their site that will be considered along with the votes of whoever normally picks the nominees.

https://rockhall.com/get-involved/interact/poll/

Zantera · « **Reply #1 on:** October 04, 2012, 05:47:35 AM »

Kraftwerk, rock n roll?

Out of those I'd say go go Rush.

Zydar · « **Reply #2 on:** October 04, 2012, 05:49:47 AM »

Yeah I already voted for Rush.

countoftuscany42 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 04, 2012, 05:55:56 AM »

They're still terribly flawed. Deep purple is likely nominated due to Jon Lords passing, and rush is probably oh nominated because of a successful album and tour. And even though they've added a fan vote, it counts for 1/6 of 1%, sure doesn't mean much. Don't get me wrong, I'm thrilled to see these bands nominated, but I don't think the hall is redeemed yet

Nick · « **Reply #4 on:** October 04, 2012, 05:56:09 AM »

This changes nothing, and I'm frankly ashamed of Rush fans who make a big deal about this either way. Rush being in or not being in does not change the fact that the hall has no credibility and means absolutely nothing. I'd frankly be fine with Rush never being inducted, as frankly they don't need the acceptance there, and I don't want to have to pretend the hall somehow matters now, because it doesn't.

skydivingninja · « **Reply #5 on:** October 04, 2012, 06:16:07 AM »

Quote from: Nick on October 04, 2012, 05:56:09 AM

This changes nothing, and I'm frankly ashamed of Rush fans who make a big deal about this either way. Rush being in or not being in does not change the fact that the hall has no credibility and means absolutely nothing. I'd frankly be fine with Rush never being inducted, as frankly they don't need the acceptance there, and I don't want to have to pretend the hall somehow matters now, because it doesn't.

Oh I agree the hall doesn't really matter, but its still cool to see a bunch of these bands and artists, not just Rush, get a nod from them. As for being ashamed of Rush fans, I don't see why the inevitable fan enthusiasm for their favorite band being recognized like this is something to be ashamed of.

TAC · « **Reply #6 on:** October 04, 2012, 06:19:49 AM »

Joan Jett? Give me a fu#king break!

Nekov · « **Reply #7 on:** October 04, 2012, 06:33:04 AM »

Nick, your hipster avatar is really affecting you. I know this is not super important but I would put it in parallel with DT being nominated for a grammy. I love to see recognition for these bands outside the hardcore fanbase

cfmoran13 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 04, 2012, 06:42:09 AM »

My vote goes for Rush, Deep Purple, Heart, Albert King and Public Enemy.

We all know that the RaRHoF is not just Rock and Roll any more. And, as far as rap (*cringe*) goes, if anyone is gonna get in, it should be PE.

Donna Summer should NEVER get in based on "MacArthur Park" alone! That song is possibly the biggest PoS ever put on tape. Disco is not Rock and Roll. Never is! Never will be!

skydivingninja · « **Reply #9 on:** October 04, 2012, 06:48:55 AM »

Donna Summer inspired Steven Wilson to get into music thanks to Love to Love You Baby, so she gets a pass

. As far as rap acts go, the two they picked are definitely deserving.

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #10 on:** October 04, 2012, 06:50:56 AM »

Deep Purple isn't actually in there yet? And no KISS?

Yep, same old shit.

Phoenix87x · « **Reply #11 on:** October 04, 2012, 07:00:33 AM »

Quote from: Zydar on October 04, 2012, 05:49:47 AM

Yeah I already voted for Rush.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #12 on:** October 04, 2012, 07:03:38 AM »

Quote from: Nick on October 04, 2012, 05:56:09 AM

This changes nothing, and I'm frankly ashamed of Rush fans who make a big deal about this either way. Rush being in or not being in does not change the fact that the hall has no credibility and means absolutely nothing. I'd frankly be fine with Rush never being inducted, as frankly they don't need the acceptance there, and I don't want to have to pretend the hall somehow matters now, because it doesn't.

I disagree. I could care less if they are in but I am mad as a fan of the band and music that the hall has picked and choosed what style of music is acceptable. That's my problem.

Dream Team · « **Reply #13 on:** October 04, 2012, 07:29:50 AM »

A R&R HOF without Ann Wilson is a joke. Greatest female rock singer ever. Heart's new album just released kicks ass, btw; they're STILL doing it. If smarter heads prevail, Heart, Rush, and DP will all be elected this year. Will be awesome.

black_biff_stadler · « **Reply #14 on:** October 04, 2012, 07:37:27 AM »

If Chic makes it in I'll freak out.

Zook · « **Reply #15 on:** October 04, 2012, 07:44:30 AM »

lol Randy Newman

yorost · « **Reply #16 on:** October 04, 2012, 07:49:20 AM »

I would vote for Albert King, but I'd hate to do that to his legacy.

Lowdz · « **Reply #17 on:** October 04, 2012, 07:51:46 AM »

Quote from: TAC on October 04, 2012, 06:19:49 AM

Joan Jett? Give me a fu#king break!

One. Hit. Wonder. And that was a cover. Says everything.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #18 on:** October 04, 2012, 07:52:30 AM »

Quote from: black_floyd on October 04, 2012, 07:37:27 AM

If Chic makes it in I'll freak out.

I'm on to you pal......

Zydar · « **Reply #19 on:** October 04, 2012, 07:54:19 AM »

Quote from: black_floyd on October 04, 2012, 07:37:27 AM

If Chic makes it in I'll freak out.

If Donna Summer makes it in I'll love to love you baby.

Cedar redaC · « **Reply #20 on:** October 04, 2012, 07:56:47 AM »

I voted for Rush, but Deep Purple was a consideration as well. Without them, guitar stores would be a much less predictable place. (you know what I mean: dun, dun, duuunnnn, dun, dun, dun, duuuunnnn, dun, dun, dun, dun, duuuuunnnn. rinse and repeat)

yorost · « **Reply #21 on:** October 04, 2012, 07:56:58 AM »

Quote from: Lowdz on October 04, 2012, 07:51:46 AM

Quote from: TAC on October 04, 2012, 06:19:49 AM
Joan Jett? Give me a fu#king break!
One. Hit. Wonder. And that was a cover. Says everything.

Like her or not, she is more than a one hit wonder.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #22 on:** October 04, 2012, 07:57:28 AM »

Quote from: Zydar on October 04, 2012, 07:54:19 AM

Quote from: black_floyd on October 04, 2012, 07:37:27 AM
If Chic makes it in I'll freak out.

If Donna Summer makes it in I'll love to love you baby.

Zy, do you work hard for your money?

Zydar · « **Reply #23 on:** October 04, 2012, 07:59:10 AM »

Quote from: kingshmegland on October 04, 2012, 07:57:28 AM

Quote from: Zydar on October 04, 2012, 07:54:19 AM
Quote from: black_floyd on October 04, 2012, 07:37:27 AM
If Chic makes it in I'll freak out.

If Donna Summer makes it in I'll love to love you baby.

Zy, do you work hard for your money?

Not really

ZirconBlue · « **Reply #24 on:** October 04, 2012, 08:01:01 AM »

Quote from: Lowdz on October 04, 2012, 07:51:46 AM

Quote from: TAC on October 04, 2012, 06:19:49 AM
Joan Jett? Give me a fu#king break!

One. Hit. Wonder. And that was a cover. Says everything.

Um, no. She had 9 Top 40 songs, 3 in the Top 10, and a career spanning almost 40 years.

Cyclopssss · « **Reply #25 on:** October 04, 2012, 08:06:31 AM »

Correct. I'd hardly call Joan Jett a 'one hit wonder'. Also Donna Summer

TAC · « **Reply #26 on:** October 04, 2012, 08:16:06 AM »

Quote from: ZirconBlue on October 04, 2012, 08:01:01 AM

Quote from: Lowdz on October 04, 2012, 07:51:46 AM
Quote from: TAC on October 04, 2012, 06:19:49 AM
Joan Jett? Give me a fu#king break!

One. Hit. Wonder. And that was a cover. Says everything.

Um, no. She had 9 Top 40 songs, 3 in the Top 10, and a career spanning almost 40 years.

9 Top 40 songs? Really? All I know is I Love RnR. And that song sucks!

wkiml · « **Reply #27 on:** October 04, 2012, 08:24:08 AM »

as well as for their other popular recordings including "Crimson and Clover", "I Hate Myself for Loving You", "Do You Want to Touch Me", "Light of Day", "Love Is All Around", "Bad Reputation". She has three albums that have been certified Platinum or Gold, and she has been referred to as the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll" many times during her career.[3]

These are all staples of classsic rock stations

TAC · « **Reply #28 on:** October 04, 2012, 08:32:09 AM »

Quote from: wkiml on October 04, 2012, 08:24:08 AM

as well as for their other popular recordings including "Crimson and Clover", "I Hate Myself for Loving You", "Do You Want to Touch Me", "Light of Day", "Love Is All Around", "Bad Reputation". She has three albums that have been certified Platinum or Gold, and she has been referred to as the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll" many times during her career.[3]

These are all staples of classsic rock stations

OK I recognize 3 of those songs, and those suck too!

But RnR Hall Of Fame worthy?? Maybe she is. I know she has a good reputation in the industry.
What do I know?

rogerdil · « **Reply #29 on:** October 04, 2012, 08:44:27 AM »

Voted Deep Purple and Donna Summer. If Rush gets denied again, their fans can maintain a high level of mock indignance, allowing them to ignore the deeply-felt, but repressed uneasiness that the band is -- indeed -- massively overrated.

KevShmev · « **Reply #30 on:** October 04, 2012, 09:51:05 AM »

Quote from: Nick on October 04, 2012, 05:56:09 AM

This changes nothing, and I'm frankly ashamed of Rush fans who make a big deal about this either way. Rush being in or not being in does not change the fact that the hall has no credibility and means absolutely nothing. I'd frankly be fine with Rush never being inducted, as frankly they don't need the acceptance there, and I don't want to have to pretend the hall somehow matters now, because it doesn't.

This.

To hell with that sham of a Hall.

Lowdz · « **Reply #31 on:** October 04, 2012, 10:03:22 AM »

Quote from: TAC on October 04, 2012, 08:32:09 AM

Quote from: wkiml on October 04, 2012, 08:24:08 AM
as well as for their other popular recordings including "Crimson and Clover", "I Hate Myself for Loving You", "Do You Want to Touch Me", "Light of Day", "Love Is All Around", "Bad Reputation". She has three albums that have been certified Platinum or Gold, and she has been referred to as the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll" many times during her career.[3]

These are all staples of classsic rock stations
OK I recognize 3 of those songs, and those suck too!
But RnR Hall Of Fame worthy?? Maybe she is. I know she has a good reputation in the industry.
What do I know?

I've heard of 1 of those. In the UK she is a one hit wonder. Lita Ford probably sold more records (at a guess). I'm sure someone will prove me wrong. RnR HoF worthy? Not before KISS. Or Heart come to think of it. But like all these awards it's bollocks anyway so why worry?

wkiml · « **Reply #32 on:** October 04, 2012, 10:12:11 AM »

its no longer the rock and roll hall of fame its the music hall of fame, when they started letting disco and rap bands in.........I honestly don't know why people get so upset its not like it holds a huge prestige in the public eye anyway

El Barto · « **Reply #33 on:** October 04, 2012, 10:32:16 AM »

Yeah, I'm with Nick on this one. I'd ask to be removed from consideration.

Public Enemy and Andy Newman are locks. I'd bet on Kraftwerk as well. The fact that I don't even know who Paul Butterfield is and he doesn't appear to have any sort of HOF standing, leads me to believe that he's one of Jann Wenner's picks, so he'll get in as well.

wkiml · « **Reply #34 on:** October 04, 2012, 10:49:15 AM »

Butterfield was a blues harmonica player...played at Woodstock..died young blah blah blah

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