The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is set to announce their inductees on Thursday (or next month. I've heard both). The nomination list consists of:
- Afrika Bambaataa
- Beastie Boys
- Chic
- Leonard Cohen
- The Dave Clark Five
- Madonna
- John Mellencamp
- Donna Summer
- The Ventures
As it is every year, there were some other notable snubs. Among the bands who were first eligible this year that I thought deserved a nomination include:
- Metallica: I had thought that this would be a no brainer. The HOF nominating committee uses influence and innovation as a qualifier. You do not find many more bands who are as innovative and influential in the world of heavy metal as Metallica. Bias against headbangers, HOF?
- Sonic Youth: In my opinion, there wouldn't be an indie scene if it wasn't for Sonic Youth. I thought that the band might not be a lock for the hall, but a shoot in for the nomination list.
- Sting: I thought he had a chance, since the Police are already in.
So, of the nine above, who do I think will be the five voted in?
- John Mellencamp (Eligible since 2004, nominated 3 times): Apparently, he told a concert audience a week and a half ago that he was already confirmed as being in. Maybe that was just wishful thinking. I like his music, but I always sort of considered him Bruce Springsteen-lite by way of Bob Seger.
- Madonna (First year eligible, first year nominated): Her attitude is total rock and roll, her music is not. But everything I read says she is a lock.
- Beastie Boys (First year eligible, first year nominated): I love the Beasties. I definitely believe the have grown as artists and deserve to be in. Only thing, there are a lot of other rap artists out their (Bambaataa, Kurtis Blow) that aren't in and the arguement could be made should be in before the Beasties.
- Leonard Cohen (Eligible since 1993, first year nominated): This might not seem to be a good choice. After all, he has been eligible for 14 years and never appeared on one ballot until this year. But he is wildly inventive and while many people might not know of him, two HOF's, U2 and R.E.M., list him as an influence. That's why I think he will be inducted.
- The Dave Clark Five (Eligible since 1989, nominated 3 times): Supposedly, they were the fifth highest vote getter last year. But some of their votes came in too late and Grandmaster Flash was inducted instead. Unless there is some backlash, I think they'll be in this year.
Am I right? I guess we'll see on Thursday. Perhaps with commentary from me.
Bill
No comments:
Post a Comment