Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame "As It Should Be" - 1993, Part Three - The Inductees

All eight of the 1993 inductees are first-time nominees from the stellar "Class Of 1993", a class that will be factor majorly in future induction classes.


The following "Class Of 1993" were inducted in their first year of eligibility:


Pink Floyd - From their early days as a psychedelic rock band to their prime as one of the greatest artists in all of classic rock, Pink Floyd has stayed at the forefront of rock n roll with their unique style and brilliant lyrics. Few albums have ever been more significant and beloved than "Dark Side Of The Moon" and the fact that they followed that classic up with "Wish You Were Here" and "The Wall" only solidifies their spot as one of the most important artists in all of rock n roll.

David Bowie - David Bowie is one of the most creative artists in all of rock n roll, shifting his style and appearance more frequently than any performer other than Madonna. His music was groundbreaking, representing the pinnacle of glam rock and high water marks for punk, rock n roll and classic rock. He's also one of the most important figures in the development of alternative rock and indie rock genres.

Creedence Clearwater Revival - They weren't actually from the South technically, but no band from the 1960's was more important in the proliferation of Southern Rock as a genre than the Fogerty brothers and Creedence Clearwater Revival. Their music defined the 60's, whether it be the Vietnam-era protest songs or the old school rockabilly type music from their early albums.

The Doors - Although they are a bit overrated due to lead singer Jim Morrison's untimely death, The Doors were one of the best and most influential bands of the 1960's. Their bombastic, over-the-top style set the first steps in motion to craft the classic rock style that dominated late 60's and 70's rock, while their lyrics carved new paths for artistry and style.

The Velvet Underground - No band is more influential to alternative rock and indie rock than The Velvet Underground. A band that was perhaps decades ahead of it's time, the Velvets and lead singer Lou Reed created dark and druggy songs that experimented with the boundaries of rock n roll and opened the eyes of a generation of future stars to what was possible with rock n roll.

Van Morrison / Them - Van Morrison possessed one of the most amazing voices in the history of rock n roll and has used it to create one of the greatest legacies in all of rock n roll. From his early days with the classic garage band Them through his genre-hopping career as a solo artist, Van has remained one of the most influential classic rock artists ever.

Sly And The Family Stone - The greatest funk / R&B band of the 60's and 70's, Sly And The Family Stone rocked Woodstock and the pop charts with their upbeat style and funky beats. Few bands have ever been able to replicate their live energy.

The Grateful Dead - Speaking of live performances, no band has done more for the live performance than the Grateful Dead. They would have made my Hall on the strength of their albums alone, but it's the live jam sessions and concert performances put them over the top and made them the most legendary touring band in rock history.