1975 was perhaps the worst year for new rock bands of all-time. There is not one single artist that debuted in 1975 in the actual Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame and unless Uncle Ted gets some love, this is likely to remain the case. Only one artist from the "Class Of 2000" makes my Hall in their first year of eligibility and it wasn't as an ASAP inductee.
The following artists from the "Class of 2000" have been inducted into the actual RNR Hall Of Fame:
NONE
The following artists from the "Class of 2000" have been removed from consideration from my hall:
Alex Chilton
Angel
Captain & Tennille
Crystal Gayle
Grace Jones
Juice Newton
Mannheim Steamroller
Michael Bolton
Sister Sledge
The Dynamic Superiors
Trooper
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame "As It Should Be" - 1999, Part Three - The Inductees
Seven artists were inducted into the Hall Of Fame in 1999. The big three from the "Class of 1999" are all first ballot inductees with four previously nominated artists getting in this time around.
The following "Class Of 1999" were inducted in their first year of eligibility:
Aerosmith - The most promising new rock band to come around since Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith tore up rock radio in the mid-70's with their brash blues rock featuring the strained and desperate vocals of lead singer Steven Tyler. An American version of the Rolling Stones, Aerosmith's boozy sound fell apart due to drug abuse in the late 70's. They got back together in the mid-80's and it's pretty much been downhill from there. They never quite lived up to their early promise but they still remain one of the great American rock bands of all-time.
Queen - Campy though the band may be, there's no denying the creative genius behind one of the biggest and weirdest bands of the 1970's. Led by singer Freddie Mercury, Queen released a string of hits that has rarely been matched, bouncing from one musical genre to another during a brief but potent run on the top.
Lynyrd Skynyrd - One of the best Southern Rock bands of all-time, Lynyrd Skynyrd had a series of successful albums highlighted by all-time classics like "Free Bird" and "Sweet Home Alabama". The band is still together to this day, but they haven't been the same since several of their founding members were killed in a plane crash.
The following artists has been inducted into the Hall Of Fame in 1999:
The Doobie Brothers - One of the most consistent bands of the classic rock era, The Doobie Brothers cranked out hit after hit during the 1970's with their smooth and unoffensive rock n roll.
Jackson Browne - A brilliant singer-songwriter who crafted some of the biggest hits of the 60's and 70's, Browne struck out on a solo career in the early 1970's and achieved a great deal of success while creating some of the best songs of the singer-songwriter branch of classic rock, a branch that is generally quite intolerable.
War - War was one of the funkiest bands of the classic rock era. They're best known for "Low Rider", but they also have one of the most impressive track records as a rock fusion band this side of Santana.
The Mamas And The Papas - They've waited a long time to get into my Hall, but the Mamas and the Papas, one of the most popular bands of the 60's, finally get their due in 1999. The Mamas were one of the biggest bands from the early days of rock n roll and they're best known for their all-time classic "California Dreamin'".
The following "Class Of 1999" were inducted in their first year of eligibility:
Aerosmith - The most promising new rock band to come around since Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith tore up rock radio in the mid-70's with their brash blues rock featuring the strained and desperate vocals of lead singer Steven Tyler. An American version of the Rolling Stones, Aerosmith's boozy sound fell apart due to drug abuse in the late 70's. They got back together in the mid-80's and it's pretty much been downhill from there. They never quite lived up to their early promise but they still remain one of the great American rock bands of all-time.
Queen - Campy though the band may be, there's no denying the creative genius behind one of the biggest and weirdest bands of the 1970's. Led by singer Freddie Mercury, Queen released a string of hits that has rarely been matched, bouncing from one musical genre to another during a brief but potent run on the top.
Lynyrd Skynyrd - One of the best Southern Rock bands of all-time, Lynyrd Skynyrd had a series of successful albums highlighted by all-time classics like "Free Bird" and "Sweet Home Alabama". The band is still together to this day, but they haven't been the same since several of their founding members were killed in a plane crash.
The following artists has been inducted into the Hall Of Fame in 1999:
The Doobie Brothers - One of the most consistent bands of the classic rock era, The Doobie Brothers cranked out hit after hit during the 1970's with their smooth and unoffensive rock n roll.
Jackson Browne - A brilliant singer-songwriter who crafted some of the biggest hits of the 60's and 70's, Browne struck out on a solo career in the early 1970's and achieved a great deal of success while creating some of the best songs of the singer-songwriter branch of classic rock, a branch that is generally quite intolerable.
War - War was one of the funkiest bands of the classic rock era. They're best known for "Low Rider", but they also have one of the most impressive track records as a rock fusion band this side of Santana.
The Mamas And The Papas - They've waited a long time to get into my Hall, but the Mamas and the Papas, one of the most popular bands of the 60's, finally get their due in 1999. The Mamas were one of the biggest bands from the early days of rock n roll and they're best known for their all-time classic "California Dreamin'".
Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame "As It Should Be" - 1999, Part Two
The following "Class of 1999" artists are worthy of consideration, but are unlikely to make it in any time soon:
Brian Eno
Donna Summer
Gloria Gaynor
Ian Dury and the Blockheads
John Hiatt
KC & the Sunshine Band
Robert Palmer
Rufus & Chaka Khan
The Gap Band
The Residents
The following "Class Of 1999" artists are worthy of induction, but may have to wait awhile for their turn:
Kansas
KISS
The Commodores
The following "Class Of 1999" artists are worthy of induction and will likely make it in the near future, but didn't quite make the cut this time around (*="ASAP" inductee status):
Bad Company
Judas Priest
Brian Eno
Donna Summer
Gloria Gaynor
Ian Dury and the Blockheads
John Hiatt
KC & the Sunshine Band
Robert Palmer
Rufus & Chaka Khan
The Gap Band
The Residents
The following "Class Of 1999" artists are worthy of induction, but may have to wait awhile for their turn:
Kansas
KISS
The Commodores
The following "Class Of 1999" artists are worthy of induction and will likely make it in the near future, but didn't quite make the cut this time around (*="ASAP" inductee status):
Bad Company
Judas Priest
Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame "As It Should Be" - 1999, Part One
A trio of classic rock juggernauts highlights the "Class of 1999", one of the last truly stacked classes of the classic rock era.
The following artists from the "Class of 1999" have been inducted into the actual RNR Hall Of Fame:
Aerosmith
Queen
Lynyrd Skynyrd
The following artists from the "Class of 1999" have been removed from consideration from my hall:
Chris Rea
Jefferson Starship
Petra
Phoebe Snow
The following artists from the "Class of 1999" have been inducted into the actual RNR Hall Of Fame:
Aerosmith
Queen
Lynyrd Skynyrd
The following artists from the "Class of 1999" have been removed from consideration from my hall:
Chris Rea
Jefferson Starship
Petra
Phoebe Snow
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame "As It Should Be" - 1998, Part Three - The Inductees
Six artists were inducted into the rock n roll hall of fame in 1998 and six artists from the "Class Of 98" made it into my Hall in their first year of eligibility.
The following "Class Of 1998" were inducted in their first year of eligibility:
Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band - One of the greatest artists to debut during the 1970's, Bruce Springsteen and his band (who were snubbed by the RNR HOF) have more than lived up to the title of "the next Dylan" cranking out one great album after another over the last 35 years.
The Eagles - The band that perfected the country rock genre and rode it to one of the most successful careers in rock history. The band remains popular to this day and remains one of the great bands of classic rock.
Rush - Arguably the best artist not in the actual Hall Of Fame (and unlike The Stooges or Kiss, there's no known explanation for their exclusion), Rush's brainy prog rock has never been critically beloved, but they have an enormous fan base and an outstanding track record, cranking out great songs for over thirty years.
Tom Waits - Another RNR HOF snub victim, Tom Waits is one of the greatest songwriters of the rock n roll era, writing brilliant songs that have frequently been covered by more popular artists but never achieving great commercial success due mainly to his gravelly voice.
Michael Jackson - After enjoying high levels of success in his family band, The Jackson Five, Michael struck out on his own and became one of the most successful pop stars of all-time. His "Thriller" album switches place with co-inductee The Eagles' "Greatest Hits Vol. 1" album as the best-selling album in American history. He also enjoyed a long string of hits and a long run at the top before his creepy demeanor destroyed his credibility as an artist.
Steely Dan - One of the more soulful classic rock bands of the mid-70's, Steely Dan enjoyed a long run near the top of the pop and rock charts with their R&B-influenced rock. Although they were among the best songwriters of their era, their success was a foreshadowing of artists who would take their style too far and ruin rock for years before punk saved it.
The following "Class Of 1998" were inducted in their first year of eligibility:
Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band - One of the greatest artists to debut during the 1970's, Bruce Springsteen and his band (who were snubbed by the RNR HOF) have more than lived up to the title of "the next Dylan" cranking out one great album after another over the last 35 years.
The Eagles - The band that perfected the country rock genre and rode it to one of the most successful careers in rock history. The band remains popular to this day and remains one of the great bands of classic rock.
Rush - Arguably the best artist not in the actual Hall Of Fame (and unlike The Stooges or Kiss, there's no known explanation for their exclusion), Rush's brainy prog rock has never been critically beloved, but they have an enormous fan base and an outstanding track record, cranking out great songs for over thirty years.
Tom Waits - Another RNR HOF snub victim, Tom Waits is one of the greatest songwriters of the rock n roll era, writing brilliant songs that have frequently been covered by more popular artists but never achieving great commercial success due mainly to his gravelly voice.
Michael Jackson - After enjoying high levels of success in his family band, The Jackson Five, Michael struck out on his own and became one of the most successful pop stars of all-time. His "Thriller" album switches place with co-inductee The Eagles' "Greatest Hits Vol. 1" album as the best-selling album in American history. He also enjoyed a long string of hits and a long run at the top before his creepy demeanor destroyed his credibility as an artist.
Steely Dan - One of the more soulful classic rock bands of the mid-70's, Steely Dan enjoyed a long run near the top of the pop and rock charts with their R&B-influenced rock. Although they were among the best songwriters of their era, their success was a foreshadowing of artists who would take their style too far and ruin rock for years before punk saved it.
Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame "As It Should Be" - 1998, Part Two
The following "Class of 1998" artists are worthy of consideration, but are unlikely to make it in any time soon:
ABBA
Ashford and Simpson
Clannad
Lindsey Buckingham
Mike Oldfield
Rick Derringer
Robin Trower
Stealer's Wheel
The Average White Band
The Pointer Sisters
Tom Cochrane
The following "Class Of 1998" artists are worthy of induction, but may have to wait awhile for their turn:
Barry White
Bryan Ferry
John Fogerty
The Marshall Tucker Band
The following "Class Of 1998" artists are worthy of induction and will likely make it in the near future, but didn't quite make the cut this time around (*="ASAP" inductee status):
The Bachman-Turner Overdrive
Jackson Browne
The New York Dolls
ABBA
Ashford and Simpson
Clannad
Lindsey Buckingham
Mike Oldfield
Rick Derringer
Robin Trower
Stealer's Wheel
The Average White Band
The Pointer Sisters
Tom Cochrane
The following "Class Of 1998" artists are worthy of induction, but may have to wait awhile for their turn:
Barry White
Bryan Ferry
John Fogerty
The Marshall Tucker Band
The following "Class Of 1998" artists are worthy of induction and will likely make it in the near future, but didn't quite make the cut this time around (*="ASAP" inductee status):
The Bachman-Turner Overdrive
Jackson Browne
The New York Dolls
Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame "As It Should Be" - 1998, Part One
1973 was a much better year for rock n roll than 1972 was, as it featured the debut of some of the most important bands of the era.
The following artists from the "Class of 1998" have been inducted into the actual RNR Hall Of Fame:
The Eagles
Michael Jackson
Steely Dan
Jackson Browne
Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band
The following artists from the "Class of 1998" have been removed from consideration from my hall:
Area
Augustus Pablo
Barry Manilow
Dan Penn
Doug Sahm
Gary Glitter
Montrose
Suzi Quatro
The following artists from the "Class of 1998" have been inducted into the actual RNR Hall Of Fame:
The Eagles
Michael Jackson
Steely Dan
Jackson Browne
Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band
The following artists from the "Class of 1998" have been removed from consideration from my hall:
Area
Augustus Pablo
Barry Manilow
Dan Penn
Doug Sahm
Gary Glitter
Montrose
Suzi Quatro
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