2011 Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame nominees announced

[aszumilo]

No Neil Diamond either.

Neil got in with the class of 2011

http://rockhall.com/inductees/neil-diamond/

[MintHillSkinsFan]

Madonna was fun, awesome, groundbreaking and made headlines for a long time. Any Hall of Fame that didn't include her would be a joke.

My point is that Madonna, like so many others in there, is in no way, shape or form, Rock and Roll. If it's the popular music hall of fame then yes, Madonna is absolutely one of the top 5 most influential people of the last 30 years.

But to label Madonna's music as Rock and Roll, is the joke.

[Bubble Screen]

The only ones on that list that deserve any consideration are Guns & Roses, Heart, and Red Hot Chili Peppers.

[DM72]

My point is that Madonna, like so many others in there, is in no way, shape or form, Rock and Roll. If it's the popular music hall of fame then yes, Madonna is absolutely one of the top 5 most influential people of the last 30 years.

But to label Madonna's music as Rock and Roll, is the joke.

Actually if you look up the origins of Rock and Roll, you'd be totally suprised on who belongs and who don't belong.

[clietas]

Actually if you look up the origins of Rock and Roll, you'd be totally suprised on who belongs and who don't belong.

I agree. I feel to many here have a modern interpretation of what is/should be considered Rock n' Roll.

[mcsluggo]

there should be a fixed number of entries... in my opinion. call it 20

so, for instance if you want to add heart (whom i despise with all of the depths of my soul) then you need to justify why Heart is more worthy than at least 1 already ensrined band.

but actually... if i am honest.... even then i would be bored out of my skull by the whole discussion.

---------- Post added October-3rd-2011 at 09:12 PM ----------

No Neil Diamond either.

no KING Diamond, either. the travesty!

[ACW]

Beasties, RHCP, G-n-R in.

[Park City Skins]

http://social.entertainment.msn.com/...f-3e9b2aad33a8

Axl Rose: I'm not coming, so don't induct me
GNR singer will be a no-show at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

No surprise: Axl Rose isn't going to show up for a Guns N' Roses show. Big surprise: This time, he notified everyone in advance.

Speculation has been rampant among fans whether Rose would show for Saturday's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland -- and was even more feverish about whether he'd deign to perform with his new bandmates, his old bandmates or both.

The answer: Neither. Rose released an "open letter" Wednesday in which he not only declined to attend, he asked that his name be withdrawn and not inducted, even though he's the only one out there touring under the Guns N' Roses moniker anymore. Green Day is scheduled to induct the band - Rose included anyhow - in Saturday's ceremony.

*Click Link For More* Including text of full statement


Gee. What a surprise.

[skinsmarydu]

No RUSH. No KISS.= No credibility

I swear, this is exactly how I feel. No Rush? Next to Queen, probably the best band ever, imo (and my hubby's, too). Rush was the last show we saw, the 30th Anniversary tour. Freakin' awesome!!!
And the crawl on MSNBC just said that Axl Rose WILL NOT attend his induction into the HOF. I don't think anyone who's become a gazillionaire with their music, yet still has green/black/purple teeth should be awarded that honor.

[Rocky21]

Axl Rose is a completely narcissistic *******. This was done much better and much more rock 'n roll in 2006 by The Sex Pistols.
http://www.uptake.com/blog/wp-content/u ... letter.jpg

A couple of other things while we're on the subject.
It's about time Tom Dowd was elected.
Let me know when Chicago, Bad Company, Rush and Heart get in. Looking at all of the other folks that are in, these bands certainly deserve to be in as well.

Oh and Kiss sucks balls.

[clietas]

Did anyone really expect Axl to show up and play with the original GnR lineup? On the flip side if he showed up with the new lineup people would crucify him. It's a no win situation for him.

[Mark Moseley]

Until there's a wing dedecated to Motorhead, With a 25ft. Animated Lemmey statue
You can't take the RnR HOF seriously

[Park City Skins]

I think,in the spirit of the top 500 albums of all time thread,we should come up with our own Music Hall of Fame. Can put categories and such in there.

[Gracelander]

My friend Paul was at the HOF Ceremony tonight and he was able to get autographs for me from Smokey Robinson & The Miracles. Can't wait to receive it in the mail.

[Sticksboi05]

Axl Rose is a completely narcissistic *******. This was done much better and much more rock 'n roll in 2006 by The Sex Pistols.
http://www.uptake.com/blog/wp-content/u ... letter.jpg

A couple of other things while we're on the subject.
It's about time Tom Dowd was elected.
Let me know when Chicago, Bad Company, Rush and Heart get in. Looking at all of the other folks that are in, these bands certainly deserve to be in as well.

Oh and Kiss sucks balls.

Whatever, two of the most overrated bands of all-time anyway (Pistols and GnR)