Nirvana (and to be clear, I'm not really a fan) weren't just big for themselves; in many ways they put the whole grunge scene on the map for the rest of the world.
Nirvana (and to be clear, I'm not really a fan) weren't just big for themselves; in many ways they put the whole grunge scene on the map for the rest of the world.
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Cast my votes, YES is looking GOOD!!!
I can see Kiss getting in, if only for the reason that they (likely) inspired many kids to pick up guitar.
Originally Posted by dregsfan
And have those kids think you only need to know three chords to be good.
I voted for Yes, but they have no chances to get over Nirvana. I haven't heard Nirvana, but I know they are massively popular.
Worked for The Ramones.
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Ah, trolls...
Definitely! I voted for Kiss, Deep Purple, Link Wray, and I forget who my other two votes went to. I can assure I did not vote for Nirvana, though.
From what i gather from what I just heard on the news, all the living inductees also get a vote. So perhaps the reason they're finally inducting people who've been passed over in previous years (like Rush) is because the Steve Rubell wannabes who run the Hall Of Fame have inducted enough people who have better taste than they do, that the velvet ropes are coming down, as it were.
Well then, you'll be happy to know that Linda Ronstadt will be an inductee. Mark my words.
Not necessarily; Gruno may be the biggest KISS fan on the planet, so therefore he's placing Yes and Gabe on the same "pedestal" as KISS... of not being in the Hall of Fame... THAT pedestal...Ah, trolls...
I'll be contrary and say that I think Nirvana deserves to get in as much as Yes, if we're talking about bands/musicians who have had a lasting impact on rock music. I can still clearly recall how in the early 90s bands like Yes and Genesis were swept off the airwaves by the advent of the Seattle groups. In fact, more than a few FM rock stations (including KOME in San Jose where I was at the time) completely changed their format not long after Nirvana burst on the scene. They truly were game changers, whether you like their music or not.
That said, I'll be voting for Yes and PG for sure. It's actually not a bad field of candidates this year and Yes may not get in.
By the way, this 1972 photo of newlyweds Chris and Nikki Squire (with daughter Carmen) appeared with other candidate pix in an online news outlet. I've never seen it before:
chris_nikki_squire.jpg
OH yeah, now I remember, I voted for Chic also. And yeah, I voted for Yes too.
I always think it's funny when people kvetch about certain inductees, it's also the disco, R&B and pop people. People seem to take exception to Donna Summer being in the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame, but they don't seem to mind the likes of James Taylor being inducted. Curious that seems to be the case.
Back in the late 80's, I remember Dennis Leary had a piece about parents who were suing heavy metal bands because their kids committed suicide. He suggested that he should be allowed to sue James Taylor for turning him into a pussy back in the 70's.
I'm sure Peter Gabriel is starting to come up with excuses just in case he is inducted.
My picks in this order: Peter Gabriel, Yes, Purple, Zombies, Replacements.
Nirvana are a shoe in, and Cat Stevens is brilliant but gets edged out by my picks.
This was actually quite difficult to pick 5 out of this bunch as I think most if not all of them deserve consideration (although I still don’t think rap is rock n roll). I voted:
Deep Purple – They should be a shoo in to get in this year. Should have been in a long time ago.
Peter Gabriel – I have my doubts he will make it, but maybe.
Yes – I think it is possible and they are deserving.
Kiss – Not really that much of a fan, but they have been a huge part of rock n roll all these years and should be in.
Nirvana – I know a lot of people here hate them, but they changed rock n roll and had a huge impact. I personally think “Nevermind” is an all time classic album, but I know that is not a popular opinion here.
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A lot of those are great bands, artists... they should put them all in. It's like voting on which classic cars we should feature in a classic car museum... like as many as possible!
I did vote however. Yes, DP, Kiss, Gabriel, Cat Stevens.
I understand the importance of Nirvana, but I think the older bands are more deserving right now, and Nirvana should have their day later. I don't understand Hall & Oats though... do they really have fans?
Same ones I voted for.
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Voted for Yes, Peter Gabriel, and Deep Purple. I doubt seriously YES will get in first try. Deep Purple deserves it too so they may edge out YES this time. I agree that Nirvanna, KISS, and Linda Ronstadt are shoe-ins, along with Hall and Oates,IMHO. And I think PG and DP probably have the edge over YES. If not they'll probably make it next year. The competition is pretty thick this year. Im just kinda surprised they finally got nominated!
Voted my 0.000001% of 1/601. Pulled the lever for Yes, Peter Gabriel, Deep Purple, and Cat Stevens. Glad to at least see Yes on the ballot.
I don't get how so far DP has about 5,000 more votes than YES and the gap seems to be widening. I'm pretty sure YES have sold more albums so what's up with that?
Yes may have sold more records, but Smoke On The Water is more iconic than...well, just about anything in the Yes catalog. Also remember that Deep Purple are widely known as one of the originators of hard rock and metal. Yes are mostly known (at least in the US) as those who sang Owner Of A Lonely Heart.
Deep Purple are more popular, I'd say, though like Yes they've had some wobbly moments...they were having those even at their 'peak' in the 70s ('Who Do We Think We Are' and 'Stormbringer' I don't particularly care for....I only really like the last few songs on 'Come Taste The Band' as well). But the 1970-1972 period alone is enough, some of the best rock music of the era. Some good music away from that, the Rod Evans albums are fine, 'Burn' is mostly good, 'Perfect Strangers' is a bit slick but at its best, holds up to the legacy.
Really? I believe many have an opposite view.
I'm not sure on a worldwide basis who has sold more records between Purple/Yes, but Purple have almost always been bigger in other territories than here in the states. They still play large arenas outside the US and their most recent album hit #1 in several countries. It's been years since Yes had a big record, to the best of my knowledge. Either way, both bands should have been in the Hall of Fame years ago, IMO.
If Yes and Deep Purple get in I will be quite pleased. I believe The Zombies deserve to be in for their 3 huge hits,She's Not There,Tell Her No and the best of all,Time Of The Season. Peter Gabriel also got my vote. as well as TPBBB. Love March on the Woodstock album is awesome.
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