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October 17, 2019 4:29 pm  #1


The Worst Snubs in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame History (So Far)

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a bizarre institution that manages to simultaneously be one of the highest honors in music and also be extremely peripheral. Last month, when Cars frontman Ric Ocasek passed away, just about every article covering the news mentioned his status as a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer. Some even had it in the headline. It’s an immediately recognizable shorthand for significance. On the other hand, most people completely forget about the Hall’s existence, save for maybe one or two times a year. These moments usually coincide with its major announcements: who’s been nominated, who’s being inducted, what’s happening at the annual induction ceremony. And the typical response is often one of incredulity, if not outrage. “How is this artist not already in?!” “This artist sucks and doesn’t belong!” “Who cares about the Rock Hall?”
https://www.vulture.com/2019/10/rock-hall-worst-snubs.html

Last edited by Lorne (October 17, 2019 4:31 pm)

 

October 17, 2019 5:29 pm  #2


Re: The Worst Snubs in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame History (So Far)

I would love for someone at the Hall to explain the criteria used to admit acts such as The Band, Martha and the Vandellas, The Young Rascals, The Lovin Spoonful, The O'Jays and Cat Stevens, and the criteria for the following acts not being voted in:  Neil Sedaka, Connie Francis,Chubby Checker, Jay and the Americans, Lesley Gore, Bobby Vee, Johnny Rivers, Petula Clark, The Monkees, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, and The Turtles (many others come to mind but I'll leave the list there for now). 

 

October 20, 2019 4:57 pm  #3


Re: The Worst Snubs in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame History (So Far)

Amen brother
 

 

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