Not the only Hall of Fame getting Watered Down

[frankbmd]

Is Harold Baines in the Rock & Roll HOF yet?

He had a few hits.

[barrysloate]

I thought the same exact thing when I heard who got in this year. There is pressure for any HOF to keep inducting new members on a yearly basis. That's their biggest event of the year, so as time passes the list of inductees gets watered down. I'm not a big fan of any Hall of Fame. Come on folks, Def Leppard?

[Throttlesteer]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

I thought the same exact thing when I heard who got in this year. There is pressure for any HOF to keep inducting new members on a yearly basis. That's their biggest event of the year, so as time passes the list of inductees gets watered down. I'm not a big fan of any Hall of Fame. Come on folks, Def Leppard?

They have a top 100 best-selling album of all time. Def Leppard has outsold Stevie Wonder, the Who, David Bowie, and the Beach Boys. Like it or not, they probably belong. The problem is, music is more opinion beyond the sales numbers. I can't stand Jay-Z, but he's sold a ton of music and made millions. The Baseball HOF can lean on statistics, but it still has a number of people inducted because of popularity.

[clydepepper]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

Is Harold Baines in the Rock & Roll HOF yet?

He had a few hits.

how 'bout Ike Turner


sorry...had to...



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[2dueces]

Janet Jackson? Really? Over Pat Benetar? Really?

[Paul S]

Is there a GAR algorithm (Groups Against Replacement), so we can compare across genres? Or is it a algrhythm. I get so messed up with it all.

[Jim65]

When Madonna gets in before Rush, YES and the Moody Blues, do you really need more proof how stupid the RRHOF is?

[BobC]

Originally Posted by Jim65

When Madonna gets in before Rush, YES and the Moody Blues, do you really need more proof how stupid the RRHOF is?

Saw Rush in a local Cleveland bar back in '74 I believe. Definitely belong in the hall.

[irv]

Originally Posted by Jim65

When Madonna gets in before Rush, YES and the Moody Blues, do you really need more proof how stupid the RRHOF is?

My thoughts exactly and I've thought this for years. Way too many good/deserving bands that aren't in yet but other, far less deserving ones are.

Truthfully, I pay very little attention to the RHOF anymore nor do I follow who is getting in.
That was all lost when I heard about Madonna and yet bands like Jethro Tull, The Scorpions, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, T Rex, Pat Benatar to name a few, haven't even been considered yet.

John Prine is an amazing artist and songwriter who has influenced more bands/artists than we'll ever know. Snubbing him only proves, once again, they have no idea what they are doing.

The RHOF is nothing but a joke, imo.

[darwinbulldog]

Originally Posted by irv

My thoughts exactly and I've thought this for years. Way too many good/deserving bands that aren't in yet but other, far less deserving ones are.

Truthfully, I pay very little attention to the RHOF anymore nor do I follow who is getting in.
That was all lost when I heard about Madonna and yet bands like Jethro Tull, The Scorpions, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, T Rex, Pat Benatar to name a few, haven't even been considered yet.

John Prine is an amazing artist and songwriter who has influenced more bands/artists than we'll ever know. Snubbing him only proves, once again, they have no idea what they are doing.

The RHOF is nothing but a joke, imo.

I'm signing on with a ditto to everyone on your snub list.

[icollectDCsports]

If you're not familiar with Roxy Music, it's worth checking them out. They were a great band. Saw Brian Ferry in concert around 2000, and he put on a great show.