2017 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees...

Scarecrow · 10-18-2016, 08:31 AM

It's that time of year to start bitchin about how the R&RHoF sucks...

A full list of this year’s nominees include:
Bad Brains
Chaka Khan
Chic
Depeche Mode
Electric Light Orchestra
J. Geils Band
Jane’s Addiction
Janet Jackson
Joan Baez
Joe Tex
Journey
Kraftwerk
MC5
Pearl Jam
Steppenwolf
The Cars
The Zombies
Tupac Shakur
Yes

Your inductees?

Easy Mac · 10-18-2016, 08:36 AM

Journey, Pearl Jam, and Kraftwerk.

Journey and Pearl Jam because I think they had enough hits, Kraftwerk because of their influence on electronic music.

I personally enjoy The Zombies, The Cars, and Tupac more, but I don't think they had the longevity to really belong in a "Hall of Fame."

cartman · 10-18-2016, 08:36 AM

Mine would be:

ELO
Journey
Kraftwerk
Pearl Jam
The Cars
The Zombies
Tupac
Yes

Scarecrow · 10-18-2016, 08:37 AM

My picks:

Depeche Mode
ELO
Joan Baez
Journey
Tupac Shakur - (don't want him in, but he's what they select)

ntndeacon · 10-18-2016, 12:54 PM

I'm hoping for more than five to get in this year with so many nominees. However If I only have 5 to choose...
I would pick
Pearl Jam
Joan Baez
Janet Jackson
Yes
Kraftwerk

JonInMiddleGA · 10-18-2016, 01:00 PM

Journey & Yes seem like the most obvious, ELO right there with them.
The Cars are an interesting case between HoF and Hall of Pretty Good

Aside from that maybe Steppenwolf is the only worthy longshot.

BYU 14 · 10-18-2016, 01:07 PM

My five

Journey
Yes
Bad Brains (very underrated in terms of influence)
Kraftwerk
Tupac

bob · 10-18-2016, 01:10 PM

Pearl Jam seems like the most obvious choice. Anyone that left them out care to elaborate why?

BYU 14 · 10-18-2016, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bob

Pearl Jam seems like the most obvious choice. Anyone that left them out care to elaborate why?

I agree they should be in and would be my 6th choice, I can even put them ahead of Tupac. I think they qualify for sheer number of hits, just like the legacy of Journey and Yes, the influence of Kraftwerk and Bad Brains and the impact and staying power if you will of Tupac, but again, I can easily drop him for PJ.

JonInMiddleGA · 10-18-2016, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bob

Pearl Jam seems like the most obvious choice. Anyone that left them out care to elaborate why?

Part of the worst decade of music in history.

I wouldn't piss on the entire era if it were set ablaze.

Jughead Spock · 10-18-2016, 02:59 PM

If I'm just picking 5...

Bad Brains
Depeche Mode
Journey
MC5
Yes

Not really reflective of my individual tastes, but those seem like the big 5 in this bunch. I'm sure Pearl Jam Will get in from popularity, but I don't feel much influence from them.

dawgfan · 10-18-2016, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bob

Pearl Jam seems like the most obvious choice. Anyone that left them out care to elaborate why?

I think they're the most clear-cut entry on the list, but there will always be some haters. I think the best argument against them is they peaked with their first record and have been going downhill since. But Ten is an all-time great record with no filler, and both Vs. and Vitalogy have some very strong tracks. Things thin out after that, but you have to also account for their longevity and popularity.

CrescentMoonie · 10-18-2016, 03:05 PM

Depeche Mode
ELO
Journey
Yes

I'm being generous just getting to 4.

Maple Leafs · 10-18-2016, 03:13 PM

Nine Inch Nails not getting in through its first two year of eligibility was surprising. Them not being even being nominated this year is downright weird.

dawgfan · 10-18-2016, 03:30 PM

Janet Jackson is a clear choice - very strong resume even if she hasn't been a big force in music for quite a while. The trio of Control, Rhythm Nation and janet is enough to cement her candidacy.

I think Yes is a good choice, though I'm more sympathetic to prog-rock than many. The Yes Album, Fragile, Close to the Edge and 90125 should get them in.

Depeche Mode is an easy choice even if some have a distaste for euro synth-rock. They and New Order (who should be eligible by this point) deserve to be in.

The Cars almost certainly deserve to get in.

I'm not a big hip-hop/rap aficionado, but it seems like Tupac is an obvious entry.

Kraftwerk probably gets in at some point due to their influence on music, though I'd say Brian Eno has an even better case.

timmae · 10-18-2016, 08:08 PM

Bad Brains was a huge influence on punk rock and should be in the hall.

Pearl Jam has been going strong for all 25 years. They hit it big early and then proceeded to issue album after album of solid stuff. Their touring history has no comparable of the era. Who else jams for 3 hours with no openers and never has the same set list twice.

The Cars were awesome in their time and are worthy.

Journey is always solid and has had some staying power.

Tupac was unreal when he was with us. Deserves to be in for his influence in the hip hop world and was a trailblazer on multiple levels, hard rap and heartfelt songs.

thesloppy · 10-18-2016, 08:45 PM

In this matter, I take & offer the advice of John Sinclair:

"Brothers and sisters, the time has come for each and every one of you to decide whether you are going to be the problem or you are going to be the solution! You must choose, brothers, you must choose. It takes five seconds, five seconds of decision, five seconds to realize your purpose here on the planet. It takes five seconds to realize that its time to move , it's time to get down with it. Brothers , it's time to testify. And I want to know - are you ready to testify? Are you ready?! I give you a testimonial: THE MC5

10-18-2016, 08:36 AM	#3
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Mine would be: ELO Journey Kraftwerk Pearl Jam The Cars The Zombies Tupac Yes __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

10-18-2016, 08:37 AM	#4
Scarecrow College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Flatlands of America	My picks: Depeche Mode ELO Joan Baez Journey Tupac Shakur - (don't want him in, but he's what they select) __________________ Post Count: Eleventy Billion - so deal with it!

10-18-2016, 12:54 PM	#5
ntndeacon Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Alabama	I'm hoping for more than five to get in this year with so many nominees. However If I only have 5 to choose... I would pick Pearl Jam Joan Baez Janet Jackson Yes Kraftwerk __________________ Up the Posh!

10-18-2016, 01:00 PM	#6
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Journey & Yes seem like the most obvious, ELO right there with them. The Cars are an interesting case between HoF and Hall of Pretty Good Aside from that maybe Steppenwolf is the only worthy longshot. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

10-18-2016, 03:13 PM	#14
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	Nine Inch Nails not getting in through its first two year of eligibility was surprising. Them not being even being nominated this year is downright weird. __________________ Down Goes Brown: Toronto Maple Leafs Humor and Analysis

10-18-2016, 08:36 AM	#2
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	Journey, Pearl Jam, and Kraftwerk. Journey and Pearl Jam because I think they had enough hits, Kraftwerk because of their influence on electronic music. I personally enjoy The Zombies, The Cars, and Tupac more, but I don't think they had the longevity to really belong in a "Hall of Fame."

10-18-2016, 01:07 PM	#7
BYU 14 Coordinator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The scorched Desert	My five Journey Yes Bad Brains (very underrated in terms of influence) Kraftwerk Tupac

10-18-2016, 01:10 PM	#8
bob College Starter Join Date: Oct 2004	Pearl Jam seems like the most obvious choice. Anyone that left them out care to elaborate why?

10-18-2016, 02:59 PM	#11
Jughead Spock High School Varsity Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lowcountry, SC	If I'm just picking 5... Bad Brains Depeche Mode Journey MC5 Yes Not really reflective of my individual tastes, but those seem like the big 5 in this bunch. I'm sure Pearl Jam Will get in from popularity, but I don't feel much influence from them.

10-18-2016, 03:05 PM	#13
CrescentMoonie College Starter Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Earth, the semi-final frontier.	Depeche Mode ELO Journey Yes I'm being generous just getting to 4.

10-18-2016, 03:30 PM	#15
dawgfan Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Seattle	Janet Jackson is a clear choice - very strong resume even if she hasn't been a big force in music for quite a while. The trio of Control, Rhythm Nation and janet is enough to cement her candidacy. I think Yes is a good choice, though I'm more sympathetic to prog-rock than many. The Yes Album, Fragile, Close to the Edge and 90125 should get them in. Depeche Mode is an easy choice even if some have a distaste for euro synth-rock. They and New Order (who should be eligible by this point) deserve to be in. The Cars almost certainly deserve to get in. I'm not a big hip-hop/rap aficionado, but it seems like Tupac is an obvious entry. Kraftwerk probably gets in at some point due to their influence on music, though I'd say Brian Eno has an even better case.

10-18-2016, 08:08 PM	#16
timmae College Starter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago	Bad Brains was a huge influence on punk rock and should be in the hall. Pearl Jam has been going strong for all 25 years. They hit it big early and then proceeded to issue album after album of solid stuff. Their touring history has no comparable of the era. Who else jams for 3 hours with no openers and never has the same set list twice. The Cars were awesome in their time and are worthy. Journey is always solid and has had some staying power. Tupac was unreal when he was with us. Deserves to be in for his influence in the hip hop world and was a trailblazer on multiple levels, hard rap and heartfelt songs. __________________ Interactive OOTP 15 Dynasty (Single Season) CHAMPION!! Oh yeah... Happy New York Day everyone!

10-18-2016, 08:45 PM	#17
thesloppy Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: PDX	In this matter, I take & offer the advice of John Sinclair: "Brothers and sisters, the time has come for each and every one of you to decide whether you are going to be the problem or you are going to be the solution! You must choose, brothers, you must choose. It takes five seconds, five seconds of decision, five seconds to realize your purpose here on the planet. It takes five seconds to realize that its time to move , it's time to get down with it. Brothers , it's time to testify. And I want to know - are you ready to testify? Are you ready?! I give you a testimonial: THE MC5 __________________ Last edited by thesloppy : Today at 05:35 PM.

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