faba Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 By Andy Greene | December 16, 2014 The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has officially announced next year's inductees: Lou Reed, Green Day, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Bill Withers and the Paul Butterfield Blues Band will all join the class of 2015. Ringo Starr will be given the Award For Musical Excellence and 1950s R&B group the "5" Royales will receive the Early Influence Award. Related The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, 1986 - 2014 The induction ceremony will be held at Cleveland's Public Hall on April 18th, 2015. Once again, the general public will be allowed to attend. Tickets go on sale this Thursday. Artists are eligible for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25 years after the release of their first album or single. Green Day, whose debut EP, 1,000 Hours, came out in 1989, are entering the institution in their first year of eligibility. "I had to go for a walk when I heard the news," says Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong. "We're in incredible company and I'm still trying to make sense of this. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has always held something special for me because my heroes were in there. This is a great time for us to sort of reflect and look back with gratitude." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 "Ringo Starr will be given the Award For Musical Excellence" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I can't believe Green Day put out an album 25 years ago. I wonder what they're up to now. They haven't done anything since the 90s worth talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombdirt Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 "Ringo Starr will be given the Award For Musical Excellence" Sounds more like the "McCartney Was Busy and the Other Two of You Are Dead" award. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombdirt Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 On a side note, I've officially given up on trying to figure out the logic of how they choose artists for this. Still no Smiths, Judas Priest, Cure, Depeche Mode, Slayer, Bon Jovi, N.W.A., Chicago, Whitney Houston, Steppenwolf, Journey, REO, Paul Revere, Moody Blues, Huey Lewis, Doobies, Joan Baez, Dolly Parton, Iron Maiden, etc. but Green Douche gets in during their first year of eligibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeC36 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I can't believe Green Day put out an album 25 years ago. I wonder what they're up to now. They haven't done anything since the 90s worth talking about. Where is JetsRule128 when you need him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 On a side note, I've officially given up on trying to figure out the logic of how they choose artists for this. Still no Smiths, Judas Priest, Cure, Depeche Mode, Slayer, Bon Jovi, N.W.A., Chicago, Whitney Houston, Steppenwolf, Journey, REO, Paul Revere, Moody Blues, Huey Lewis, Doobies, Joan Baez, Dolly Parton, Iron Maiden, etc. but Green Douche gets in during their first year of eligibility. The Cars, Deep Purple, Husker Du, The Pixies, Soundgarden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchmemory Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 The Cars, Deep Purple, Husker Du, The Pixies, Soundgarden. Without question, Deep Purple (Mach II) is the most glaring omission and most deserving of induction. I'd also add Yes, Slade and Uriah Heep for inclusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 KING CRIMSON IS NOT IN THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME BUT PEOPLE ARE ACTING LIKE JOAN JETT IS PAST DUE? AM I TAKING CRAZY PILLS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchmemory Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 KING CRIMSON IS NOT IN THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME BUT PEOPLE ARE ACTING LIKE JOAN JETT IS PAST DUE? AM I TAKING CRAZY PILLS? Look, I have nothing against Jett. But R&RHOF? Give me a fukkin' break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Ringo Starr as a member of the band, sure. Him as a solo artist? Ugh. We all George Harrison was the talent in that band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebabyny Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 "Ringo Starr will be given the Award For Musical Excellence" Yet Chicago is still snubbed by the Hall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Yet Chicago is still snubbed by the Hall. Ummmm.... because they suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Ummmm.... because they suck. lol, they were great at what they did - whether you liked it or not doesn't matter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 The whole concept of a "Hall of Fame", the enshrinement of acceptance, is the most anti- rock n' roll thing I've ever heard of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 lol, they were great at what they did - whether you liked it or not doesn't matter I couldn't resist. To me, Chicago is a great band to people who don't love music. Blood, Sweat and Tears did the whole rock/jazz fusion thing better and were overall more influential (i.e. they influenced Chicago and not vice versa) and they ain't in the Hall of Fame. Chicago is lame ass lifestyle music for people who want something on in the background but don't really want to be challenged in any way and don't feel music in their gut. It's good.... if you don't give a **** what you are listening to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchmemory Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 The whole concept of a "Hall of Fame", the enshrinement of acceptance, is the most anti- rock n' roll thing I've ever heard of. Rock & Rollers becoming the establishment is the definition of sell out. Every rock artist still has the ability to tell the R&RHOF to go fuk themselves if/when they come calling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOJOTOWNSELL Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 seriously its almost criminal that Depeche Mode isn't in the hall of fame. They basically invented a genre and numerous bands cite them as a main influence. I saw Greenday at nassau collesium in 1995 or 1996.....terrible then, terrible now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 seriously its almost criminal that Depeche Mode isn't in the hall of fame. They basically invented a genre and numerous bands cite them as a main influence. I saw Greenday at nassau collesium in 1995 or 1996.....terrible then, terrible now I used to go see good indie/punk bands in venues appropriate for underground music, and Green Day would often open for them, and that was about as good as they really are. Coliseum shows are for Billy Joel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I couldn't resist. To me, Chicago is a great band to people who don't love music. Blood, Sweat and Tears did the whole rock/jazz fusion thing better and were overall more influential (i.e. they influenced Chicago and not vice versa) and they ain't in the Hall of Fame. Chicago is lame ass lifestyle music for people who want something on in the background but don't really want to be challenged in any way and don't feel music in their gut. It's good.... if you don't give a **** what you are listening to. Most of popular music can be categorized this way, in the case of Chicago, their musicianship is better than good - even if you don't like what they are playing - and you also have to weigh-in context. These guys were a transitional band, taking popular culture from one style of rock into another, and the fans they had when their music was new and fresh were most certainly affected by it. All you are doing is giving the current day, "it sounds like elevator music" point of view. You can watch a movie from the 1940's and complain about the special effects and bad acting from the modern day point of view, but if you look at the art in the context of when it was created, you can appreciate it for what it was at the time, through the lens of the people it meant something to, quite easily. I'm not a fan of them, other than in that tongue-in-cheek songs I might sing to my wife to make her get warm and fuzzy laughs before I beg for sex sort of way. In other words super-cheesy... but I can certainly understand the meaningfulness of their music to the peeps that thought they were great back at the time. You've got to remember, these were also people that parted their feathered mullets in the middle. Times dictate the relevancy. Love songs then sounded like Chicago... love songs now sound like Iggy Azalea apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombdirt Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 I'm not a fan of Chicago either, but I always liked the guitar solo in "25 or 6 to 4." (Ironically, Green Day "borrowed" the riff in "Brain Stew.") Those dudes from Chicago can play, ya gotta give 'em that. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLiuMkGCOC4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincenzo69 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 seriously its almost criminal that Depeche Mode isn't in the hall of fame. They basically invented a genre and numerous bands cite them as a main influence. I saw Greenday at nassau collesium in 1995 or 1996.....terrible then, terrible now Agree about Depeche Mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 The Cars, Deep Purple, Husker Du, The Pixies, Soundgarden. Would agree with every one but the Cars. Could be the worst live act I've seen. Played about 50 minutes at MSG, did one encore and acted like it was an imposition to do that much. Yes, Judas Priest, Def Leppard, the Cure and Depeche Mode have a better argument than the Cars; those bands are all fun Saw Priest a few months back. Sadly despite a great catalogue another act that doesn't grasp NOBODY WANTS TO HEAR BUT A SONG OR 2 FROM YOUR NEW ALBUM. IF I'M PAYING TOP DOLLAR PLAY POINT OF ENTRY START TO FINISH OR TELL US UPFRONT YOU WILL BE HEAVY ON THE NEW SHEET. Still played a few goodies. Rob Halford is now the Elton John of heavy metal, including numerous costume changes between songs. One thing they get; a sense of humor goes a long way, it's rock and roll not dinner at Buckingham Palace. Even with all that a good show, but could've been that much better if they got with the program and played the hits. Friend of mine sees Joan Jett in his LI supermarket all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Ringo Starr as a member of the band, sure. Him as a solo artist? Ugh. We all George Harrison was the talent in that band. Really odd that Ringo isn't even the best drummer in his family; his son, Zack Starkey, is way better.Zack tours with the Who and several other bands. Long been rumored Ringo's duties were cut from several of the last few Beatles album tracks or dubbed by other drummers. By all accounts a nice man but nobody thinks he was much more than along for the ride and very lucky Pete Best didn't fit in well with the other 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Joan Jett and Stevie Ray Vaughn, and still no NWA or Slayer. White America is the ******* worst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 The Cars, Deep Purple, Husker Du, The Pixies, Soundgarden. It is beyond comprehension how The Pixies are not in already. How is that even a debatable thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Lou Reed rocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Joan Jett and Stevie Ray Vaughn, and still no NWA or Slayer. White America is the ******* worst. Stevie Ray Vaughan is one of the best guitarists ever. What's your beef with him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Stevie Ray Vaughan is one of the best guitarists ever. What's your beef with him? Stevie Ray Vaughan gargles balls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebabyny Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Ummmm.... because they suck. smh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor99 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Can't wait to hear Eddie Trunk's rant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 smh Thank you for proving my point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishooked Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Stevie Ray Vaughan gargles balls. But the Pixies should be in....yeah alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Division Marduk Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Where is JetsRule128 when you need him? You brought him back, you're responsible for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Division Marduk Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Would agree with every one but the Cars. Could be the worst live act I've seen. Played about 50 minutes at MSG, did one encore and acted like it was an imposition to do that much. Yes, Judas Priest, Def Leppard, the Cure and Depeche Mode have a better argument than the Cars; those bands are all fun Saw Priest a few months back. Sadly despite a great catalogue another act that doesn't grasp NOBODY WANTS TO HEAR BUT A SONG OR 2 FROM YOUR NEW ALBUM. IF I'M PAYING TOP DOLLAR PLAY POINT OF ENTRY START TO FINISH OR TELL US UPFRONT YOU WILL BE HEAVY ON THE NEW SHEET. Still played a few goodies. Rob Halford is now the Elton John of heavy metal, including numerous costume changes between songs. One thing they get; a sense of humor goes a long way, it's rock and roll not dinner at Buckingham Palace. Even with all that a good show, but could've been that much better if they got with the program and played the hits. Friend of mine sees Joan Jett in his LI supermarket all the time. Saw Priest a couple of months ago on that same tour. I'd no problem with them playing four or five songs of the new album - it's a good album, and since they're touring to promote that album I'd expect to hear a bunch of songs from it. If they were to do a tour in a couple of years, without recording a new album, then I'd expect a lot more old stuff. Like with what Maiden do - they do a tour for an album they'll lean on the new album. Hell, I remember the time they did A Matter of Life and Death in its entirety on that tour. But Maiden also do those nostalgia tours where they pick a certain time period and play nothing but that era's material. Only issue I had about Priest's show was they totally ignored Painkiller era stuff. Maybe they figured it was too heavy for the Point of Entry people... Oh, and the support act they chose were utter s**t - but the audience seemed to love them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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