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2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees
#1
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Thread Starter
2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees
This year's nominees, per Rolling Stone:
Nine Inch Nails
N.W.A.
The Smiths
Deep Purple
Janet Jackson
Chic
Steve Miller
Chicago
Chaka Khan
The Spinners
Cheap Trick
The Cars
The J.B.s
Los Lobos
Yes
Let the mannered discussion of this beloved institution commence!
Nine Inch Nails
N.W.A.
The Smiths
Deep Purple
Janet Jackson
Chic
Steve Miller
Chicago
Chaka Khan
The Spinners
Cheap Trick
The Cars
The J.B.s
Los Lobos
Yes
Let the mannered discussion of this beloved institution commence!
#3
DVD Talk Legend
Re: 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees
Reading that list I am really surprised that The Smiths, Deep Purple, Steve Miller, Chicago, Cheap Trick and The Cars aren't already in there.
You know that N.W.A. definitely gets in with all the press and the movie this year.
You know that N.W.A. definitely gets in with all the press and the movie this year.
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#5
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Let's Play R&RHOF Nomination Thread Mad Libs
What? How the hell did Enter artist's name not get nominated? And they nominated Enter artist's name???? The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame are a bunch of Enter Nasty Pejorative. Who cares what they think?
What? How the hell did Enter artist's name not get nominated? And they nominated Enter artist's name???? The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame are a bunch of Enter Nasty Pejorative. Who cares what they think?
#6
Moderator
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I'm going with Cheap Trick, the J.B.s, N.W.A, and The Smiths.
There was a thing on NPR yesterday (I think) about how Harry Nilsson isn't in, and there's a grassroots campaign by a bunch of musicians to get him inducted. He's a no-brainer and should be a slam dunk. A shoo-in, even.
There was a thing on NPR yesterday (I think) about how Harry Nilsson isn't in, and there's a grassroots campaign by a bunch of musicians to get him inducted. He's a no-brainer and should be a slam dunk. A shoo-in, even.
#9
DVD Talk Limited Edition
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It will be interesting if Cheap Trick gets in to see if Bun E. Carlos appears with the rest of the band. It would be great if they actually played with him for the show though.
#10
DVD Talk Hero
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Becoming an Apple employee should automatically remove Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails) from qualification.
There's nothing Rock & Roll about that.
There's nothing Rock & Roll about that.

#13
DVD Talk Legend
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Happy to see Yes and Cheap Trick
Wondering when Deep Purple will get over the hump
Confused about Los Lobos being anywhere near this ballot
Still waiting for ELO and Little Feat
Wondering when Deep Purple will get over the hump
Confused about Los Lobos being anywhere near this ballot
Still waiting for ELO and Little Feat
#15
DVD Talk Legend
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Wait, ELO isn't in the HOF? I guess I shouldn't be surprised since the critics have always despised Jeff Lynne. But then again, I never thought KISS would make it in either. But ELO/Jeff does not have the fan base that KISS has.
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For me, it's not so much having lots of hits and selling albums. Or even just being around for a long time. But it's asking the question ... did this artist have an impact on the landscape of the genre as a whole. And of that list, I think Cheap Trick influenced rock music more than anyone else.
#17
DVD Talk Limited Edition
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I don't understand why it's not called the Popular Music Hall of Fame.
#20
DVD Talk Limited Edition
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While I didnt include Chic in my vote, they are worthy of a chance... https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chic_(band)
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#23
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Its a damn shame bands like Slayer, Motorhead and Iron Maiden aren't even being considered when the fucking Steve Miller Band is.
#24
DVD Talk Legend
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I hate The Smiths. They were good at what they did, but I always hated what they did.
Having said that here is my list of who I would induct from the list of nominees
DEEP PURPLE
Yes
Steve Miller
Chicago
Cheap Trick
and... THE SMITHS!
Put 'em in The Hall!!
Having said that here is my list of who I would induct from the list of nominees
DEEP PURPLE
Yes
Steve Miller
Chicago
Cheap Trick
and... THE SMITHS!
Put 'em in The Hall!!
#25
DVD Talk Legend
Re: 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees
Well, Slayer and Motorhead are on the fringe of being Hall worthy, but Iron Maiden? One of the biggest, most successful (long term) and influential bands of all time? How are they not already in???