PopTodd Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 I'm not talking about bands that are just great, there are many of those -- but bands who actually have had an INFLUENCE on the music that came after them.Like, bands who do make it in will say, "Oh yeah this band had a big influence on me and my music." I submit:YO LA TENGO Had as much of an influence on the sound of indie rock that came in its wake as any band ever has since Big Star (who I think may actually get recognition some day, or I would include them here) or Velvet Underground. And they've been making brilliant music for nearly 30 years now, with no sign of slowing down.Totally deserving.Will never, ever make it in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Black Flag. some small part of me actually thinks Sonic Youth has a chance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 T RexMC5Gram Parsons Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Gram's not in? Whoa, thats messed up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Gram's not in? Whoa, thats messed up.Seriously. You'd think a well-oiled and reasoned machine like the R&R HOF voting committee would have more sense. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Modern Lovers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
suites Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Gram will get at some point I am pretty sure...no rush because he is already gone. He has been nominated at least a few times but loses out when it goes to general votes. I nver thought Cat would get in but he dis...so there is hope for others. The group that sticks out for me is Big Star. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Seriously. You'd think a well-oiled and reasoned machine like the R&R HOF voting committee would have more sense. Some fools arent aware that Gram is a demi-god who should be worshipped. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 They Might Be Giants Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 They Might Be GiantsTrue! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anthony Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Gram would have to get in. Otherwise, what is the point of the thing? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moxiebean Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Minutemen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 MinutemenGreat call. And, as to Gram Parsons: I think that he'll make it some day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 T RexMC5Gram Parsons I can't believe T. Rex isn't in yet, wow. Same goes for the MC5 and Gram. Not gonna say these bands/artist will never get in, but they should be there already: Harry NilssonThin LizzyMott the HoopleTodd RundgrenOs MutantesLee HazlewoodBig Star Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 Os MutantesI'd say that Caetano is probably more-deserving and more-likely.But, point taken.Ain't gonna be too many non-English-language bands in there at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 I'd say that Caetano is probably more-deserving and more-likely. Agreed. I thought of Caetano too, but Os Mutantes are more "rock and roll" so I went with them. Though the whole "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame" thing should be renamed as everything from folk to hip-hop is represented. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 Another one:XTC Although, I suppose their influence isn't up to that of some of these other bands. Still, for quality over time, and the sheer number of great releases, they should be in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Wilco will be eligible in 5 years. Think they'll get in first chance they get? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Traveling Wilburys?. ok, 2 are gone, but that was a landmark album (and a pretty good follow-up as well) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 that was a landmark album (and a pretty good follow-up as well)Yeah, but I don't think that, as a group, they're Hall-worthy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Wilco will be eligible in 5 years. Think they'll get in first chance they get?I doubt it, but maybe it depends on who they are nominated with, assuming they get nominated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ih8music Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Not to be snarky, but are there many (any) prominent bands that cite Wilco as a major influence? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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