Just in.... The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced the the nominees for 2014 induction Wednesday morning. Surprisingly, some great artists this upcoming year!
The nominees are....
The Paul Butterfield Blues Band: Popular late '60's band known for combining electric Chicago blues with a rock urgency as well as their pioneering jazz fusion into their shows and recordings. Paul Butterfield was regarded as one of the finest harmonica players ever on stage.
Chic: Popular disco band from the '70's. Known for their hits, "La Freak", "Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah), "Good Times", "Everybody Dance" and "My Forbidden Lover".
Deep Purple: Even though they went though a series of line up changes, Deep Purple has been cited as one of the pioneers of hard rock and heavy metal, along with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. Known for combining classical music and hard rock with very respectable results. Their best known song is the power riffing of "Smoke on the Water'. Other great tunes are "Highway Star", "Woman from Tokayo" and "Hush"
Peter Gabriel: Ever since Gabriel left the prog rock band Genesis in 1975, he has been difficult to label, world beat, pop, alternative, prog rock and indie all fused together in it's own uniqueness. Tunes like "Solsbury Hill", "Shock the Monkey" and "Sledgehammer" topped the charts. Gabriel is also the driving force behind World of Music, Arts and Dance (WOMAD) and a humanitarian for many causes including Amnesty International.
Hall and Oates: This American music duo achieved their greatest fame in the mid '70's and early '80's with chart toppers like "Maneater", "Kiss is on My List", "Private Eyes" and "Rich Girl". Their fusion of rock and roll with rhythm and blues (with some incorporation of new wave) are served up with strong hooks and melodies.
KISS: Best known for their outlandish make-up and costumes, as well as their theatrical stage shows, KISS became a household name in the '70's. Fueled by their hard rocking smash hits of "Beth", Rock and Roll all Nite" and "Detroit Rock City", KISS pioneered a larger than life personality that many bands today set to follow as well as legions of fans loyal to their cause.
LL Cool J: One of the leading pioneers for hip hop music in the late '80's and early '90's. Known for critically acclaimed tunes like "Mamma Said Knock You Out" and "I Can't Live Without My Radio". By the late '90's he crossed over to a successful career in acting. Now appears on the show, NCIS: Los Angeles.
The Meters: An American funk band from New Orleans. The band played an influential role as a backing band for artists such Robert Palmer, Lee Dorsey and Dr. John. Although they never achieved mainstream success, they are one of progenitors of funk music and they are highly influential amomg their contemporaries.
Nirvana: One of the premier grunge bands out of Seattle in the early '90's. This trio found unexpected success in the song "Smells Like Teen Spirit" as well as in "Lithium" and "Come as You Are". The band came to develop a sound that relied on dynamic contrasts, often between quiet verses and loud, heavy choruses. Front man/guitarist Kurt Cobain became referred by the media as the 'spokesman of a generation'. Unable to cope with success and drug addiction, Cobain committed suicide, forever cementing the band's legacy.
N.W.A.: An American rap group from California. Widely considered one of the seminal acts of gangsta rap and sometimes considered the most important group in the history of rap music. This rap act endured controversy over explicit lyrics glorifying gangster lifestyle, drugs and disrespect towards women. Because of this, they were banned from many radio stations. Songs include "Fuck tha Police" and "Gangsta Gangsta".
The Replacements: Hailed from Minneapolis in 1979, the Replacements were one the pioneer acts for alternative rock. The Replacements played "heart on the sleeve" rock songs with self-deprecating lyrics. Best known for their "Let it Be" and "Tim" albums.
Linda Ronstadt: Perhaps the most successful female singer in the history of rock. Ronstadt's 30 plus album catalog that crossed over many genres has sold over a 100 million world wide. Tunes like "Blue Bayou" and "You're No Good" are regarded by many as her best work. Earlier this year, she was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease that left her unable to sing anymore.
Cat Stevens: Folk singer best known for his "Tea for the Tillerman" and "Teaser and the Firecat" albums before converting to Islam. Now called Yusuf Islam, he left the music scene to promote world peace.
Link Wray; An American guitarist from the 1950's, Link Wray developed the over driven, distorted power chords that many punk and heavy metal bands use today.
Yes: Another band the endured many line up changes. Yes is an English prog rock band that is distinguished by its mystical and cosmic 20 minute epics, usually with many complex instrumental passages. Their early and mid '70's albums like "Fragile" and "Close to the Edge" are considered classics.
The Zombies: Part of the British Invasion pop scene, The Zombies are best known for their tunes, "She's Not There", "Time of the Season" and "Tell Her No".
I know it's a lot reel in, but only FIVE of these artists would be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I know what my picks are, but I was wondering what FIVE would you pick and why.
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A comment from Orbs that mistakenly posted below...
The Paul Butterfield Blues Band because I saw them live when I was in college and I loved it.
Deep Purple because "Smoke on the Water" is about a club that burned down on Lake Geneva. I used to yell out, "Smoke on the Water!" at every concert I attended. (It's funny if you're drunk.)
Linda Ronstadt because she has a huge body of work. I'm sorry to hear of her illness. Old age sucks.
Link Wray because I like anyone who plays guitar with distortion, fuzz, feedback, echo, tremolo, etc.
The Zombies because I like their music.
I would have to say the ones I would pick out of what they have here is:
Peter Gabriel- He has some awesome music and makes it his own sound.
Yes- I seen them in concert and they still have their great sound.
Linda Ronstadt- I have always loved her music and she has the voice to go along with her music. I am said to hear about her illness and she can not sing anymore. She will be missed so much for concerts.
Hall & Oates- I have listen to them since they started out and I will always love their music.
KISS- I do like their music but I do not like how they dress on stage. The main thing I do not like about them is Gene Simmons is so money hungry. I can say that they still have good music and my son loves their music.
Hall and Oates
Kiss
Linda Ronstadt
Paul Butterfield
Zombies
BTW. My opinion NWA, shouldn't be even be considered, because of their name.
Chic, did good Disco, Hall of Fame?
Peter Gabriel, Is goofy.
LL Cool J. I like a lot as an actor, but I don't like rap.
The Meters? I do like Dr. John though.
Nirvana, More GARBAGE
The Replacements. Don't remember much?
Cat Stevens? WHAT? That's not his name.
Link Wray, The only link I remember Is the one from Mod Squad.
Yes, Yes I own Yes, but I'm tired of It, after about 15 minutes.
Deep Purple. Too hard. Too much Viagra.
I haven't heard of some of these people yet The Moody Blues still aren't in.
What is up with that?
Cat Stevens - more radical (at first) than peaceful.
My vote definitely goes to Nirvana.
Linda Ronstadt(she could care less, but we luv her)
Paul Butterfield (Ronstadt opened for him)
Zombies
Nirvana
Yes
Time to vote people out like Madonna!
Thanks, drew. I wondered where my comment went.
Not a problem, Orbs...
What I'm looking for in a inductee is creativity, longtivity, talent, originality, the impact on music as a whole and how they influenced the music of today.
My picks are...
Deep Purple-They are overdue in being in. To me, combining elements of classical music to hard rock is a stroke of genius. Besides, the first tune every young guitar learns how to play are the opening bars of "Smoke on the Water"
KISS-These guys inspired me and many others wanting be rock stars, in "the greatest show on Earth". Take a look at dozens of bands out there-Slipnot, Marylin Manson, GWAR, all wear costumes and make up; each citing KISS as an influence.
Nirvana-A shoo in... There presence definately was felt in the early '90's. Besides, I thought their music was quite catchy...
Yes-Their talent always have amazed me, especially their instrumental passages. They made rock into an art.
Toad, to me, NWA, LL Cool J and Chic belong nowhere near the R&RHOF. If there were a R&B Hall of Fame, that's where they should go-with my blessing
Mary, if the Moody Blues are not in R&RHOF, give it time.(They SHOULD be in) It took Rush since 1998 to be in. They finally got in last year.
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