I have my own opinions on the legitimacy and credibility of the Rock'n'Roll HOF (they're not good). Induction is too heavily influenced by popularity, sales, and being perceived as mainstream. Nonetheless, I kinda disagree with the above sentiments. I think Joan Jett is genuine and fits the definition of Rock'n'Roll more so than just about any other female artist and I don't believe she ever compromised her principles. Not an easy thing to do. She's also not without talent. IMO, her biggest claim to fame was as a founding member of the Runaways, who were truly unique in the time that they emerged. Lack of original material is worthy of criticism, but if others could do it, they would.
Seen others mention artists like Pat Benatar, etc. That would truly be puke inducing.
This was really my point more than anything. If they are going to let Joan Jett et all in, make them wait in line for the much more deserving artists with a much bigger and more creative catalog of music like the Doobies and Tull...They made Lou Reed wait in line for these "cheaper" acts and look what happened. He died before he was able to enjoy the reward..
Joan Jett was a 1 hit wonder.....I love rock & roll.
And she was famous for her leather jacket...LMAO.
She wouldn`t get my vote.
And she was famous for her leather jacket...LMAO.
She wouldn`t get my vote.
R&R HoF is way to easy to get into. JoanJett does not deserve to be in...sorry, I like her but not HOF stuff. She is iconic as a female rock babe so that may have been the reason but if I had a vote I'd pass on her. Same with SRV. That may offend a few here but his early demise has alot to do with his induction.
If I was running the deal, I would have made one induction only this year and that would have been Lou Reed. Ringo can wait. Greenday can wait. Beck did a good job with Satellite of Love" but the backup singers were overused. Surprising that Tull is not in, have to think they go in within next 2 years.
If I was running the deal, I would have made one induction only this year and that would have been Lou Reed. Ringo can wait. Greenday can wait. Beck did a good job with Satellite of Love" but the backup singers were overused. Surprising that Tull is not in, have to think they go in within next 2 years.
I think SRV would have gotten in much sooner had he still been alive. He bridged the gap between blues and mainstream rock better than any musician that I've ever seen. I also think he was the greatest blues rock guitarist who ever lived. Hendrix might have been the only exception. That alone should have got him in sooner than it did. I was lucky enough to see him play live twice. I've never seen anybody like him before or since. And I've pretty much seen all the best out there.
I know he had great guitar playing ability and skill but his songs, save for "Cold Shot" never grabbed me. Not shocked that he got in as he has tons of fans. But similar to Nirvana, I think the death factor has alot to do with popularity. I like Nirvana alot but they might be the most overrated rock act ever. I've seen where they are considered Top 5 of all time crap.
BTW, good to mention Hendrix with SRV, i've always noticed the similarity. They could both do magic with a guitar, I'll give him that.
I don't know why the HOF feels with some of these bands that the minute their 25 year qualification comes up for their first record release, they have to be inducted right then and there on the spot. This is the Hall's biggest problem, they have no pecking order for bands or artists. The Five Royals who were also inducted the other night, had none of it's members alive to accept a reward. That's really a shame because they may have been the most influential band inducted that night. I think Green Day 'eventually' deserved to get in, They use some pretty creative chord structures in their music for a punk band, and I kind of like it even though punk isn't my thing. But that was another group that is still young and has many years of music left to make music. They aren't going to be going to the great gig in the sky anytime soon..I'm still pissed that Jett got in over some of my personal favorite bands/artists like Los Lobos, Warren Zevon, ELO, Thin Lizzy, J. Geils Band, Blue Oyster Cult. The Guess Who, Quicksilver Messenger Service, The Doobies, Tull. What really is a shame is they have also neglected some of the groundbreaking bands like the Moody Blues, who were the first to use a melatron and an orchestra in their music. They also leave out Three Dog Night every year. Nobody had more success than them between 1968-75, 21 top 40 hits. And some very good ones out of that bunch. Many more than Jett had.
