Guest Low Roller Posted November 21, 2003 Report Share Posted November 21, 2003 The following artists will be inducted at the Nineteenth Annual Induction Ceremony, which will be held Monday, March 15th in New York at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel: Jackson Browne- For more than three decades, Jackson Browne has been one of rock’s consummate singer-songwriters. Writing intricately crafted, deeply personal songs, he made his mark as a master chronicler of the affairs of the heart. The Dells- The Dells began recording in 1953 and still perform today with virtually all original members. They have performed and charted in every decade since the Fifties, making them one of the most influential vocal groups of all time. George Harrison- Post-Beatles, George Harrison’s career spanned three decades during which he not only furthered his artistry as a musician, songwriter, and producer (of music and numerous films), but as a humanitarian on the world stage. Prince– Self-produced since his debut at age 20, Prince is one of the most unpredictable as well as one of the most magnificently charismatic figures in the entire pop landscape. His fusion of rock, funk, soul, metal and punk has defied all stereotypes. Bob Seger– Detroit’s standard-bearer of rock and soul began his multi-platinum streak in 1975, followed by a decade of nearly 20 consecutive top 40 singles, all of which celebrated Bob Seger’s allegiance to and love affair with the music that provided his escape from an impoverished childhood. Traffic- Nurtured in the communal flush of the British Invasion, Traffic outgrew its psychedelic pop roots to become a true fusion group – melding a folk-inspired simplicity with bluesy jazz improv that was given plenty of space on its extended compositions. ZZ Top- With the Texas soul, outlaw boogie, and souped-up hot rod funk served up by the durable power trio of Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard – ZZ Top – is literally the last word in rock. Three-plus decades on, these Funky Kings might just go on forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Not Bob Posted November 21, 2003 Report Share Posted November 21, 2003 Aren't Lynyrd Skynyrd, Black Sabbath and Alice Cooper still *not* in the Hall of Fame? Ditto the Sex Pistols? RnB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted November 21, 2003 Report Share Posted November 21, 2003 Full list of past inductees... nope, no Cooper, Skynard, or Sabbath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister slippery Posted November 21, 2003 Report Share Posted November 21, 2003 What, Still no Devo? s'all just a popularity contest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted November 21, 2003 Report Share Posted November 21, 2003 More insight into the Black Sabbath issue: Artists become eligible for induction 25 years after the release of their first record. Criteria considered includes the influence and significance of the artist's contribution to the development and perpetuation of rock and roll. The Foundation's nominating committee, composed of rock and roll historians, selects nominees each year in the "artist" category. Ballots are then sent to an international voting body of about 700 rock experts. Four years ago, Ozzy Osbourne attempted to take Black Sabbath's name off of the Hall of Fame's 1999 nomination list, deeming the nomination "meaningless." In an October 1999 letter to the Hall of Fame, Osbourne wrote, "Just take our name off the list. Save the ink. Forget about us. The nomination is meaningless, because it's not voted on by the fans. It's voted on by the supposed elite for the industry and the Media, who've never bought an album or concert ticket in their lives, so their vote is irrelevant to me." He says, "Let's face it, Black Sabbath has never been media darlings. We're a people's band and that suits us just fine." Black Sabbath have been eligible for induction for the past seven years. [credit: blabbermouth.net] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted November 21, 2003 Report Share Posted November 21, 2003 Sometimes, it takes time for a member to get their dues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted November 21, 2003 Report Share Posted November 21, 2003 unbelievable.....Karan gets passed over yet again.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton Posted November 22, 2003 Report Share Posted November 22, 2003 Originally posted by Low Roller: Bob Seger– Detroit’s standard-bearer of rock and soul began his multi-platinum streak in 1975, followed by a decade of nearly 20 consecutive top 40 singles, all of which celebrated Bob Seger’s allegiance to and love affair with the music that provided his escape from an impoverished childhood. I think I'm going to kill myself... Surely, this is one of the signs of the Apocalypse. (Not that I actually give two shits about the Hall of Fame, but still...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisley Posted November 22, 2003 Report Share Posted November 22, 2003 "Save the ink." - Ozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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