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Yeah, essentially it means "popular music". I remember over the years they would have some broad explanations of how their nominees fit the definition(s).

when can we have slim whitman nominated/inducted?
he practically invented western yodel rock and inspired george harrison, paul mccartney, rob zombie and maybe weird al yankovic

Slim was a one of a kind for sure. Love that guy. Also he was Andy Kaufmans favorite singer...

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Posted: Feb 6, 2023 - 11:46am
miamizsun wrote: when can we have slim whitman nominated/inducted? he practically invented western yodel rock and inspired george harrison, paul mccartney, rob zombie and maybe weird al yankovic

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Proclivities wrote: Yeah, essentially it means "popular music". I remember over the years they would have some broad explanations of how their nominees fit the definition(s). when can we have slim whitman nominated/inducted? he practically invented western yodel rock and inspired george harrison, paul mccartney, rob zombie and maybe weird al yankovic

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ScottFromWyoming wrote:

Labels are gatekeepers; some of the weirdest battles in music happen when we try to say Jethro Tull is Heavy Metal or Police are punk. Or that guy is not rock.

There's a venn diagram of about 478 circles, where many of them overlap is possibly very definitely likely to be acknowledged as rock music but some of them only overlap by a hair and they're rock classics.

Yeah, essentially it means "popular music". I remember over the years they would have some broad explanations of how their nominees fit the definition(s).

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ColdMiser wrote: Funny, I had to look up Missy Elliot. Oh rapper, that's why I've never heard of her. Showing my age I guess. Discernment

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Proclivities wrote:

The hall of fame clearly has a very broad definition of "rock and roll" - that debate ship sailed long ago. Anyhow, there are a number of "country" artists who have been inducted: Johnny Cash, Jimmie Rodgers, Hank Williams, Floyd Cramer, Chet Atkins, etc.. There is little or no logic to their decisions and it seems to be driven more by which inductees would sell the most tickets to the dinner ceremony than any other "logical" reasons. They have no real mandate, it's just the personal tastes of several non-musicians.

...The basic premise of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame already feels a little outdated post-MTV, and the lines between genres only get blurrier from here on out. Itâs perhaps a little reductive, too, to give the exact same honour to such disparate acts â are NWA really reaching for the same thing as Deep Purple?
At best this comes across as an earnest attempt to court a younger generation, at worst itâs redefining what ârock ânâ rollâ is to suit its own needs, even when those words have really already gained new meaning.

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Posted: Feb 6, 2023 - 7:37am
rgio wrote: 2 words - Dolly Parton Even she questioned getting it, but in she went. He's a country artist... no argument. My original list below is who I'd bet gets in, not who I think *should* get in. Funny, I had to look up Missy Elliot. Oh rapper, that's why I've never heard of her. Showing my age I guess.

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geoff_morphini wrote:

What are some great Willie Nelson rock songs? Does he have a greater body of rock compositions than Zevon?

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Zevon as a performer and composer. Maybe not enough mass commercial appeal. He was influential, though, and unique.

Willie Nelson obviously legendary, but I was wondering the same as you did about genre.

2 words - Dolly Parton

Even she questioned getting it, but in she went.

He's a country artist... no argument. My original list below is who I'd bet gets in, not who I think should get in.

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Posted: Feb 4, 2023 - 9:55am
If you scroll through and look at some who've been made members it is kind of hard to believe a few are on the list. https://www.rockhall.com/inductees/a-z

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geoff_morphini wrote: What are some great Willie Nelson rock songs? Does he have a greater body of rock compositions than Zevon? Zevon as a performer and composer. Maybe not enough mass commercial appeal. He was influential, though, and unique. Willie Nelson obviously legendary, but I was wondering the same as you did about genre.

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geoff_morphini wrote:

rgio wrote:

I love some of Zevon's work...Excitable Boy I still have on vinyl...but he doesn't strike me as an "all-timer". So I got to wondering who the nominees were.* is a first time nominee...

Willie Nelson*
Kate Bush
Missy Elliott*
George Michael*
Sheryl Crow*
A Tribe Called Quest
Iron Maiden
Joy Division/New Order*
Cyndi Lauper*
Rage Against the Machine
Soundgarden
The Spinners
The White Stripes*
Warren Zevon*

From that list, I'm going to say 1, 3, 4, 5, and 11 get in.

What are some great Willie Nelson rock songs? Does he have a greater body of rock compositions than Zevon?

Those guys aren't in already...Their oeuvre is stronger than many who are already enshrined...It is blasphemy that they are not members! As we say where I am from...Bullshit!

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rgio wrote:

I love some of Zevon's work...Excitable Boy I still have on vinyl...but he doesn't strike me as an "all-timer". So I got to wondering who the nominees were.

* is a first time nominee...

Willie Nelson*
Kate Bush
Missy Elliott*
George Michael*
Sheryl Crow*
A Tribe Called Quest
Iron Maiden
Joy Division/New Order*
Cyndi Lauper*
Rage Against the Machine
Soundgarden
The Spinners
The White Stripes*
Warren Zevon*

From that list, I'm going to say 1, 3, 4, 5, and 11 get in.

What are some great Willie Nelson rock songs? Does he have a greater body of rock compositions than Zevon?

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Posted: Feb 3, 2023 - 11:37am

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I'm very excited about the possibility of Warren Zevon getting elected to the RRHOF. Who knows what his thoughts on this "honor" would be, but as a fan it's great to see him recognized for his talents.

I love some of Zevon's work...Excitable Boy I still have on vinyl...but he doesn't strike me as an "all-timer". So I got to wondering who the nominees were.

* is a first time nominee...

Willie Nelson*
Kate Bush
Missy Elliott*
George Michael*
Sheryl Crow*
A Tribe Called Quest
Iron Maiden
Joy Division/New Order*
Cyndi Lauper*
Rage Against the Machine
Soundgarden
The Spinners
The White Stripes*
Warren Zevon*

From that list, I'm going to say 1, 3, 4, 5, and 11 get in.

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ColdMiser wrote: I'm very excited about the possibility of Warren Zevon getting elected to the RRHOF. Who knows what his thoughts on this "honor" would be, but as a fan it's great to see him recognized for his talents. Love his lyrics and music! Definitely a Classic and deserves recognition.

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Posted: Feb 2, 2023 - 7:22am
I'm very excited about the possibility of Warren Zevon getting elected to the RRHOF. Who knows what his thoughts on this "honor" would be, but as a fan it's great to see him recognized for his talents.

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