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Post by sunnydey on Dec 2, 2010 23:06:24 GMT -5
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Post by runawayslover on Dec 2, 2010 23:16:31 GMT -5
Just signed it now..  |
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Post by fallspeed on Dec 3, 2010 17:27:59 GMT -5
Well, we can all hope, can't we? But realistically, this is not decided by popular vote:
From Wikipedia:
"The main criticism of the Hall of Fame is that the nomination process is controlled by a few individuals who are not musicians, such as founder Jann Wenner (who has filled the position of managing editor for Rolling Stone magazine), former foundation director Suzan Evans, and writer Dave Marsh, reflecting their tastes rather than the views of the rock world as a whole."
I like Dave Marsh, but he has very narrow tastes. Serious Springsteen/Motown junkie. He doesn't even like the Doors or Grateful Dead, so I'm surprised those bands got in. They were too big to ignore, I guess.
But they still haven't inducted Deep Purple, Mott the Hoople, Jethro Tull, Fairport Convention, Yes, T. Rex, Dead Kennedys, MC5, The D***ed, The Germs, Scorpions, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and a lot of other bands arguably more influential than the Runaways.
Oh that's so funny we can't swear on this forum. Ok, then, THE DARNED.
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Post by sunnydey on Dec 3, 2010 20:46:41 GMT -5
Well, we can all hope, can't we? You bet we can!  |
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Post by Neon Boy on Dec 4, 2010 20:42:28 GMT -5
I didn't double-check but if Jethro Tull is not in the R&R Hall Of Foam (I mean, Fame!) then it's obviously rigged...
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Post by fallspeed on Dec 5, 2010 11:40:19 GMT -5
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Post by sunnydey on Dec 5, 2010 12:38:49 GMT -5
I don't like saying certain people should not have been inducted. I like all those artists you listed and have no problem with them being inductees.
My gripe is that they limit the number of people who can be inducted each year, to such a degree that many deserving artists will never get in.
And also, from what I understand, artists that Jann Wenner personally doesn't like are unfairly excluded from any consideration at all and, unfortunately, The Runaways fall into that category.
Maybe he'll have a change of heart or retire or something and at that point the petition could be helpful.
I hope you will sign it and spread the word. It certainly can't hurt.
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Post by joanjettfreak on Dec 6, 2010 6:51:13 GMT -5
obviously i've signed the petition to get our girls in this HOF, but personally i think these things are overrated, in my opinion the Runaways are part of a tradition of great,real rock'n'roll which doesn't need 'official recognition' although i'll concede it would be nice. The Darned as in rat scabies/captain sensibles band i take it ? yeah great band, dont always get the credit they deserve, i didn't think the d***ed would be considered a swear word!
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Post by gibsongrrl on Dec 6, 2010 7:14:07 GMT -5
I signed. -KRistie |
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Post by uk45 on Dec 6, 2010 14:27:57 GMT -5
me too  |
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Post by dagtoking1 on Dec 6, 2010 15:53:47 GMT -5
Any idea how many times this thread or a thread with an almost identical title has been posted on this board? Sigh.
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Post by gibsongrrl on Dec 6, 2010 18:01:09 GMT -5
sorry...it was new to me.
-KRistie
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Post by sunnydey on Dec 6, 2010 20:39:39 GMT -5
Any idea how many times this thread or a thread with an almost identical title has been posted on this board? Sigh. Once but that topic was locked, so I decide to start a new one. |
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