The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2017 Nominees… Who should get in?
It’s that time of year again, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination time. This year’s bunch is without a doubt the most eclectic one I’ve ever seen from the hall, and it does suggest that the Hall is finally trying to move on the Halcyon days of the 1960s. With a few regulars appearing, and a few odd shots there are 19 nominees this year, ranging from essentials to unnecessary. I’ve decided to look at the nominees to the hall and see if I think they belong in the hall and if they will get in. Bad Brains Why they should be in the hall : As far as genres go Hardcore Punk is more ignored than Disco in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, so Bad Brains would be a solid representation for the genre in the hall. Who’ve they influenced? Rage Against The Machine, Faith No More, Red Hot Chile Peppers and Soundgarden Should they be in the hall? Yes, one day in the future perhaps. But not now. They aren’t even the most well known hardcore punk group; instead Black Flag should get in. ...