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In reply to the discussion: Now that Rush looks like they will probably make the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.... [View all]bluesbassman
(19,370 posts)The Doobie Brothers
This swamp rock band with down-home hits like Black Water also is deserving of a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame -- some of their biggest fans back in the day were the Hells Angels, and theyre named after reefer. Whats more rock and roll than that?
Joe Cocker
How is this legend that performed at Woodstock not in the Hall of Fame? His performance of With a Little Help From My Friends is still chill-inducing to this day (an no rocker convulsed quite the way he did onstage).
Peter Frampton
And heres another of the biggest names not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Frampton ruled the world back in the 70s with his talk box and songs like Baby, I Love Your Way (heres a bit of trivia: Peter and Lois reveal that this is their song on Family Guy).
Heart
The ladies deserve some love, too, especially since it was quite a bit harder for them to make it in the world of rock. And no one rocked harder than the band behind Barracuda.
Foreigner
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is as Cold as Ice for neglecting this Hot Blooded band, and its Urgent that they get inducted ASAP.
Journey
Sure Dont Stop Believing gets butchered a little too much at karaoke bars around the world, but theres a reason its so beloved.
Steppenwolf
The band behind the song that will forever conjure images of the open road, freedom, and choppers is still being kept down by the man (thats what happens when youre Born to be Wild).
Steve Miller Band
Apparently Joker, Take the Money and Run, Jungle Love, and Rockn Me just arent enough to get this Heartland rock band on the list.
KISS
Has a band ever marketed itself better?
Cheap Trick
They want the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to want them.
Bad Company
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame doesnt see the guys behind one of the most romantic rock songs ever, Feel Like Makin Love, as good company.
The Cars
You can thank The Cars for bringing to mind an image of a topless Phoebe Cates every time Moving in Stereo plays.
Chicago
If one of the biggest hit makers in the world (25 or 6 to 4, If You Leave Me Now, Saturday in the Park) cant make the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, then who can?
Joan Jett
Another of the biggest women in rock has shown her love for rock and roll, but shes getting none in return from the Hall of Fame.
Jethro Tull
When you can seamlessly blend a flute with hard rock music (as in Aqualung), you definitely belong in the Hall of Fame.
The Cure
Come on! Robert Smith defeated Mecha-Streisand!
Warren Zevon
For gals that dont care for shirtless werewolves who fight over sickly-looking human girls with angsty vampires, check out a song about real werewolves -- the kind that from London that eat Chinese food and mutilate little old ladies.
Beastie Boys
You gotta love the way these boys rock their staches and 80s sunglasses in the Sabotage video, as well as how the joke that was (You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!) went over every frat boys head. But they really deserve a spot in the Hall of Fame for combining rock and rap and being taken seriously.
Thin Lizzy
There would be no Metallica without Irish band Thin Lizzy and their Whiskey in a Jar.
Iron Maiden
Heavy metal bands with dark songs like The Number of the Beast arent getting much love from the Hall of Fame right now, but might in the future.
Todd Rundgren
Hello! Cant this Hello Its Me singer get a little love after inspiring so many to trade pencil pushing for banging on drums all day?
The Pogues
The band behind the best Christmas song ever definitely deserves a spot in the Hall of Fame.
Johnny Ace
It doesnt get more rock and roll than killing yourself during a game of Russian roulette. But Aces Pledging my Love is also as beautiful and romantic as a song can get.
George Thorogood and the Destroyers
The man behind one of the best bar bands ever needs to buy each of the powers that be responsible for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame one bourbon, one scotch, and one beer each while they listen to his entertaining tale.
Blue Oyster Cult
(Dont Fear) The Reaper is one of the darkest, most romantic love songs of all time, but its also got a guitar solo that the reaper himself could rock out to (however, it could always use more cowbell).
The Guess Who
American women everywhere should be outraged that this Canadian band isnt in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Screamin Jay Hawkins
It's Screamin' Jay Hawkins, and he's a wild man, so bug off.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
This band recently became eligible, so its likely theyll eventually get in.
Depeche Mode
How can you Enjoy the Silence with bands like this in the world?
Supertramp
Its only logical that this band will get in the Hall of Fame some day.
Pantera
Groove metal deserves a little love in the Hall of Fame, and nobody shredded better than Dimebag Darrell (you gotta love that the Cowboys from Hell were guest musicians on Spongebob Squarepants).
Stevie Ray Vaughn
One of the best blues guitarists in the biz is another late, great musician from Texas deserving of a spot in the Hall of Fame.
Judas Priest
Never has Breaking the Law sounded like so much fun.
Three Dog Night
When you think Joy to the World, you should be thinking of this bands song (and you better be listening to your mama when she tells you not to go to that party).
Hall and Oates
Has there ever been a more cheerful love song than You Make My Dreams? And has there been a sweeter stache than Oates lady tickler?
Of course, just as the Hall of Fame has let so many musicians fall through the cracks, there are probably some missing on this list, but these forty bands are a good start.