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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]anneboleyn
(5,611 posts)Of course Rush and Deep Purple and Yes should be in the hall of fame. The R&R Hall of Fame is a joke for excluding mega bands like this in the first place. There has been such a massive outcry about Rush and DP that they (Wenner, et al.) are finally giving in due to the pressure. I agree about Jeff Lynne also.
They have also neglected the great electronic and new wave bands -- Kraftwerk (German band founded in 1970) invented electronic music, and they have inspired literally thousands of other bands (electronic bands and hip hop artists who have sampled their music) in terms of the use of synths and electronics. Joy Division/New Order (after JD's gifted lead singer Ian Curtis committed suicide in 1980 the original three members formed New Order, so I think there would be an argument for a "two-fer" as this has been done before) could be considered the most influential band as far as new wave was/is concerned. They also inspired a huge shift in music and many, many imitators. Plus "Love Will Tear Us Apart" is just one of the best damn songs ever.