The Pagemeister Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 (edited) Rock Hall inductions questioned By David Bauder, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK - Admit it. When Madonna was writhing around onstage in a wedding gown to "Like a Virgin" years ago, the last place you'd expect to see her was in something called the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Time has a way of changing things. On Monday, Madonna will come to the stage of the Waldorf-Astoria to accept enshrinement. Classmate John Mellencamp, who also churned out hit after hit in the 1980s, will join her. The Dave Clark Five, whose lead singer Mike Smith died of pneumonia on Feb. 28, are being inducted as well as Philly soul legends Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, Canadian songwriter Leonard Cohen, surf rockers the Ventures and blues harmonica ace Little Walter. But Madonna? She's the pre-eminent pop star of her generation, who stayed a step ahead of trends while adding in shock value to keep herself in the news. Along the way she has made sturdy, state-of-the-art pop such as "Material Girl," "Crazy For You," "Papa Don't Preach," "Cherish," "Like a Prayer," "Vogue" and "Ray of Light." Yet "if you think of rock 'n' roll, Madonna is not the first name that comes to mind," said Steve Morse, longtime Boston Globe music critic who was a member of the hall of fame's nominating committee for seven years. He considers her selection, particularly in her first year of eligibility, an embarrassment. Her music was never played on rock 'n' roll radio, he said. Some veteran rock artists like Deep Purple, the J. Geils Band, Steve Miller and Alice Cooper are still waiting for induction. Morse long and unsuccessfully argued on behalf of the late Gram Parsons. "It seems like this is driven by commercial achievement and sales, rather than having anything to do with the rock 'n' roll genre," Morse said. "It's really a commercial move. They'll be able to sell more tickets to the museum and more people will watch the broadcast." With rock's founding fathers already in the hall, the museum has broadened its meaning of rock 'n' roll to include rap and pop artists. Grandmaster Flash last year became the first hip-hop artist to make it. Madonna, who declined interview requests, will answer on Monday night. She is being inducted by Justin Timberlake. And, unlike many contemporary artists - Madonna's new album, "Hard Candy," is dropping April 29 - she is not scheduled to perform. Instead, she chose Iggy Pop, the ultimate crawl-around-on-glass punk rocker who shares her Michigan ancestry, to salute her work. Tom Hanks will induct the Dave Clark Five, the '60s British pop band behind the hit "Glad All Over." Billy Joel will give the speech for Mellencamp, and Lou Reed will speak on behalf of fellow literate songwriter Cohen. For the second straight year, the cable television station VH1 Classic will show a live broadcast of the induction ceremony. - Don't want to hear Iggy sing Vogue . . . Edited March 9, 2008 by The Pagemeister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer of the Gods Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Anymore I really don't give a shit who's inducted into the Hall of Fame. Artists who truly have talent will get their recognition, whether it be through millions or thousands of hardcore fans. If it keeps up, at a yearly rate, then damn near everyone will be in the Hall sooner or later, which makes it pointless to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electrophile Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I find it hilarious that people still care about the RRHOF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarlaxle 56 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 I propose that someone create the "Led Zeppelin" award, and give it to any really innovative *new* Rock band...and it should be open to free voting from anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 Who runs the hall of fame and who votes/decides? I don't know anything about it and therefore don't really care..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pagemeister Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 Awkward Moments at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahfin Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Who runs the hall of fame and who votes/decides? You can find the answer to your questions here: http://rockhall.com I don't know anything about it and therefore don't really care..... I find that hard to believe as you obviously cared enough to ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Action Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Go ahead people, laugh at me. But I'm glad the Stooges played instead. Iggy sucked on that first number, he was way off key. But other than that I enjoyed it. Then again, I'm a Stooges fan. If I never hear Madonna again, it'll be too soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rover Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 (edited) Madonna & TR&RHOF SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT ! Edited March 12, 2008 by The Rover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Tripper Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Ironic that she chooses The Stooges to perform yet they still get snubbed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahfin Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Ironic that she chooses The Stooges to perform yet they still get snubbed. That's exactly why they did perform. It's also why the all-star finale jam last year was I Wanna Be Your Dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricmage Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 It's a sad fact that a "shrine" for Rock n' Roll (a term synonymous with the fight against the system) is run by people who are the fucking "system" Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rover Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 It's a sad fact that a "shrine" for Rock n' Roll (a term synonymous with the fight against the system) is run by people who are the fucking "system" Thank you. And THAT --- Is the Post of the Day ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricmage Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 And THAT --- Is the Post of the Day ! Why the eye roll. Do you disagree? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pagemeister Posted March 12, 2008 Author Share Posted March 12, 2008 Ironic that she chooses The Stooges to perform yet they still get snubbed. I think they had the Stooges because they are both from the Detroit area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JethroTull Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I'm taking ALL bets that the Stooges will get voted in next year. They have Madonna's blessing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JethroTull Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 It's a sad fact that a "shrine" for Rock n' Roll (a term synonymous with the fight against the system) is run by people who are the fucking "system" Thank you. I got the chills reading that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reids Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 (edited) Bands that should have already been inducted well before Madonna. It is after all, the ROCK N ROLL Hall of Fame (not the POP/Dance Hall of Shame): Should be in now: Deep Purple (really sad they are not in there) YES Genesis RUSH (they need to be in there, too) Heart Grand Funk Gram Parsons Boston (EVERY classic rock station plays them) KISS (their fans band) Journey (3 decades of Rock/ all the hits/ great musicians) Foreigner (Another Classic Rock Band with too many hits to count) Bad Company (again, another pre-requisite for Rock N Roll --- first band on Zep's, Swan Song label too) Peter Frampton OZZY Blue Oyster Cult Styx (I don't like Dennis DeYoung's sappy stuff, but their other stuff wasn't bad) Def Leppard (ok, some might not like them listed here, but they've paid their dues --- more so than Mad donna) and don't forget Cheap Trick (they've opened for everyone and paid their dues) In another 10 years or so: Pearl Jam STP Soundgarden Ret Hot Chili Peppers Sheryl Crow Lenny Kravitz Black Crowes Sting I'm sure you can think of some bands that deserve to be there, too R Edited March 12, 2008 by reids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rover Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Why the eye roll. Do you disagree? Sorry about that "eye roll" --- for some reason, on my computer, the eyes do not roll, so I get the image but no eye roll. So, to say it again.... It was the Post of the Day ! ! :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricmage Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Sorry about that "eye roll" --- for some reason, on my computer, the eyes do not roll, so I get the image but no eye roll. So, to say it again.... It was the Post of the Day ! ! :thumbsup: Hey, as long as it's about revolution, then I've got more where that came from... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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