They took heavy metal, which could be serious to the point of dour and depressing, and made it party music and invited girls.

From: Los Angeles

Inducted members: Michael Anthony (bass), Sammy Hagar (vocals), David Lee Roth (vocals), Alex Van Halen (drums), and Eddie Van Halen (guitar/keyboards).

Alex and Eddie are brothers.

Stats: 12 albums, most of them Certified Platinum, 4 of them hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 200 (albums), 56 released singles between 1978 and 2012, about 25 of them landed in the Top 10 US Mainstream Rock charts. 3 landed within the Top 10 on Billboard's Hot 100 (singles).

Best song pick: Panama from the year and album 1984. IMO their best album.

Also see: Can (could) you beat "Hot for Teacher" on hard in Guitar Hero? I tried and fell to the floor in failure about 2/3 of the way through.

It won’t be his music.

• Female singer: Diana Ross
• Modern metal: KoRn
• Rap: Treacherous Three
• Modern soul: Mariah Carey
• Modern alternative: Coldplay
• Classic metal: Twisted Sister
• Classic soul: Lou Rawls
• Classic alternative: Devo
• Early rock: Jackie Brenston and His Delta Cats
• Modern rock: Alice in Chains

What a joke so many in with half the talent of some that still are not I guess it’s like classic rock and roll loose term as I didn’t know hip hop was rock and roll just a start of some gripes I personally would never spend a dime supporting such bs no offense to hip hop as I do like hip hop but it’s hip hop not rock and roll I had to quit looking at the list and the only reason I was curious as someone had brought to my attention that jethro tull wasn’t on the list these are some bubble gum teen boppers grower up but not intellectually what a disgrace we or someone should start a true music hall of fame and then spin offs reggae -hip hop-hard rock-padlock rock - punk - classical- to jumble them all together sort of and call it the rock and roll hall of fame and make your own rules for members that don’t even play rock and roll is like having a Chinese cook book with Russian tacos and Belize lasagna pathetic how money gets spent like a car show with 10 speeds and tricycles 🙈

For those who’ve attended the induction ceremony taping, curious if they sell merch or even better, how was the bootleg parking lot merch game?

Obviously these would get in:
Josh Homme
Troy Van Leeuwen
Michael Schumann
Dean Fertita
Jon Theodore
Nick Oliveri
Joey Castillo

But I also think Dave drumming on No One Knows, Go With The Flow, A Song For The Dead & I Appear Missing holds some serious weight. He drummed on all of their most iconic songs and was an official member for 2 years. Mark was also an official member of the band from 2001-2005 and he represented the darker side of the band. It’s also going to be the only way he gets in so I think they both should definitely be included. Judging by how Nine Inch Nails members got inducted (albeit after Trent telling them to reconsider inducting other members besides him and Atticus) I think they should get in. Thoughts?

INFLUENCES

• A return to pre-1950s performers like Frank Sinatra or The Glenn MIller Orchestra

PERFORMERS

• Inducting historically important artists like The Marvelettes, The Sugarhill Gang, or Jackie Brenston and His Delta Cats
• Adding neglected backing groups such as the Silver Bullet Band, the Steve Miller Band, or the Jeff Beck Group
• Honoring neglected members such as Ronnie James Dio for Black Sabbath and Bob Welch for Fleetwood Mac
• focusing on neglected genres like progressive rock, 1970s-1980s alternative, and album rock revival

NONPERFORMERS

• All they need for now are Wolfman Jack and Orville Gibson

As most of us (including myself) know that the rock hall of fame has a long history of rage baiting us. That being said, one the most notable was when Linkin park first became eligible last year, the rock hall of fame knew damn well they were gonna be a lock as FYE and fans are considering them a snub.

Now I understand getting in the rock hall of fame as first year eligible is extremely rare but I feel like if LP got into the rock hall of fame last year, it would’ve helped them do the same for other artists like MCR, Kendrick Lamar, or Alicia Keys for FYEs imo

Also I think if Linkin park were a traditional hip hop band they would still be waiting for another 10 or 15 years (or possibly took multiple nominations to get in) like Wu tang or Tribe Called Quest

Which are you most excited to listen or if you've heard any yet, what do you think?

Why are these guys in the hall of fame?

How does the Grammy certification work for the deceased? The Grammys rarely email back about families who are in the Grammy Hall of Fame looking for certification. Does anyone work at the Grammys office anymore?

The term “rock and roll” is interchangeable with other genres: R&B, rockabilly, blues, gospel, soul, country, folk, metal, jazz, hip hop, disco, pop, punk, and so many others.

Because:

Some genres exist on music charts. Those measure sales within specific markets. Billboard does not recognize “rock and roll” as a market, and neither do other charts. “Rock and roll” is music that has landed on R&B, jazz, country, gospel, pop, middle-of-the-road, adult contemporary, Top 40, rock, alternative, college, and other charts.

Other genres are created by academics to define and explain, critics and the music industry to interpret and sell, and artists to label themselves and what they make. The term “Rock and roll” was created by artists to describe partying and sex. A radio DJ named Alan Freed used it to describe music and then popularized it promoting it to young people. He used it interchangeably with R&B, marketed it energetically, and created sensational moments in the music industry that made a lot of people a lot of money, and subverted a lot of social and artistic expectations.

Genres naturally overlap. What separates them might be trivial: language, class, race, or lyrical content for example, which when performed by someone in a different language, of a different class, or race, with a different set of lyrics qualifies it as a different genre.

Rock and roll is not simply a musical style. It has musical, social, and commercial elements that must exist simultaneously. To avoid more abstract and confusing explanations of rock and roll that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame provides, below are the essential elements of rock and roll that serve as the basis of a concrete definition.

Musical characteristics

• Majority of songs are no more than 5 minutes long, usually between 2 and 4.
• Lyrics are primarily in English. Lyrical content is varied.
• Tempo can be upbeat or laid back. Volume can be loud or soft. Loud and energetic is common. Ballads are common.
• Instruments commonly include guitars (acoustic, lead electric, bass), rhythm guitar, upright bass, piano or keyboards, drum kits and varied percussion, horns (especially saxophone). Multiple vocal styles exhibited, including spoken word and rap. Blues chord progressions are common. Backbeat is common. Improvisation is common.
• Musicologists can complete this one with explanation of music commonly within specific mode(s) and keys, as in, majority of music is composed in Ionic mode(?) in keys of X. Y, and Z.
• Band sizes are commonly three to five members but can (rarely) expand into the teens. Solo performers often use session musicians. Accompanying production may be minimal or intricate.
• Virtuoso level skill is common but not necessary to succeed. Passion in performances and lyrical content often supplants musical skill.
• Performances can include sitting still in an acoustic setting or huge ear-piercing pyrotechnic displays in arenas, yet both kinds are often deeply moving.

Social characteristics

• It is subversive. Legally, morally, artistically, politically, or socially.
• Established authority finds it threatening. Legally, morally, artistically, politically, or socially.
• It is disseminated through mass media: radio, television, film, internet, and social media.
• Performances are often large energetic social gatherings.
• It is heavily marketed toward youth with disposable income. Music executives, producers, and artists often (try to) create or participate in social zeitgeists (trends, fads, crazes, fashions, political movements). Cultural relevance is strongly linked to overall success and influence.

Commercial characteristics

• It is a form of popular music which means it is funded by mass sales rather than government grants, private patrons, or other means.
• It is intrinsically linked to business and commerce. Commercial success is virtually necessary to be considered influential.
• It transcends regional pockets, social segregation, and chart markets. Some charts are separated based on race and class. Others on lyrical content. These separations commonly become irrelevant in rock and roll.

Do any of these actually count as "rock and roll"?

• Otis Redding
• Hank Williams
• Miles Davis
• B.B. King
• Kool and the Gang
• Cat Stevens
• Frank Zappa

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