Rock N Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Announced!

[xdreamsunwindx]

I didn't see anyone post this yet, so I figured I would:
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...hall_inductees

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NEW YORK - Irish rockers U2, R&B singers The O'Jays and soul balladeer Percy Sledge are among five musical legends to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during the foundation's 20th annual induction ceremony next year, the organization announced Monday.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation will hold its induction ceremony March 14 at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Manhattan.

U2, which became one of the planet's most popular bands in the 1980s with their megahit "The Joshua Tree," is still making the charts: Their November release, "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb," is the No. 2 album according to Billboard.

The O'Jays had eight No. 1 R&B hits during the 1970s and '80s, including "Love Train" and "Use Ta Be My Girl." Sledge will forever be associated with "When a Man Loves a Woman," one of the songs that made him a figure in deep Southern Soul in the late 1960s.

The Pretenders and blues guitarist Buddy Guy will also join the organization's Class of 2005.

The artists beat out an impressive list of nominees including Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five, which would have been the first rap group to be inducted; "Centerfold" singers the J. Geils Band, and the late country singer Conway Twitty.

Also, Frank Barsalona and Seymour Stein will be inducted in the non-performer category.

Barsalona is credited with creating the first legitimate rock and roll booking agency. His roster included acts like Led Zepplin, Bruce Springsteen (news) and the E Street Band and The Who.

Stein, who is chairman and co-founder of Sire Records, is noted as one of the most successful executives in the recording industry. He is known for signing artists like Madonna (news - web sites), The Ramones and The Talking Heads.

Musicians, industry professionals and journalists vote on the nominations, which were announced in September. Artists are eligible to be inducted into the Rock Hall after at least 25 years have passed since their first record was released.
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WOOT!!!(@&*#^)!!1!(%)

U2 and The Pretenders!!1! My two favorite bands, inducted at the same time. Wooot. This owns. <333

-Kate

[dissention]

Thank the stars above that The Pretenders are getting in.

[estranged4life]

The Pretenders (Not a fan but they Chrissie H. has my respect) & Buddy Guy who are deserving, the rest of the picks are quite laughable...

Man, The "Crock & Blow Hall of Shame" strikes yet again!!!

Lame asses!

Brian j.

[Hawkeye]

What are the odds that Stevie will get in as a Solo Artist next year. It'll be her first year eligible I belive, so from now on, it's possible

[dissention]

Originally Posted by Hawkeye

What are the odds that Stevie will get in as a Solo Artist next year. It'll be her first year eligible I belive, so from now on, it's possible

No way will she get in next year. There's not a snowballs chance in hell, IMO. I think it will be a few years down the road before she is inducted as a solo artist.

[gldstwmn]

J. Geils had way better songs than Centerfold.
Buddy Guy is effing incredible. Why though, are they inducting Conway Twitty? Did I miss all of his big "rock and roll" hits?

[amber]

Originally Posted by dissention

No way will she get in next year. There's not a snowballs chance in hell, IMO. I think it will be a few years down the road before she is inducted as a solo artist.

Judging from some of the people who are in or getting in, I think she's a sure inductee. I think they're just waiting to put her in.

[Hawkeye]

And it's a crime Lynyrd Synyrd was looked over again. But heh, I'd love to watch the show one year with Stevie and LS in the same show.

[ontheEdgeof17]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

. Why though, are they inducting Conway Twitty? Did I miss all of his big "rock and roll" hits?

They are not. He didn't make it. He will probably beat out Stevie next year, though.

[77Rumours77]

Another year and Boston is not on the list. Go ****ing figure. What the hell, 10th best selling album of all time not go anywhere with these bitches?

[dissention]

Originally Posted by 77Rumours77

Another year and Boston is not on the list. Go ****ing figure. What the hell, 10th best selling album of all time not go anywhere with these bitches?

Exactly!!! And folks think Stevie will get in next year? Honeys, let me pour you a nice cool glass of common sense.

[amber]

Originally Posted by dissention

Exactly!!! And folks think Stevie will get in next year? Honeys, let me pour you a nice cool glass of common sense.

ok, ok, i get it.

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by dissention

Exactly!!! And folks think Stevie will get in next year? Honeys, let me pour you a nice cool glass of common sense.

Well, with all due respect, Stevie is still making music and still in the public eye - granted not as much as in the 70's and 80's as 1997-03 - but she is still there.

As for Boston - GREAT band and that is a TRAVESTY!!!!

[GODDESS6]

Originally Posted by Lux

That was incredibly picky of me, especially for someone who once referred to a certain drummer as Flick Meetwood.

OMG, LOL

[ontheEdgeof17]

Originally Posted by 77Rumours77

Another year and Boston is not on the list. Go ****ing figure. What the hell, 10th best selling album of all time not go anywhere with these bitches?

Has Boston done anything major lately? The only reason the 'Mac was inducted was because they were big in '97. If it wasn't for the Reunion Tour hoopla, they wouldn't be members.

Stevie needs a major come back next year to be even considered. MAJOR COMEBACK.