20yrs+RHOF

[dissention]

Originally Posted by Serrart

For Spears... hope she would discover the joy to devote herself completely to family life.

What a lovely way to say "Stop making music!"

[ShangriLaTroubl]

Originally Posted by tommer

whet stevie meant when she said that, was that in order to have a long lasting musical career, one needs to know how to write well, instead of relying on their sexual appeal. so, in that context, i've the slight feeling those two won't qualify.

well with all due respect to Stevie's opinions...look at madonna she made it this far on sex appeal

Chris

[dissention]

Originally Posted by ShangriLaTroubl

well with all due respect to Stevie's opinions...look at madonna she made it this far on sex appeal

Chris

Meh, I don't think that's the only thing that Madonna had going for herself. She knew how to entertain, she knew how to reinvent herself instead of becoming old hat, and she knew how to create publicity. Her sex appeal certainly helped, but it was the cherry on top of everything else, imo. She created her sexual character because she knew it would draw attention.

[Neal]

Originally Posted by LiquidBlue5000

Kelly Clarkson

Oh wait, you're serious...?

[catinthedark]

Originally Posted by dissention

Meh, I don't think that's the only thing that Madonna had going for herself. She knew how to entertain, she knew how to reinvent herself instead of becoming old hat, and she knew how to create publicity. Her sex appeal certainly helped, but it was the cherry on top of everything else, imo. She created her sexual character because she knew it would draw attention.

Totally agree with you. In fact, I believe she could be inducted. But she's not too rock and roll... I don't have an exhaustive list at my fingertips of who's been inducted; do they bend the R&R thing?

People have mentioned some really strong contenders. I agree with Nirvana, for sure. Also, Sarah McLachlan and Alanis Morissette (do Canadians qualify?). Rufus Wainwright maybe. The list ain't long....

[ontheEdgeof17]

Originally Posted by catinthedark

Totally agree with you. In fact, I believe she could be inducted. But she's not too rock and roll... I don't have an exhaustive list at my fingertips of who's been inducted; do they bend the R&R thing?

The term "rock and roll" means "music". It's not a specific category. The HOF is just like the lists on VH1. They use to it cover everything music. "Rock and Roll" doesn't mean rock music.

[seeker007nmss]

Originally Posted by ontheEdgeof17

The term "rock and roll" means "music". It's not a specific category. The HOF is just like the lists on VH1. They use to it cover everything music. "Rock and Roll" doesn't mean rock music.

Does that mean Shania Twain has a chance? If that is the case I vote for - 80's video game music. Who can forget the Pac man's Whacka-Whacka noise?

[amber]

Originally Posted by dissention

Meh, I don't think that's the only thing that Madonna had going for herself. She knew how to entertain, she knew how to reinvent herself instead of becoming old hat, and she knew how to create publicity. Her sex appeal certainly helped, but it was the cherry on top of everything else, imo. She created her sexual character because she knew it would draw attention.

It's the videos. She is the video master. She was the first giant star to use video really well, for a long time. All her reinventions had great videos.
I don't like her that much, but I truly think she is the master of videos. With all that contains, ie, reinvention, dancing, clothes, images, blah, etc.
Bar None.

[tommer]

Originally Posted by ShangriLaTroubl

well with all due respect to Stevie's opinions...look at madonna she made it this far on sex appeal

Chris

whether you like her or not, you cannot ignore the fact that this lady knows how to write. she wrote (not always by herself, but still) most of her countless hit singles.
in case (and i think it IS the case) you didn't pay enough attention to her career for some time, she stopped relaying on her sex appeal years and years ago, and became a genuine musician instead of just an ordinary singing starlet.

p.s.
a tiny advise: if you're looking for a of a long lasting career by an artist who can't really sing or write, yet relays on sex appeal instead, try debating Kylie Minogue's case next time, much easier.

[Moony]

Originally Posted by Lux

They really will be struggling for the same quality they've had to choose from more recently. I guess any band that made it big whether or not they were just repeating what was already done before them.

The Smashing Pumpkins
Pearl Jam
Nine Inch Nails
Sonic Youth
Oasis
Lux & The Retards

Good choices, I will also add:

Ryan Adams (if there is any justice in the world)
Tori Amos
Beck
Beastie Boys
Dixie Chicks
Elliott Smith
Jeff Buckley
Radiohead
REM (or are they in already...)

[WELSH WITCH]

I forgot one:

Venice