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Why Aren’t They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: Sheryl Crow

Posted on April 16, 2019 by

Although I have been a fan of Sheryl Crow’s since her solo debut in Tuesday Night Music Club, and later on I realized that I had been somewhat familiar with her thanks to her work as a backup vocalist for … Continue reading →

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Misunderstanding The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Posted on April 3, 2019 by

About twice a month or so I write an article on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame pointing out why such and such a musician or band or artist has a solid case for induction into the Rock & … Continue reading →

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Why Aren’t They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: Dan Hartman

Posted on April 1, 2019 by

At first glance, Dan Hartman isn’t the most obvious choice to make the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.  As far as potential inductees go, he is a really obscure one.  As an artist, he had four top 40 hits, … Continue reading →

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Why Aren’t They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: Little River Band

Posted on March 16, 2019 by

I must admit that I was a fan of the Little River Band’s music long before I knew who they were.  Unlike some bands whose name I knew very early, this was a band I did not really discover until … Continue reading →

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Why Aren’t They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: .38 Special

Posted on March 1, 2019 by

It is easy to think that one knows a band from a small selection of its music sometimes, and certainly .38 Special was in that category of bands.  Growing up in rural central Florida, I heard some of their music … Continue reading →

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Why Aren’t They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: Billy Idol

Posted on February 17, 2019 by

Anyone who remembers the early days of MTV and long afterward likely has some favorite moment related to Billy Idol.  For some, it is the inventive and creative music videos that he performed for songs like “White Wedding” and “Rebel … Continue reading →

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Why Aren’t They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: Petula Clark

Posted on February 1, 2019 by

Admittedly, I was not aware of the staggeringly prolific music career of Petula Clark until very recently.  Although this was a singer who had long been suggested by readers as an obvious snub from the Rock & Roll Hall of … Continue reading →

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Why Aren’t They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: The Goo Goo Dolls

Posted on January 16, 2019 by

When one things about the late 1990’s and early 2000’s adult alternative scene, The Goo Goo Dolls were a pivotal group in that scene.  Like most fans of the group, I first became familiar with them off of their massive … Continue reading →

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Why Aren’t They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: Weezer

Posted on January 2, 2019 by

By some definitions, Wheezer could be considered a one-hit wonder, despite their lengthy and immensely successful career.  As someone who has sat and watched through several hours worth of track-by-track album reviews, I am more familiar than most people are … Continue reading →

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Why Aren’t They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: The Counting Crows

Posted on December 16, 2018 by

I grew up listening to this band’s music all of the time on the radio, and a fair amount of the band’s music is a part of my own personal music collection, and so I worry that my fondness for … Continue reading →

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