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Why Aren’t They In The Hall Of Fame: Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan

Posted on December 1, 2018 by

Chaka Khan, despite the menacing name, is an easy artist to appreciate.  I grew up listening to a lot of adult contemporary on the radio, at least until my teenage years, when I discovered the joys of post-grunge adult alternative, … Continue reading →

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Why Aren’t They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: Blood, Sweat & Tears

Posted on November 16, 2018 by

When one thinks of the obvious snubs of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the band Blood, Sweat & Tears doesn’t often come to mind.  That is not to say that it is difficult to make a strong case … Continue reading →

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

Posted on November 1, 2018 by

I can’t remember when I first heard of Outkast.  The first songs of theirs that I was aware of were probably Rosa Parks and Bombs Over Baghdad, but the first ones I remember hearing on the radio were Ms. Jackson … Continue reading →

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

Posted on October 16, 2018 by

When one is looking at the greatest pop/rock acts to have never had a #1 despite multiple top 10 hits, there are a few obvious contenders.  One of them, Credence Clearwater Revival, was an obvious choice for induction into the … Continue reading →

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Why Aren’t They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: Dave Matthews Band

Posted on October 1, 2018 by

One word that tends to come to mind readily when it comes to looking at the critical reputation of the Dave Matthews Band is polarizing.  I find it hard to understand why this has to be the case.  Admittedly, I … Continue reading →

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Why Aren’t They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: R. Stevie Moore

Posted on September 16, 2018 by

If you are like most people, you probably wonder who R. Stevie Moore is.  You probably wonder if he has any popular nicknames or if he was a part of a popular band, but neither of those is the case.  … Continue reading →

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

Posted on September 1, 2018 by

At first glance, Jethro Tull would not be an obvious choice for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.  Yet, it should be noted that they are among the bands I most consistently get messages for telling me to add … Continue reading →

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Why Aren’t They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: Peter, Paul & Mary

Posted on August 16, 2018 by

From time to time I am reminded that certain groups are not in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame that I always assumed were.  And the place of Peter, Paul & Mary is an unusual one.  Are they to … Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 1, 2018 by

Some genres don’t seem to get any respect.  Among those genres is Def Leppard, a band that came out of the British metal scene in the late 1970’s and rose to popularity in the 1980’s and managed to keep that … Continue reading →

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

Posted on July 16, 2018 by

I must admit that in stark contrast to many bands, I am not as familiar with the music of Hüsker Dü, which is Norwegian for, “Do you remember?,” a somewhat popular childhood game in those parts from what I have … Continue reading →

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