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Why Aren’t They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: Men At Work

Posted on March 1, 2020 by nathanalbright

They weren’t here for a long time, but they were here for a good time.  Exploding on to the pop scene in the early 1980’s with their pleasant songs with a strong base in Australian music and culture, Men At … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 16, 2020 by nathanalbright

Sometimes it’s unfortunate how a band is remembered.  Like many people I know the band for their biggest hit, “One Thing Leads To Another.”  It’s a great song and one that any band would have been happy to have as … Continue reading →

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Why Aren’t They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: MC5

Posted on February 1, 2020 by nathanalbright

MC5 is one of those groups that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominating Committee has been signalling as belonging in the RRHOF for some time, but the voters as a whole have not bought it.  Looking at their … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 16, 2020 by nathanalbright

Despite having three successful albums that made at least platinum status and several immensely popular mainstream and rock songs, there is one thing that Billy Squier is remembered for today, and it is something that has kept him coming up … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 1, 2020 by nathanalbright

Viewed in certain respects, Michael Bolton is an underdog sort of choice for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.  And Michael Bolton has an underdog story–of Eastern European background, he long toiled as an unsuccessful rock musician and a … Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 16, 2019 by nathanalbright

Rarely is there a case where it seems that the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame has a particular family that they have failed to recognize but that is definitely the case with Dionne Warwick, who is a cousin of … Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 1, 2019 by nathanalbright

On the face of it, for most Americans at least, Kylie Minogue is not an obvious choice for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.  Most American music listeners would know her for one of two reasons:  her cover of … Continue reading →

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

Posted on November 16, 2019 by nathanalbright

When I think of Soundgarden, a few thoughts come to mind.  For one, there is Chris Cornell’s fantastic singing voice along with some driving guitars.  For another, I think of their songs, especially “Black Hole Sun,” their classic alternative hit … Continue reading →

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

Posted on November 1, 2019 by nathanalbright

I don’t think anyone considers Paula Abdul the most technically accomplished of singers, although she was for some time one of the judges of American Idol where she was subjected to a lot of pitchy singing from people who sought … Continue reading →

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

Posted on October 16, 2019 by nathanalbright

Eddie Money is an artist I have long had a lot of respect for.  Even if his music was not very flamboyant and even if he tended to be a pretty standard rocker in an age that was known for … Continue reading →

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