The R&R HOF Is and has been a joke since the day it opened its doors.
Still no Stevie Ray Vaughan.......But at least they're finally inducting Bill Black and DJ Fontana
not entirely but it is kind of a joke, now rolling stone magazine, that has become a huge joke, there are more articles in there on rappers these days than rock and roll, and it was made to report on rock and roll...
Unfortunately like everything else it has become political.They call it Rap or Hip Hop because that is what it is. It isn't rock and roll.I grew up in the 50s' when rock and roll was becoming popular. From Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee etc. to Elvis.Buddy Guy a great guitarist...might be classified as a Blues guitarist he played for Muddy waters. No matter he's one of the best I've heard.Jimi Hendrix emulated Buddy Guy. Hendrix was a huge fan of Buddy Guy. I guess people forget.Early guitarists from the Ventures, the Shadows and Duane Eddy....not to mention Les Paul etc. They helped form Rock and Roll.And BB King? Robert Cray is spectacular imho also. Some are in the Hall....some aren't.The R&R Hall of fame has become as our Govt. has......a mere shadow of what it stands for and is supposed to be.Also remember....there is a difference between a Musician and a Technician. To be classified as a Musician you must be both.We have way to many technicians standing in high regard these days in music. They aren't Musicians.
its a joke ,,, no Frampton ,no Nugent,no Buddy Guy, no Gary Moore,,, my list goes on of greats that should be added way befor the likes of Run-Dmc or others...
