If you could pick one band to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame?

who would it be and why?



Build a strong case for the band you choose.



The best reason gets the Best Answer =)If you could pick one band to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame?
def leppard



Def Leppard wasn't just another '80s metal band. They were the '80s metal band. Hysteria is the best-selling rock album of that decade, selling over 20 million copies worldwide and spawning an unheard-of seven hit singles. That's more than most bands have in their career. For further proof that Def Leppard is a band with rare company, check this stat: Def Leppard are one of only five rock bands to have two studio albums that have sold over 10 million copies each in the US. Who are the other four? The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and Van Halen. But unlike those other bands, Def Leppard's legacy is largely ignored, since people usually judge them alongside the many inferior bands that followed in their wake. But you shouldn't judge a group because of its soundalikes – if you did, Pearl Jam would be forever exiled because of Creed. Sadly, the Hall doesn't look too brightly at metal, no matter how polished and glossy it is
Queen, because the ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!! They completely changed music. If you listen to their first two albums and compare them to the music that was popular at the time, there is a major difference in style. Then immediately after those 2 albums music changed. New bands started coming out with music that sounded similar to the music on the first 2 Queen albums. Bands that were popular before Queen changed their style. For example, The Who did songs such as Talking About My Generation in the mid to late 60s, then after Queen they started doing a different style like the song Who Are You (which I think was definitely inspired by Queen). Also you can hear a difference in The Beatles' music before and after Queen.

Also, before Queen almost no one thought it was possible to combine rock and opera and yet Freddie Mercury did it with Bohemian Rhapsody. They are definitely the best band ever!!!!!!!!!! There's also a lot of other reasons why they should be inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Brian May is the greatest guitarist of all time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They had awesome harmonies!!!!!!!!!!!! Their songs were so diverse meaning it's not where you've heard one you've heard them all!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They had awesome music videos (come on, I'm Going Slightly Mad)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

They wrote We Will Rock You and We Are the Champions come on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They are the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!If you could pick one band to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame?
The Hollies

They have been eligible since 1989, that reason alone makes it ridiculous that they haven't been inducted. They were/are (there is still a lineup that tours) a great band!!

In the '60's they had more top 40 hits than any other band, except The Beatles! Their songs are well written, musically very sound, and distinctive. They are one of the bands that people came and went (Including Graham Nash!) and the sound may have changed but you can almost always identify it as a Hollies song. Even if you don't Know its a Hollies song, you would probably know the song (they Still play both Bus Stop and Carrie Anne at least once a day on the radio around where i live)

If you take a listen to I'm Alive, The Very Last Day, The Air That I Breathe, The Baby...they may sound a little dated but you can't deny how good they are!

They may not bring glitz and paparazzi and outrageous behaviour to the the awards ceremony (which, sadly, is kind of what i believe 60% of the decision is based on) but they would bring a career of Quality and good music.
The Meters-My Hometown Favourite

The pre-eminent New Orleans funk band of all-time while serving as an in-demand self-contained studio backing unit for countless artists that kept them behind the scenes at their peak, much like Booker T. %26amp; The MG's had been in the 60's soul movement. Few groups were as respected for their skills as the Meters, they churned out some seminal instrumental hits and were as influential to their era and style as any group could be. At some point the voters have to realize this and admit them, the question is when.





Huey Lewis %26amp; The News-

Though today they get little respect Huey Lewis %26amp; The News were among the most dominant artists of the 80's, both in singles and albums, utilized the video form as well as anyone in MTV's early days, and they helped define the decade musically with their back-to-basics rock style. For too long voters have used image as a determining factor with some candidates, and Lewis, who once said it was hip to be square, may fall prey to that at first, but 12 Top Ten hits are too big to ignore forever and so they should get in eventually.





Jethro Tull-

One of the more popular progressive artists of the early 70's with two chart topping albums, decent singles showings (especially in England), a unique blend of styles and an enduring image as innovators. All that would normally be enough to get at least a nomination but they remain hamstrung by the lack of mainstream critical appreciation of the style itself. If that can be overcome they stand maybe the best overall chance at induction for a prog-rock artist



???If you could pick one band to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame?
Rush





Rush have been entertaining people for 30+ years and are still going strong.. Their Music constantly changes as does their style and innovation.. They have influenced Bands that are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame right now..It only seems fitting that a Band that does such a thing deserves too be inducted as well....
Rush...yes, believe it or not, they're not in.



3 reasons: Geddy Lee: Besides being the most recognizable front man, he could also be the greatest bass player ever



Alex Lifeson: His signature playing style is legendary



Neal Peart: Only the greatest drummer in the history of flippin' everything!



What?

You need more reasons???



O.k...

-Finding My Way

-Working Man

-Fly By Night

-What You're Doing

-Passage To Bangkok

-Closer To The Heart

-Farewell To Kings

-Spirit Of Radio

-Freewill

-Tom Sawyer

-Limelight

-Red Barchetta

-Vital Signs

-Subdivisions

-New World Man

-Distant Early Warning

-Time Stand Still



All of which are regularly heard on radio stations all over the free world
Rush !



They have been a band since '68, put their first album out in '74 and have been rocking ever since ! In my opinion they happen to be one of the best canadian bands. Geddy is awesome on bass and has rather distinctive vocals. Why does the media hate this band ?



Also Neil Peart is a freakin awesome drummer.
The Stooges



They basically invented punk rock and every punk band since then has been strongly influenced by them. They've also been eligible for about the last fifteen or so years and have been nominated a few times but have been constantly overlooked when it came to deciding who would be inducted.
Alice Cooper!



Because he is not in there yet and he should be! He was the original shock rocker and his theatrics paved the way for other bands to come. I just really think he is a great all-around guy and he has written lots of songs - even for other artists. Still puts on great shows as well.
Judas Priest are basically the flag holders of metal. It's been nearly 35 years and revolutionized metal. They took what Black Sabbath created, and built upon it. I mean, aren't originators supposed to be honored?
Nirvana- They essentially launced alternative rock into the mainstream and re-invented rock music altogether. Nuff said. They'll get in within the next 5 years.
Yes, because they are they absolute Gods and Kings of Progressive Rock.