2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees

That's ultimately a matter of taste, but I disagree. And if I were to list the top 5 songs by all of them combined, only one would be DM.

 

Same argument I'd make for Iron Maiden over Judas Priest and Motorhead. Better musicians, better longevity.

 

Tupac Shakur - not a rap guy but he will get in
Pearl Jam - absolutely
Journey - not a fan other than "Stone in Love" which is a great song, I say no but won't be surprised if they get in
Depeche Mode - should probably get in but probably won't this year
Jane's Addiction - no
ELO - no
Joan Baez - Jann Wenner Special, remember where ya heard it
Bad Brains - I have listened to Bad Brains and appreciate the influence they have had but, no way
Steppenwolf - no
The Cars - big fan, great hitmakers in the 80s, I say yes
Chaka Khan - no
Chic - yes, for the great Nile Rodgers alone
J. Geils Band - love these guys, this will be Jann Wenner Special II
Yes - not a fan but Rush (shaddup!) opened the door for the prog bands
The Zombies - no
Janet Jackson - no

 

No RRHoF love for Roxy Music, Warren Zevon, Motorhead, Ted Nugent (yeah, I know....)

 

maybe just declare that rock is dead and so no more inductees?

 

As more acts from the 1990s music era becoming eligible, it's going to be tougher and tougher for the Rock n Roll HOF to pick "worthy" inductees.

When they start nominating Limp Bizkit, Creed and Kid Rock, I'm done ...

 

4 I'd vote in:

Pearl Jam
Journey
Cars
Yes

Another I think will get in:

Tupac

Three longshots that could cash:

Depeche Mode
Joan Baez
J Geils Band

 

Things are going to get weird from here on out. How many Hall-worthy bands are waiting to become eligible now? By my count, two sure ones -- Foo Fighters and Radiohead. There are others that might make it, like Wilco, but the new bands have almost totally dried up.

 

FWIW, and I know I'm old, etc., J. Giels was one of the all time live concert bands in their prime. Hurt 'em nationally in the late 60s-early 70s Few big acts wanted to let them be warmups.

 

New Order over DM because New Order play real instruments.

Actually like both.

 

Love both but don't think they should be in HoF.
Radiohead, Wilco and Coldplay all get in down the road.
Eventually it all folds up from lack of interest when all male Boomers and Gen Xers are dead.

 

Here are three intersting aspects of their sound:

-- Mike McCready is one of the most underrated guitarists of his generation. He flows from rock guitar to blues to punk with ease. His extended live solos are ridiculous and are worth the price of a ticket alone.
-- Vedder's voice at times serves as another instrument. See Yellow Ledbetter, which is less about the lyrics and more about amazing melodies.
-- Matt Cameron is without a doubt one of the best drummers of the last 30 years. He transformed the band's sound when he joined. His beats drive a lot of their best new material.

I'd go on, but I don't think you really give a crap. You don't see any of these as interesting aspects of their sound because they aren't your thing. But pretending that there aren't any interesting aspects to their sound says more about your lack of appreciation for quality music than it does about Pearl Jam's sound.