Sex Pistols in the RRHOF? Why?

[MindGoneHaywire]

A long list. Why the Pistols? Why not? You really care? It's a museum presenting r'n'r in a spirit that's kind of counter to the spirit of a good deal of the stuff. Therefore, little they do surprises me. And I don't really care. I was pleased to see the Ramones inducted, but I would've lived another day if they hadn't. (they probably would've died anyway, tho)

Sure, there's lots of artists that probably deserve consideration before the Sex Pistols, but prior to Sabbath getting in, there were a lot of acts inducted after they became eligible that I couldn't see deserving induction before then. Gene Pitney?

But people still listen to the Pistols, still buy their records, even if it's a very small fan base. Their impact was really only a very minor wave here, & mostly after they broke up. But they did sell a lot of records in the UK, & elsewhere. For reasons I don't entirely agree with, they're considered by many to be the band that put together a quintessential punk rock album (that's something I REALLY don't agree with), & it always shows up on critic's lists. As for Miles, he championed quite a few rock acts, almost made it into the studio with Hendrix, and had a period where he probably rocked harder than quite a few of the people that are in the HOF, even if we don't necessarily think of it as 'rock' per se. Some are baffled. I don't get the extent of the feelings on this one, 3-Lock. I just don't think it's that relevant. But that's me.

Miles was a fan of the Stooges. I do think Iggy should be in there in front of the Pistols. But he's not, so what can you do. Maybe one day they'll get around to Van Halen (at this point, although I don't like one thing they did after DLR, the most blatant example of a band that should be in there that I can see), KISS, Alice Cooper. Maybe not. I swear, as wretched as a Grammys broadcast is, I'd rather sit through one of those than the HOF induction programs.

< edit > Hey, I'm well aware that there are aspects of, and issues in, the music business that bug the hell out of me. This just isn't one of them. Arguing about a list of the 100 greatest guitar players or something like that is silly, but I can sorta understand it more than having much concern about the R'n'R HOF. That said, hey, if it bothers you, shout it from the rooftops. It's not like their list of inductees couldn't use just a bit of tweaking, for sure...

[3-LockBox]

I just don't get the extent of the feelings on this one, 3-Lock

Because its a music related topic

And any music talk is good talk...or I'd never come here in the first place.

Just sumpin to do...

besides...have you seen my post count? Its pathetic

I just don't think its that relevant

Don't sweat it; I'm not pissed about it. You ask why do I care? That's my wife's attitude towards this whole music thing in general (including this board). Is it relevant? only to someone who logs onto a music message board.

But no, its not an important topic in the grand scope of life. I was actually saving that post for the 'Save The World' message board

It's all good.

3LB