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Points: 26138 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 04 2012 at 19:32
They'll never make it in.  Hasn't Rush been nominated before?
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Points: 23104 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 04 2012 at 19:23
Personally, I'd very much like to see Kraftwerk nominated for their first trail blazing albums Tone Float, l, ll, Ralf & Florian and Radio aktivitaet, - but I sincerely doubt it. I am almost certain that they're nominated for their later fully electronic albums which I happen to adore as well. BUT we're talking rock n roll hall of fame here right?.....?
Considered for those first albums, Kraftwerk remain one of the most important acts in the development of what later became 'Krautrock', which again had a huge impact on punk through their more motorik laden outfits such as Can and LA Dusseldorf. Kraftwerk is basically where all of that started, and that should be the sole reason for including them into this imaginary castle in the clouds. Not a later more popular version of the band, that by then had completely abandoned the rock mould. Seems rather daft methinks...

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Points: 1754 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 04 2012 at 18:40

Hall of Fame is for sports. What's next? The Art Hall of Fame? Rembrandt's in. Van Gogh. Monet. Ugh. Disgusting.
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Originally posted by The Bearded Bard The Bearded Bard wrote:

^Yeah, and where's Jethro Tull? Where's King Crimson? Just taking a quick look at some of the artists who are in, and who's not, should make it clear to all fans of rock that RaRHoF is just a big, fat joke. It's not something which should be taken seriously.

Exactly. It's not about Rock and Roll, it's just showbiz. 
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^Yeah, and where's Jethro Tull? Where's King Crimson? Just taking a quick look at some of the artists who are in, and who's not, should make it clear to all fans of rock that RaRHoF is just a big, fat joke. It's not something which should be taken seriously.
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Points: 367 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 04 2012 at 16:53
There is such a thing as a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Deep Purple are not in it, but Madonna is....
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OMG IT'S ABOUT FRIGGIN' TIME!!!!

RUSH deserves this honor hardcore. Long overdue if you ask me. Also their latest work A CLOCKWORK ANGELS is brilliant. Very good album. Best since counterparts by far.
Gimmie my headphones now!!! 🎧🤣
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The non-inclusion of Rush has been a joke for so long that I hope if they get inducted they just go up there to say a laconic "thanks" and not much else. 

Shocked to learn Kraftwerk are not in yet.
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So Rush has been nominated for the Hall of Fame  http://www.rollingstone.com/music/pictures/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-meet-the-2013-nominees-20121004

The following quote is from http://www.ctvnews.ca/entertainment/rush-nominated-for-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-1.982846

An excerpt, albeit a longer excerpt than I should use, from that article posted under fair dealing/ fair use policies:

Originally posted by Chris Talbott of AP Chris Talbott of AP wrote:

Rush, Deep Purple, Public Enemy and N.W.A. are among the group of first-time nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

They join returnees Heart, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Randy Newman, Donna Summer and Kraftwerk among the 15 artists vying for entry.

Even in the iPod age, the list of nominees up for induction in 2013 is as eclectic as they come. Nominees differ wildly in sound, origin and influence, ranging from the enduring prog rock of Canadian trio Rush and Procul Harum to German proto-electronica act Kraftwerk, the disco of Chic and Summer to the New Orleans funk of The Meters and the blues of Albert King and the Paul Butterfield Blues Band.

Motown also is represented by first-ballot entries The Mavelettes.

Joel Peresman, President and CEO of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, acknowledged the extreme variety of this year's nominee class in a Thursday news release.

"The definition of 'rock and roll' means different things to different people, but as broad as the classifications may be, they all share a common love of the music," Peresman said. "This year we again proudly put forth a fantastic array of groups and artists that span the entire genre that is 'rock and roll."'....

As a Canadian, sorry to be so unpatriotic, but go Kraftwerk!

It's nice to see Rush nominated too (I know many will say, it's about freaking time).  There's a number of acts for PAers to get excited about.




Edited by Logan - October 04 2012 at 12:56
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Correction - they're not on the ballot JUST YET, but, at least, they're being considered.
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Points: 7521 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 04 2012 at 12:38
Rush finally received a spot on the ballot for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame:

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/vote-for-the-2013-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-inductees-20121004

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