The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame..

[Keith]

What does it mean? It sounds like some kind of cheap scam to me but others may have a different point of view...

 

[Chris Martino]

You are correct.

Chris

 

[Jeff Young]

Self congratulatory place for old fart music critics.

 

[Keith]

Interesting and I wonder why it is that so many of 'rock royalty' jostle for position to get themselves 'inducted' or perhaps, it's just for the unsuspecting fans. I watched Led Zeppelin's 'induction' on YouTube recently and thought it was a cringe fest worthy of vomiting bone marrow. I got to wondering how the likes of Jimmy Page & Robert Plant could possibly sit through that kind of thing.. :shrug:

 

[Rick Muck- Mark IV]

I have been (15 years ago) and there are some interesting exhibits, but it is a marketing operation. When they started inducting rap "artists" it was obvious that they were pandering to a demographic that they felt they were not reaching.

When the Moody Blues are not inducted it is pretty good proof that electioneering and politics determine the selections.

 

[Keith]

Yes there had to be an income stream but I couldn't spot it. Is it merchandise, media content, museum etc?

 

[Chris Martino]

I'm a lifelong fan of RUSH so I couldn't resist watching thier induction. Guitarist Alex Lifeson summed it up in his acceptance 'speach' - one for the ages.

Alex Lifeson RUSH Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Acceptance Speech - YouTube

Chris

 

[Doug S.]

Classic!!!!!

Donald Trump could learn a thing or two from Lifeson!

Cheers!

Doug

 

[Keith]

I'm a lifelong fan of RUSH so I couldn't resist watching thier induction. Guitarist Alex Lifeson summed it up in his acceptance 'speach' - one for the ages.

Alex Lifeson RUSH Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Acceptance Speech - YouTube

Chris

Epic! I don't think Neil knew wtf was going on, although Geddy seemed to enjoy it...

Thanks for putting that up Chris.. :thumbsup:

 

[Jack]

That's a classic Chris, thanks!

 

[Terry Oxandale]

Well, it took until Wednesday before I finally got curious, and actually opened up this thread (Sorry Keith), and it was the highlight of my weekday lunches in the watching a sequence of YouTube videos of/about one of my favorite bands...Rush!.

 

[Keith]

Don't be scared Terry - we're with you man....:nice:

 

[Doc Watson]

begin the day with a friendly voice, a companion unobtrusive....

 

[Jeff Young]

I LOOKED IN THE MIRROR TODAY
My eyes just didn't seem so brave
I've lost a few more hairs
I think
I think I'm going BALD

 

[Bill Kearley]

Rick, you nailed it ( politics ) The Moody Blues, Sandals and Ventures have some of the best music ever.