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E. Noisefield 10.29.2011 05:53 PM

Sonic Youth was eligible for the R&R hall of fame in 2007... what's the deal?
 
On paper, SY was 25 years old in 2007, making them eligible for the Rock and Roll hall of fame.

So why haven't they been chosen?

They've been nominated, I believe, at least once (I checked out futurerocklegends.com or whatever and saw that) but not selected.

Do you think they should be in there?
Why, or why not?

Velvet Underground were selected the first year they were eligible, I believe, and one could argue that SY has had a more direct influence than even they did. Any thoughts?

Magic Wheel Memory 10.29.2011 09:50 PM

R&R Hall of Fame is a joke.

dasx 10.29.2011 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magic Wheel Memory
R&R Hall of Fame is a joke.


Exactly.

blunderbuss 10.30.2011 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E. Noisefield
Rock and Roll hall of fame

I reckon the clue's probably in the sixth word.

Pelle 10.30.2011 06:54 AM

REAL rock n roll bands are not a part of that poser-club.

Thin_icE 10.30.2011 12:11 PM

Honestly, and not to be rude or anything but, I've never understood what's the big deal with the RNR hall of fame. The way I see it, it's just like the grammies, lots of flash and no meaning at all.

E. Noisefield 10.30.2011 01:14 PM

Yeah, I agree that the hall of fame is bullshit.

I actually don't think SY has any place in that fucked up shithole pantheon of supposedly influential artists. I know there are some great bands in there... there would have to be, because even at the mainstream level you find a great band every once in a while.

But does SY have a place next to Michael Jackson and Jim Morrison?? Fuck no. In some respects, they might have a place next to the Beatles, but only about .009% of Americans know that.

hirsute_biped 10.30.2011 01:42 PM

I feel like the RHRHOF is both total bullshit, and awesome. If ever in Cleveland, I will be visiting the museum full of awesome gear & artifacts. I loathe award ceremonies/shows. I like how JERRY GARCIA sent a cardboard cutout of himself to recieve the award when the Grateful Dead were inducted, that was so punk.

E. Noisefield 10.30.2011 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by hirsute_biped
I like how JERRY GARCIA sent a cardboard cutout of himself to recieve the award when the Grateful Dead were inducted, that was so punk.


Contrary to popular belief, the Dead were at least 60% punk at heart. I love that fucking band.

StevOK 11.02.2011 10:50 PM

I think the key word here is "Fame".

knox 11.03.2011 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pelle
REAL rock n roll bands are not a part of that poser-club.


REAL rock and roll.

jon boy 11.03.2011 11:19 AM

i thought that they are in the r n r hall of fame? they definitely have hand prints in concrete at some r n r hall of fame place in LA. maybe thats something different.

evollove 11.03.2011 11:57 AM

I'm not sure why Sy has been snubbed, but it's not just because they aren't famous enough.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...Fame_inductees

There are a few names on this list that in no way qualify as famous (though, of course, most do). "Clyde McFadder" anyone?

jennthebenn 11.03.2011 12:01 PM

Clyde McPhatter, singer for the Drifters, long and influential solo career? His voice is famous enough, forget the name.


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