Maiden snubbed again by RnR Hall Of Fame... Ridiculous

Boromedic · May 2023

Quite surprised at this, thought they were a shoe in to be honest.....

Crazy all things considered, one of the greatest heavy metal bands of all time overlooked for some odd choices.

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/iron-maiden-rock-roll-hall-fame-1234727881/

digitalkettle · May 2023

Fer chrissake! Who needs the HoF anyway?

I owe them so much...if I ever get an answer correct on Universally Challenged, it's down to a Maiden lyric

Brize · May 2023

I can't think of a more pointless institution than the 'Rock & Roll Hall of Fame'.

Philly_Q · May 2023

I'm not sure what the voting process is... is it a public vote, or is there an "academy" of voters like the Oscars? I realise you have to get shortlisted in the first place, and the shortlist is often controversial.

Boromedic · May 2023

Philly_Q said:

I'm not sure what the voting process is... is it a public vote, or is there an "academy" of voters like the Oscars? I realise you have to get shortlisted in the first place, and the shortlist is often controversial.

I think it's an academy style thing, it's not down to the public anyway, apparently metal often gets overlooked anyway.

Offset · May 2023

My view of Iron Maiden has changed considerably over the years. I always considered them cartoon rock; there was something SOOO Spinal Tap about them I could just never take them seriously. Over that past 4-5 years however I've learned that you get to appreciate them more if you don't take them too seriously. Would I buy an album? Probably not. Would I go and see them? These days, definitely yes. I may not love them but I admire they're still doing what they do, and they're very good at it. Should they be in the HoF? Absolutely - longevity and record sales should have meant they were in years ago - not that I'm sure it really means that much.

Bruce also comes over as a pretty sound guy too, which goes a long way.

Philly_Q · May 2023

I know Judas Priest got in last year, but in the "Musical Excellence" category which seems to have a slightly lower standing than the main "Performers" category. It's a bit like having an MBE rather than an OBE, I think. I don't really understand it.

Philly_Q · May 2023

Offset said:

My view of Iron Maiden has changed considerably over the years. I always considered them cartoon rock; there was something SOOO Spinal Tap about them I could just never take them seriously. Over that past 4-5 years however I've learned that you get to appreciate them more if you don't take them too seriously. Would I buy an album? Probably not. Would I go and see them? These days, definitely yes. I may not love them but I admire they're still doing what they do, and they're very good at it. Should they be in the HoF? Absolutely - longevity and record sales should have meant they were in years ago - not that I'm sure it really means that much.

I got into them relatively late. I'd bought a lot of the singles in the early days, but for some reason the only album I had was Powerslave.... until Bruce and Adrian rejoined in 2000 and Brave New World came out. I absolutely love that album. After that I went back and bought everything.

I'm still not the biggest fan of Bruce's singing or the vocal melodies, my favourite thing about Maiden is the anthemic guitar parts, I don't think anyone else compares with them in that respect.

Offset · May 2023

Philly_Q said:

Offset said:

My view of Iron Maiden has changed considerably over the years. I always considered them cartoon rock; there was something SOOO Spinal Tap about them I could just never take them seriously. Over that past 4-5 years however I've learned that you get to appreciate them more if you don't take them too seriously. Would I buy an album? Probably not. Would I go and see them? These days, definitely yes. I may not love them but I admire they're still doing what they do, and they're very good at it. Should they be in the HoF? Absolutely - longevity and record sales should have meant they were in years ago - not that I'm sure it really means that much.

I got into them relatively late. I'd bought a lot of the singles in the early days, but for some reason the only album I had was Powerslave.... until Bruce and Adrian rejoined in 2000 and Brave New World came out. I absolutely love that album. After that I went back and bought everything.

I'm still not the biggest fan of Bruce's singing or the vocal melodies, my favourite thing about Maiden is the anthemic guitar parts, I don't think anyone else compares with them in that respect.

I'm a fairly late admirer of (not covert to) to Priest :-)

Gassage · May 2023

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scrumhalf · May 2023

Like Rolling Stone magazine the HoF has greatly exaggerated ideas of its importance.

It's no wonder their views on music are so, er, eclectic. It must be difficult to hear properly when your head is rammed so far up your own arse.

sev112 · May 2023

I’d have thought that Thin Lizzy were ahead in the queue

axisus · May 2023

That place is a crock of sh*te, I hate it with a passion. Burn the place down and set up a proper one.

RocknRollDave · May 2023

‘Self-appointed judges judge.’

Literally the only difference between you and me writing down a list of our favourite bands on the back of a beermat over a pint and the RandR HoF is that they spend more money on announcing their findings. Their opinion means absolutely nothing whatsoever.

Maiden will lose no sleep over this.

Kittyfrisk · May 2023

scrumhalf said:

Like Rolling Stone magazine the HoF has greatly exaggerated ideas of its importance.

It's no wonder their views on music are so, er, eclectic. It must be difficult to hear properly when your head is rammed so far up your own arse.

Hey, wind your neck in

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guyinlyon · May 2023

Maybe they're just not that good.

Boromedic · May 2023

guyinlyon said:

Maybe they're just not that good.

Of course they're not....

theatreanchor · May 2023

Like other people have said, it’s a little meaningless. For example, it’s a bit late for George Michael to receive the prestige and honour of being inducted. Still, am happy for Kate Bush. Nothing to do with the popularity of her song in Stranger Things, I’m sure.

Brize · May 2023

Imagine selling over 100 million records and some self-appointed 'guardians of rock' don't think you're good enough for their club!

Jonathangus · May 2023

"The continued rejections, after nearly two decades of eligibility, are emblematic of continued negativity toward heavy metal by the gatekeepers of musical taste."

Well, there you go. Utter bollocks.

Meanwhile, Maiden will continue to play packed-out stadiums and headlining festival slots, and continue not to give a toss.

axisus · May 2023

guyinlyon said:

Maybe they're just not that good.

Clearly not a requirement ....

lustycourtier · May 2023

I do love the boomer outrage EVERY May over the RNR HOF.

Boromedic · May 2023

Gen X mate, not a boomer, the best gen too! YMMV but you'd be wrong

Philly_Q · May 2023

lustycourtier said:

I do love the boomer outrage EVERY May over the RNR HOF.

Since no-one's eligible for the Hall of Fame until 25 years after their first recording, there's not likely to be much Millennial or Gen Z outrage. They'll all be getting outraged in another couple of decades.... if the HOF (and indeed popular music) is still a thing by then.

randella · May 2023

It's meaningless anyway. I expect Maiden won't be crying too hard into the drinks they're being served whilst flying to another stadium gig on their private 747.

Music is music, it doesn't become any more or less important if half a dozen people decide they like it or not.

randella · May 2023

lustycourtier said:

I do love the boomer outrage EVERY May over the RNR HOF.

This lot? Not exactly cutting-edge even given that 25 year requirement:

Kate Bush
Sheryl Crow
Missy Elliott
George Michael
Willie Nelson
Rage Against the Machine
The Spinners

EricTheWeary · May 2023

I know the RnRHoF exists in some way and people get inducted. That's it. That's my entire knowledge base, in 40 years of having an interest in rock/pop that's as much as it has impacted on me.
Had to look it up but I am a Boomer apparently, MrsTheWeary is Gen X. I haven't checked with her but I'm fairly sure neither of us is outraged.

Philly_Q · May 2023

The Spinners must be relieved to finally get in, they've been going around for about 100 years.

lustycourtier · May 2023

Boromedic said:

Gen X mate, not a boomer, the best gen too! YMMV but you'd be wrong

It wasnt really a dig at you, but every year at same thing, same complaints. Theres pop, and theres rock n roll. Everyone whos on that list is rock n roll in some way, and made a difference.

Yorkie · May 2023

Ah, the Hall of Fame. It’s true bypass.

darthed1981 · May 2023

Not a huge fan personally, but they clearly deserve a place in a rock and roll "hall of fame".

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