The Dave Clark 5?
For anyone who still cares, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its nominees for next year's induction. Here are my thoughts on who should and shouldn't make it.…
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26 - Rachael
ya. no Monkees, even with this petition on-line over the summer that a radio station in CA started up.....supposedly several thousand signatures are on it...
27 - JUMBO
The Dave Clark 5 were already voted in last year -but due to political correctness they were replaced by another act- This was not reported much-but check it out. In the meantime, one of the bandmembers of the DC5 dies- thus being ripped off from one of the great moments in his life! PUT THEM IN!
28 - random guesser
Interesting picks. I correctly predicted all five last year, so I'll try again.
1. Madonna--I hate her, but this woman is unstoppable. She'll make it for two reasons: one, she's had more commercial success AND impact and influence than the other eight nominees COMBINED; two, she was first on Sire Records, founded by Seymour Stein. There's some notoriety in the higher realms of the Hall Of Fame hierarchy. Most known is Jann S. Wenner's nickname of "Jann The Dictator." Slightly less known is that "what Seymour wants, Seymour gets." And Seymour wants his artists in. So far, the Ramones, the Talking Heads, and the Pretenders are in. It'd take an act of God to keep her out, though if she didn't get in, I'd consider it irrefutable evidence that God exists. Odds of induction: 99.99%
2. Beastie Boys--When Grandmaster Flash And The Furious Five got inducted last year, there was bellyaching from commonfolk music lovers that hip-hop had no place alongside rock's revered royalty. Well, the Beastie Boys have been the textbook example of hip-hop and rock 'n' roll amalgamation. And they're still a huge draw on the concert tour. Only possible hinderance is the presence of Afrika Bambaataa on the ballot. Voters may go for pioneer of hip-hop instead of epitome of rock meeting rap. But, I don't think it'll slow them down. Odds of induction: 85%
3. Leonard Cohen--He's a depressing and artistic poet (and writer), and Hall of Fame voters tend to eat up bohemian and poetic singer/songwriters as if they were Hot Wings on "All You Can Eat Night" at the Santa Monica Hooters. Odds of induction: 75%
4. John Cougar Mellencamp--In recent years, the Hall of Fame has been inducting more acts that are bit more on the blue-collar common man side of popularity, grit and dirt rock 'n' roll. Such acts include ZZ Top, Black Sabbath, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Van Halen. Now, John Cougar Mellencamp is such an act. He's played on Classic Rock stations, and even on my Retro shifts. A lot of popularity, and he has the common touch. Odds of induction: 66%
5. Dave Clark Five--Now we're into uncertain territory. A solid rock act from the '60's, but it's getting harder and harder to induct acts from the '60's. Plus, they were clean-cut and non-rebellious, and never got weird, unlike the Beatles or Rolling Stones. Still, after last year's supposed scandal, wherein the Dave Clark Five supposedly would have been inducted if some members' votes had been sent earlier and received before the deadline. After that, it's a little more than coincidence that they're on the ballot again, and I think certain voters will be more prompt in getting their votes postmarked in time. Odds of induction: 55%
6. Ventures--Again, '60's acts are getting harder and harder to induct. The Ventures are the quintessential surf rock band, with many hit albums over the years, and very influential to other up and coming guitarists over the years. Still, this may not be their year. Odds of induction: 45%
7. Chic--The Hall of Fame hasn't been kind to disco acts. The only two inducted acts that were strongest as disco acts are the Bee Gees (who defined the genre a hell of a lot more than Chic did) and Earth, Wind And Fire. Nonetheless, a few things have changed in Niles Rodgers and co.'s favor. One, a repeat nomination. I believe this is now their fourth nomination. Also, with two disco acts on the ballot, the odds that at least one gets in is better. That with the multiple nomination seems much more in Chic's favor this year. Odds of induction: 40%
8. Afrika Bambaataa--With Flash and the Five in, the door is opened for rap artists, and Afrika will be inducted eventually. But, Hall of Fame voters, in general, seem to vote for a variety of acts, and so I don't think most will vote for more than one hip-hop artist. And between this guy and the Beastie Boys, it's gonna be the Beastie Boys. Odds of induction: 35%
9. Donna Summer--As I mentioned, Hall of Fame voters seem to tend to vote for a variety of artists. With a fellow disco act on the ballot (Chic) and also a fellow strong female icon (Madonna), Donna really stands to be overlooked on this ballot, placing her least likely among the candidates. Odds of induction: 25%
29 - The Schine
Great article.
Other than Madonna -- which act nominated has a bigger claim to the hall than The Monkees?
The Ventures and The Dave Clark Five - over The Monkees?
Afrika and Lydon - Time Zone, I have that 12" too. Fantastic!
30 - Janice B.
I absolutely love Madonna. She is one of the best live performers I have ever seen and you have to see her to know what I mean. But I am having a hard time with her getting in the first year when Janet Jackson isn't even on the ballet. Janet is more talented than Madonna and is far more respected in the music industry.
31 - random guesser
If by "Great article." you mean my review, thanks. It's not really an article though. That's just my review. Not copy/pasted from another source. I've posted it at a couple other forums though.
I would say Dave Clark Five and Ventures over the Monkees, though. Both were bands assembled on their own and came in playing their own instruments. Dave Clark Five were a somewhat harder, more driving kind of rock 'n' roll, and the Ventures have been influential to many other guitarists and one of two founding acts in surf music.