Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2011 inductees include Neil Diamond, Alice Cooper: who else ?
ew ^ | Dec 15 | Margaret Lyons

Posted on 12/15/2010 10:14:36 AM PST by JoeProBono

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland will induct Tom Waits, Neil Diamond, Alice Cooper, Dr. John, and Darlene Love, according to the New York Times. Jac Holzman, who founded Elektra, and Art Rupe, who founded Specialty Records, will receive the Ahmet Ertegun Award, which is given to music-industry executives. Pianist Leon Russell will receive the Award for Musical Excellence. The ceremony will be held in March


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Music/Entertainment
KEYWORDS: easylistening; halloffame; halloflame; jannwener; music; rockandroll; rollingstoned
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 41-6061-8081-100 ... 241-256 next last
To: LS

61 posted on 12/15/2010 11:37:31 AM PST by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet - Visualize)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 43 | View Replies]

To: Conservative Tsunami
Those of post-baby-boom age likely aren't aware that Neil wasn't always a lounge lizard.

Pretty good rocker back in the '60s...great writer, too.

62 posted on 12/15/2010 11:37:39 AM PST by daler
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 49 | View Replies]

To: JoeProBono
HEH!! Check out the costume of the ABBA guy on the left. I see where he got he inspiration:


63 posted on 12/15/2010 11:42:13 AM PST by Conservative Tsunami
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 50 | View Replies]

To: JoeProBono

This Rock Hall of Fame is nothing but shit.


64 posted on 12/15/2010 11:47:25 AM PST by pallmallman (Q)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Conservative Tsunami

I think that as Rock was ‘reinvented’ in the 80’s (new wave, punk, alternative) the early connections to Pop music weakened. It got progressively weaker in the 90’s with grunge. To make matters worse a lot of the popular acts from the 60’s & 70’s got somewhat cartoonish or became Vegas lounge acts (Barry Manilow anybody?).

The Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame should properly be called the “American Music Hall of Fame. That name would seem to better match its induction criteria. But then I guess we’d run afoul of the “Country Music Hall of Fame” and who knows what else.


65 posted on 12/15/2010 11:48:51 AM PST by Tallguy (Received a fine from the NFL for a helmet-to-helmet hit.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 59 | View Replies]

To: daler; Conservative Tsunami
Diamond's performance of "Dry Your Eyes" was one of the highlights of The Bands' / Scorcese's The Last Waltz. ... a film of many, many highlights (including Dr. John's "Such A Night"). Neil was inconsistent -- at his best, he wrote tunes with the best of them; at his worst, he was among the cheeziest, schmaltziest guys around.
66 posted on 12/15/2010 11:49:29 AM PST by Mr. Mojo
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 62 | View Replies]

To: daler
Those of post-baby-boom age likely aren't aware that Neil wasn't always a lounge lizard.

Yeah, shame that that's his image. Truth is even past "rock acts" are becoming mere "Lounge" shows at some venues.

Pretty good rocker back in the '60s...great writer, too.

For those of us who remember such things, absolutely right on both counts. From his peak (about '65-'70) Diamond was doing it all. Some people seem to want to remember him as solely as the 'Jazz Singer' and some old guy with fans who are in their late 50s and 60s.

While we're back in the 60s, at this time I'd like to nominate Tommy James.

67 posted on 12/15/2010 11:50:48 AM PST by Conservative Tsunami
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 62 | View Replies]

To: Lurker
"Nighthawks At The Diner" "16 Shots From A 30-06" "Step Right Up"

Three great, albeit not very well known, tunes.

My favorite lesser-known Waits albums are Bone Machine and The Black Rider, both from the early '90s. Seemed he finally resolved the drastic change of style he initiated in the mid-'80s with the best of his '70s material.

It's amazing he still has a voice as much as he abuses it.

68 posted on 12/15/2010 11:54:58 AM PST by Mr. Mojo
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 51 | View Replies]

To: JoeProBono
lol...I'm not sure if you're joking or not. Not that "Barry". That Barry, like it or not, has some singing talent.

No, I'm talking about Mr. "Good Solid B+".

69 posted on 12/15/2010 11:56:07 AM PST by kromike
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 37 | View Replies]

To: Conservative Tsunami
Truth is even past "rock acts" are becoming mere "Lounge" shows at some venues.

(Cough) Rolling Stones... especially Mick Jagger. Still like Keith Richard's solo stuff.

70 posted on 12/15/2010 11:57:57 AM PST by Tallguy (Received a fine from the NFL for a helmet-to-helmet hit.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 67 | View Replies]

To: Tallguy; Mr. Mojo
I think that as Rock was ‘reinvented’ in the 80’s (new wave, punk, alternative) the early connections to Pop music weakened. It got progressively weaker in the 90’s with grunge. To make matters worse a lot of the popular acts from the 60’s & 70’s got somewhat cartoonish or became Vegas lounge acts (Barry Manilow anybody?).

Fair assessment.

I always felt "Rock" died in the early 90's, peaking from 1972-1980. Then came disco, and a few good years from '80-'87 and then the bottom of "rock" dropped out.

I also thought Manilow "came and he gave without taking...but then he sent us away." ;-)

I just ran into a lady (mid-50s?) at the drug store who told anyone who would listen she was on the way to the airport afterward...to see Barry Manilow. I asked, "Vegas??" Yep.

71 posted on 12/15/2010 12:00:02 PM PST by Conservative Tsunami
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 65 | View Replies]

To: Tallguy
Still like Keith Richard's solo stuff.

Especially Talk is Cheap ('88). ...the best album since Some Girls ('78).

72 posted on 12/15/2010 12:00:10 PM PST by Mr. Mojo
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 70 | View Replies]

To: Conservative Tsunami

73 posted on 12/15/2010 12:00:18 PM PST by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet - Visualize)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 67 | View Replies]

To: Conservative Tsunami
Hot August Night was the closest Neil Diamond ever got achieving rock and roll. Unless you are counting his edgy, cutting-edge performance in The Jazz Singer. LOL.

He should be banned from the HoF for Turn On Your Heart Light and You Don't Bring Me Flowers specifically.

Actually, I don't care at all, but it's fun to dissect the selections!

74 posted on 12/15/2010 12:02:35 PM PST by GSWarrior
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 29 | View Replies]

To: Lazlo in PA

What’s with the lapel pin Dr. John is wearing?!


75 posted on 12/15/2010 12:02:37 PM PST by getarope (One Big Ass Mistake, America!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 9 | View Replies]

To: Conservative Tsunami
Tommy James...good pick.

Saw him recently on one of those music infomercials confirming that he was invited to perform at some outdoor concert at a New York pig farm back in '69, and decided he had better things to do :0)

BTW (and I'm guessing you're of similar age), I caught Alice Cooper at his peak back in '72, and maintain to this day it was the best live rock (emphasis on ROCK) performance I ever saw/heard...and I've seen most of the "biggies."

I hope his band is part of this induction.

76 posted on 12/15/2010 12:03:31 PM PST by daler
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 67 | View Replies]

To: Conservative Tsunami

For me, rock’s peak was when Nixon was Prez. ...from ‘68 to Watergate. It fell off the chart in the early ‘80s sometime.

I hoid Lebron James is a big fan of Manilow. ...which is about the nicest thing I can say about the guy (James).


77 posted on 12/15/2010 12:05:13 PM PST by Mr. Mojo
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 71 | View Replies]

To: Mr. Mojo; daler
Diamond's performance of "Dry Your Eyes" was one of the highlights of The Bands' / Scorcese's The Last Waltz. ... a film of many, many highlights (including Dr. John's "Such A Night"). Neil was inconsistent -- at his best, he wrote tunes with the best of them; at his worst, he was among the cheeziest, schmaltziest guys around.

I wholeheartedly concur with your assessment, Dr. Mojo. Diamond's really had about three distinct careers.

He went chasing the bucks eventually instead of promoting and creating his art to higher aspirations. But who could blame him? LOL @ "cheeziest, schmaltziest." It was.

But as in the case of Mickey Mantle, I'd rather not stress his 1965-1968 performance either ;-)

78 posted on 12/15/2010 12:07:33 PM PST by Conservative Tsunami
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 66 | View Replies]

To: Conservative Tsunami

I personally date the ‘death’ of Rock N’ Roll at 1975 or thereabouts. Everything after that is derivative... copies of copies. Many of the classic rock acts kind of went into hibernation as Disco took hold.


79 posted on 12/15/2010 12:07:33 PM PST by Tallguy (Received a fine from the NFL for a helmet-to-helmet hit.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 71 | View Replies]

To: Tallguy

Rock n Roll’s been going downhill ever since Buddy Holly died.


80 posted on 12/15/2010 12:08:02 PM PST by dfwgator (Welcome to the Gator Nation Will Muschamp)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 79 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 41-6061-8081-100 ... 241-256 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson