Black Crowes Deserve a Place in the Rock Hall for These 5 Reasons
Chris Robinson and Rich Robinson have consistently been the creative core of the Black Crowes. This is particularly significant as they are the only members of the current lineup nominated for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame…
Jeff Buckley Deserves a Place in the Rock Hall of Fame
When Jeff Buckley was growing up in Southern California, he was not called Jeff Buckley. At that time, he went by “Scottie” Moorhead, pulled from his middle name and his stepfather’s surname. It was not until 1975, when his biological…
Luther Vandross Deserves a Place in the Rock Hall of Fame
Luther Vandross was many things. An expressive, technically gifted vocalist, he won eight Grammy awards, including song of the year, and once scored a remarkable 11 consecutive RIAA-certified platinum albums. He was named one of music’s greatest singers by Rolling…
Hall of Fame Fan Vote Early Results Disappoint Rock Purists
The first week of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame fan voting has yielded some eye-opening results. On Feb. 25, 17 artists from a wide variety of genres and eras were nominated for possible induction. Phil Collins is the clear…
Rock Hall Boss Breaks Induction Promise to Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist in 1999. However, a previously unpublished interview from 2015 reveals that he was not happy that it took that long. Journalist Joe Hagan spoke…
Rock Hall 2026 Nominees: Surprises, Snubs, and Insights
The newest class of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees has been announced, which means it’s time to discuss this year’s most surprising inclusions and frustrating exclusions. The 2026 class is dominated by first-time nominees, ten in total including…
’90s Acts Snubbed by the Hall of Fame: Five Notable Examples
We conclude our series of decade-by-decade Rock & Roll Hall of Fame snubs by highlighting some very deserving ‘90s acts that still haven’t earned induction. The ’90s delivered the grunge revolution, ushering in a new era of alternative rock. Hair…
Prog Rock Problem in the Hall of Fame Explained
While the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has routinely received criticism for an alleged bias against metal acts, there’s another sub-genre that seems harshly overlooked: progressive rock. Prog rock first emerged in the late ‘60s, evolving from psychedelia into…
64 Women Rock Legends Worthy of the Hall of Fame
There are close to 1,000 people in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Fewer than 100 of them are women. In 1987, one year after the Rock Hall’s inaugural induction ceremony, the very first woman was inducted. That was…
John Mellencamp Reflects on ‘Totally Humiliated’ Rock Hall Moment
John Mellencamp has shared his experience of a performance at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame that left him “totally humiliated.” In 1995, Mellencamp was invited to participate in a special celebration marking the opening of the Hall’s museum…
’70s Acts Snubbed by the Hall of Fame You Should Know
The 1970s delivered many legendary artists that helped shape the sound and looks of classic rock. While plenty of these acts have been recognized by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, others inexplicably remain out — among them, some…
’60s Acts Snubbed by the Hall of Fame: Five Notable Examples
Since its inception, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has been a lightning rod of debate. While some have argued against the institution’s very existence, many more have debated the merits of those artists who have — and have…