[The Flying Mouse]

Originally Posted by Sarge

Does it really matter whether someone is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

Not really, but it's a nice honour, and a validation of all the years of hard work Meat has put in.
Not that he should need such validation, but still....

Originally Posted by suzieq

I would only hope for it to be fan driven.

I wouldn't.
I would much much prefare that Meat was given the honour and recognition on his own merit (which is more than enough) and not because some of his fans have to jump up and down trying to attract some attention.
If that's what it takes, that's what it takes, but i'd much rather it was Meat's works that got him inducted rather a fan campaign.

Originally Posted by AndrewG

I think the fact that Michael Jackson didn't get inducted till 2001 is a good example of this as he was well beyond his peak popularity by then as is the case with many others in the list so far.

Like him or hate him, he's not rock n roll.
He does not belong there.
Ditto ABBA.

Originally Posted by Pudding

I wonder if Meat gives a shit about being in the RnRHoF

Is there anyone alive who would not dig being inducted?
Even just a little bit?
It might not be the be all and end all, but anyone who says that don't give a shit about being inducted as one of the immortals or rock n roll is full of shit

Originally Posted by Jayd

I don't think he would really, being in it does not really help with selling albums or selling out tours, it's just a excuse to hold a ceremony and dinner, just to get pissed I think.

Best reason for it yet

Originally Posted by Sarge

I don't care who is or who isn't in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I have my own, virtual Hall of Fame and I can induct whoever I want to it.

Who are the committee members, what is the criteria, and do you have induction ceremonies?