CROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

All right, so the Rock 'N' Roll Hall of Fame has announced this year's nominees for induction into the Hall, and once again, they seemed to have missed the boat! I mean, seriously, this is supposed to be a prestigious award, and kudos to the past inductees, but it's the 'Rock 'N' Roll' Hall of Fame! Can somebody please tell me what is so 'rock 'n' roll' about Madonna? Don't get me wrong, she is an Icon and all, but a Pop Icon. How do you keep rock 'n' roll pioneers like KISS, MOTLEY CRUE, and even BON JOVI out of the Hall? After all, KISS was one of the Godfathers of Theatrical Rock, while bands like Motley Crue perfected it. As for Bon Jovi, he redefined what Rock 'N' Roll was all about and even reinvented himself and his image to be taken more seriously as a rock 'n' roller.

After seeing this year's list, I have to say that I have mixed feelings about it because some really deserve to be in there and some really don't. For those of you wondering what it takes to even be nominated, a musician or band is eligible for the Hall 25 years after the release of their first CD. Knowing this, let's go through this year's list, shall we?

Eric B. and Rakim....Who? A Rap and Hip Hop group for the 'Rock 'N' Roll' Hall of Fame?

The Spinners....Weren't they a Motown group or something? Rock 'N' Roll?

Rufus with Chaka Khan.....Seriously? Chaka Khan? She was always on the dance station that I worked for. Yes, I said DANCE!

Freddie King.....Finally! A Rock 'N' Roller! A blues guitarist who was cited as an influence to Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan and a lot of guitarists who shaped rock music. A perfect fit for The Hall.

Red Hot Chili Peppers......Duh? Totally, Rock 'N' Roll Hall worthy! This one is a no brainer!

Donna Summer.......How can you not love Donna Summer?....As a Disco singer! Not a Rock singer! Are we getting the hint yet?

Beastie Boys......Total pioneers who bridged the gap between ROCK and rap. Do they belong? Hell yes!

Donovan.......Ummmm....No!

Laura Nyro.......Again, who? I'm not familiar with her work, so I really can't make a judgement on this one.

Guns-N-Roses.......Growing up, I loved these guys! They were the new Bad Boys of rock, and are perfect candidates for the Hall, especially, with the success of their giant debut album, Appetite For Destruction! But to put them ahead of Kiss, Motley Crue, or Bon Jovi? I have a problem with that because if it wasn't for those bands, there wouldn't even be a Guns 'N' Roses! Plus, technically, they're not even a band anymore. It's really just the Axl Rose Project! The only good that can come out of this is a possible reunion with the original line-up! Now, that would be cool!

 Heart.......They're not already in the Hall? One of best female-led hard rock bands ever, and they're not in The Hall yet? Well, it's time to fix that oversight!

Joan Jett & the Blackhearts.......Once again! How is Joan Jett not in the Hall? Isn't she in with The Runaways? Joan Jett broke so many barriers as a solo female rocker. Finally, the committee woke up on this one, as well! It's about time! Especially, because she loves Rock 'N' Roll!

The Cure.....Alternative rock? Sure! Why not? But again, put The Cure in before you put in Kiss or Motley Crue? I still don't get it!

The Small Faces/The Faces.....I really have no idea about this one!

War.....The guys who penned the Mexican National Anthem, "Low Rider"? How are they not in The Hall already either? They belong in there!

So, after reading this list, what do you think? This Hall of Fame is Crock and they should really hire people who know Rock 'N' Roll to run the place because it's become a joke!