Nominees 2010

Today the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced this year's round of nominees for their attic of music collectibles. The chosen few include:
Neil Diamond
Tom Waits
Alice Cooper
Bon Jovi
Beastie Boys
Chic
Donovan
Dr. John
LL Cool J
J. Geils Band
Donna Summer
Laura Nyro
Darlene Love
Joe Tex
Chuck Willis

An interesting list to say the least, though few seem to conjure the image of Rock and Roll into my mind. If they play their cards right the Hall could win back some street cred(doubtful here at Muse-Zach) from several music communities; Alice for hard rock and metal heads, Dr. John for Jazz enthusiast, Donna Summer for chicks, LL Cool J for rappers, and Neil Diamond for anyone who enjoys popular music. But if we learned anything for last years inductees, it was that the 500 moron industry insiders who vote each year will refuse great artist who not only deserve to get in but would put on an excellent induction performance and possible garner their fans to visit their attic in Cleveland. We're not sure exactly how many nominees will get inducted, last year 12 were nominated and only 5 got in, this year 15 got nominated so we'll guess that 6 will get in.

If I had my way Neil Diamond, Tom Waits, Alice Cooper, Bon Jovi, Donna Summer, and the Beastie Boys would be inducted, but I have no say in the hall or its secret voters so here is my list of realistic Hall inductees:

Alice Cooper- He has to get in this year. Whenever people bash the hall based on who's not in, Alice's name is always near the top of the list. The only true rocker on this nominated, if Alice is denied the Halls detractors will gain only more power (especially metal fans); snubbing is one thing, but denying is a whole other story. Eligible since 1994.

Neil Diamond- Another great overlooked for years (he was first eligible in fucking 1988), Diamond has done everything imaginable as a singer and a songwriter. Denying him entry now at nomination would leave one only to wonder, "who's dick does a guy have to suck to get into this fucking glass pyramid."

Tom Waits- Rock critics and journalist love Tom Waits, and why shouldn't they the dude is fucking amazing on so many different musical planes. Assuming these critics and journalist make up a good percentage of the Hall's secret voters, Tom should have no trouble amassing the votes needed to finally get in. If he fails, well than you can take all that talk Hall supports blab on and on about sales and popularity not mattering next to legacy and influence and call it a mountain of bullshit. Eligible since 1998.

Donna Summer- Making sure the Hall doesn't get to dickesh, Donna Summer will get a nod. She has a shit load of hits, broke new female grounds in the 70s, and has a lasting legacy. Sorry Darlene and Laura, I just don't see it happening. Eligible since 1999.

Donovan- Sometimes refereed to as the English Dylan, Donovan is a great singer songwriter whose mainstream popularity has waned over the years but his folk legacy is well intact. Being as he made his name in 60s, will only help his case and maybe land him Little Stevie as an inductor. Eligible since 1990.

Bon Jovi- The little hair band that could. Making blue-collar arena rock since the 80s, Bon Jovi have never slowed down selling platinum albums and filling stadium arenas to this very day. Are they influential? Ya, to any band that wants to sell a shit ton of records, conquer that world, write catchy hit songs, and survive when all their peers have fallen to the wayside. Eligible since 2008.

-Having two rap groups on the ballot will probably lead to Beastie Boys and LL Cool J canceling each other out.
-Chuck Willis might get in as an early influence.