Who's getting into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

i'm not a fan of their music, but def leppard was the most popular band of a dominant genre (hair metal) for years. it's hard to argue they don't deserve to be in the rock hall, especially if the objectively inferior bon jovi is in already

Guns n Roses too.

Hysteria is definitely a landmark piece of work...insane album

First four albums all solid

it's hard to argue they don't deserve to be in the rock hall, especially if the objectively inferior bon jovi is in already

Literally the only argument in their favor IMO. "Well, we let this even shittier band in - guess we're stuck with 'em."

Eric Clapton is in three times

xp Funny how you cut out the first part of Voodoo Chili's argument!

I'm starting to think Wire isn't going to get in!!!

xp Funny how you cut out the first part of Voodoo Chili's argument!

Because "they were really popular!" doesn't mean anything to me.

Fine, but here are the Rock Hall's official criteria:

Performers
This category honors bands or solo artists which demonstrate musical excellence. Such a descriptor includes (but isn't limited to) influence on other performers or genres; length and depth of career and catalog; stylistic innovations; or superior technique and skills.

They also say, Besides demonstrating unquestionable musical excellence and talent, inductees will have had a significant impact on the development, evolution and preservation of rock & roll.

Given those loosey-goosey standards, an argument can certainly be made for Def Leppard that goes beyond, "Well, we let in KISS and Bon Jovi..."!

i don't like hair metal, but it seems silly to me to have a rock hall and not include hair metal

i don't like hair metal, but it seems silly to me to have a rock hall and not include hair metal

Hair metal should absolutely be included, and I would 100% argue for the induction of Mötley Crüe, Ratt, Poison, W.A.S.P. and Junkyard (a band that hasn't got a chance in hell of getting in, but who were really quite good).

Being really popular does seem like a possibly relevant criterion for a hall of fame tbf.

Also wtf Ratt?

the studio techniques that led to hysteria sounding as massive as it does (still) are HOF worthy on their own

Yeah, I had the thought that Mutt Lange probably deserves to be in there.

Meat Loaf/Jim Steinman together

Point being I might actually watch the ceremony - on first broadcast!! - this year on the strength of the nominees.
Also I have nothing against Def Leppard, I was just thinking of who on that list I had the least personal passion for. Plus I've checked now and Fleetwood got in back in 1998 so Stevie Nicks is almost certainly the one I'd swap out for Todd anyway