RRHOF inductee ratings & observations #23

RRHOF inductee ratings & observations #23 

Just returned & this is ratings & observations of 2005 inductees. 

Ratings: 

10/10 = Immortals, Icons & Legends 
9/10 = All Time Greats 
8/10 = No Brainers 
7/10 = Proven Performers 
6/10 = Best of the Rest 
5/10 = Average/Borderline 
4/10 = Marginal 
3/10 = Mediocre 
2/10 = Not even worth mentioning 
1/10 = Not deserving without a ticket 
0/10 = 💣  

Performers: 

Buddy Guy 

9/10

A guitar virtuoso, Buddy Guy is among the most important figures in modern music & one of the originators of Chicago blues. His guitar playing & sound is so unique that the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, SRV, Carlos Santana, Jeff Beck cited him as real influence. 

The O'Jays 

8/10 

The vocal group are a pinnacle of soul music of the 70's, very instrumental in popularizing Philly Soul. They're known for songs including Backstabbers, Love Train & She Used to be My Girl as their longevity inspired others in coming years.

The Pretenders 

8/10 

While might not be as remarkable like most others in their heyday, The Pretenders accomplished as the band who served bridges between punk & new wave sounds in the 80's. Chrissie Hynde is regarded among the most important songwriters while influencing countless future female rockers.

Percy Sledge

1/10 

A one hit wonder, When a Man Loves a Woman is one of those instantly recognize songs that stood the test of time & it could've been the single that would definitely be enshrined in the singles category if it was created back then. Percy Sledge isn't terrible necessarily but he doesn't have a remarkable career outside of that one hit & his lack of influence as an artist certainly doesn't help either. 

U2 

10/10 

This Irish band defined the 80's & with their guitar driven sound, lyrical content & elaborate tours/live performances, their albums are regarded as the ones who truly shaped music & considered to be those that transcend generations after generations. Sure they lost their spark as they grew, U2 still remains among the most important acts in the history of rock & roll. 

The class is ok, U2 stands out the most while others are a hit or miss. 

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