RRHOF inductee ratings & observations #29

RRHOF inductee ratings & observations #29 



This is the ratings & review of RRHOF class of 2016 where I'll be giving out my observations on that year's 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: 

Cheap Trick 

6/10 

CT were one of the most well - known acts of the 70's, they have over 5,000 performances & have one of the most memorable live albums of all time. I can't rank them higher because they don't stand out like the biggest acts such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Elton John, Queen, David Bowie, Ramones & others, they did influenced bands like The Smashing Pumpkins.

Chicago 

6/10 

Lots of sales & longevity (countless songs on Hot 100 & beyond), yet their music &  influence is underrated/average at the best however they did add elements to their sound.

Deep Purple 

8/10 

Their music is underperformed & some people know them by that one song, yet other than that, they're among the pioneers in Hard Rock & Heavy Metal. Their influence on those genres & it's performers became remarkable & recognizable. Their live album Made i Japan is considered as one of the best live albums of all time. 

Steve Miller 

2/10 

I literally don't get why he's inducted now that he's against it all thanks to his outburst at the event. He shouldn't not have been nominated at all, besides he's a more than a borderline candidate & he hasn't influenced anyone noteworthy! Replace him with a better artist if I were in charge of the committee. What a garbage induction it is!

N.W.A 

9/10 

They're one of the leading figures of gangsta rap & one of the most controversial artists of their time, but their influence on the genre is undeniable & instantly recognizable. Their album Straight Outta Compton is considered as one of the albums that came to defined rap as a whole & have influenced a young generation of rappers to do the same. 

To be honest, this is one of the most underwhelmed classes. You have mostly classic rock veterans taken over & no women involved. Although N.W.A & Deep Purple are the most important acts, that still doesn't change what I said. 

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