RRHOF inductee ratings & observations #21

RRHOF inductee ratings & observations #21 

Class of 2004: Ratings & observations! 

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 = 💣  

Jackson Browne: 7/10 

Browne made masterful albums including Running on Empty, Late for The Sky & The Pretender, those essential records for every singer - songwriter after the 70's. 

The Dells: 4/10 

Nothing really major about them since they really didn't have any major influence on music. 

George Harrison: 8/10 

After the Beatles, George Harrison had a stellar career which resulted in live album which has one of the most memorable concerts of all time while he evolved throughout. His solo work isn't as historically important like his own with the Beatles but it definitely had highlights & moments. 

Prince: 10/10 

Along with Michael Jackson & Madonna, Prince made the 80's so much memorable with his landmark albums, his unique showmanship & songwriting not to mention he played many different instruments. He definitely is considered as game changer in rock & roll.

Bob Seger: 7/10 

He's among the figures in heartland rock recorded several hits & essential albums build a legacy as one of most powerful singers in the influential Detroit scene.

Traffic: 7/10 

Very diverse in their time, Traffic were psychedelic before moving into jazz oriented music. They might not be as remarkable like others but they were defining.

ZZ Top: 7/10 

One of the most recognizable bands in rock history, ZZ Top were a blues & boogie rock outfit before they transformed into new wave act in the 80's. 

Definitely one of the biggest classes in Hall history, it certainly paid off with an incredible all star jam.

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