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RRHOF inductee ratings & observations #28  I returned with the ratings & observations of inductees of 2008.  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:  The Dave Clark Five  5/10  The DC5 were the second biggest band in the british invasion after the Beatles in terms of popularity alone, however when it comes to overall influence it's almost as marginal. What's hurting them is their discography isn't as historically remarkable outside of few hits. I don't mind them being inducted but they're borderline.  Leonard Cohen  8/10  Although not as successful, Leonard Cohen is among the most acclaim...

RRHOF inductee ratings & observations #15  This is the class of 2007, where I give out my ratings & observations on the 5 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:  Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five  8/10  As the first hip hop act to be inducted into the RRHOF, Grandmaster Flash & Furious Five's impact on the genre was very huge. The production style & socially conscious lyrics proved a major force in rap music.  R.E.M  10/10  An underground college rock band to global sensations, R.E.M established what would be alternative/indie rock. They went to mainstrea...

RRHOF inductee ratings & observations #31  This is the last ratings & observations of inductees, today we'll be focusing on the Class of 2006. You already know the drill so let's go for the final time! 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 worthy without ticket  1/10 = Not even a thought to the committee  0/10 = 💣  Performers: Black Sabbath  10/10  A band who turned hard rock into heavy metal, a sound that was never heard nor witnessed before Sabbath. That right there marked the history of rock & roll, they inspired over two hundred or thousand bands/artists, spawned several sub genres & had kick-start it's whole culture/movement. This act is among the most important bands since The Beatles.  ...

RRHOF inductee ratings & observations #6  Alright I returned & will be focusing on the class of 1994. Let's start shall we!  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:  The Animals  8/10  One of the bands that were part of British invasion, The Animals were very defining back in their primetime, however I wouldn't put them on the caliber of The Beatles as their music always haven't stood the test of time. They did influence artists including future Hall of Famers Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen & Elvis Costello.  The Band  10/10  Mostly these guys were seen as Bob Dylan's backing band, The ...

RRHOF inductee ratings & observations #19  The ratings & observations of 2001 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:  Aerosmith  9/10  A band from Boston took blues & made it into something more interesting, with that lots of bands including Van Halen, GNR, Motley Crue & Buckcherry cited the hard rockers as major influences. They still continued even after the 90's.  Solomon Burke  7/10  Burke is among the most important artists in soul & R&B. He lacked hits as his contemporaries made & his sound/voice paved way for legends including Stevie Wonder, C...

RRHOF inductee ratings & observations #12  I return & we'll be looking through the class of 1997. Let's start shall we.  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:  The Bee Gees  9/10  The vocal group Bee Gees definitely put Disco on the map making it truly an legitimate art form, however their impact extends further as they become one of the biggest acts in terms of popularity. Their songwriting & vocal quality paved the way for fellow successful artists including Elton John, Michael Jackson, Madonna & Beyonce. Buffalo Springfield 6/10  Given their short run, Buffalo Springfield are one of th...

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 son...