Dave Reacts To Warren Zevon's Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Snub | Letterman

Barbara, Mary and Dave discuss the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's latest induction class.
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[@85jongo]

Warren playing "Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner" on Dave's show prior to his death was absolute perfection. I love Warren and Dave so much."Enjoy every sandwich."

[@happyhammer1]

That whole episode was amazing. It was sad but Zevons spirit and demeanor was really inspiring.

[@circlemagazine]

Yeah was moment ruined by Paulie acting a tube

[@susananderson9619]

Warren definitely deserves to be entered into the Hall if Fame

[@samanthab1923]

Died 20 years ago, Sept. Dave should know, his last appearance was on his show 🙏🏻

[@trghudson]

@@samanthab1923 I remember watching that show.

[@samanthab1923]

@@trghudson Same 🥲

[@BobbySacamano]

Last time I saw Dave live was at the Hall introducing Pearl Jam

[@CharlieTWilbury]

Warren's better than the Rock and Roll HOF.

[@MichaelLasotaMusic]

I'm happy Dave mentions JJ Cale as well. I knew him personally in his later years, very great guy. Saw him perform over 2 dozen times. The coolest of cool.

[@Andrew-kf4qp]

Did he write songs with Eric Clapton?

[@craigsetzer2102]

Fantastic songwriter & performer. He is one of my favorite musical artists. Never saw him live, but I know it would have been awesome.

[@VP-lg3ny]

@@Andrew-kf4qp Clapton covered a number of his songs, most notably "Cocaine"

[@chrisbannerman2506]

He was great, one of my favorites

[@cavecookie1]

Warren and JJ, two of my all-time faves. I don't need any silly Hall of Fame to tell me who the greats are. Don't care about the HOF, I have the great music.

[@t3hPoundcake]

Dave, yet again, showing that he was the best friend Warren's music ever had. Thank you, Dave, for doing your part to expose more people to Warren's music.

[@tvorskytvorsky6488]

Dr. HST was a friend of Warren, too.

[@SteveStalker]

Enjoy every sandwich

[@lorip.1110]

The guy sitting behind the desk can't wait to tell them the library's closing soon.

[@BobbyBoatman33]

He just called security...

[@beam-kitty8425]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@brandonamison8950]

Lettermen’s breadth of musical knowledge never ceases to delight me.

[@MusicMan1965]

What frightens me if David is correct and that Sykes said teenagers said it’s not danceable. Teenagers? Dancehall? Are you kidding?!

[@edbarrett3620]

@@MusicMan1965yes, he was kidding😂

[@map9956]

I no longer consider the "Rock and Roll" Hall of Fame a credible institution. So those of us who are Warren fans can just remember and listen to him as we always have, which is why he made the music in the first place.

[@mikeberg5003]

It's a joke. And not only because of Warren. That's 90% due to that pos Wenner having a bug up his arse about Warren. But also the actual people that get nominated. Missie Elliot? Joan Baez? Oh ok. And sorry to say it coz we all love him but will someone please tell me what the hell Willie Nelson has to do with rock and roll?

[@stormbringercoming8105]

It never was credible. That place needs pushed into Lake Eerie.

[@tomstiel7576]

the mistake on the lake

[@sjbang5764]

I never considered the "Rock and Roll" Hall of Fame a credible institution.

[@D-Fens_1632]

Of the many reasons I love Jerry Garcia, one of my favorites is him not bothering to waste his time showing up to the Dead's induction, which they played well by bringing along a cardboard cutout.

[@janherlihy8301]

When I heard Warren was overlooked again for Rock and Roll hall of fame I thought of Dave

[@dottiegillespie8067]

Yep, me too.

[@josearriola3087]

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to induct Grand Funk Railroad The Guess Who Joe Cocker

[@James-3000]

I’ve been on a Warren tear this past week, great great stuff. Nothing like firing up the coffee machine in the morning to Lawyers, Guns and Money!

[@samanthab1923]

Warren was good friends with brothers from a wealthy family of eccentrics living on a big spread in Kingwood NJ. That song was written about them 😊

[@BobbyBoatman33]

Or "Boom Boom Mancini"

[@Memo2Self]

This is emblematic of why I miss Dave nightly. Dave loves music and KNOWS music. When he loved a band or a performer he had on the show, he SHOWED it. He wasn't a cheerleader for any band who appeared, he didn't calmly say "The National, everybody." Example: When The New Pornographers performed, he walked over under the cheers and said "How are you, Neko?" He KNEW. So for him to know immediately The National's new album and its lead singer by name, it's the personal connection that I don't think anyone on late night has, or has had... I just love this.

[@jessicachapman2227]

I miss Dave! True! Dave loves music. I always enjoyed his music segments and background knowledge during interviews. Might be fun-he and Conan would make a good tag team as interviewers because of their love of music.

[@jesseharradine9861]

yup, you nailed it

[@LightningBoltJpS]

Is it just me or has Dave’s story delivery, cadence and energy level somehow been restored to when he was in his 30s now that he doesn’t have to crank out a show every night anymore? He’s in top form throughout this video.

[@AldousHuxleysCat]

Seems just the opposite to me, kinda lack luster

[@written12]

Inageee. It’s more classically midwestern in pace, whatever that means

[@written12]

I agree (excuse my mangled spelling)

[@Havanorange]

Yes, you're right. Taking on the Santa Claus job seems to have reinvigorated Dave.

[@jasoncinema]

Right?! That’s what I’ve been saying. I love “retirement” Dave. He just does what stuff he wants, and looks so content and happy.

[@carlpop2324]

Zevon was a tremendous songwriter. May he rest in peace.

[@quakerninja]

Warren is bigger than Rock and Roll no museum can hold him.

[@kellene4835]

I agree 💯

[@kellene4835]

I agree 💯

[@kellene4835]

I agree 💯

[@kellene4835]

I agree 💯

[@JesuslovesRudy]

One sincere dude :-)

[@Writebrain82]

Barbara must have a good talent booker. She keeps getting the best Late Night host ever every week. She doesn't need a producer, she needs a band. :-D

[@BobbyBoatman33]

Tap is available.

[@wakeupbell2491]

Lol!

[@Flash-gr8ru]

I thinks she has an in

[@Writebrain82]

@@Flash-gr8ru Yeah, she just might. haha! More than 15 years of direct experience working with Dave, I'd say that counts as a big "in" ;)

[@slapshot01j]

I am so deeply grateful to David Letterman for introducing me to the wonderful music of Warren Zevon.

[@Rocketjay12]

I saw Warren in concert here in Chicago many years ago and it was the most fun and best concert I've ever attended. And I've seen The Beatles, The Who, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Springsteen, CSN&Y, Chicago and the Beach Boys.

[@c.s.mcleod7383]

Us Warren Zevon fans really shouldn't care if he get's in Hall of fame. We KNOW of his genius and eff the rest of the world if they don't get it. Johnny Rivers shouldbe in all of fame.

[@NetCerpher]

Agreed re Rivers. the HOF has turned into cluster F. I’m not going to name names cos we all know.

[@Brad_Leon]

Crazy he Johnny isn't in there. Contributed to 29 Top 100 songs.

[@jato1956]

Warren passed 20 years ago. I always liked his music.

[@rtnelson22]

Always great to hear from Dave. And I will be forever indebted to him for exposing me to the music of Warren Zevon. Warren was a genius, plain and simple!

[@MLife1972]

90% of my favorite bands I discovered from watching The Late Show. It's contribution to the music industry in showcasing indy and non-mainstream bands is often overlooked.

[@johnweller1538]

All that for a Pete Rose joke, gotta love Dave

[@recordguy4321]

you mean MOSES

[@Qui_Gon_Ben]

Warren had my vote!

[@Skeezer66]

I love that Dave is still current in his music!! Knowing The National that well, keeping his brain working and absorbing!!

[@jamesscully529]

I gave up on he Rock n Roll Hall of Fame a long time ago. Letterman is right that Zevon will never be in the Hall and not sure he would even want to. He will be remembered by those who mattered; the people who bought his music and went to see him perform. I count myself as one of those lucky people.

[@BobCat623923]

Warren deserves to be there...there's no question in my mind...he definitely deserves to be in the HOF

[@mollyhall2954]

His children, Jordan and Ariel, would appreciate it, and his grandchildren. People who don't know his songs need to know them.

[@BobCat623923]

@mollyhall2954 In an interview with Howard Stern, Billy Joel mentioned that he pushed for Warren to be inducted, néed more fellow artists to do the same...I'm sure Springsteen has done the same, he loved Warren's music as well.

[@dbob3405]

This just reinforces my thought that Todd Rundgren treated his nomination with the respect it deserved. In any true R&R Hall of Fame that actually used talent and importance to the genre as criteria for induction, Zevon would have been inducted the 1st year of eligibility.

[@mandyhalliburton9881]

Warren passed away September 7 2003. Rock N Roll will live on forever!

[@ktpinnacle]

That's crazy. 20?

[@written12]

Wow, it’s been that long?

[@louisevad6091]

All I can say is ……”Carmelita hold me tighter, I think I’m sinking down, and I’m all strung out on heroin on the outskirts of town”

[@giovanni7410]

You’re all right! Warren earned a spot in the hall. Love ya all!

[@ricksamericana749]

"I sing as good as I can but I dance as good as I want". Warren Zevon

[@BobbyBoatman33]

"On guitar, John Wood. John Wood... he can and HE WILL!"

[@Jiggs2u2]

Classic WZ

[@nathueil1]

Still remember his last appearance on Late Night With David Letterman.😢

[@colinwilliams553]

Me to,I love DAVE LETTERMAN.I still miss him on late night. 😢

[@nathueil1]

@Colin Williams When Johnny Carson left The Tonite Show, it changed. When David Letterman went off air, late nights were never the same.

[@BrentDavis75]

The Hall of Fame doesn't deserve Zeev. He belongs to those of us who get his genius.

[@Bev77]

I miss Dave for selfish reasons. His humor brought me comfort for so many years and now while the world is falling apart we have no one that fills that spot. We are on our own and I miss the laughter. People said no one could take Carson’s place but Dave did but no one has come close to Dave.

[@kellene4835]

Warren does not need the R&R Hall of Fame. He in the Eternal Hall of Fame

[@theritchie2173]

Literally the only time I ever hear about the R&R Hall of Fame is when people are complaining about hugely deserving, obvious, glaring omissions. It happens every year, and will continue to do so until the heat death of the universe.

[@pigmeatmarkham898]

That seems to be their strategy. 🤷

[@rname879]

That Letterman U2 documentary was really good …love these vids! 👍👍

[@allioop5-m3r]

Miss you David! Love your love for Warren Zevon!

[@Canada_Dominium]

"We lost our writers." "Oh! Because of the strike?" "No, they just left."

[@samanthab1923]

Dave, talk to Paul. When he lead the house band for the show it was always the best. He’d get these huge rock stars to jam with each other. ⭐️

[@rosebuckner3831]

No idea why Warren Zevon didn't make it in. One of the best lyricists of our time.

[@royrowland5763]

Slade: an influence on bands from The Ramones to Nirvana, charting 17 Top 20 hits in a 6-year span in the UK, 6 of those songs reaching #1. But they weren't popular in America, so they won't be in the Hall of Fame. The Tragically Hip had 9 #1 albums in Canada and are absolute legends north of the border. But they weren't popular in America, so they won't be in the Hall of Fame. The Rock and Roll HOF jumped the shark many years ago, but I'd have a little more respect for it if it just called itself what it is: The Rock and Non-Rock Artists Who Had A Following in America Hall of Fame.

[@jimrussell670]

THE hip, that is all....

[@keithbecker2412]

Warren Zevon is in my HOF and that's really all that matters!!

[@JonBestSpiritualCoachonEarth]

"Werewolves of London"...next level Thank you🎉

[@TwoWrights]

It'll be 20 years this September that we lost Warren.

[@Kyle_Riel]

You speak like an 1800's grandpa

[@jackharper24]

God these really do hit the spot.

[@beam-kitty8425]

You guys are nuts!❤

[@keithmadison8754]

Love this show, relaxed, casual, just what the Dr. ordered.

[@jackcobin5724]

I am pretty sure Warren would not give a dam if he got in.

[@c.s.mcleod7383]

I saw Warren in Edmonton in August of 2002,his final scheduled public appearance.

[@c.s.mcleod7383]

@ObamaFromKenya Barry!?😂

[@c.s.mcleod7383]

@ObamaFromKenya My PTI brother! Hey man!

[@zzRider]

I recommend listening to Warren Zevon's "Nighttime in the Switching Yard." You can dance to it (2:40)

[@Cpayne30]

Jeff Porcaro's drumming on that is sublime!

[@mur-dog560]

Maybe it's because he had a bad luck streak in dancing school?

[@michaelcorvin4330]

Voted for WZ every day. Damn shame he and Joe Cocker aren't in already. By the way, I'm seeing that guy at the desk tomorrow for a home equity loan.

[@w46try7]

I just subscribed. You 3 doing your simple chats has sucked me in like a spider to a vacuum cleaner.

[@anonymohipp9097]

No WZ, no DEVO, no King Crimson. Not much rock & roll in the hall of fame anymore. Thanks Dave!

[@beaudwayful]

Great dis track. Thank you Dave.

[@clockwisecat1310]

Love the 90s look, Dave

[@JackSilbert]

Perhaps the best episode in the storied history of The Barbara Gaines Show!

[@EMSBoys]

David, "the best friend [Warren's] music ever had", speaks for all of us. As Hunter taught us, long ago, Jann Wenner's a pissant.

[@macjolly6748]

Preach!

[@RaoulDuke-bc1pm]

FWIW...I do not own one copy of "Rolling Stone" magazine. I do, however, own a copy of every Warren Zevon album ever released. This includes "Hindu Love Gods."

[@biff1786]

I need an "I ❤ Warren Zevon & The Barbara Gaines Show" shirt and I'm not sure why.

[@linmiller8147]

It's a damn shame and extremely unfair that Warren Zevon is not going to be inducted into the The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, but maybe he would feel like me -- that the idea that Rock and Roll music should even HAVE a MUSEUM is STUPID. (And how in the hell is KATE BUSH considered ROCK?!)

[@DC-xx4kv]

David, yes overdue on Warren Zevon and it does make the so called honor greatly reduced. If not hollow. There are many in the same circumstance of having been disrespected for so long. My personal disbelief and now resignation that he will never be acknowledged is Peter Frampton. I actually would have assumed Warren was in. It just goes to document how dishonorable the process and the responsible parties have become. I hope Frampton sees being ignored as a badge of honor considering how Warren as so many others are treated with the same shameful disregard. ☮️

[@tonymockeridge338]

All I can say is Dave's Hall of Fame is the real deal. The other, I'm not so sure about anymore. Warren lives on, thanks to this great (and brilliantly produced) show.

[@curtisbell409]

When Little Feat are inducted , I will start paying attention.

[@privatepenguin3137]

The Barbara Gaines Show was not affected by the writers' strike! And Dave is right...Warren Zevon belongs in...BUT, at this point, its almost cooler to NOT be in the R&R HOF.

[@solocmc]

Dave good to see you Much love

[@stephaniehellmann1262]

Warren's snub is inexcusable!

[@user-ib2kt4oo7i]

I’m 36, but when I was a kid my dad used to like to play “Werewolves of London” in the car and always turn up the music. I’ve read a little about Mr. Zevon.. and how he may have potentially passed. In NYC, so many old houses and buildings contained asbestos. Very sad that he’s passed.. every time I hear that song obviously I think of my dad and those times in the car.

[@skiadikt]

indeed warren was a favorite of dave's and belongs in the HOF. a question for dave ... another favorite of dave's was nanci griffith who made many appearances on the show. she sadly passed away about 2 years ago. wondering if dave would share his thoughts on this wonderful artist.

[@ZumadoggGoogle2]

Missy Elliot will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, this year, but not Warren Zevon, Bad Company, Ozzy Osbourne (solo), Foriegner, Styx, Boston, Dire Straits, Stone Temple Pilots, Motley Crue, Phil Collins (solo), Ronnie James Dio. But again, Missy Elliot WILL BE inducted this year. 😅 Time to stop talking about the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.

[@micolsen9824]

If there's two guys that should be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, it's Warren Zevon and Jethro TuLL😊

[@RaoulDuke-bc1pm]

Jethro Tull invented the plow about 300 years ago. There is no evidence that Mr. Tull ever learned to play an instrument or engage in musical composition.

[@markjones952]

Do the right thing. Put Warren Zevon in the HOF.

[@RobertEskew]

Mindless video. That's 8:48 of my life that I'll never get back.

[@Aingefor3]

Grats

[@UpstateMediaNY]

The Adventures of Barbara, Mary, and a random longshoreman.

[@lawrencemckeon6802]

Sworn to secrecy, Dave tells all two days later.

[@Brad_Leon]

"You can always bet on Rock n Roll" David Letterman

[@davebushmediadesign]

Dave seems younger now than he did 20 years ago.

[@winonafrog]

Looks like a Christmas elf going through a metal phase 😅

[@hydrarue3725]

I am into this look for Dave. Rowrrrrr 🔥

[@bevdimonte3878]

Love you guys

[@reggieflanders6079]

"Hurry home early...hurry on home. Boom Boom Mancini's fighting Bobby Chacon....." Beauty, wit and heart....Thank you Warren.

[@michelenichele294]

Dave, watched Fiddler on the Roof for the very first time last night. I swear, you could fit right in as one of the villagers. Who’s your stylist? 😂 Don’t go changin’ ❤️

[@mynameisnobody8479]

Dave telling me to hit the bell..the future is here.

[@evenflowsteven]

Who’s the guy sitting down behind them? Has he ever been acknowledged? 😂

[@Andrew-kf4qp]

Where is the location? I thought it was Dave’s home. The chairs that they are sitting in are sold at Design Within Reach. I would like to get some for our home.

[@kerryrobinson9947]

Dave makes the best dressed homeless dude EVER! 👏🎸📺👻

[@kerryrobinson9947]

Towel in the water, Oy. 🤿

[@johngodbout7341]

The Rock and Roll Hall is totally biased, especially against foreign acts. The Guess Who, from Canada, isn't even in it! I mean, the Guess FREAKING Who, for god's sake!

[@samanthab1923]

BTO as well! But by all means we need Sheryl Crow?! Ugh

[@susananderson9619]

Lol @ Panty Bliss omg I live Daves humor

[@robpalmer1849]

Zevon will be in my book.

[@senselessbabbledotcom]

It's an outrage!

[@EdKazO-Vision]

I did my part. I voted for Warren. Hope everyone here did as well.

[@johnlwagner1]

Send lawyers, guns, and money to the Rock Hall!

[@Tommyr]

Also, send a certain girl too!

[@johnlwagner1]

@@Tommyr What's her name?

[@Tommyr]

@@johnlwagner1 I can't tell ya.

[@johnlwagner1]

@@Tommyr Ahh

[@KungEMuller]

Wow! Warren Zevon & Paul Shaffer should have been in the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame because they have made great music over the years. What on Earth is wrong with some people? Dave is right!

[@ronisize15]

National fan, 100% true we are the saddest

[@colleeno90210]

hes everything precious about western culture in eight minutes 😁

[@JohnCEllis]

I'm working on my final chapter and I'll be rocking to the end. If Warren turns out to be the last artist I listen to on the way out, I can live with that. Or not. F--- the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

[@DavidCNealACTOR]

Introduce the guy doing his email next time! FINALLY, someone using the library!!!

[@RealDaveHelm]

I’ll still be up all night listening to Mohamed’s radio

[@scribblesthejuggalodenver3009]

I'm hitting the button Regis!

[@robclarkson5356]

Barbara Gaines Show is the best thing on KZbin

[@jsalem343]

I have the cue cards introducing The National's debut performance on Letterman. : )

[@irenehoffman2190]

Disappointed about Warren, but so great to see The Man, Barbara, and MARY!! (snappy jacket, Mary!) Love these episodes. (Who's the fella at the back desk of this sharp office?) I do think the guest asks unfair "guess who?" questions because they're impossible to answer! Sweet to hear Joanna's name, nice to hear about the birthday gift.

[@margarinetaintedgreen8140]

To be outraged by any RRHF “snub” is to implicitly impart credibility to the RRHF. There is none. So no “outrage.” If anything, one’s credibility is enhanced by not being in the RRHF.

[@scottdawson3604]

ELP, Jethro Tull, King Crimson, BOC .... Warren is in good company. Anyone who saw the bands in this list in the '70's knows what a joke this RRHOF stuff is.