Radiohead Finally Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

[@bornbybeans]

Pablo Melon The Melons OK Melon Melon A Amelonac Hail to the Melon In Melons The King of Melons A Melon Shaped Pool

[@matthewroberts3125]

Brought you by Melonhead

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This is beautiful

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Tomorrow's modern melons

[@thxhxndrick6364]

The Melonaser

[@TheOblivionCK]

In Melons really speaks to me

[@nicolaskim6606]

The rock and roll hall of fame is the youtube rewind of music

[@mar15115]

Bloody accurate

[@ISuckOffCops]

holy shit this is so fucking accurate

[@nath1606]

but actually good

[@charlie172011]

@Ned from spiderman because rorhof sucks

[@Hevvvyyy]

At least rush is in there

[@moidkhan1562]

Radiohead wont even attend the event.

[@thegroove14]

Nothing is impossible!

[@ParanoidTele]

They might if Micahel Stipe inducts them!

[@Heyo-Mayo182]

That’s why I love Radiohead!

[@i_dont_know_who_i_am69]

Colin will, and he'll play solo

[@zello4075]

@@i_dont_know_who_i_am69 the true radio head

[@jf5482]

A Melon Shaped Pool

[@CheefChaos]

Hail to the Melon.

[@TheNihilistPolarBear]

The King Of Melons

[@emie1170]

Pablo Melon

[@EmiTheLoomistar]

OK Melon

[@i_dont_know_who_i_am69]

Melon Honey

[@pandasbass7267]

Finally! Seems like all the Jigsaws finally fell into place

[@elxicoplayboi5517]

Your comment is All I Need ;)

[@pandasbass7267]

Set Yourself On Fire well that was all in the past, but now we have to use the Present Tense when speaking about Radiohead status in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

[@jonathantom8425]

We need to burn whatever witch didn’t induct them before I mean what a creep

[@dclarkmusic]

JT I’ve been daydreaming about this for years

[@artificialgummies7416]

I think they’re the best band on that list but I Might Be Wrong.

[@arkansaspromise]

Now we need pixies

[@rainbowrotcod]

yeS

[@jameswatts2310]

Roger The alien gotta wait till 2023. Their first album was in 98 and their first album has to be 25 years old

[@orochi6312]

James Watts I’m not sure abt that one chief

[@arkansaspromise]

@@jameswatts2310 first album was 1987

[@jameswatts2310]

Roger The alien welp screw google search

[@zazapachuliaisbetterthanjo6254]

I honestly think radiohead could care less what awards or accolades they win. They're music says it all and it has the numbers to prove it.

[@TheInsaniacGuy]

Same thing with RATM.

[@rodrigoserrano3232]

ZaZa Pachulia Is Better Than Jordan if they don't care neither should you, music ain't about numbers

[@MCLemonyfresh]

*couldn’t care less. “Could care less” implies that they do care. Hi 4 years from the future

[@zazapachuliaisbetterthanjo6254]

@@MCLemonyfresh Hello

[@mossymoose8920]

Still kind of ridiculous that Joy Division has not been inducted yet.

[@JaydenGFraser]

New Order more so aswell.

[@kevinr4092]

Who?

[@anthonysclafani3963]

Yeah that’s absurd. Joy division is massively influential

[@michaeltabor9596]

Buraddi Roa Joy/divison new order combined entry should have gone in before the cure

[@joeyford]

Not popular enough?

[@yairmichaeli267]

radiohead arguably made the best rock albums of all time. They must induct them.

[@thegroove14]

Speaking of which, how about doing The Cure Worst to Best?

[@howmany6824]

Good idea.

[@anthg4563]

Worst to most worst you mean

[@rossmusic25]

Vsauce Michael maybe in your opinion

[@mvnkycheez]

i could have sworn he did that by now but must be mistaken

[@thegroove14]

He hasn’t

[@rockingbirdey]

Congrats to The Cure, Def Leppard, Stevie Nicks, Radiohead and The Zombies for their inductions. Awesome artists

[@chrisfordeditor]

The Cure is probably the most shocking one here. They haven't been inducted yet? I'm a much bigger fan of Radiohead, but The Cure really should have been there ages ago...

[@thegroove14]

Waiting for Nickelback, Creed, Cool Cat & Derek Savage, Limp Bizkit, RiceGum, Papa Roach, Hanson, Milli Vanilli, the DC3, Michael Bolton, Imagine Dragons, Baha Men, 5ive, Greta Van Fleet, Skillet, the Jonas Brothers, Sonseed, Crazy Frog, MattyBRaps, the Wiggles, the Doodle Bops, and Cal Chuchesta to be inducted now!

[@jf5482]

Is this an off season April Fools joke?

[@arkansaspromise]

don’t forget about korn!!!!

[@ThatOneGuy7550]

IT REALLY BE LIKE THAT

[@Hevvvyyy]

Waiting for Rush to get re-inducted

[@hirayuuu]

No, the question is _Why isn't Nickelback there till now?_

[@abelisraelcruzayuso4682]

THE CURE... finally inducted...

[@jvictor3048]

This.

[@bobsbigboy_]

@@jvictor3048 The Smiths>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[@arizothwow1]

This is probably the most shocking even more than radiohead. How the hell is the cure not the HOF already.

[@Th0tSlAyErIII]

@@bobsbigboy_ I adore both... And you're 200% wrong.

[@jvictor3048]

@@bobsbigboy_ Respectfully disagree.

[@TerreurTerence]

Since the HoF has a rule that the inductees first year of eligibility is the release of its first studio album, we only have to wait till 2043 till 6ix9ine gets inducted boys.

[@radiofloyd2359]

That will be in the G.O.A.T hall of fame that will open specifically for him.

[@fetfet1210]

I'm still waiting for King Crimson, and I won't accept the R&R HoF until they're in.

[@zacharymorin5696]

fetfet1210 Right?

[@uf3178]

How are the smiths not in the rock and roll hall of fame ?

[@inigo137]

I think they are too busy making movies and rap. Will was pretty busy recently starring in the KZbin rewind.

[@EclecticoIconoclasta]

they haven´t even inducted joy division. they are huge corporate ignorant idiots

[@williehopscotch]

@@inigo137 Very nice.

[@R0CKDRIG0]

Because they are not popular in America. The Cure were massively popular and it still took them a decade and a half. But I guess Janet Jackson and Stevie Nicks are more important to rock history than Pixies, Sonic Youth, The Smiths, Joy Division, My Bloody Valentine, The Smashing Pumpkins, The Flaming Lips, Television, Pavement, Tool, Talk Talk, Slint or Nine Inch Nails.

[@euronomus]

Because they're not scraping the bottom of the barrel yet?

[@flower5185]

they should rename it the Popular Music Hall of Fame

[@razorblade4395]

osho They wouldn't work cause not everyone who has been inducted has "popular music"

[@melva311]

I have a better name “piece of shit.”

[@emorygleason6138]

it's called the hall of FAME... not the hall of all rock music. it needs to have fame

[@flower5185]

@@emorygleason6138 you're missing the point. A lot of music in the rock n roll hall of fame isn't rock. My point has nothing to do with 'fame'

[@peterpretentious]

“.. the ethos, the energy, the vibe... the trailblazing nature” Just say cultural zeitgeist Anthony, we know you want to

[@mistyinsisty4377]

I dont think the melon understands in order to be eligible for the rock and roll hall of fame, your debut album must be *25 years old* or older, especially after his rant at 2:55 ((no hate)) just saying he seems a bit uninformed.

[@pepperypeppers2755]

Pablo Honey came out in 1993, so this would be their first ballot right?

[@50ShadesOfEndo]

Peppery Peppers 2nd

[@Acriimony]

either way it's a stupid fucking rule that's completely arbitrary and subjective.

[@j_delay4691]

It even says it at the bottom of the page he was looking at when he said it haha

[@blarneystone38]

While I get what you're saying how on Earth did it take two ballots for them to induct Radiohead for gods sake? If there's any band of the past 25 years that deserves to be in on their first ballot it's friggin' Radiohead

[@calthomas6892]

You do know that artists only become eligible for the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame 25 years after their first release, right? This is the second year Radiohead has been nominated, their first release (Creep) was released in 1992. Not that the RnR HoF is that important or anything to care about but you should do your homework next time...

[@joshdt7598]

Nice try, cal chuchesta

[@cdabcdefg12345]

Yoooo nice name

[@ThomT94]

Isn't it 25 years after their debut album? Considering Radiohead's first release was before Creep but they were first eligible in 2018, it would make sense to be based on albums rather than songs or EPs

[@R0CKDRIG0]

It's based on their first release. Anthony should at least read the Wikipedia page. Rage Against The Machine also debuted in 92, making this the 2nd time they were eligible. The Cure, on the other hand, had to wait 14 years or so.

[@R0CKDRIG0]

@David Clinging Their website states it's "25 years after the release of their first commercial recording", so I think singles count too. Maybe it used to be only albums and they change it.

[@Sieger1]

I don't think having a radio for a head would be good He might want to check with a doctor

[@Louis-nz1od]

Sieger dad?

[@crazymonkeymw2]

Yah the doctor might be able to give him the cure.

[@Zelgaro]

Blueface Finally Inducted Into HipHop Hall of Fame

[@seticz]

Onna deadlocs

[@rodowyfabian6753]

Fuck you @Donald Trump

[@masterblaster6401]

thank god

[@asworstos]

S C O O P

[@jordanjamison9235]

I'm pretty sure The Smith's still aren't in. By far the biggest snub imo.

[@EclecticoIconoclasta]

yet they decided to induct the crappy neo punk band green day. ignorant idiots

[@thxhxndrick6364]

King Crimson aren't inducted either.

[@lissie3669]

bro true, the Smiths actually brought something new to the table, yet they choose to induct Janet Jackson.

[@williehopscotch]

@@thxhxndrick6364 King Crimson not being inducted is a far bigger snub. It's inexcusable and shows how much of a joke this whole thing is.

[@thxhxndrick6364]

@@williehopscotch true that. They basically made modern music. From Radiohead to Kanye West everybody is influenced and inspired by the kings.

[@darrenbrown8952]

These guys transcended "rock" long ago, but I'm sure it's an honour nonetheless =). Well done dudes

[@paranoidplane9799]

Radiohead, the most important group of musicians of the past 23 years. Also: Radiohead have only been eligible for the past two years. It takes time melon

[@luisalonsoecheverria]

The Zombies have been eligible for nearly 30 years, having created arguably the most influential psychedelic pop album of all-time Odessey & Oracle. They have been nominated 3 times and only now are finally FINALLY being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!!!

[@michaeltabor9596]

luisalonsoecheverria yes I agree but Chicago & the moody blues took almost 30 years as well To get In. & all due respect to the zombies They can’t touch either one

[@luisalonsoecheverria]

​@@michaeltabor9596 It technically took less time for Chicago. The Zombies and the Moody Blues had both been eligible since 1989; She's Not There" and "Go Now" both came out in 1964. Chicago had been eligible since 1994 since the CTA album was released in 1969. Besides, the Moodies and Chicago might've sold more records, but the Zombies are far more influential.

[@michaeltabor9596]

luisalonsoecheverria I’m happy the zombies are in but again no comparison Chicago is one of the best 5 American (notice i said American) bands of all time

[@michaeltabor9596]

Also the zombies are the last British Invasion bands that deserve to be in Moody & Chicago has hits in 3 decades only s handful of groups have done that

[@nikokaapa]

The Zombies made one of my favourite albums of all time with "Odessey and Oracle".

[@K5to9X]

Yes! I mean, I watched this video because Radiohead (and Thom Yorke) are my favorite band/artist. But I'm so happy to see the Zombies getting some love here. Odyssey and Oracle is fantastic. I saw them live a couple years ago and Colin's still got nice pipes.

[@nikokaapa]

@@K5to9X saw them too at Primavera Sound at the Auditorium and they played the entire album. Dream come true!

[@50ShadesOfEndo]

Perfect album

[@R0CKDRIG0]

Yes, that album is great, but is pretty much the only outstanding thing they did. Bands like The Smiths or Joy Division have literally perfect discographies.

[@nikokaapa]

@@R0CKDRIG0 "literally" is objective and I'd personally rank Odyssey above anything, any of the bands nominated, have ever made and while were at it, the Smiths and Joy Division too. But that's just me. The first Zombies album is pretty cool as well.

[@mqrk4187]

Come on Anthony, picking on the Rock & Roll hall of fame is like picking a fight with the kid with snot drooling down their face in the sandbox

[@fudgemonkeyz69]

Weird fetish but okay.

[@IABITVpresents]

I see Radiohead, I like

[@steveh2418]

It’s a tourist attraction, nothing more or less. It facilitates half-assed reunion gigs more than it validates artistry. Still fun to take a walk around.

[@Noah-lj4rz]

RATM got snubbed

[@countdooku7152]

It's an already stacked ballot.

[@dexenationgracey1979]

Plus, they're still a fresh candidate, it's not that big of a snub.

[@Lucols4]

I love how Sonic Youth (objectively the best indie band of all time) aren't even nominated.

[@askl23]

Daydream Nation is preserved by the Library of Congress though, that's something.

[@iwishyoucould236]

Last year was the first year they were eligible.

[@Rebazar]

not sure what hurts my brain more: kraftwerk not already being on there in 2018, or kraftwerk getting nominated and then NOT CHOSEN... in 2018

[@youngdumbandbaroque1543]

In general, I do not care about the Rock Hall. However, the inductions of Radiohead and the Cure might signify a start to the boomers’ weakening clutch on the Hall. I suppose this “classic rock” narrative will inevitably fade with time, but that time seems to already be approaching. This makes me wonder how the Rock Hall will treat alternative acts like Sufjan Stevens, Animal Collective, etc. (if it still exists as a breathing institution). Yes, they have had critical acclaim and influence, but not on the mainstream level, and the Rock Hall currently seems to favor those who have had some popularity in the US.

[@romeob6403]

It’s also nuts because Bon Jovi just got in last year

[@fromchomleystreet]

Radiohead isn’t overdue. They’d only just qualified (25 years since first album) and were inducted straight away.

[@yodadback]

Since people can vote the most popular and we'll known will mostly get in. I'm pleasantly surprised that Roxy Music got in.

[@R0CKDRIG0]

Actually the whole of the people's vote only counts as 1 ballot, out of the more than 1000 ballots the members vote.

[@blackfang04]

Anthony you do know last year was the first year Radiohead was eligible for induction?

[@jacksons1600]

This is their first year eligible melon

[@Psyteth]

second

[@alexxxcross123]

The Bends is a alt rock masterpiece and yessss The Cure

[@anthonysclafani3963]

*MC5 should’ve been inducted years ago. One of the most influential bands ever. At least induct them as an early influence*

[@barbdrake5999]

*bold text*

[@WiloPolis03]

Radiohead is basically the modern REM or Talking Heads, surprised it took this long Or maybe they're past modern, Kid A & OKC were a while ago ig

[@unnamedgoon6196]

Still waiting for Maiden and Priest to get inducted

[@Hevvvyyy]

For their speech , they should pull an "alex lifeson " but say random sounds

[@mr.noride7226]

I love how my two favorite bands (The Cure and Radiohead) were inducted the same year.

[@ThatOneGuy7550]

LET'S AGREE: Fantano deserves to be in the Rock and Roll hall of fame.

[@Sherlockshooter]

To be fair Radiohead was only eligible starting last year

[@Sherlockshooter]

But still super exciting

[@KarlFrajja]

Love your channels and videos homie, always great to see a notification from ya

[@AKamikazeMonk]

The smashing pumpkins are way overdue too, but I agree, the rock and roll hall of fame would serve way more of a purpose acknowledging and giving such high praise to the game changers and influencers

[@myessyallyahamericus8405]

ok computer and kid a are two of my favorite albums ever. everything they have is good. ok computer changed my life in 97

[@warlockdruid]

Iron Maiden, Devo, Pixies and Rage are long overdue.

[@clooner_]

Glad you covered this, every class worth noting. Video idea: Talking about acts from late 90's up to now, ie current, who you can predict would get in to the Hall of Fame. Like for me a Kanye, 2Pac, Em, Bjork,Rage and etc will for sure get in. But will a Sleater kinney or Robyn or Celine Dion or J Cole or so on get in? Interesting topic to consider based on artists popularity, influence, etc

[@icoronado8181]

Pour some Melon on meeeh, in the name of love...

[@justinclarkph]

As a massive Devo fan, I really would've liked to see them be inducted. But c'est la vie. Hopefully it'll happen within the next few years, especially while the vast majority of the original members are still alive.

[@brandontidwell9531]

I just saw thom yorke live last night ! It was an incredible show I had an amazing time

[@moonglow1311]

Chubby Checker (The Twist), Three Dog Night, Jethro Tull, The Doobie Bros., and Emerson, Lake and Palmer...

[@CultureDTCTV]

Thom Yorke transitioning from 1997 to 2000 *"OK , Kid"*

[@RanterInShades]

I'm pretty down with The Cure, Def Lep and Radiohead getting in. Not too happy with Rage and Todd Rundgren getting snuffed though.

[@diondrefuentes4384]

I'm sorry about this being unrelated but that 1791 video made me so mad. He was taking things Anthony said out of context and didn't even address in the live stream how Anthony said that the reason he wouldn't debate with 1791 is because that guy wasn't really trying to address points but was only engaging for the clout. The video just removed that whole part and focused on Anthony going off. It was hot garbage

[@adelinocosta9353]

The greatest mistake is undoubtly the non induction of kraftwerk - like their music or not, their influence is absolutely massive! Very few are as influential! It's a huge injustice! That if we give any relevance to the RnRHF!

[@GPM-bh7kz]

Don’t look past Def Leppard, Hysteria was a mega success of an album, had at the time the record for most hits singles on one album, and over all are a band who’s influence has bled into other genres like hip hop and pop. Long story short, it’s about fuckin time

[@jerooo159]

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame should probably conserve an artist's entire discography (or a selected amount of their best material). Kinda like the National Film Registry does with movies. I think there's already one for music but It mosty conserves extremely old music and only one album/single at a time. It also rarely touches any rock, one of the exceptions is Metallica's Master of Puppets.

[@tim_brooks]

it’s only radiohead’s second year of eligibility.

[@thebreakfastmenu]

Radiohead and RATM definitely deserve it, but let's be real; rewards and competition isn't what they, or any artist with integrity, is actually about.

[@moggyjacatore94]

i go to school with the kids of 3 of the radio head members it’s crazy

[@nick-kd2yx]

moggy jac atore which ones?

[@flightnesssnowbirb8318]

In the case of Radiohead, they only became eligible for the Hall of Fame last year for the 2018 class with Pablo Honey's 25th anniversary. Honestly, every artist nominated on this year's list will end up in the Hall of Fame at some point in the future; I genuinely wish the hall would just expedite their selection process and just induct everyone they nominate.

[@zuhachan]

the reason why radiohead wasn't in the hall of fame earlier is because 2018 is the first year they were eligible. 25 years after a band's first commercial album release

[@mychell75]

Its about time Stevie Nicks gets her solo recognition. She was Fleeteood Mac's spike in popularity and I feel that she should have been voted in a long time ago. I love The Cure as well and am excited to see bands that are not considered normal being nominated in.

[@joshthompson2510]

Yes, who doesn’t love the 3rd best singer from Fleetwood Mac?!?!

[@habibihassan]

An artist is only eligible 25 years or more after the release of their first studio album. This is only Radiohead’s second year of eligibility, so yeah, they made it.

[@thomasdoyle6812]

This news was truly All I Need.

[@Judy-1989]

Depeche Mode should have been inducted in 2006, when they first became eligible. Loooong overdue! (Mostly for their 80's and early 90's music.) Now that IS a snub! Very happy for Radiohead though. Love them!

[@mikerusso703]

Melon Computer Kid Melon A Moon Shaped Melon In Melonbows The Melonds Melon to the Thief Amelonisiac The Melon of Limbs (TMOL) Melon Honey

[@wontonsoup7500]

Radiohead!Anthony Fantano! INSTANT WATCH

[@nevohyams]

The Zombies we're on the forefront of the British Invasion, and they helped pioneer rock together with bands like The Beatles and Manfred Mann. Colin Bluntstone's vocals are soothing yet strong, while Rod Argent and the rest made simple, yet very enjoyable melodies. Sure, they aren't the best, but every band (except for one) aren't either, and in my opinion they are one of the best bands. I always have a fun time listening to The Zombies, and I'm glad that they've finally been inducted, something that has been long overdue.

[@moonglow1311]

Nevo, You are the only one on this thread with an intelligent comment!!!

[@analogsentimentalism]

Nae nae! Now let's get list week started

[@TheRockstarr33]

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame = Music Hall of Popularity

[@taigawoods6526]

2019 fantano: Death Grips Finally Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

[@pappyodanial]

I love Radiohead, have since the 90's and continuously went to shows through KID A and Amnesiac era. With respect, they do not deserve this. They are not a rock and roll band and never wanted to be. I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't show up and mailed their invitations to some actual rock n roll band that should have been inducted, like Grand Funk Railroad or Yes.

[@lifedecoded9842]

I still find it amazing that it took until 2012 for Rush to get inducted - they should've left it a hundred years just for the meme.

[@gabrielv1689]

Pay attention to the entire list of inductees. While you go down the list, this is what you'll notice... "reward the kids first, then the parents"

[@joshf.4270]

What do y’all think of Smashing Pumpkins? I think they probably deserve a nomination at least.

[@tisaneboyglow8894]

Now we just need Boris, GY!BE, Battles, Death Grips, Can, Portishead and My Bloody Valentine.

[@fatguybob2778]

What an outrage! I can’t believe they didn’t have Radiohead in already, their song creep is one of the very best songs around! (Yes, it’s ironic)

[@dclarkmusic]

About damn time!

[@sebo9872]

The reason that Radiohead weren’t previously inducted is because this is the first year they’re eligible. A band or musician is only eligible 25 years after their debut album was first released. Therefore, Radiohead are actually being inducted in their first year of eligibility.

[@Goatchild90]

Now all we need is them in the Songwriters Hall of Fame

[@bigguy1164]

"Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, who knows what that is. I don’t give a shit. It’s irritating every year that suddenly my inbox lights up with, “Oh man, sorry about …” I don’t give a fuck! … the worst would be if we did [get inducted] and then what? We’d have to fuckin’ show up and jam? I can’t even imagine what that would be. I’m not saying this as sour grapes. I honestly couldn’t give less of a shit. I’m not gonna sleep any better. Included or not. With that being said, it’s always nice to feel you’ve been appreciated to some degree but it’s not on my list of things I have to achieve before I die." - Trent Reznor Be like Reznor.

[@youllgrowonme]

Radiohead DGAF about this and probably won't even show up.

[@huntergrove8736]

The rock and roll hall of fame has a rule where an artist’s first release had to have been 25 years ago. Pablo Honey came out in 1993 so this is the very first year they could have been inducted.

[@miniyoshi576]

I turned 8 yestarday

[@flamingcheetopuff8434]

mini yoshi Who let you on the internet?

[@miniyoshi576]

my mommy

[@flamingcheetopuff8434]

mini yoshi did you find porn?

[@gz4wbz]

I'd h8 to be the m8 that has to st8 the unfortunate f8, but as you grow and time goes at a faster r8, and delay your passions to a later d8, before you know it, it'll be too l8, with nothing left in life to appreci8, you'll only be left with death to anticip8. But happy 8th birthday, m8, hope it was a lot of fun to celebr8.

[@miniyoshi576]

i agree

[@trumpetking11]

I’m pretty sure a musical act is eligible 25 years after its debut album was released, so I believe this would be Radiohead’s first year of eligibility.

[@Psyteth]

second.

[@trollof229antthevariable9]

Bout time Stevie Nicks, The Cure, Radiohead.

[@daigle1396]

Feels weird having Radiohead inducted along Janet Jackson doe

[@ikexbankai]

Daigle why? Literally every female singer we know of that’s big today is using Janet’s playbook. Literally every single one of them

[@R0CKDRIG0]

@@ikexbankai Because she is not a rock artist, she didn't influenced rock artists, and is getting in before many more influential (and better) acts.

[@ikexbankai]

Rockdrigo for one the Hall of Fame is never been just for rock artist. It’s about the spirit of Rock & Roll and music. So I’m guessing you don’t want Michael in, Prince because he didn’t make outright rock music, Stevie Wonder, ect Also I can tell that you have never listened to any of her albums. Because all of her albums have at least one full out rock song on them. Also out of all her number 1s the first one she wrote and produced ALL BY HERSELF is a full out rock song called Black Cat. And till this day it’s the only song to ever be number 1 on the pop, r&b, dance, and rock charts in history at the same time She literally should’ve been in there she’s Janet Jackson!!!! Come on

[@R0CKDRIG0]

@@ikexbankai It seems to me (and many) that the Hall wants to have one foot on "we are keeping rock alive" and another on "everyone rocks!". Just change the name to Music Hall of Fame or Popular Music Hall Of Fame so it doesn't feel like you are including pop artists just to have more heads turned. Under the conditions they themselves state, like "having a lasting impact on rock history" I don't think Michael, Stevie or Prince (maaaaaybe Prince) should be there either, even if I enjoy their music. I mean, classical composers and jazz artists would have to get in too, since they had a big impact in genres like progressive and post-rock. No, I haven't listened to Janet's music beyond a few songs (who knows, maybe I become a fan), but having a few rock leaning songs doesn't turn you into a rock act, specially because her impact is not felt on any rock genre but in R&B. Choose first artists that you know for sure fall under the rock umbrella, instead of basing on technicalities to keep your foundation from losing popularity.

[@IllumiNatetheOracle]

@@R0CKDRIG0 sorry RNR Hall of Fame isnt a Battle of the bands.. Janet is a popular artists that used like ROCk, pop, rnb, hip hop, & dance. She the first woman to have a pop & rock #1 on the charts. How do you know she didnt influence rockstars?

[@Y0utubeIsFuckingHomo]

The fact that Janet Jackson was inducted before Todd Rundgren, Kraftwerk and Rage is an actual joke. The Hall is about commercial success and politics, not about true artistry.

[@001spring]

Ignorant statement. Just because she's not a rock act doesn't mean she's not a true artist.

[@Demention94]

@@001spring no.

[@DreDaDon16]

Velvet Rope is an amazing album

[@pissbaby7306]

@@001spring just because shes not a rock artist doesn't mean she shouldn't beat great rock bands our in a hall of fame for rock bands

[@001spring]

@The Lonely Traveller It's outdated to say the least. When it was named, some genres weren't even started or were just starting. Namely rap, hip hop, punk, metal etc... The fact is because people aren't eligible for 25yrs there weren't many acts or genres available to choose from at the time. Since then the field has broadened, as it should given the scope of music the last 40yrs. It's also funny, that an artist like Janet gets this kind of BS slight all the time. Fact is, she's had chart success in 5 different genres, including a number one rock single. People that only see her as a pop star don't know what they're talking about

[@neuroisis85]

No Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Motorhead, King Crimson, Joy Division, Public Image Limited, not ONE German band from the Krautrock era, Soundgarden, RATM, Smashing Pumpkins, Black Flag, Fugazi, Alice In Chains, Pixies, Sonic Youth, Swans, Slayer, Captain Beefheart, Megadeth, Husker Du, Minutemen, Death, Bathory, Venom, Kyuss, Sleep, Jethro Tull, Eno as a solo artist, Dick Dale etc. But Janet Jackson gets in? Wtf is wrong with the people that run this place?

[@Prosegoldmusic]

Hey ant, I believe the reason ratm wasn’t in already was the rule where an inductees debut album has to be 20 years old or 25 or something to be in the hall of fame? I know there’s some sort of rule where the debut album of the artist has to be a certain number of years old...

[@BigOwl51]

Just wait till Anthony’s 80 and he has to react to imagine dragons or nickelback gets inducted

[@HomestarZombieSlayer]

It's cool to have a really well funded museum though.