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elSicomoro · 10-04-2009, 12:37 PM

I had a debate with some friends on Twitter the other day...they were lamenting the fact that ABBA is nominated for the Rock Hall of Fame. They seem to be music snobs, and they narrowly define what rock music is.

I don't know if ABBA should be in the Rock Hall, but I think electronic and dance and hip-hop artists are worthy of entry. To me, the more modern forms of music are still very much connected to rock music. Much more so than rock is connected to jazz and blues. I think the point my friends were really trying to make is that the Rock Hall should not be based on popularity.

And I agree...though I don't think that's totally the case anyway. And the Rock Hall selection process is very weird and controlled. The Stooges should have been in years ago, and there are plenty of worthy bands that are not in there yet.

10-04-2009, 12:37 PM	#27
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	I had a debate with some friends on Twitter the other day...they were lamenting the fact that ABBA is nominated for the Rock Hall of Fame. They seem to be music snobs, and they narrowly define what rock music is. I don't know if ABBA should be in the Rock Hall, but I think electronic and dance and hip-hop artists are worthy of entry. To me, the more modern forms of music are still very much connected to rock music. Much more so than rock is connected to jazz and blues. I think the point my friends were really trying to make is that the Rock Hall should not be based on popularity. And I agree...though I don't think that's totally the case anyway. And the Rock Hall selection process is very weird and controlled. The Stooges should have been in years ago, and there are plenty of worthy bands that are not in there yet.