Sharp Dressed Man
Down South Jukin'
"Hush" is a great song! I think it's cool to see it in there.
Deep Purple (Official Thread)
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Sox
Avoiding The Swan Song
I don't know much about the old Rock and Roll Hall of Farce and I don't really care much either. However I do wonder at the reasoning behind Deep Purple not being included in the roll of honour same with Jethro Tull and Yes. What does a band have to achieve to fit the criteria and be recognised.
Vader
Veteran Of A Thousand Psychic Wars
^^^ Well, first and foremost I think they have to suck ... that could be the dilemma right there 
Sox
Avoiding The Swan Song
^^ You may well have a point. I know it took long enough for them to get Rush up there. Surely it's an insult to leave Deep Purple by the wayside. 
Vader
Veteran Of A Thousand Psychic Wars
I personally feel The Hall of Sham is an insult unto itself.
JimJam
Senior Member
The Hall of "Fame" is a joke. An alternate hall could be created of the artists not included in the Cleveland location.
The idea of a museum with memorabilia and artifacts is appealing. But a "hall of fame" for music is completely subjective and it shows in their selections. It's not the same as a sports hall of fame, where they can go by hard statistics such as home runs or rushing yards. If it was about "fame," Deep Purple sold millions of albums.
What it is, is a bunch of self-appointed taste makers who select their personal favorites for regal inclusion. Or, they come to some sort of compromise agreement with others on the panel with different tastes. You let my choice in, i'll let your choice in.
I also despise the hoity-toity induction ceremonies, which resemble the Oscars or Golden Globes and seem antithetical to the essence of rock & roll.
The idea of a museum with memorabilia and artifacts is appealing. But a "hall of fame" for music is completely subjective and it shows in their selections. It's not the same as a sports hall of fame, where they can go by hard statistics such as home runs or rushing yards. If it was about "fame," Deep Purple sold millions of albums.
What it is, is a bunch of self-appointed taste makers who select their personal favorites for regal inclusion. Or, they come to some sort of compromise agreement with others on the panel with different tastes. You let my choice in, i'll let your choice in.
I also despise the hoity-toity induction ceremonies, which resemble the Oscars or Golden Globes and seem antithetical to the essence of rock & roll.
Johnny-Too-Good
Senior Member
The March edition of 'Classic Rock' was a special which was wholly devoted to bands which had not been inducted. Deep Purple were featured on the cover, and considered the greatest injustice. Personally I have no interest in these 'award' type things. I come from a generation where the rock stars laughed at such things (ref Lennon - "Thank you for this purple heart"). I know times have changed and many of the '70s and '80s band members seem to be gratified by this stuff, but I really don't give a toss.
JimJam
Senior Member
"Burn" at California Jam, 1974
joker1961
Skaven Swear Runner
been blowing the dust of DP Vinyl`s.
joker1961
Skaven Swear Runner
well been reading the book on Blackmore good read...the box set for NOW! is sick
