"Rappers do not belong in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame"-Gene Simmons

[mrJim]

I don't know whether they do or don't and kinda' don't really even care. but...

But these KISS threads are hilarious:

They should make an Urban music HOF and put all the rappers/hip-hop/dub-step artists in it.

Then burn it to the ground.

pure comic genius right there!

 

[KingHeadache]

For once, the guy has a good point.

They named it the Rock & Roll HOF. Should've called it the Music HOF.

But the inclusion of rap artists is hardly the only thing wrong with the damn thing.

 

[Vehicle]

They've been inducting non-rock and roll acts from year one.

I just posted this in the Dave Marsh thread:

Aretha
Marvin
B.B.
Ray
Sam
Bo
Smokey
Muddy
Jackie
Otis
Stevie

11 artist so big, they're recognized by one name. And that's in the first two years of inductions alone. Nary a 'rock and roll' act in the bunch.

Considering the non-existence of any sort of criteria these cats go by when deciding who's in or out, a person is almost forced to believe the RARHOF has more to do with fame than rock and roll.

And if that's the case, then KISS should have been in years ago.

It's funny, now that Gene is in, he's running his yapper like he's gunning for a seat on the board of directors.

 

[Aktivator]

huh? Rock has to have guitars? Gene there are plenty of rock acts going back to the early 50's without guitars? piano and sax bands? how about two cellos instead of a guitar? While I hate to admit it there is plenty of rap acts influenced by rock bands. Also how about Zappa who did alot of talking (or his band members) instead of singing? Also go back to roots rock of the late 40's. This idea that all Rock bands are the simple -guitar, bass and drum is just misinformed.

By the way not a fan of KISS but have no problem with them in the Rock Hall of Fame!