Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame! Now it's official.

[Fingers]

I want to say something here and it has fuck all to do with whether or not they play.  All due respect to other artists over the years (and other artists being inducted this year for that matter), but considering you have GNR, RHCP and Beastie Boys (all still "relevant") this year, it should have been held in a different venue in a better city.  No offense to Cleveland, I know the schedule (I think every 3 years they have it there), I know the history of the city and of the hall, but still.  At the very least, and I think we can all agree to this, it should be broadcast live on some channel on TV (preferably) or at least on the internet.  In this day and age, what's the point broadcasting it in May on HBO, when everyone is going to watch it the next day on youtube?

Guns n Roses played in the very same venue in the late 80's, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers played a small club about 15 minutes away from the same venue opening up for Bad Brains before they hit big, but I guess they should have the ceremony at the MGM Grand in Vegas or something. Yeah.

[vicariousexistence]

i am quite bewildered there is nowhere to watch it live.  i'd be willing to dish out $50 for it, how is this opportunity passing them by?

[reayj2003]

i am quite bewildered there is nowhere to watch it live.  i'd be willing to dish out $50 for it, how is this opportunity passing them by?

You can watch it live at the Rock Hall.

[Bodhi]

i am quite bewildered there is nowhere to watch it live.  i'd be willing to dish out $50 for it, how is this opportunity passing them by?

I think you are overestimating the whole thing.  First off, the Hall of Fame is an extremely fucking boring thing to watch.  I remember having to sit through 4 hours of nonsense just to see Metallica's thing at the end in 2009.

Second, NOBODY is paying 50 bucks to see  a few shots of a band sitting at a dinner table or to watch a speech on  TV.  If GN'R was going to perform that is one thing, they aren't, so most people besides us have lost interest.

[LunsJail]

i am quite bewildered there is nowhere to watch it live.  i'd be willing to dish out $50 for it, how is this opportunity passing them by?

There are only 5 billion different awards shows on television each year in the US, most of them country music. The average person isn't paying $50 to watch another one.

[AxlReznor]

i am quite bewildered there is nowhere to watch it live.  i'd be willing to dish out $50 for it, how is this opportunity passing them by?

I think you are overestimating the whole thing.  First off, the Hall of Fame is an extremely fucking boring thing to watch.  I remember having to sit through 4 hours of nonsense just to see Metallica's thing at the end in 2009.

Second, NOBODY is paying 50 bucks to see  a few shots of a band sitting at a dinner table or to watch a speech on  TV.  If GN'R was going to perform that is one thing, they aren't, so most people besides us have lost interest.

Rod Stewart will be reuniting with The Faces to perform. You know there'll be a lot of interest in that.

[pilferk]

i am quite bewildered there is nowhere to watch it live.  i'd be willing to dish out $50 for it, how is this opportunity passing them by?

$50? No.

$15 to $20, for a live stream of the event?  I'd do that.

[westcoast_junkie]

i am quite bewildered there is nowhere to watch it live.  i'd be willing to dish out $50 for it, how is this opportunity passing them by?

$50? No.

$15 to $20, for a live stream of the event?  I'd do that.

A live-stream would be GREAT. 15-20 or 50....whatever

[Bodhi]

i am quite bewildered there is nowhere to watch it live.  i'd be willing to dish out $50 for it, how is this opportunity passing them by?

I think you are overestimating the whole thing.  First off, the Hall of Fame is an extremely fucking boring thing to watch.  I remember having to sit through 4 hours of nonsense just to see Metallica's thing at the end in 2009.

Second, NOBODY is paying 50 bucks to see  a few shots of a band sitting at a dinner table or to watch a speech on  TV.  If GN'R was going to perform that is one thing, they aren't, so most people besides us have lost interest.

Rod Stewart will be reuniting with The Faces to perform. You know there'll be a lot of interest in that.

I'm not sure if you are being sarcastic with that or not.  I'm assuming yes?  I'm not trying to be a dick, I am actually asking.

[AxlReznor]

i am quite bewildered there is nowhere to watch it live.  i'd be willing to dish out $50 for it, how is this opportunity passing them by?

I think you are overestimating the whole thing.  First off, the Hall of Fame is an extremely fucking boring thing to watch.  I remember having to sit through 4 hours of nonsense just to see Metallica's thing at the end in 2009.

Second, NOBODY is paying 50 bucks to see  a few shots of a band sitting at a dinner table or to watch a speech on  TV.  If GN'R was going to perform that is one thing, they aren't, so most people besides us have lost interest.

Rod Stewart will be reuniting with The Faces to perform. You know there'll be a lot of interest in that.

I'm not sure if you are being sarcastic with that or not.

I'm not. The Faces are an extremely popular band. They haven't performed together for ages. There will be interest in it. Whether it will be good or not is another matter.

[Bodhi]

i am quite bewildered there is nowhere to watch it live.  i'd be willing to dish out $50 for it, how is this opportunity passing them by?

I think you are overestimating the whole thing.  First off, the Hall of Fame is an extremely fucking boring thing to watch.  I remember having to sit through 4 hours of nonsense just to see Metallica's thing at the end in 2009.

Second, NOBODY is paying 50 bucks to see  a few shots of a band sitting at a dinner table or to watch a speech on  TV.  If GN'R was going to perform that is one thing, they aren't, so most people besides us have lost interest.

Rod Stewart will be reuniting with The Faces to perform. You know there'll be a lot of interest in that.

I'm not sure if you are being sarcastic with that or not.

I'm not. The Faces are an extremely popular band. They haven't performed together for ages. There will be interest in it. Whether it will be good or not is another matter.

oh ok, well that is honestly the first time I have heard that they are playing there.  They WERE a popular band, I wouldn't say they are a popular band now.  I work in the music media, and there are 3 topics that are getting attention from the Hall of Fame this year, GN'R, Beasties, and RHCP.  I also know several people who are not even covering the Hall of Fame this year after GNR said they weren't performing, up until that point there was obviously some interest.  I really haven't heard anyone I work with mention the Faces thing, but also keep in mind we all try to go after the young audience, 12-30, teenagers have no idea who most of these bands are.  It is sad really.  Beasties and RHCP wouldn't even be considered popular right now, its all about about Lil Wayne and Deadmau5.  Remember I said popular, not good.   

[LongGoneDay]

i am quite bewildered there is nowhere to watch it live.  i'd be willing to dish out $50 for it, how is this opportunity passing them by?

I think you are overestimating the whole thing.  First off, the Hall of Fame is an extremely fucking boring thing to watch.  I remember having to sit through 4 hours of nonsense just to see Metallica's thing at the end in 2009.

Second, NOBODY is paying 50 bucks to see  a few shots of a band sitting at a dinner table or to watch a speech on  TV.  If GN'R was going to perform that is one thing, they aren't, so most people besides us have lost interest.

Rod Stewart will be reuniting with The Faces to perform. You know there'll be a lot of interest in that.

I'm not sure if you are being sarcastic with that or not.

I'm not. The Faces are an extremely popular band. They haven't performed together for ages. There will be interest in it. Whether it will be good or not is another matter.

oh ok, well that is honestly the first time I have heard that they are playing there.  They WERE a popular band, I wouldn't say they are a popular band now.  I work in the music media, and there are 3 topics that are getting attention from the Hall of Fame this year, GN'R, Beasties, and RHCP.  I also know several people who are not even covering the Hall of Fame this year after GNR said they weren't performing, up until that point there was obviously some interest.  I really haven't heard anyone I work with mention the Faces thing, but also keep in mind we all try to go after the young audience, 12-30, teenagers have no idea who most of these bands are.  It is sad really.  Beasties and RHCP wouldn't even be considered popular right now, its all about about Lil Wayne and Deadmau5.  Remember I said popular, not good.   

Yeah I'm not sure a Faces reunion would set the world on fire, but I'd certainly be interested in seeing it.
If they weren't older than shit, and Ronnie Lane was still alive, it would be almost as exciting as the prospect of a GN'R reunion for me.
One of the best rock collections I've stumbled upon is the Faces, 5 guys walk into a bar...
I've found that there are more people than not that had no idea Rod was in the Jeff Beck Group and the Faces, and only know him (and hate him) because of Maggie May.
I'd like to buy a ticket just for the Faces, but it seems people are still holding out hope for GN'R, and tickets are still $400 plus. Couple that with the fact that I have no idea how much attention the hall with pay to the criminally underrated Faces. I don't want to drop $1,000 or whatever the trip would cost and end up seeing 1 song, which I have a feeling is the most they will get.
I always found it strange that Rod Stewarts popularity didn't generate more interest in his back catalogue, when he was truly great. I think Stay with Me is the only song I've heard on the radio. Maybe the hall will do it right. They should take advantage of the few good bands they have left. Rocks deader than shit as far as this old fart is concerned.

[FunkyMonkey]

From Slash when asked about the seven members being inducted:

Slash: "There should just be the five of us, but there are two other guys coming that were invited.  I don't know exactly how that works."

About a minute in on the interview: http://www.q1043.com/cc-common/mainheadlines2.html?feed=428240&article=9957297

[Loaded NightraiN]

Slash: "There should just be the five of us, but there are two other guys coming that were invited.  I don't know exactly how that works."

 

Wow, I love reading this guy's quotes

"Two other guys"... He's acting like DJ and Buckethead are coming 

Oh man

[jarmo]

Baron von Storm isn't welcome?



/jarmo

[Loaded NightraiN]

Baron von Storm isn't welcome?



/jarmo

Maybe this is his way of telling him he's out of VR 

[sofine11]

I'm a little surprised that he knocked Matt & Dizzy being invited.    

Maybe he's worried that might complicate an already complicated situation regarding a possible performance...

[Ali]

I'm a little surprised that he knocked Matt & Dizzy being invited.    

Maybe he's worried that might complicate an already complicated situation regarding a possible performance...

I don't know what that was about.  Why even go there?  If everyone will be sitting together that chooses to attend, why make a comment like that before hand?  It has the potential to make an already awkward situation more awkward.

Ali

[sofine11]

I'm a little surprised that he knocked Matt & Dizzy being invited.    

Maybe he's worried that might complicate an already complicated situation regarding a possible performance...

I don't know what that was about.  Why even go there?  If everyone will be sitting together that chooses to attend, why make a comment like that before hand?  It has the potential to make an already awkward situation more awkward.

Ali

Possibly.  You can bet Axl's keeping tabs on what they're all saying publicly too.

[peter7411226]

I can see why Slash would make the comment. Only the Appetite era should be eligible by the guidelines of the RRHOF.