A current band.
Oh, sorry - missed the "current" because I don't think of Radiohead as a "current" band. Muse, and by the same consideration of Radiohead as a current band, Depeche Mode, Pearl Jam, and the Rolling Stones.A current band.
What a strange claim to make. Radiohead's "flash in the pan" has been happening for a quarter of a century now and still going strong with no end remotely in sight.Radiohead - I suppose. They're kind of a flash in the pan relative to some artists though...no clue what modern acts they inspired, though, short of Muse.
Oh, sorry - missed the "current" because I don't think of Radiohead as a "current" band. Muse, and by the same consideration of Radiohead as a current band, Depeche Mode, Pearl Jam, and the Rolling Stones.
You think the current iteration of these bands are still as critically successful as Radiohead?Green Day , Red Hot Chili Peppers , Foo Fighters and Pearl Jam
They are still technically "Current bands" since they are active and tour/record
Until The Guess Who are inducted, I just can't take this Hall of Fame seriously
They have zero influence. Nobody goes around saying they were influenced by Journey. You may as well put Bread in if you're going to put loser groups like Journey and Foreigner in. Journey is literally only in the hall because of Glee. LetsLlet that sink in.I will never understand why Journey and Foreigner are always ignored
They had huge influence even if people for some reason hate them for it
Well, y'see, it's the "still going strong" I disagree with. They've got a large fanbase, but I think it's only that fanbase that thinks they're still going strong. See if anyone who isn't a dedicated Radiohead fan can name a single song they've had in the last 18 years. Depeche Mode's fanbase probably thinks the same. They still pack stadiums too, but I'm fairly confident their days of influencing people are gone by. Radiohead's in that same category.What a strange claim to make. Radiohead's "flash in the pan" has been happening for a quarter of a century now and still going strong with no end remotely in sight.
You really don't have a clue what you're talking about. Radiohead have released at least three seminal albums in that time and their reputation has solidified to the point where, rightfully, everything they do warrants attention. If you think they faded into obscurity or unpopularity after Pablo Honey then you can't really comment on them at all, sorry.Well, y'see, it's the "still going strong" I disagree with. They've got a large fanbase, but I think it's only that fanbase that thinks they're still going strong. See if anyone who isn't a dedicated Radiohead fan can name a single song they've had in the last 18 years. Depeche Mode's fanbase probably thinks the same. They still pack stadiums too, but I'm fairly confident their days of influencing people are gone by. Radiohead's in that same category.
I realize this isn't the greatest source but both Kid A and In Rainbows are in the top 15 rated albums of all time on RateYourMusic.com (Kid A being #3). Kid A is frequently named one of the best albums of the 2000's. People obviously still care about and listen to Radiohead.Well, y'see, it's the "still going strong" I disagree with. They've got a large fanbase, but I think it's only that fanbase that thinks they're still going strong. See if anyone who isn't a dedicated Radiohead fan can name a single song they've had in the last 18 years. Depeche Mode's fanbase probably thinks the same. They still pack stadiums too, but I'm fairly confident their days of influencing people are gone by. Radiohead's in that same category.
And yet people are still mentioning them 4 decades later. And I didn't describe Radiohead as a flash in the pan, I described them as a "relative" flash in the pan, compared to some other groups. And yes, RateYourMusic isn't a great source, since it's rate YOUR music...and Radiohead fans, as demonstrated in this thread, are passionate about having their favorite band recognized as great, and as I mentioned they have a large fanbase. So it really isn't indicative of anything. I don't deny Radiohead is influential, I don't deny they should get in the hall someday...but there are other bands and individuals that should get in there first.I realize this isn't the greatest source but both Kid A and In Rainbows are in the top 15 rated albums of all time on RateYourMusic.com (Kid A being #3). Kid A is frequently named one of the best albums of the 2000's. People obviously still care about and listen to Radiohead.
I also found it strange that you claim Radiohead is a flash in the pan but didn't mention that The Zombies only released two records in a span of three years before breaking up.
I still can't believe Iron Maiden hasn't been inducted. They check off most of the boxes.
Influential - check...ie. Metallica and Avenged Sevenfold
Innovative - check
Popular - check; still sell out stadiums to this day
Critical acclaimed albums - check, kinda...they never did have that one album that was universally acclaimed but several were very well received by critics
One of the most popular of all-time in their genre..probably top-3 or top-4.
Charismatic lead singer with distinctive voice -check...not really one of the boxes that needs to checked I would think, but it doesn't hurt!
Only factor that could possibly count against them are the lack of popular singles, but really, everyone knows several of their songs...and it's not their fault radio stations and MTV wouldn't play their music on a regular basis if at all due to them being satanic, don't you know.
Only thing against them is Jan Wenner hates them, that is the only reason they are not in
Who the hell said "after Pablo Honey"?!? Setting up straw man arguments much? Their 3 biggest (well, most important) albums came after that...but in succession (Hail to the Thief and In Rainbows I don't include, though I'm sure diehard fans would). But Pablo was 1994...and In Rainbows was 2007, so at best Radiohead's biggest period spanned 13 years, and I'd argue it really ended with Kid A, when they really started shedding anything other than core fans, which was released in 2000 and thus their biggest period was only 6 years long, one short of The Beatles (who all continued individually through the 70s and MacCartney and Harrison continued hitting the charts well into the 80s). Hence my "relative flash in the pan" reference. So I have to reflect that "you don't know what you're talking about" comment back at you. Hard to get perspective on the world when you're trapped in the room, but I'm sure you don't get what I mean by that.You really don't have a clue what you're talking about. Radiohead have released at least three seminal albums in that time and their reputation has solidified to the point where, rightfully, everything they do warrants attention. If you think they faded into obscurity or unpopularity after Pablo Honey then you can't really comment on them at all, sorry.
There’s really no argument to not have them in. The album sales are there and Maiden still sells out arenas around the world.For me--two bands that need to be in are Judas Priest and Iron Maiden
Well, y'see, it's the "still going strong" I disagree with. They've got a large fanbase, but I think it's only that fanbase that thinks they're still going strong. See if anyone who isn't a dedicated Radiohead fan can name a single song they've had in the last 18 years. Depeche Mode's fanbase probably thinks the same. They still pack stadiums too, but I'm fairly confident their days of influencing people are gone by. Radiohead's in that same category.
At this point, you should just lay down your peashooter and leave the field.Who the hell said "after Pablo Honey"?!? Setting up straw man arguments much? Their 3 biggest (well, most important) albums came after that...but in succession (Hail to the Thief and In Rainbows I don't include, though I'm sure diehard fans would). But Pablo was 1994...and In Rainbows was 2007, so at best Radiohead's biggest period spanned 13 years, and I'd argue it really ended with Kid A, when they really started shedding anything other than core fans, which was released in 2000 and thus their biggest period was only 6 years long, one short of The Beatles (who all continued individually through the 70s and MacCartney and Harrison continued hitting the charts well into the 80s). Hence my "relative flash in the pan" reference. So I have to reflect that "you don't know what you're talking about" comment back at you. Hard to get perspective on the world when you're trapped in the room, but I'm sure you don't get what I mean by that.
Who the hell said "after Pablo Honey"?!? Setting up straw man arguments much? Their 3 biggest (well, most important) albums came after that...but in succession (Hail to the Thief and In Rainbows I don't include, though I'm sure diehard fans would). But Pablo was 1994...and In Rainbows was 2007, so at best Radiohead's biggest period spanned 13 years, and I'd argue it really ended with Kid A, when they really started shedding anything other than core fans, which was released in 2000 and thus their biggest period was only 6 years long, one short of The Beatles (who all continued individually through the 70s and MacCartney and Harrison continued hitting the charts well into the 80s). Hence my "relative flash in the pan" reference. So I have to reflect that "you don't know what you're talking about" comment back at you. Hard to get perspective on the world when you're trapped in the room, but I'm sure you don't get what I mean by that.
. The meandering style of music they eventually developed alienated their early fanbase (honestly, even The Bends alienated some fans of Pablo Honey, though I really couldn't understand that from a personal perspective) and I'd argue really limited the number of artists they ended up influencing.
They have zero influence. Nobody goes around saying they were influenced by Journey. You may as well put Bread in if you're going to put loser groups like Journey and Foreigner in. Journey is literally only in the hall because of Glee. LetsLlet that sink in.
They have zero influence. Nobody goes around saying they were influenced by Journey. You may as well put Bread in if you're going to put loser groups like Journey and Foreigner in. Journey is literally only in the hall because of Glee. LetsLlet that sink in.