2026 Hall of Fame Rant - Published 2/25/26.
As my dear Facebook family and friends know, I always try to keep my posts light and fluffy - no politics and no religion. Once a year, however, I allow myself a rant when the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominations come out. Well, it's that time again so here it goes: The Black Crowes, Oasis, Phil Collins, Billy Idol, INXS, Iron Maiden and Luther Vandross are all extremely well-deserving and I wish them the best. Mariah Carey, Melissa Etheridge, PINK, Sade and Shakira are all forces of nature as well, even though, when I think of them, rock doesn't come to my mind. Jeff Buckley, with all due respect, recorded one album and his only "hit" was a Leonard Cohen cover. Joy Division/New Order - I'll let you be the judge. Lauryn Hill, New Edition and Wu-Tang Clan - I'll let Gene Simmons answer, "hip-hop does not belong in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame". Meanwhile, The Monkees are still not in the Hall, even though Micky Dolenz is the only member...