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 still alive. Other notable perennial snubs include Paul Anka, Neil Sedaka, Jethro Tull, Three Dog Night, Toto, Supertramp, Devo, Meat Loaf, The Guess Who, Harry Nilsson, Motorhead and Jan & Dean, among many others. There you have it. I'm all ranted out! Back to light and fluffy until next year...