Iggy Pop Inducted Into the RRHallofFame Today?

[SherriBerry]

Why would Iggy Pop be inducted into the RRHF? I understand some of the other inductees, including ABBA (continues to be a significant Pop influence on current major artists) and Genesis, but Iggy Pop? Isn't he more Punk? The only song of his I even remember was Wild One from some movie soundtrack.

[stevew2]

Why?, he looks like a skin and bones fag

[S2M]

I'll be watching for Genesis only. Is this thing on TV? For The Boss to get in before Genesis is a crime. LOL

[S2M]

Why would Iggy Pop be inducted into the RRHF? I understand some of the other inductees, including ABBA (continues to be a significant Pop influence on current major artists) and Genesis, but Iggy Pop? Isn't he more Punk? The only song of his I even remember was Wild One from some movie soundtrack.

I'm sure you've heard Lust For Life more times than you can remember.....

[SherriBerry]

Why would Iggy Pop be inducted into the RRHF? I understand some of the other inductees, including ABBA (continues to be a significant Pop influence on current major artists) and Genesis, but Iggy Pop? Isn't he more Punk? The only song of his I even remember was Wild One from some movie soundtrack.

I'm sure you've heard Lust For Life more times than you can remember.....

I have, now that you mention it - the only lyrics I remember are "lust for life" repeated over and over.

[lights1961]

the stooges were pioneers in punk rock... loved Iggys speech... came out and fingered the audience... classic... thats why they are in... ABBA inducted was AMAZING... Faith Hill sang Winner takes it all with Benny playing piano... EMOTIONAL and moving... FAITH DID THAT SONG PROUD... The Hollies had a lot of great songs... and were very moved by being elected... as were the song writers...
And Genesis were moved as well... all had a tear as they gave there speeches...

GREAT SHOW...it was shown on FUSE and was live...

Ronnie Spector sang be my baby... Rob Thomas did a excellent job on Stand by me... and Eric Burden did a great job on gotta get out of this place... WOW...

[Michigan Girl]

the stooges were pioneers in punk rock... loved Iggys speech... came out and fingered the audience... classic... thats why they are in... ABBA inducted was AMAZING... Faith Hill sang Winner takes it all with Benny playing piano... EMOTIONAL and moving... FAITH DID THAT SONG PROUD... The Hollies had a lot of great songs... and were very moved by being elected... as were the song writers...
And Genesis were moved as well... all had a tear as they gave there speeches...

GREAT SHOW...it was shown on FUSE and was live...

Ronnie Spector sang be my baby... Rob Thomas did a excellent job on Stand by me... and Eric Burden did a great job on gotta get out of this place... WOW...

I'll say ...

[Voyager]

The RRHOF is a fucking joke. Abba and Iggy Pop get inducted before Kiss, Styx, Triumph, and Rush? What the fuck? They should change the name to Pop Music Hall Of Fame.

[Rockindeano]

I'll be watching for Genesis only. Is this thing on TV? For The Boss to get in before Genesis is a crime. LOL

Yeah, Genesis' body of work is so much more impressive, right? The Greats get fast tracked in, and it also helps when your manager is on the Board at the RnRHOF. Jon Landau is his manager, and an influential member of the Hall.

[Ehwmatt]

I'll be watching for Genesis only. Is this thing on TV? For The Boss to get in before Genesis is a crime. LOL

Yeah, Genesis' body of work is so much more impressive, right? The Greats get fast tracked in, and it also helps when your manager is on the Board at the RnRHOF. Jon Landau is his manager, and an influential member of the Hall.

Genesis is a deserving band. So is Bruce.

[Ehwmatt]

The RRHOF is a fucking joke. Abba and Iggy Pop get inducted before Kiss, Styx, Triumph, and Rush? What the fuck? They should change the name to Pop Music Hall Of Fame.

Triumph? They're never getting inducted. Kiss will eventually, so will Rush. Styx is a long shot, though I'd like to see them make it.

[Rockindeano]

The RRHOF is a fucking joke. Abba and Iggy Pop get inducted before Kiss, Styx, Triumph, and Rush? What the fuck? They should change the name to Pop Music Hall Of Fame.

Wait a minute. You are saying that ABBA, is less deserving than Styx? Triumph being mentioned here isn't even funny. Kiss isn't even a real band, they were a rock version of the Monkees. Rush I can understand. Those guys are mega talented. But you can forget about Styx ever getting in, and the only way Triumph gets close to the Hall is if they tour Cleveland, Ohio.

[Voyager]

The RRHOF is a fucking joke. Abba and Iggy Pop get inducted before Kiss, Styx, Triumph, and Rush? What the fuck? They should change the name to Pop Music Hall Of Fame.

Triumph? They're never getting inducted. Kiss will eventually, so will Rush. Styx is a long shot, though I'd like to see them make it.

Why do you say Styx and Triumph are a long shot? They were much more popular than Iggy fucking Pop!

It seems to me that the RRHOF judges get a thrill out of pissing people off by inducting bands that are not even rocks bands like Abba.

[StevePerryHair]

The RRHOF is a fucking joke. Abba and Iggy Pop get inducted before Kiss, Styx, Triumph, and Rush? What the fuck? They should change the name to Pop Music Hall Of Fame.

Triumph? They're never getting inducted. Kiss will eventually, so will Rush. Styx is a long shot, though I'd like to see them make it.

Why do you say Styx and Triumph are a long shot? They were much more popular than Iggy fucking Pop!

I think Iggy Pop has a WAY bigger following than you think. Not me of course But I do know he has a big following. More than Triumph I think.

[Ehwmatt]

The RRHOF is a fucking joke. Abba and Iggy Pop get inducted before Kiss, Styx, Triumph, and Rush? What the fuck? They should change the name to Pop Music Hall Of Fame.

Wait a minute. You are saying that ABBA, is less deserving than Styx? Triumph being mentioned here isn't even funny. Kiss isn't even a real band, they were a rock version of the Monkees. Rush I can understand. Those guys are mega talented. But you can forget about Styx ever getting in, and the only way Triumph gets close to the Hall is if they tour Cleveland, Ohio.

lol Dean, as if Cleveland has anything to do with the Rock Hall elections! It's all on that fag Wenner and his NY cronies.

[Rockindeano]

I'll be watching for Genesis only. Is this thing on TV? For The Boss to get in before Genesis is a crime. LOL

Yeah, Genesis' body of work is so much more impressive, right? The Greats get fast tracked in, and it also helps when your manager is on the Board at the RnRHOF. Jon Landau is his manager, and an influential member of the Hall.

Genesis is a deserving band. So is Bruce.

Hey Matt, you do know that the ESB didn't get in with Bruce right? When he broke up the band in the late 80's, he went in solo. He says to this day, this is his biggest regret in his career.

[Voyager]

The RRHOF is a fucking joke. Abba and Iggy Pop get inducted before Kiss, Styx, Triumph, and Rush? What the fuck? They should change the name to Pop Music Hall Of Fame.

Triumph? They're never getting inducted. Kiss will eventually, so will Rush. Styx is a long shot, though I'd like to see them make it.

Why do you say Styx and Triumph are a long shot? They were much more popular than Iggy fucking Pop!

I think Iggy Pop has a WAY bigger following than you think. Not me of course But I do know he has a big following. More than Triumph I think.

Not in the Midwest USA where I live. I would guess that many of my friends who love Styx, Journey, and Rush have never even heard of him. Maybe he is popular elsewhere in the USA or outside the country, but not here. I can't even tell you one song that he sings.

[Michigan Girl]

The RRHOF is a fucking joke. Abba and Iggy Pop get inducted before Kiss, Styx, Triumph, and Rush? What the fuck? They should change the name to Pop Music Hall Of Fame.

Wait a minute. You are saying that ABBA, is less deserving than Styx? Triumph being mentioned here isn't even funny. Kiss isn't even a real band, they were a rock version of the Monkees. Rush I can understand. Those guys are mega talented. But you can forget about Styx ever getting in, and the only way Triumph gets close to the Hall is if they tour Cleveland, Ohio.

KISS is one of the greatest live bands in the history of RNR...Monkees, you have got to be kidding me!?!?!

[Ehwmatt]

I'll be watching for Genesis only. Is this thing on TV? For The Boss to get in before Genesis is a crime. LOL

Yeah, Genesis' body of work is so much more impressive, right? The Greats get fast tracked in, and it also helps when your manager is on the Board at the RnRHOF. Jon Landau is his manager, and an influential member of the Hall.

Genesis is a deserving band. So is Bruce.

Hey Matt, you do know that the ESB didn't get in with Bruce right? When he broke up the band in the late 80's, he went in solo. He says to this day, this is his biggest regret in his career.

Yeah I do know that, kinda stupid really. Oh well. Those guys have done all right for themselves I think, LOL

[Everett]

Kiss is sooo overrated please tell me what is so great about 4 guys in makeup

[Voyager]

The RRHOF is a fucking joke. Abba and Iggy Pop get inducted before Kiss, Styx, Triumph, and Rush? What the fuck? They should change the name to Pop Music Hall Of Fame.

Wait a minute. You are saying that ABBA, is less deserving than Styx? Triumph being mentioned here isn't even funny. Kiss isn't even a real band, they were a rock version of the Monkees. Rush I can understand. Those guys are mega talented. But you can forget about Styx ever getting in, and the only way Triumph gets close to the Hall is if they tour Cleveland, Ohio.

Abba is a good band but I wouldn't personally consider them rock. I am not a big fan of Kiss, but it would seem to me that they are more of a "rock" band than Abba - don't you think so?

[Rockindeano]

The RRHOF is a fucking joke. Abba and Iggy Pop get inducted before Kiss, Styx, Triumph, and Rush? What the fuck? They should change the name to Pop Music Hall Of Fame.

Wait a minute. You are saying that ABBA, is less deserving than Styx? Triumph being mentioned here isn't even funny. Kiss isn't even a real band, they were a rock version of the Monkees. Rush I can understand. Those guys are mega talented. But you can forget about Styx ever getting in, and the only way Triumph gets close to the Hall is if they tour Cleveland, Ohio.

KISS is one of the greatest live bands in the history of RNR...Monkees, you have got to be kidding me!?!?!

Don't be giving me those non-smiling emoticons like you do with your message board lover Steveo77.

KISS was great at what they did- entertain, but they can't play their way out of a wet paper bag. The Monkees had more talent, unless you count Genes cunnilingus abilities with his 4 foot tongue.

[StevePerryHair]

The RRHOF is a fucking joke. Abba and Iggy Pop get inducted before Kiss, Styx, Triumph, and Rush? What the fuck? They should change the name to Pop Music Hall Of Fame.

Triumph? They're never getting inducted. Kiss will eventually, so will Rush. Styx is a long shot, though I'd like to see them make it.

Why do you say Styx and Triumph are a long shot? They were much more popular than Iggy fucking Pop!

I think Iggy Pop has a WAY bigger following than you think. Not me of course But I do know he has a big following. More than Triumph I think.

Not in the Midwest USA where I live. I would guess that many of my friends who love Styx, Journey, and Rush have never even heard of him. Maybe he is popular elsewhere in the USA or outside the country, but not here. I can't even tell you one song that he sings.

Well the iggy followers I knew were in Erie, Pa, which is PRACTICALLY the midwest And it was people who were teens in the late 70's, not the 80's. You might be too young to know

And how could you have never heard this! It's the freaking Royal Caribbean cruiseline theme

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQvUBf5l7Vw

[Ehwmatt]

The RRHOF is a fucking joke. Abba and Iggy Pop get inducted before Kiss, Styx, Triumph, and Rush? What the fuck? They should change the name to Pop Music Hall Of Fame.

Triumph? They're never getting inducted. Kiss will eventually, so will Rush. Styx is a long shot, though I'd like to see them make it.

Why do you say Styx and Triumph are a long shot? They were much more popular than Iggy fucking Pop!

It seems to me that the RRHOF judges get a thrill out of pissing people off by inducting bands that are not even rocks bands like Abba.

Well, first of all, it's not just about popularity and I personally think Iggy Pop sucks. It's not a matter of personal bias for me, I just know how these things work. And Triumph was a good band with an outstanding guitar player, but come on, they don't have the pedigree that even a Styx does, let alone someone like Genesis or Springsteen.

We also have to keep in mind that some ridiculous omissions continue from the late 60s/early 70s... like The Guess Who and Bachman Turner Overdrive. How can bands that penned absolute American rock classics (despite being from Canada ) like "American Woman" and "Takin Care of Business" not have gotten the nod by now?

[Rockindeano]

The RRHOF is a fucking joke. Abba and Iggy Pop get inducted before Kiss, Styx, Triumph, and Rush? What the fuck? They should change the name to Pop Music Hall Of Fame.

Wait a minute. You are saying that ABBA, is less deserving than Styx? Triumph being mentioned here isn't even funny. Kiss isn't even a real band, they were a rock version of the Monkees. Rush I can understand. Those guys are mega talented. But you can forget about Styx ever getting in, and the only way Triumph gets close to the Hall is if they tour Cleveland, Ohio.

Abba is a good band but I wouldn't personally consider them rock. I am not a big fan of Kiss, but it would seem to me that they are more of a "rock" band than Abba - don't you think so?

This whole "rock" or "pop" thing to me is a gray area. I just imagine that the Hall is called "rock" but it obviously contains all kinds of genres, and a lot of the inductees are pop, and many are deserving.

[Voyager]

The RRHOF is a fucking joke. Abba and Iggy Pop get inducted before Kiss, Styx, Triumph, and Rush? What the fuck? They should change the name to Pop Music Hall Of Fame.

Triumph? They're never getting inducted. Kiss will eventually, so will Rush. Styx is a long shot, though I'd like to see them make it.

Why do you say Styx and Triumph are a long shot? They were much more popular than Iggy fucking Pop!

I think Iggy Pop has a WAY bigger following than you think. Not me of course But I do know he has a big following. More than Triumph I think.

Not in the Midwest USA where I live. I would guess that many of my friends who love Styx, Journey, and Rush have never even heard of him. Maybe he is popular elsewhere in the USA or outside the country, but not here. I can't even tell you one song that he sings.

Well the iggy followers I knew were in Erie, Pa, which is PRACTICALLY the midwest And it was people who were teens in the late 70's, not the 80's. You might be too young to know

You're right, I was not a big 70's rock fan. But I know all the good rock bands from that time, and Iggy isn't one of them IMO. The only recollection I have of Iggy Pop is a guy who used to be a big fan and then went to prison for being a pedo. So I have always associated Iggy Pop with pedophilia.

[StevePerryHair]

The RRHOF is a fucking joke. Abba and Iggy Pop get inducted before Kiss, Styx, Triumph, and Rush? What the fuck? They should change the name to Pop Music Hall Of Fame.

Triumph? They're never getting inducted. Kiss will eventually, so will Rush. Styx is a long shot, though I'd like to see them make it.

Why do you say Styx and Triumph are a long shot? They were much more popular than Iggy fucking Pop!

I think Iggy Pop has a WAY bigger following than you think. Not me of course But I do know he has a big following. More than Triumph I think.

Not in the Midwest USA where I live. I would guess that many of my friends who love Styx, Journey, and Rush have never even heard of him. Maybe he is popular elsewhere in the USA or outside the country, but not here. I can't even tell you one song that he sings.

Well the iggy followers I knew were in Erie, Pa, which is PRACTICALLY the midwest And it was people who were teens in the late 70's, not the 80's. You might be too young to know

You're right, I was not a big 70's rock fan. But I know all the good rock bands from that time, and Iggy isn't one of them IMO. The only recollection I have of Iggy Pop is a guy who used to be a big fan and then went to prison for being a pedo. So I have always associated Iggy Pop with pedophilia.

So whatever your opinion is on all music should be the only ones inducted then? Okay now I get it!!!

[StevePerryHair]

The RRHOF is a fucking joke. Abba and Iggy Pop get inducted before Kiss, Styx, Triumph, and Rush? What the fuck? They should change the name to Pop Music Hall Of Fame.

Wait a minute. You are saying that ABBA, is less deserving than Styx? Triumph being mentioned here isn't even funny. Kiss isn't even a real band, they were a rock version of the Monkees. Rush I can understand. Those guys are mega talented. But you can forget about Styx ever getting in, and the only way Triumph gets close to the Hall is if they tour Cleveland, Ohio.

Abba is a good band but I wouldn't personally consider them rock. I am not a big fan of Kiss, but it would seem to me that they are more of a "rock" band than Abba - don't you think so?

This whole "rock" or "pop" thing to me is a gray area. I just imagine that the Hall is called "rock" but it obviously contains all kinds of genres, and a lot of the inductees are pop, and many are deserving.

I agree! And maybe they should have named it something to include the "pop" music too, so that people don't get so worked up over the fact that other musicians are included! I don't see anything wrong with having all musicians eligible.

[Ehwmatt]

The RRHOF is a fucking joke. Abba and Iggy Pop get inducted before Kiss, Styx, Triumph, and Rush? What the fuck? They should change the name to Pop Music Hall Of Fame.

Wait a minute. You are saying that ABBA, is less deserving than Styx? Triumph being mentioned here isn't even funny. Kiss isn't even a real band, they were a rock version of the Monkees. Rush I can understand. Those guys are mega talented. But you can forget about Styx ever getting in, and the only way Triumph gets close to the Hall is if they tour Cleveland, Ohio.

Abba is a good band but I wouldn't personally consider them rock. I am not a big fan of Kiss, but it would seem to me that they are more of a "rock" band than Abba - don't you think so?

This whole "rock" or "pop" thing to me is a gray area. I just imagine that the Hall is called "rock" but it obviously contains all kinds of genres, and a lot of the inductees are pop, and many are deserving.

I agree! And maybe they should have named it something to include the "pop" music too, so that people don't get so worked up over the fact that other musicians are included! I don't see anything wrong with having all musicians eligible.

Motown/Soul, Pop, maybe even some organic forms of R&B are all great additions to the Hall. But, I draw the line at inducting rap music - come on, there's no melody or instrumentation there at all. Hell, half of it is stolen from real "rock" artists. Rap simply shouldn't be eligible.

[steveo777]

The RRHOF is a fucking joke. Abba and Iggy Pop get inducted before Kiss, Styx, Triumph, and Rush? What the fuck? They should change the name to Pop Music Hall Of Fame.

One that surprises me is that Alice Cooper is not in yet. He's a pioneer to a genre and a genius.