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Iggy Pop and the Stooges / Photo by Michelle Lawlor
The Stooges, Metallica, Run-D.M.C. Lead Rock Hall Nods
Nine nominees have been announced, but only five will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Who's your money on?
By William Goodman 09.22.08 1:48 PM
Iggy Pop and the Stooges / Photo by Michelle Lawlor
Officials for Cleveland's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame have unveiled the nominees for the class of 2009, with punk icon the Stooges, hard rock warlords Metallica, and hip-hip pioneer Run-D.M.C. leading the pack. War, Wanda Jackson, Bobby Womack, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Chic, and Jeff Beck round out the list. This is the second year of Metallica's eligibility (to qualify, at least 25 years must have passed since the release of an act's first single).
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Five of the nine nominated artists will be inducted, with an initial announcement arriving in January and a full-blown ceremony April 4 at Cleveland's Public Hall. For the first time ever, the ceremony will be open to the public. Even so, Iggy, please wear a shirt!
I remain shocked when I read about what Iggy Pop (Jimmy Osterburg) used to do on stage back in the day. Whatever he did and does is Rock n roll and captures the spirit of what it is all about though he at times used to risk life and limb onstage.
Devon Sartori, Toronto
Metallica obviously has the staying power in the industry and keeps its fans. They oughta be in. (Just painted Cliff.)Iggy Pop was so distinctive in style and in performance. And the Ramones and Clash are in. He oughta be in. (Definitely on my list to paint!)I'm not sure about when they recorded, if that makes them ineligible yet, but I think Public Enemy was more important than Run-DMC. Both should be in eventually. (Not just because I painted them both.)Jeff Beck should be in simply because Clapton and Page are. (Haven't painted Beck yet, though.)Wanda Jackson? Queen of Rockabilly? Has to be in there eventually for her place in music history. (Hard to find vinyl though!)The others probably should be in eventually, but these five I think should get the nod this year. Also, more than 5 have been inducted in previous years. Why the limit?If you want ta know what I mean by painted, you can check my profile link and my blog.Peace.
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