When you fly the flag of the Blues, many Rock and Roll pundits tend to take notice. For various reasons, Robert Cray was noticed by the critics and Blues followers, but he never seemed to gain the respect like those who came before him.

Solo careers of the artists of massively successful bands seem to go either way. As successful as John Lennon was, it could be argued that solo efforts of Roger Daltrey is looking to escape a garage sale near you. The first glance may put Robert Plant somewhere in between.

We wonder if an artist associated with a bubblegum type of musical career has a shot at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Should one get in, we might bet on Neil Sedaka; whose career was actually quite extensive despite what many think.

As the 1960’s ended a wave a bands that drove a harder edge to their sound began to emerge. Some found success in the States, some Europe, but few seemed able to crack both. Somehow, when we look back, we would have thought that Uriah Heep could have been one of those bands.