193. Joe Jackson

Often in the shadow of Elvis Costello (and to a lesser extent, Graham Parker) Joe Jackson was among the wave of stylish New Wave artists who were also accomplished songwriters. Jackson showed throughout his career that he was capable of manipulating any genre, and likely sacrificed album sales to pursue music that he found gratifying. It may have also hurt his chances for a Hall of Fame induction too.

Should Joe Jackson be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 90.5%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 2.5%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 5.5%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 1.5%

The Bullet Points

Eligible Since: Thursday, 01 January 2004
Country of Origin: United Kingdom (Burton-upon-Trent, England)
Why they will get in:
He has the respect and the hits.
Why they won't get in: As good as he was, Jackson is a forgotten commodity among music fans today.
Nominated in: Never
Essential Albums:
Look Sharp! (1979)
I'm The Man (1979)
Night and Day (1982)
Body and Soul (1984)
Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee: Is She Really Going Out With Him (From Look Sharp!, 1979)
Sunday Papers (From Look Sharp!, 1979)
It's Different For Girls (From I'm The Man, 1979)
Breaking Us In Two (From Night and Day, 1982)
Steppin' Out (From Night and Day, 1982)