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Our Fictitious Rock and Roll HOF Announces the 2016 Class!
Dec 31, 2016
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After three rounds and a full year of public online voting, the Fictitious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced their second full class.
Joining last year’s first class of The Blues Brothers, Spinal Tap and the Monkees are Gorillaz and Tenacious D.
Like last year, these selections can be considered controversial as both groups certainly blur the line between real and fictional.
Gorillaz were this year’s runaway leader in the votes. Created by Blue front man, Damon Albarn and comic genius, Jamie Hewlett, Gorillaz is a virtual band complete with four animated members:
2D (lead vocals & keyboard), Murdoc Niccals (bass guitar & vocals), Noodle (guitar, keyboard and backing vocals) and Russel Hobbs (drums). Each member has a distinct backstory and have actually toured live, sometimes fronted by animation and sometimes by the actual performers behind the group.
Tenacious D were also chosen. While they comprise comedic actors, Kyle Gass and Jack Black, they did have their own televsion program and had a fictionalized origin story film, “The Pick of Destiny”, thus “qualifying” them for the Fictitious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
These two inductees beat out the following finalists (in order of their vote totals) in the Final Round:
- Sex Bob-Omb (Scott Pilgrim Vs the World)
- The Be-Sharps (The Simpsons)
- Dr. Teeth & the Electric Mayhem (The Muppets)
- Wyld Stallyns (Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure)
- Jerome “Chef” McElroy (South Park)
- The School of Rock (School of Rock)
- Phoebe Buffay (Friends)
- Michigan J. Frog (Looney Tunes)
- Marvin Berry and the Starlighters (Back to the Future)
- Alvin and the Chipmunks
- The Wonders (That Thing You Do!)
- The Archies (The Archie Show)
- Hannah Montana (Hannah Montana)
Voting is now open for the Preliminary round for the 2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class, which can be found here.
Like last year, there will be a Preliminary round leading to 40 Semi-Finalist Candidates, which will pared down to 15 Finalists.
You know what we want you to do!
Take a look at the next batch of nominees and cast your votes for who should comprise the 2017 Fictitious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
RIP: George Michael
Dec 25, 2016
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This is not how we wanted to celebrate Christmas Day.
It has been reported that George Michael has died today at the age of 53. As of this writing, no cause has been given, only that he died peacefully at his home.
Born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou in London, England, George Michael first found success as one half of Wham! With Andrew Ridgeley. They would reach the charts in England in 1983 with their first album, “Fantastic”, which yielded hits like “Club Tropicana” and the “Wham Rap”, but it was in 1985 that true international stardom would come calling when their album, “Make It Big” became a chart topper across the globe. That album had the smash hits, “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go”, “Careless Whisper”, “Freedom” and “Everything She Wants”. Following a farewell single, “The Edge of Heaven”, the band disbanded and George Michael embarked on a solo career, which would eclipse that of his previous one with Ridgeley.
Michael would release “Faith” in 1987 and as expected it was a huge hit everywhere. Aside from the album’s title track, the record released the then controversial single, “I Want Your Sex”, which due to the song’s suggestive lyrics was banned on some radio stations. Despite this, it was a critically beloved album and massive seller worldwide.
He would follow up with the album, “Listen Without Prejudice” gave us a more socially conscious artist, though one that would also be successful commercially. “Freedom 90’” and “Praying for Time” were number one hits from this album and this would essentially conclude the apex of his career as he would produce music far less frequently.
Notably, in 1998, Michael was arrested for engaging in a lewd act in a bathroom as part of a sting operation. It was revealed that it was with another man, basically outing the singer, though that had been suspected for some time. Regardless of his orientation, George Michael pushed the boundaries of sexuality with his music and was a bona fide sex symbol for men and women for well over a decade.
His health has been in decline for awhile, and it is not a day to speculate as to why.
Today, we have lost a great singer, a great musician and for some of us, a part of teen years.
We here at Notoinalloffame.com extend our condolences to the friends and family of George Michael at this time.
It has been reported that George Michael has died today at the age of 53. As of this writing, no cause has been given, only that he died peacefully at his home.
Born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou in London, England, George Michael first found success as one half of Wham! With Andrew Ridgeley. They would reach the charts in England in 1983 with their first album, “Fantastic”, which yielded hits like “Club Tropicana” and the “Wham Rap”, but it was in 1985 that true international stardom would come calling when their album, “Make It Big” became a chart topper across the globe. That album had the smash hits, “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go”, “Careless Whisper”, “Freedom” and “Everything She Wants”. Following a farewell single, “The Edge of Heaven”, the band disbanded and George Michael embarked on a solo career, which would eclipse that of his previous one with Ridgeley.
Michael would release “Faith” in 1987 and as expected it was a huge hit everywhere. Aside from the album’s title track, the record released the then controversial single, “I Want Your Sex”, which due to the song’s suggestive lyrics was banned on some radio stations. Despite this, it was a critically beloved album and massive seller worldwide.
He would follow up with the album, “Listen Without Prejudice” gave us a more socially conscious artist, though one that would also be successful commercially. “Freedom 90’” and “Praying for Time” were number one hits from this album and this would essentially conclude the apex of his career as he would produce music far less frequently.
Notably, in 1998, Michael was arrested for engaging in a lewd act in a bathroom as part of a sting operation. It was revealed that it was with another man, basically outing the singer, though that had been suspected for some time. Regardless of his orientation, George Michael pushed the boundaries of sexuality with his music and was a bona fide sex symbol for men and women for well over a decade.
His health has been in decline for awhile, and it is not a day to speculate as to why.
Today, we have lost a great singer, a great musician and for some of us, a part of teen years.
We here at Notoinalloffame.com extend our condolences to the friends and family of George Michael at this time.
Dave Abbruzzese talks about his omission from the RRHOF
Dec 23, 2016
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As you all know Pearl Jam expectedly entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on the first ballot. You might also know that Dave Abbruzzese, their former drummer will not be joining the band as he was not named amongst the members whom the Rock Hall deemed relevant enough to be inducted.
Of the five drummers that Pearl Jam had, the original, Dave Krusen and current drummer, Matt Cameron are being inducted. Krusen was let go from the band in 1991 following problems with alcohol but he was the drummer on their breakthrough album, Ten. Cameron joined the band in 1998 after performing for another potential Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band, Soundgarden, who he also returned to drum for.
Abbruzzese joined in 1991 and was with the band until he was let go in 1994. He played on Vs. and Vitalogy, two very successful albums for the band.
He had the following to say on his Facebook page:
“So… Rock & Roll Hall of F**ktardia. Ergh. It makes absolutely zero sense to me… As the original ballot is created, the members of each eligible band are determined by largely who was present and active during the most influential recording years. I'm not sure how 275+ live shows and 38% of record sales doesn't fit their criteria…
The qualifications required for me to have been inducted with my former band mates certainly have been met. I challenge anyone to justify why I am not worthy of a place in the history of Pearl Jam. The official reason given from the RRHOF makes it bullshit. It makes my years of hard work appear to be worthless towards the success born of the formative years of Pearl Jam. This is simply not the case.”
Just what influence each inducted band has in regards to which members get in is certainly up for debate. Ultimately, the decision lies with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame itself.
Either way, it would not be a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class without a bit of controversy would it?
Of the five drummers that Pearl Jam had, the original, Dave Krusen and current drummer, Matt Cameron are being inducted. Krusen was let go from the band in 1991 following problems with alcohol but he was the drummer on their breakthrough album, Ten. Cameron joined the band in 1998 after performing for another potential Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band, Soundgarden, who he also returned to drum for.
Abbruzzese joined in 1991 and was with the band until he was let go in 1994. He played on Vs. and Vitalogy, two very successful albums for the band.
He had the following to say on his Facebook page:
“So… Rock & Roll Hall of F**ktardia. Ergh. It makes absolutely zero sense to me… As the original ballot is created, the members of each eligible band are determined by largely who was present and active during the most influential recording years. I'm not sure how 275+ live shows and 38% of record sales doesn't fit their criteria…
The qualifications required for me to have been inducted with my former band mates certainly have been met. I challenge anyone to justify why I am not worthy of a place in the history of Pearl Jam. The official reason given from the RRHOF makes it bullshit. It makes my years of hard work appear to be worthless towards the success born of the formative years of Pearl Jam. This is simply not the case.”
Just what influence each inducted band has in regards to which members get in is certainly up for debate. Ultimately, the decision lies with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame itself.
Either way, it would not be a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class without a bit of controversy would it?
The Miami Heat retire Shaquille O'Neal's number
Dec 23, 2016
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Yes, again we know this process is a long one!
Those who visit us on a regular basis know that we are methodically adding the Top 50 Players for every North American Team (NHL, NBA, NFL and MLB) and after that the intent is to look at how each team honors their former players and executives by way of Rings of Honor, Franchise Halls of Fame and Retired Numbers.
As such, it is news to us that the Miami Heat have retired the #32 of Shaquille O’Neal, making him the third player in team history to earn such an honor.
When Shaq arrived in Miami, he was ushered in an 18 wheeler with “Shaq Diesel” written on the side of it. For this ceremony he was presented by a miniature replica of that beast of a vehicle, though this time it was driven by his mother.
O’Neal was traded to Miami in 2004 after the Lakers controversially lost the Finals to the Detroit Pistons, a series that on paper that Los Angeles had no business to lose. The stories of Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant’s inability to get along are now NBA folklore, and one of them had to go. It was Shaquille who would leave, though he would take his scoring and rebounding skills with him.
It would be a good fit in Miami as he would now be paired with the young Shooting Guard, Dwyane Wade. Together, in 2006 they would win the NBA Championship, the first in Miami Heat history.
In the three and a half seasons that Shaquille O’Neal spent in Miami he had a 23.9 PER and averaged 22.6 Points, 10.5 Points and 2.2 Blocks per Game.
O’Neal joins Alonzo Mourning (#33) and Tim Hardaway (#10).
Notably, this is the second NBA team to retire his number as the Los Angeles Lakers did the same last year.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate Shaquille O’Neal for yet another post career accolade.
Those who visit us on a regular basis know that we are methodically adding the Top 50 Players for every North American Team (NHL, NBA, NFL and MLB) and after that the intent is to look at how each team honors their former players and executives by way of Rings of Honor, Franchise Halls of Fame and Retired Numbers.
As such, it is news to us that the Miami Heat have retired the #32 of Shaquille O’Neal, making him the third player in team history to earn such an honor.
When Shaq arrived in Miami, he was ushered in an 18 wheeler with “Shaq Diesel” written on the side of it. For this ceremony he was presented by a miniature replica of that beast of a vehicle, though this time it was driven by his mother.
O’Neal was traded to Miami in 2004 after the Lakers controversially lost the Finals to the Detroit Pistons, a series that on paper that Los Angeles had no business to lose. The stories of Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant’s inability to get along are now NBA folklore, and one of them had to go. It was Shaquille who would leave, though he would take his scoring and rebounding skills with him.
It would be a good fit in Miami as he would now be paired with the young Shooting Guard, Dwyane Wade. Together, in 2006 they would win the NBA Championship, the first in Miami Heat history.
In the three and a half seasons that Shaquille O’Neal spent in Miami he had a 23.9 PER and averaged 22.6 Points, 10.5 Points and 2.2 Blocks per Game.
O’Neal joins Alonzo Mourning (#33) and Tim Hardaway (#10).
Notably, this is the second NBA team to retire his number as the Los Angeles Lakers did the same last year.
We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate Shaquille O’Neal for yet another post career accolade.