A very intriguing Rap/Rock hybrid from Denver, Flobots pushed the Progressive Rap boundaries with a political stance and a dual MC attack.  They managed to have a minor Modern Rock Hit in 2008 with Handlebars, but that might have been the apex of what they were able to accomplish.

It has been speculated that the premature death of lead singer Dave “Stage” Williams derailed the momentum that Drowning Pool and there is some validity to that as the band, which was pegged by some as the next big thing in Nu-Metal faded into an outfit that blended into the crowd.  They had some good early success, but is that enough to propel tem into the Hall?

Arguably the England House Trio of Dirty Vegas was a “one and done” as their 2003 single, “Days Go By” generated attention.  That was about it, and unless something else changes, we can’t see anyone from Cleveland even breathing their name.

It was not that long ago when the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame asked themselves if they were ready to induct a Hip Hop/Rap act to the Hall.  They did, and we wonder if they will be thinking the same think when the first major DJ becomes Hall eligible.  The success of David Guetta is undeniable and he has been even more successful as a Producer.  We aren’t saying that he will he get in, but he will make them think about it.