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Scrantonocity
Jul 06, 2014
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The Artists
While watching Kevin Malone in the American version of the Office, it is difficult to believe that he has the skills to be a drummer of a band of any kind. Still, lovable and dimwitted Kevin is the drummer and singer of Scranton, Pennsylvania’s top Police cover band; Scrantonicity. We can’t say that it makes this group a top contender for our Hall of Fame, but many remember them which is more than many other cover bands out there.
The Bullet Points:
TV Show Appeared:
The Office (2007)
Actors:
Brian Baumgartner (Kevin Malone)
A few others who we don’t know
Songs you might remember:
Police cover songs
Why you should vote for him them:
Perhaps this is a chance to induct a Police cover band?
Why you should not vote for them:
Seriously, cover bands should never be in any Hall of Fame.
Schroeder
Jul 06, 2014
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2021 Inductees
Another that we had to really think about of he qualifies, Schroeder was a Beethoven loving piano player who we saw mostly face deep tickling the ivories (that sounded bad). He was never a central figure of the Peanuts comic strip or the TV specials, and he always seemed to play the same song. Still, every Christmas and Halloween you can count on that song playing on television.
The Bullet Points:
TV Specials Appeared:
Multiple
Actors:
Multiple Voices
Songs you might remember:
That same song that they always play.
Why you should vote for him:
He debuted in 1951 and is still very well known today.
Why you should not vote for him:
He is a Beethoven enthusiast; not exactly a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame resume is it?
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The School of Rock
Jul 06, 2014
Published in
2022 Inductees
After Dewey Finn (Jack Black) was thrown out of his band, No Vacancy, and in dire need of money, he adopted the persona of his roommate and took a job as a substitute teacher where upon learning that his kids could play music, he ditched the curriculum and set out to create his own Rock Band to defeat No Vacancy at the Battle of the Bands. In the hands of anyone other than Jack Black, this film would have probably been a disaster, but this would be a film that was equal funny as it was sweet and should be a serious Hall contender.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
School of Rock (2003)
Actors:
Jack Black (Dewey Finn, Lead Singer, Guitar)
Joey Gaydos Jr. (Zack Mooneyham, Lead Guitar)
Kevin Clark (Freddy Jones, Drums)
Rebecca Brown (Katie, Bass)
Robert Tsai (Lawrence, Keyboards)
Maryam Hassan (Tomika, Second Voice)
Caitlin Hale (Marta, Backup Singer)
Aleisha Allen (Alicia, Backup Singer)
Songs you might remember:
School of Rock
Why you should vote for them:
This band was actually very good.
Why you should not vote for them:
There is something about voting for a bunch of kids that seems a bit off.
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The Schmenge Brothers
Jul 06, 2014
Published in
The Artists
We are not sure that a polka act really belongs in a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (even if it is fictitious) but when it comes from SCTV, we have to give it a strong look. The Schmenge Brothers (John Candy and Eugene Levy) came from Leutonia and became stars on the Polka circuit in North America, especially Melonville! They would appear in multiple sketches and had an HBO Movie spoofing the Scorsese film about “The Band”, with “The Last Polka”. We know this isn’t Rock, but this seems like a solid candidate to us.
The Bullet Points:
TV Shows Appeared:
SCTV (1982-84)
The Last Polka (1985)
Actors:
John Candy (Yosh Schmenge, Clarinet)
Eugene Levy (Stan Schmenge, Accordion)
Songs you might remember:
Cabbage Rolls and Coffee Polka
Why you should vote for them:
An HBO film (even if it was in 1985) helps their cause a lot.
Why you should not vote for them:
As mentioned, this is a Polka act.
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