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The Honey Bees
Jun 23, 2014
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The Artists
We have no problem going on record that the Honey Bees from Gilligan’s Island (well…two thirds of them anyway) were hotter and more entertaining than most of the 1960’s actual girl groups that existed. Really, how could they not be? You had the ultimate man question of the 60’s in the group (who would you rather….Ginger or Mary Ann), they looked good and their song “You Need Us” was damned catchy. Could a one and a half minute bit on a Gilligan’s Island episode get selected? Keep in mind that in this episode, they were not rescued because the Mosquitoes (A Beatles rip off group who were staying on the island) thought they were too good and would be completion! If anyone from the Sherwood Schwartz sitcom could, we would bet on Ginger and Mary Ann. Now if only they would ditch Mrs. Howell.
The Bullet Points:
TV Show Appeared:
Gilligan’s Island (1965)
Actors:
Tina Louise (Ginger)
Dawn Wells (Mary Ann)
Natalie Schaeffer (Mrs. Howell)
Songs you might remember:
You Need Us
Why you should vote for them:
They were so good, they remained castaways!
Why you should not vote for them:
We only have ninety seconds of material…oh…and Mrs. Howell!
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Hi-Fye
Jun 23, 2014
Published in
The Artists
Just to make sure we understand. A thirty something rotund blowhard could be made into a Buddy Holly knockoff and become a teen idol? We guess only in Bedrock with Fred Flintstone as this did happen in a memorable episode of the Flintstones.
Hey, That's My Bike
Jun 23, 2014
Published in
The Artists
From the “Generation X” Film, Reality Bites, we have Troy Dyer, the lead singer of “Hey, That’s My Bike”, who in Reality Bites showed his Gen X ethos, though we are so conflicted with this act. We admittedly are not quite certain whether this is a great choice for the FRRHOF or whether he is just a douche. This could be the most befuddling choice on our ballot.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Reality Bites (1994)
Actors:
Ethan Hawke (Troy Dyer)
Nathan December
Jack Irons
Christopher Wagner
Songs you might remember:
Add It Up
Why you should vote for him:
Is this the ultimate Generation X flick? It might be!
Why you should not vote for him:
There is a “douche” quality about Ethan Hawke in this film. We can’t be the only ones who think that!
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Herbie and the Heartbeats
Jun 23, 2014
Published in
The Artists
From the George Lucas retro masterpiece, American Graffiti was a great ensemble piece that made older people nostalgic and younger people curious about a past era. Flash Cadillac and the Continental Kids were already a group that was doing 50’s and early 60’s music, so they were the perfect choice to play the “Sock Hop” in the film. They did two great covers (At the Hop & Louie Louie) and had a taste of mainstream success shortly after. We are not sure what the climate on this site is for a retro cover act, but this is not a bad choice for those who saw the film.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
American Graffiti (1973)
Actors:
Flash Cadillac and the Continental Kids
Songs you might remember:
At the Hop
Why you should vote for them:
They were in demand for a bit after the film.
Why you should not vote for them:
Cover acts should only go so far.
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