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Jess Robin
Jun 28, 2014
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The Artists
From the 1980 version of the Jazz Singer, we have Neil Diamond as Jess Robin, (though his birth name was Yussel Babinovitch). The critics destroyed the film, but Diamond delivered what he always did: great songs. The film did not survive (though that was not necessarily Diamond’s fault), but the songs did, which included “Love on the Rocks”. Did we necessarily think it was a great role? No…but Neil is a major factor in music history, and this is a great way to induct him.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
The Jazz Singer (1980)
Actor:
Neil Diamond
Songs you might remember:
Love on the Rocks
America
Why you should vote for him:
Neil Diamond is a legend, no matter how you look at it.
Why you should not vote for him:
The film was not that good.
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Jerome "Chef" McElroy
Jun 28, 2014
Published in
The Artists
If only Isaac Hayes did not have a falling out with the creators of South Park. To us, that is a shame as the beloved former soul singer known to us simply as “Chef” was the voice of reason on the show and also the voice of comedic song genius. Seriously, don’t you think “Chocolate Salty Balls” is enough to put him this Hall of Fame alone?
The Bullet Points:
TV Show Appeared:
South Park (1997-2006)
Actor:
Isaac Hayes
Songs you might remember:
Chocolate Salty Balls
Why you should vote for him:
This was a major figure and arguably the heart of South Park.
Why you should not vote for him:
He was a former singer, who sang for “children”. Not exactly a star in the Rock world.
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The Jerk Offs
Jun 28, 2014
Published in
The Artists
We will say this about Michael Cera. Music always seems to be a huge part of his films, and in “Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist”, he is in his comfort zone as the straight man in an All Gay band. The band, “The Jerk-Offs” is not exactly central to the story, but in this film music is so important that it can’t be ignored. Whether or not this gets in before Sex Bob-omb is up to you.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist (2008)
Actors:
Michael Cera (Nick Leary, Bass)
Rafi Gavron (Dev, Lead Singer)
Aaron Yoo (Thom, Guitar)
Songs you might remember:
Screw the Man
Why you should vote for him them:
Music is respected in this film. Perhaps the band that the lead character is in deserves an induction.
Why you should not vote for them:
Music is important in the film; though the band may not be.
Jenny Curan
Jun 28, 2014
Published in
The Artists
Marginally qualifying due to covering Bob Dylan while topless, Jenny Curran was the love of Forrest Gump’s life (though we still doubt Forrest really knows what love is). Jenny wanted to make a difference for a brief period of time with her music, though there is only so much you can do when you don’t have your clothes on.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Forrest Gump (1994)
Actor:
Robin Wright
Songs you might remember:
Blowing in the Wind
Why you should vote for her:
The fact that this performance (however brief) came from an iconic Best Picture winner holds some merit.
Why you should not vote for her:
A lame cover does not a Hall of Fame entry make.
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