Not in Hall of Fame News

For those to say the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is full of rubbish, apparently the institution has decided to confirm it.  The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame have procured one of the painted oil drums that is used at the Glastonbury Music Festival to collect garbage will soon be on exhibit in Cleveland, Ohio where it will stand alongside Elvis’ leather jacket and everything that Bruce Springsteen ever owned.  When asked why the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame wanted this to add to their collection, Glastonbury founder and promoter, Michael Eavis could only offer a perplexing…

In an interview with the website BANG Showbiz, Chris Squire, the long time member of the Progressive Rock band, Yes, discussed his thoughts about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the perpetual snubbing that the band has received.  We thought some of those comments were worth mentioning here. “There were bands nominated who had been up before so I didn’t really think we would get in there this year.  We missed it by a few votes or something I was told, but I’m sure it will come up again.” Yes has been eligible since 1994, but until this…

As you know, we are going to be launching in the summer of this year a look (and ranking) of the major North American Sports and their post career accolades.  This means retired numbers and respective Halls of Fame if applicable.  As such, we thought it was pertinent to mention that the New England Patriots Hall of Fame have announced three Finalists for their 2014 Class. The first is recent Football Hall of Fame Inductee, Bill Parcells.  Parcells, returned to Head Coaching after a two year hiatus in 1993 and in his second season took the Patriots to their first…

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame continues to be a source of controversy, but the second most important music related Hall of Fame in the United States continues along without any real issues.  We are referring to the Country Music Hall of Fame, which supports a musical genre that continues to grow in popularity.  The Country Music Hall is reflecting that success as this past Tuesday, its expansion has completed, and it is now double in size. Located in Downtown Nashville, the facility’s growth predominantly reflects many of the Country acts, and the evolution to today’s sound.  One such…

Former St. Louis/Atlanta Hawks star Lou Hudson passed away at the age of 69.  Hudson was a collegiate star at the University of Minnesota and was the fourth pick of the St. Louis Hawks in 1966.  As a star with the Hawks, “Sweet” Lou Hudson made six consecutive All Star Games and had seven seasons in a row where he topped the 20 Points per Game mark.  Hudson’s number was retired by both the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Atlanta Hawks and is number 25 on our countdown of those to consider for the Basketball Hall of Fame.We here at…