224. The Stone Roses

Older baseball fans may remember the 1976 season of the Detroit Tiger’s phenomenon, Mark “The Bird” Fidrych whose rookie campaign was laced with instant superstardom and a promise of a legendary career. This didn’t happen, as Fidrych was essentially done after that year and never came close to that and fans waited for a “Second Coming” that would never arrive. The career of the Stone Roses had a similar parallel as they never did come close to matching the magic they did on their debut full length album in 1989.

It may have seemed as if the Stone Roses exploded onto the scene, but it was really a slow burn to success. Like the Smiths did years earlier, the Stone Roses became the main guitar based band of England. Their brand of music echoed the Invasion bands and Metal bands of years previous. In many ways, they sounded like they took a bit from every key genre that Britain produced and created a sound so infectious that it took over the country. Countless bands copied their style and catchy Alternative Pop was all ablaze. Record company issues and general apathy prevented them from following up, and when they did five years later, the reaction was a general disinterest from the public. They never released anymore material after that and the story of a band that should have been so much more ended.

Should The Stone Roses be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put them in! - 68.6%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 13.7%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 3.9%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 13.7%

The Bullet Points

Eligible Since: Saturday, 01 January 2011
Country of Origin: United Kingdom (Manchester, England)
Why they will get in: They were a vital link in British Alternative music.
Why they won't get in: The above said British, not American.
Essential Albums: The Stone Roses (1989)
Second Coming (1994)
Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee: I Wanna Be Adored (From The Stone Roses, 1989)
She Bangs the Drums (From The Stone Roses, 1989)
Shoot You Down (From The Stone Roses, 1989)
I Am the Resurrection (From The Stone Roses, 1989)
Love Spreads (From Second Coming, 1994)

Should The Stone Roses be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put them in! - 68.6%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 13.7%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 3.9%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 13.7%

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