219. The Hives

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Redefining popular music from Sweden, The Hives quarterbacked the Garage Rock sound in the new millennium and became one of the ‘it’ bands. Stylistically brilliant, powerful to the ears and the type of Rock that makes people take notice could be a formula to Cleveland but there is still a bit of work to do for the Hives to separate themselves from the pack.

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Eligible Since: Saturday, 01 January 2022
Country of Origin: Fagersta, Sweden
Why they will get in: They had a great run, and meet the requirements that the Hall should look for.
Why they won't get in: The lineup is long, and their time on top was brief.
Nominated in: Never
Essential Albums: Veni Vidi Vicious (2000)
Tyrannosaurus Hives (2004)
The Black and White Album (2007)
Lex HIves (2012)
Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee: Hate To Say I Told You So (From Veni Vidi Vicious, 2000)
Main Offender From Veni Vidi Vicious, 2000)
Walk Idiot Walk (From Tyrannosauras Hives, 2004)
Two Timing Touch and Broken Bones (From Tyrannosaurus Hives, 2004)
Tick Tick Boom (From The Black and White Album ,2007)