Sure, the music of Iron Butterfly had a Psychedelic flavor that probably would not get them the slightest bit of attention today from a record company, nor do many of the current generation seem to get them. But what can’t be ignored is that Iron Butterfly was a Hard Rock band when there really weren’t that many and they were one of the first to crack the mainstream on any level. Their seventeen minute epic, In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida was a major smash and brought Hard Rock to new audiences. Their music had Proto Metal and Pre-Progressive Rock tendencies and as mocked as they are in some circles (unjustifiably) they were a huge footnote in Rock history and could get inducted for it.
The Bullet Points:
Eligible Since:
1992
Country of Origin:
U.S.A. (San Diego, CA)
Nominated In:
Never
Why They Will Get In:
They have a defined place in Rock and Roll history.
Why They Won’t Get In:
Time has not been kind to them, and their music has not aged well.
Essential Albums:
Heavy (1968)
In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida (1968)
Ball (1969)
Metamorphosis (1970)
Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee:
Possession (From Heavy, 1968)
Iron Butterfly Theme (From Heavy, 1968)
In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida (From In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, 1968)
In the Time of Our Lives (From Ball, 1969)
Easy Rider (From Metamorphosis, 1970)
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