431. The Seeds

Okay, even for us that was a terrible pun, and the amount of bands and artists who have been anointed a share of the label “Godfather(s) of Punk” seems a high one indeed. With all of the above aside, a look at the Seeds shows a very raw and capable California band that was one of the better Garage bands of note and was able to explore the Psychedelic sound without sounding forced or pretentious. The Seeds did have a few hits but were largely overlooked as a whole, and an induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a possibility.

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The Bullet Points:

Eligible Since:

1991

Country of Origin:

U.S.A. (Los Angeles, CA)

Nominated In:

Never

Why They Will Get In:

They may have had just enough hits and credibility to get in.

Why They Won’t Get In:

They could easily be overlooked in favor of other 60’s bands that have yet to get in.

Essential Albums:

A Web of Sound (1966)

The Seeds (1966)

Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee:

Mr. Farmer (From A Web of Sound, 1966)

Up in Her Room (From A Web of Sound, 1966)

I Can’t Seem to Make You Mine (From The Seeds, 1966)

Pushin’ Too Hard (From The Seeds, 1966)

Evil Hoodoo (From The Seeds, 1966)