244. Canned Heat

Founded by a pair of Blues enthusiasts, Canned Heat would eventually go through a football team’s worth of members but not before they created a Blues sound that was truly innovative. Staying true to the main vein of Blues, Canned Heat created an updated sound that was essentially “Boogie Blues”. They were able to bring a Blues style that appealed to the hippie population while still keeping the respect of traditional Blues followers. Canned Heat managed to have a pair of hits that are still well known today; though it may not be enough to help them “boogie” into the Hall.

The Bullet Points:

Eligible Since:

1992

Country of Origin:

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

Nominated In:

Never

Why They Will Get In:

Any important “Woodstock” band always has a shot.

Why They Won’t Get In:

Two hits and a career that was not consistent enough may haunt them.

Essential Albums:

Boogie With Canned Heat (1968)

Living the Blues (1968)

Hallelujah (1969)

In the Right Place (1973)

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

On the Road Again (From Boogie With Canned Heat, 1968)

Fried Hockey Boogie (From Boogie With Canned Heat, 1968)

Going Up the Country (From Living the Blues, 1968)

Same All Over (From Hallelujah, 1969)

Change My Ways (From Hallelujah, 1969)