80. The Offspring

With the music world looking for Alternative superstars, the table was set for the Offspring’s brand of Punk, Pop, and Metal to be a hit. They came across like overnight sensations (they weren’t) and their 1994 album, Smash, remains the best-selling independent album in history. They would become known for their sarcastic and fun lyrics and always rooted their themes that were easily identifiable. This made them very accessible for a band that was still labeled as Alternative. The question that the Hall of Fame voters will pose is was this band “serious” enough for them to be included.

Should The Offspring be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put them in! - 87.7%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 6.5%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 2.3%

No opinion. - 1%

No way! - 2.6%

The Bullet Points

Eligible Since: Wednesday, 01 January 2014
Country of Origin: U.S.A. (Huntington Beach, CA)
Why they will get in: They achieved a level of success and popularity that few other Alternative bands can match.
Why they won't get in: The band was fun instead of dark and brooding. The Hall tends to prefer the latter.
Nominated in: Never
Essential Albums: Smash (1994)
Ixnay on the Hombre (1997)
Americana (1998)
Splinter (2003)
Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee: Self Esteem (From Smash, 1994)
Gone Away (From Ixnay on the Hombre, 1997)
Pretty Fly for a White Guy (From Americana, 1999)
Why Don’t You Get A Job? (From Americana, 1999)
Hit That (From Splinter, 2003)