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55. Tool

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55. Tool
Although it has certainly been seen that Metal is struggling to find a solid place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, it will be interesting to see what they do with Tool who by no means was a traditional Metal band.  Tool added Post Punk and Progressive styles and dark imagery (both in videos and in lyrics) this was a band that was intelligent as they were “depressing”.  The Artistic elements that they used work in their favor for any potential induction, but if they are lumped primarily as a Metal band, then their chances will greatly diminish. 

Should Tool be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put them in! - 94.6%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 1.7%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0.8%
No opinion. - 0.3%
No way! - 2.5%

The Bullet Points

  • Eligible Since: Monday, 01 January 2018
  • Country of Origin: U.S.A. (Los Angeles, California)
  • Why they will get in: This is a Rock band after all, that is without question, and they did have their share of critics who liked them.
  • Why they won't get in: If they are considered metal, that is it.
  • Nominated in: Never
  • Essential Albums: Undertow (1993)
    Aenima (1996)
    Lateralus (2001)
    10,000 Days (2006)
  • Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee: Prison Sex (From Undertow, 1993)
    Sober (From Undertow, 1993)
    Forty Six & 2 (From Aenima, 1996)
    The Grudge (From Lateralus, 2001)
    The Patient (From Lateralus, 2001)

Should Tool be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put them in! - 94.6%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 1.7%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0.8%
No opinion. - 0.3%
No way! - 2.5%

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