The Rock and Roll Futures (301)
As we intend to make this website a constant work in process, we though it would be useful to discuss the future bands/artists who will become eligible for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Many of these artists are still recording and/or performing and thus adding to their impending legacy. They will be in our future lists so please feel free to vote so that we can rank them accordingly when they become eligible.
There are many who are eagerly awaiting the induction of Stevie Ray Vaughan in to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Should Vaugahan get in, it could squeak the door open a bit for Kenny Wayne Shepherd who was able to pick up the mantle of modern Blues Rock in the 90’s. Shepherd has managed to gain the respect of the Blues commuinty but without…
While Killer Mike’s gravelly voice is one of the more distinctive in rap, it is far from the most heard. Realistically, he is far better associated with his work with OutKast as opposed to anything he did on his own.
While Kylesa is often categorized as Sludge Metal, the group from Savannah, Georgia incorporates the entire metal spectrum to enhance their sound. With three varying lead singers, Kylesa is also one of the most versatile metal bands of their era, though all types of metal have been ignored by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
One of the more successful Gothic labeled bands of the last ten years, Lacuna Coil has one of their more rabid fan bases of any band in the world. With powerful Metal music and dark imagry, their concerts are like few others and though they are not likely to enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, ask their fans if they could care less.
You would think with a name “Lamb of God” that it would be a Christian outfit you were thinking of, but this Metal group was very much against that possibility. Lamb of God may have been the very antithesis of their name, and though the irony was quite obvious, does it equate to a Hall of Fame induction? Probably not. The Bullet Points:Eligible Since: 2025 Country…
Some have called them Alternative Country, but the classification of Nashville’s Lambchop proves to be a difficult one. The reality is that Lambchop seems to draw from multiple influences so effortlessly that it was hard to peg and even harder to go mainstream. Not that this is a bad thing, as this was a band that wasn’t meant for mass acceptance but meant to be one…
LCD Soundsystem for all intents and purposes is the brainchild of James Murphy, established itself as one of the best, if not most important Alternative Dance groups if the 2000’s. With two very good albums under their belt, the overall catalogue is probably not deep enough to get them a proper look but this in act that should get more Hall of Fame attention than they…
A unique mix of Punk Rock and Electronica, the Brooklyn based Liars took what bands like A Certain Ratio and Gang of Four did to another level. Creating a more danceable Punk, or at least a more layered version of it, Liars have always been interesting, though not necessarily rich from sales, as this is not a band that not many people are aware of.
The cute librarian next door struck gold before she officially had a record deal when her single, Stay went to the top of the charts from the Reality Bites Soundtrack. The slightly quirky Singer/Songwriter never did that well again, but she was able to live successfully off her music which was probably all she ever wanted to do…..or stock books at the library.
We are not sure how this band became so forgotten so fast, but for a while in the late 90’s and early 00’s, California’s Lit was a very respected band. With a few hits on the Alternative charts, Lit made a dent in the musical landscape, but they have failed to do so in recent years. Unless that changes, there is little reason to think they…
If you look back through old music magazines in 1993, you would have seen many proclaim Liz Phair as the next big phenom. This didn’t exactly happen as her career never really lived up to the major hype that surrounded her. Regardless, her debut effort was very strong and was an inspiration to many female Alt based Singer/Songwriters. With her losing that buzz that made her…
Lostprophets were able to sell quite a bit of albums in the United Kingdom, where the Welsh band’s brand of Nu-Metal was well received. Unfortunately, we know that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which does love the United Kingdom, but only when they make an impact in the United States. Beyond a couple songs on the U.S. Alternative charts, that didn’t happen here.
Does being the arguable king of the Slowcore movement get a band into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? If it does, then it would stand to reason that Minnesota’s Low would get into the Hall. Despite helping to pioneer this sub-genre, we really have little reason at this time to think that that anyone from this musical style will get into the Hall at…
Although born in Illinois, Ludacris became a superstar in the Dirty South Rap Movement. With a plethora of hits and a sleazy (though playful) sound, Ludacris crossed over to the Pop world and the planet took notice. Depending on how the man born as Chris Bridges fairs into the 10’s, his Hall of Fame chances will either move on to the right side of the bubble…
A band that seemed to know no real boundaries, Luscious Jackson was a eclectic blend of Alt Rock and New Bohemia. With a name inspired by a former basketball player (which we love by the way), the band were underground darlings in New York and though they never made the mainstream, we doubt they wanted it anyway.
A respected figure in the Indie and Folk scene, M. Ward has developed a devoted following who loves his beautiful take on Americana. It is a sweet equation that has gotten him to a certain level of success, but is likely not to get him any further, although we suspect he is happiest this way. The Bullet Points:Eligible Since: 2024 Country of Origin: U.S.A. (Portland, Oregon)…
An underrated West Coast Heavy Metal band, Machine Head was a powerful band that took Thrash Metal to the next decade. Considered influential in the Metal circles, Machine Head would be a solid contender for any Heavy Metal Hall of Fame, but we know that until their metal forefathers get in, there is little to no chance for the Oakland based rockers.
The time around the turn of the Millennium was good for Macy Gray as the world discovered her unique voice and R&B stylings. Despite her Neo-Soul sound, Gray had a strong Rock and Roll feel to her and intangibles that made her a crossover success. Recent albums have not sold as well, but her mark has already been made, though likely not deep enough to secure…
With a successful hit, “Sex and Candy”, Marcy Playground vaulted in the musical consciousness of the world in 1997. Unfortunately for the band, that was about all they did and unless something drastically changes in the next ten years, we can’t imagine there is any chance for this one hit wonder to enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Maroon 5 should be a lock for the Pop Music Hall of Fame, but pop groups aren’t necessarily what the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is all about…