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.
Coming to her musical ability naturally (she is the daughter of Ravi Shankar) Norah Jones emerged as one of the top Soft Jazz stars of her time. With a voice made for the genre, she effortlessly floated with Pop and Country styles and quietly amassed a large number of record sales. Jones however may however not be considered “innovative” enough to get a serious look though.
O.A.R. (Of a Revolution) has slowly been making head way in the Alternative Rock world. Every album they did, slowly built on the success they had before. This being said, the band has a lot of building still left to do if they want to be considered a Hall of Fame type outfit.
Although Sweden is known to many casual music fans for just Bubblegum Pop Music, the Scandinavian nation is actually a hotbed for Metal Music. Opeth is one of those bands, and easily one of the better ones. Known for pushing the boundaries of Progressive Metal, they have always received positive reviews from the critics and established themselves in the genre. Of course, powerhouse Metal acts form…
They called their music Death Pop, but they were more accurately labeled as an Alternative Metal band that was capable of melodies. What that makes them unfortunately were followers and not innovators and when your largest hit was a New Order cover (though we think it was a good one), you can’t possibly meet the Hall’s innovation quotient.
In Canada, it could be argued that the most successful home grown Alternative Rock act would be Our Lady Peace. They always charted well in Canada and with a melodic structure that echoed Classic Rock and a uniquely voiced lead singer (Raine Maida), it does not take Canadians long to identify an OLP song when it appears on the radio. This is a resume that will…
P.O.D. (Payable on Death) utilizes a myriad of influences (Christian, Metal, Hip Hop, Latin, and Reggae) and manages to put them together perfectly. The San Diego based band had a solid decade on the Alternative charts, though that seems to be waning in recent years. This is likely another case of a really good band that just did not make a big enough splash to be…
Underground rapper, P.O.S. (an acronym for many things) is actually a consummate multi-instrumental musician and often fronts hardcore punk bands. Basically, we are saying that with P.O.S., you generally don’t know what you are going to get, though we also know that not to many know who he is at all.
Papa Roach started out as one of the many bands who were fusing Punk and Rap, but a listen to their later efforts displays a very good Hard Rock band. Papa Roach overall is a talented band but they come across more as a band following a trend than setting one. They are still producing good music, but they will have to change a few perceptions…
An earthy Singer/Songwriter, Paula Cole has been pigeonholed like so many from the hits she had. Known best for the Dawson Creek anthem, “I Don’t Want to Wait” and “Where Have All the Cowboys Gone”, Cole has been unable to escape those hits, and reach a deeper audience. Regardless, she is more than just those two songs, though not likely Hall of Fame material.
With a decent career in the early 2000’s as a Singer/Songwriter, Pete Yorn would become well known for his multi-faceted ability to play multiple instruments on his recordings. Yorn would achieve critical success, though not necessarily the commercial level that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is likely to look at.
Most people internationally are only aware of Peter Bjorn and John for their 2006 hit, “Young Folks”, a beautiful and melodic alt-pop song. The bulk of their music follows suit, though the North American perception that the Swedish Indie Rock band is a one hit wonder certainly makes it difficult for them to gain any Rock and Roll Hall of Fame momentum.
Although they are a Pop/Punk band, it was an acoustic song that placed them on the top of the world with their smash hit, “Hey There Delilah”. The band did have other minor hits, but for the most part, they are known for that one single. It is hard to imagine a band known primarily for only one song; especially one that isn’t exactly indicative of…
Although Perry Farrell has a major claim for the Hall of Fame with Jane’s Addiction, his work with his second major band, Porno for Pyros should not go unnoticed. Porno for Pyros followed the same path, although was a little disjointed at times. Farrell’s best Hall of Fame chance lies with Jane’s Addiction, as it should.
Yep. This guy. For whatever it is worth, he is eligible this early though no matter what happens, this is the man who gave is “Gangnam Style” years ago. What does that mean here? Not a whole hell of a lot.
For a brief time, Puddle of Mudd managed to have one of the more successful “Post Grunge” careers, but their run in the mainstream basically construed a one album period, that did not exactly get the critics salivating. Say what you want about critical love, but we all know that matters in this Hall of Fame.
Much like GZA, Raekwon did not achieve the levels of commercial success that some of the other members of the Wu-Tang Clan did, but there was no denying his skills which was evidenced on his solo efforts. Realistically, the best chances for Raekwon and all of the members of the Wu-Tang would be as a group. Honestly, isn’t that how they should go in anyway?
Rascal Flatts is another act that should be well on the way to the Country Music Hall of Fame, but will struggle completely to even sniff a shred of support for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Even if a pure Country act gets in from the last twenty years, Rascal Flatts likely won’t be it as they aren’t the deepest of the New Country…
A very good Third Wave Ska Band, Reel Big Fish was good enough to sell a record or two, but was perpetually in the shadows of other Ska bands that rocketed to the top. As you can imagine moderate success and the failure to be considered an innovator as opposed to a member of a pack does not a Hall of Famer make..
When trying to explain the Anti-Folk scene in New York City, it might just be easier to play a Regina Spektor album. If that is accurate, what role does Anti-Folk play in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
Not exactly beloved by the critics (though what Christian Rock band is?), Relient K was able to secure a large fan base in the Christian demographic. What does this mean for a Hall of Fame birth? Our guess is virtually nothing, as there is no evidence that this is the type of band that can get enshrined, and if it is to be proven wrong, this…