The stage name of Chan Marshall, Cat Power is a talented minimalist Singer/Songwriter whose songs are among the most introspective of this or any other time.  Perhaps, Cat Power could be too introspective as she has been known to just break down in concert with long soliloquies about her life.  Her style is certainly a unique one and with each concert bringing a different performance she is a rare act who could be followed with a wonder of what could be seen.  Cat Power may be the darling of music magazines and Sadcore audiences but at some point she will have to sell a lot of records to be taken seriously by the Hall committee, even she if even cares.

Despite their name, the duo that comprised the Electronic duo known as Board of Canada is not Canadian at all.  Rather, they are Scottish, but as much as their name alludes to a tranquil place, their Electronic music is at its based when it incorporates rich and soothing Ambient textures.  BOC could also vary into Techno and Trip Hop, but all the while they still had this aura like they were performing music meant for nature.  A rare skill, but likely not Hall of Fame material.

The Bullet Points:

Eligible In:

2020

Country of Origin:

United Kingdom (Edinburgh, Scotland)

NIHOF’s Favorite Album:

Music Has the Right to Children (1998)

NIHOF’s Favorite Song:

The Ben Folds Five called themselves “Punk Rock for Sissies”.  As funny as that self deprecating comment was, the Ben Folds Five were a solid entry to the Alternative Pop genre.  They performed without a lead guitar and showcased Jazz influenced music.  They were an exceptional live band, and often the true power of their music failed to capture itself in the recording studio.  Despite their skill, they likely don’t have the hits to make the Hall and with them long since disbanded it appears like they won’t have a realistic shot.

Even by his own admission, Captain Lou Albano was not an accomplished wrestler.  Albano would however become one of the most successful managers that the WWE ever had, and for well over a decade he led heel armies, primarily focusing on tag teams.  Albano would manage thirteen teams to sixteen championships, and finished off his career in Stamford as an unlikely face manager and peripheral point to the Rock and Wrestling Wars of the mid 80’s.  Few managers were ever on the same level as Captain Lou.