For years there has been a lack of Progressive Rock acts in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The bulk of that genre originated in the United Kingdom and it is there where we make our next selection, Jethro Tull. However, like many other British Progressive Rock bands they are on the outside looking in.
Incorporating elements of Blues, Folk and Rock (not to mention a flute solo here and there), Jethro Tull had a great run in the early part of the 70’s. Their work in that time frame (Aqualung, Thick as a Brick) was critically revered and commercially successful. This combined with a stellar live act has generated a very loyal following that still exists to this day. Although they forayed into Electronic and harder Rock elements, which produced weaker efforts in the 80’s, their early work was solid and difficult to ignore. Should Progressive Rock get another look from the Hall, Jethro Tull is a viable contender to get in.
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Quoting Carl Hardy:
I'm a PROG ROCK enthusiast that completely agrees with you Carl. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
You are so right.This is a travesty.I'm impressed you know RENAISSANCE. They are truly incredible.A NNIE HASLAM sings like an angel directly from heaven.I am uncertain if I have ever heard a more beautiful voice in all rock history.
I just laughed my hole off . Thanks ROCKER.Yep I can't wait either for those two to get in.But remember this ....Pee wee Herman is executive VP for voting priviledge.
Perhaps Pee wee Herman is running the show over there in CLEVELAND.He probably never heard of rock music and therefore its politically correct for him to run the show.There can be no other answer.
Well said my good friend.The flute in rock. WHAT GUTS AND INNOVATION.A total shame they are not in.Or is it a total joke.
I like you OLD MAN.Tell it like it is.What hurts me the most is BADFINGER are not in as well.What a crock,sham.. ....etc. Let's not give up daddy.
Well said RAINMAN.No credibility is a nice way of putting it.Thanks for being classy about it. I might have said it far more coursely then you.Politica l faction in rock sounds like a virus.Is it curable?
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