Okay, the above statement may be a little bold, but they have been called that by some. They were a Garage Rock band at their core, singing about nonsensical topics but in a fun blistering way that was fun and most importantly, pure Rock and Roll. A much better band than given credit for, Sam the Sham brought a flavor of Tex Mex style into some of his songs that really hadn’t been done before. If the Hall wants to enshrine a wild Frat Rock band and look back towards the nostalgic early 60’s, this could be a surprise entrant to the Hall in the future.
The Bullet Points:
Eligible Since:
1987
Country of Origin:
U.S.A. (Dallas, TX)
Nominated In:
Never
Why They Will Get In:
The Frat Rockers have a couple of hits that have withstood the test of time.
Why They Won’t Get In:
If they are perceived only as a novelty group, they can forget it.
Essential Albums:
Wooly Bully (1965)
Their Second Album (1965)
Lil’ Red Riding Hood (1966)
Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee:
Wooly Bully (From Wooly Booly, 1965)
Gangster of Love (From Wooly Booly, 1965)
Ju Ju Hand (From Their Second Album, 1965)
Lil’ Red Riding Hood (From Lil’ Red Riding Hood, 1965)
Pharaoh a Go-Go (From Lil’ Red Riding Hood, 1966)
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