ABBA has not had a hit for decades, but their music (and pardon the cliché) has stood the test of time. Former member, Benny Anderson, put together a Broadway musical with ABBA’s music as the backdrop and it became a smash hit. Naturally when you have a major success on the “Great White Way” you try to figure out what to do next, and Hollywood came calling. This entry showcases the film’s version, which features acting legend Meryl Streep, Julie Christie and Christine Baranski who were once “Donna and the Dynamos”, who are reunited through Streep’s character’s daughters wedding. Mamma Mia was a phenomenon but does a bunch of covers deserve a Hall of Fame entry? The Bullet Points: Movie Appeared: Mamma Mia! (2008) Actors: Meryl Streep (Donna Carmichael) Julie Walters (Rosie Mulligan) Christine Baranski (Tanya Chesham-Leigh) Songs you might remember: ABBA covers Why you should vote for them: ABBA remains huge, and this was a decent film adaptation. Why you should not vote for them: What did really see of Donna and the Dynamos? {youtube}
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Is it safe to argue that the “Bang Bang” are the best fictitious 1970’s British Punk band that are fronted by conjoined twins? That said, we wonder how well that the aforementioned band from the 2005 mockumentary, Brothers of the Head will do on this ballot. At the very least, it is one of the more unique entries on the ballot. The Bullet Points: Movie Appeared: Brothers of the Head (2005) Actor: Luke Treadaway (Barry Howe) Harry Treadaway (Tom Howe) Songs you might remember: Two Way Romeo Why you should vote for them: How unique is this entry? Why you should not vote for them: As unique as it was, how many people saw this? {youtube}
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In the quintessential (though one and done) early 1980’s Sitcom, Square Pegs, we had New Wave aficionado and budding superstar in the genre, Johnny Slash, who put together his own band, Open 24 Hours. Of note, they played Muffy Tepperman’s (Jami Gertz) Bat Mitzvah (where Devo opened for them) and had John Densmore of the Doors as their drummer. The Bullet Points: TV Show Appeared: Square Pegs (1982-83) Actors: Merritt Butrick (Johnny Slash) John Densmore Songs you might remember: I’m Tired Why you should vote for them: Music was a big part of this show, and an actual Door? Come on! Why you should not vote for them: Any TV Show that is one and done is a struggle to induct. {youtube}
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So what do you do when you fail at becoming a successful Rock and Roll act? You become a children’s singer, which can be hired for kid’s parties. This.is what we have with Johnny Karate (Chris Pratt) whose previous band, Mouserat are still looking for that big break. Maybe Karate is the next Raffi? The Bullet Points: TV Show Appeared: Parks and Recreation (2012) Actor: Chris Pratt Songs you might remember: Found a Way Why you should vote for him: Chris Pratt is a comedic gem on this show. Why you should not vote for him: A children’s singer probably should not be inducted.
