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Ray High
Jul 06, 2014
Published in
The Artists
In Pete Townshend’s Concept Album/Concert Film, Pyschoderelict, we learn of the story of Ray High, a 60’s rock star whose life has fallen apart from drug and alcohol abuse. He is lured back to recording music through a bizarre scam and the though the material is unique, the music was far from his best work.
The Bullet Points:
Album Appeared:
Psychoderelict (1993)
Performer:
Pete Townshend
Songs you might remember:
English Boy
Why you should vote for him:
This is a Rock and Roll legend after all.
Why you should not vote for him:
This was poorly received and barely remembered.
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The Rats
Jul 06, 2014
Published in
The Artists
From Velvet Goldmine, we have the Rats; who were basically the Stooges. With all due respect to the backing band, the star here was Curt Wild (Ewan McGregor) who was modeled after Iggy Pop. Wild was the lover of the main star of the film (who was modeled after David Bowie) and his on stage antics was certainly worth remembering. Had this gained a bigger audience, we think this would really be a dark horse candidate. Hey, this is Obi-Wan Kenobi after all.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Velvet Goldmine (1998)
Actors:
Ewan McGregor (Curt Wild, Lead Singer)
Alan Fordham (Bass Guitar)
Jono McGrath (Lead Guitar)
Perry Clayton (Drums)
Songs you might remember:
T.V. Eye
Gimme Danger
Why you should vote for them:
McGregor was great here, and did not come off as a parody of Iggy Pop.
Why you should not vote for them:
Obi Wan was seen a lot more as...Obi Wan.
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Randy Watson
Jul 06, 2014
Published in
The Artists
Randy Watson (and Sexual Chocolate) was a horrible act played by Eddie Murphy in Coming to America, though his appearance in “That’s My Mama” and cover of “The Greatest Love of All” made it impossible for us to not to love (at least sarcastically) his performance at the community show in Queens, NY. At least he tried!
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
Coming to America (1988)
Actor:
Eddie Murphy
Songs you might remember:
The Greatest Love of All
Why you should vote for him:
This was Eddie Murphy at his best.
Why you should not vote for him:
Randy Watson was horrible!
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Ralph Jones
Jul 06, 2014
Published in
The Artists
Through the magic of cinema, a lowly American Las Vegas lounge singer Ralph Jones (John Goodman) takes over as the King of England. The film was predictable, but Goodman was likable and brought a little bit of a Rock and Roll attitude with a solid rendition of Good Golly Miss Molly. Still, when people think of this film, they are not likely to remember the music; that works against his induction case.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
King Ralph (1991)
Actor:
John Goodman
Songs you might remember:
Good Golly Miss Molly
Why you should vote for him:
John Goodman is at his most likable here.
Why you should not vote for her:
Should any Lounge act get into our Hall of Fame?
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