Although Fugazi is easily one of the most important Post Hardcore bands of note, they rarely promoted themselves. They were true DIY artists who were uncompromising with their craft regardless of whether they were in the studio, on stage, or in life in general. Their lyrics were cerebral and their music was a unique Punk sound with Funk and Reggae beats. Ironically, the very things that made them have such a rabid fan base are the very things that will likely keep them out of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The sad thing is if any D.C. based Hardocre band should get a solid look from Cleveland it is Fugazi. Chances are, they won’t

Although we think we can make an overall case for the induction of Glenn Danzig’s overall career, we aren’t going to make travel arrangements for him to Ohio just yet.

While the world of Hip Hop was going into Hardcore and Gangsta directions, De La Soul came out of Long Island and set up camp as Rap’s resident hippies. They may very well have been at the dawn of Alternative Rap, as their quirky rhymes and Jazz and Psychedelic infusions made them very different from what was being showcased in the Hip Hop landscape at the time.

With songs that are catchy and fun, They Might Be Giants made a career out of signing carefree songs about seemingly the most random topics. With a quirky sense of humor, the Boston based band grew a sizable following from fans that made them one of the more popular Alternative bands in the pre-Grunge era. With the Grunge movement in the 90’s, it no longer seemed so “cool” to be into any Alt band that wasn’t moping or serious. Though they did achieve some level of success and maintain a solid fan base, their Hall chances are small, and when their most heard song is the theme from the TV show, Malcolm in the Middle, their chances seem to shrink even more.