Members GreatDane Posted March 21, 2013 Members Share Posted March 21, 2013 (Radio.com) As Anthrax pay homage to some of their favorite artists with their new covers album, Anthems, guitarist Scott Ian reflects on some of the influential artists that have been snubbed by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Radio.com caught up with Ian to discuss one of the bands on the new album and others snubbed by the hall: Ian says that his bandmates are Rush fanatics and wanted to go for a deep cut: "I'm certainly a Rush fan but [Drummer] Charlie [benante] and [bassist] Frankie [bello] and Joey are like, Rush nerds. They know every single thing about Rush." Anthems' release is timely, as Rush will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next month. They've been eligible for well over a decade, and Ian says he's not surprised that they are finally getting their due. "People take Rush seriously, they're not everyone's cup of tea, but everyone has a respect for that band whether you like them or not." Although he's quick to note that he doesn't pay too much attention to the Rock Hall, he gets a bit more passionate when talking about another band that has been ignored by the voters: "A lot people have a problem with KISS. KISS is just as important as Aerosmith and Led Zeppelin. The people who vote on these kinds of things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Spatial Posted March 21, 2013 Members Share Posted March 21, 2013 I'm on the same page as him. The Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame is a joke. Madonna, Elton John, Run D.M.C., the Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, Grandmaster Flash, ABBA, Michael Jackson, and Aretha Franklin all get in, yet some of the most important bands/performers in Rock get left out?Deep Purple, MC5, Blue Cheer, King Crimson, Kiss, Yes, Iron Maiden, Thin Lizzy, Mot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mad Tele Posted March 21, 2013 Members Share Posted March 21, 2013 yea its lame beyond belief. the fact that it took The Ventures a long time (13 years!) with fan campaigns year after year to finally get in is all one needs to look at. The Ventures directly influenced The Beatles. DERP. they should have been first ballot, a no brainer-not a mercy vote because of fan uproar. Major musicians and bands who identified the Ventures as an influence include:Jeff Baxter (Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers)The Beach BoysBlondieLindsey Buckingham (Fleetwood Mac)Stanley ClarkeJeff Cook (Alabama)Dave Davies (The Kinks)Ray Davies (The Kinks)Rick Derringer (The McCoys and The Edgar Winter Group)Al Di MeolaElliot Easton (The Cars)John Entwistle (The Who)[13]Roger Fisher (Heart)John Fogerty (Creedence Clearwater Revival)Peter FramptonRoger Glover (Deep Purple)Art Greenhaw (The Light Crust Doughboys)The Go-Go'sTom Hamilton (Aerosmith)George Harrison (The Beatles)Billy IdolBilly Joel[1]David Johansen (New York Dolls and Buster Poindexter)Elton JohnEric JohnsonTerry Kath (Chicago)Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits)Robby Krieger (The Doors)Cyndi LauperSteve Lukather (Toto)Jeff Lynne (Electric Light Orchestra)Brian May (Queen)[14]Roger MayerKeith Moon (The Who)Ted NugentJimmy Page (Led Zeppelin)Walter Parazaider (Chicago)[15]Joe Perry (Aerosmith)The PretendersThe RamonesGene Simmons (Kiss)Paul Simonon (The Clash)Tom Verlaine (Television)Chris SpeddingThe 'Main Man' Ramon 'RJ' JacintoStephen StillsJimmie Vaughan[16]Stevie Ray VaughanJoe Walsh (James Gang and the Eagles)Max Weinberg (E Street Band)Alan White (Yes)Ricky Wilson (The B-52s)Johnny Thunders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JRicoC Posted March 22, 2013 Members Share Posted March 22, 2013 Didn't Mojo Nixon already do this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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