18. Heckthe first Motown act, PERIOD. Lennon had one brilliant record (his first real solo record) and one decent one (the overrated 'Imagine'), and then some good songs sprinkled amidst a lot of filler and crap. My favorite inductees: Elton John, Billy Joel, Rush, Sam Cooke, Buddy Holly & The Crickets, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Eagles, Crosby, Stills, & Nash, Neil Young, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Doors and several others. 2/10 = Failure Chicago 1 We correct for the passage of time in a principled way, so we can fairly compare the significance of historical figures of different eras." Please answer the best you can. Most influential besides Beatles, Elvis and Chuck: The Dells The (Young) Rascals: 5/10 2002 Posted by Follower on Friday, 01/11/2019 @ 18:37pm. Gasol won't get overlooked for the actual hall because of his int'l resume, but his NBA resume is pretty damn solid too. Is the top rung ever going to be added to? http://whoisbigger.com/entity/Category:Rock_and_Roll_Hall_of_Fame_inductees Star Offline Posts: 2664 Respect: 0. The Beach Boys: 10/10 All my earlier kidding aside, here's how I'd fix the pyramid: 204. Depeche Mode-1 I'd at least move up Aretha, the Boss, and Bowie, Posted by Mike on Tuesday, 04/2/2019 @ 14:50pm. Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 05/11/2013 @ 22:12pm, Rolling Stones below zeppelin and the beach Boys? Paul Pierce, 53. 2020: It's pathetic. Paul Simon They're not interested in "secondhand influence" or "undercurrent carriage" of rhythms, sounds, influence or innovation. Jerry West, 9. The Notorious B.I.G.-Level 3 The first part of his career was spent as the alpha, the best player on a title team, and then a distraught MVP candidate surrounded by a bad team. "The Hurt is Over" The DT's Naming your daughter after a country and picking a fan's nose are the actions of a classic whackjob. 1986 Robert Johnson From 2013: Yes Bill Walton. The Pretenders: 8/10 In a word, no. Big Joe Turner Kate Bush (Level 1) Level 5 1)Do you have to consider them in any "best of all-time" discussions? I know Giannis, Harden, and Russ won those MVPs, but KD was the best player on the best team and snatched the crown from LeBron in 2017 and 2018 when he outplayed him in both those series. 3/10 = Mediocre The most "most mean" is on how the artist's relation to people. Well, nice as that was, the moment is passed, and the Ramones are virtually irrelevant to the contemporary musical landscape. at the best online prices at eBay! 2015 Simmons led . Posted by Nick on Tuesday, 10/23/2018 @ 15:29pm. "We have developed computational methods to measure historical significance through analysis of Wikipedia and other data sources. KISS 165. James Brown (and the Famous Flames) SMF 2015, Simple Machines. Dwayne Wade [up from Level 3, below Walton]. (Yes, feel free to flame me! For some 50 years !! Best outside The US and UK: U2, Neil Young, Rush, Joni Mitchell, Bob Marley. 1987 Hank Williams Chris Paul [from Level 1, below Carter]. But if there was an "Early Influences" pyramid, then Sister Rosetta Tharpe would at least be a 4. 224. bill simmons hall of fame pyramid updated Posted by On August 15, 2020 0 romanian gas mask KG had a few years post-2010, but nothing that would've moved him up the ladder so to speak.Personally, I'd have KG in the middle of that group. The J.B.'s 3. "You've Got The Love I Need" - J Dilla, Raekwon. Chuck Berry 121. David Thompson, 80. Randy Newman: 6/10 Bill Simmonss new podcast breaks down the NBAs most important games, players, and teams, extending and reinventing his New York Times no. "100 GREATEST ARTISTS OF ALL TIME". Little Anthony & The Imperials: 6/10 213. "That's What Love Is Made Of" Michael Jackson, Bobby Vee, Choker Campbell, The Magicians. Jefferson Airplane "I'll Try Something New" Diana Ross & the Supremes with the Temptations, Barbara McNair, A Taste of Honey, Spyder Turner (as an excerpt from his cover of "Stand By Me") Playing off the NBAs dramatic changes during the past decade, Bill uses new commentary and fresh interviews with players and top media members to determine how the league has evolved and where its headed. Again, just ANOTHER REASON why THE MIRACLES should be at Level 4 !!! Kareem, 3. Albert King: 9/10 It's just how the hall seems to operate now. Reserved for acts who are definitely Hall of Famers, but don't quite possess a Level 3 rsum for one or more of the following reasons: Eurythmics: 7/10 Neil Diamond: 7/10 82. -Philip Any music released from the early 90s onwards that involves a drum kit and electric guitar has been influenced by Metallica in one way or another, from commercial/stadium rock to the most inaccessible of extreme metal. Under no circumstances whatsoever, should AC/DC sit above Rush, period. 71. Despite the juvenile attacks, this argument you have made is much more interesting. 49. Were the 2012-14 Spurs historically underrated? Not quite as cluttered, not as much space. Posted by Corey Finn on Thursday, 05/20/2021 @ 11:14am. Braveheart The Everly Brothers: 10/10 T. Rex The Pretenders (Level 2) Bill Simmons Hall of Fame Pyramid: Give Major Weakness of the top 10 NBA All Time. 3/10 = Mediocre Marvin Gaye Talking Heads: 9/10 GFW-It's simply that he was a first ballot inductee and yet looking over his discography it's quite underwhelming. Over here in Britain May has been a wildlife activist and critic of fox-hunting Join us for a Stathead virtual panel to kick off the 2022-23 NBA Season on October 12 at 7pm ET. The ultimate example of a band that had lots of hits but did nothing to develop rock 'n roll (Jackson Browne, John Mellencamp, Buffalo Springfield, Percy Sledge, Laura Nyro, Donovan, The Lovin' Spoonful, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, The Pretenders, Neil Diamond, and Randy Newman are all runners-up for the title of least qualified inductee) The present facility was officially dedicated May 26, 1973 and has since had two additions. *** This list does not reflect my own opinions. "(You Can) Depend On Me" The Temptations, 61. Tracy McGrady, 89. Posted by Plebeian on Thursday, 05/20/2021 @ 16:03pm. Rush (middle 4th) "Commenting to Rolling Stone Magazine, Bob Seger said: "I used to go to the Motown Revues, and the Miracles always closed the show. on Thursday, 03.7.13 @ 23:05pm Kobe Bryant, 8. "I agree about John Lennon. Public Enemy (lower 2nd) I'd rather they be a 3, but a lot of those 3s are untouchable. What seemed important 15 years ago may not seem as important now. Posted by Mike on Tuesday, 11/29/2016 @ 05:08am, Pearl Jam - level 3 Steely Dan: 8/10 Little Willie John: 6/10 Most mean inductee? 1) THE MIRACLES at # 32 Most influential besides The Beatles, Elvis, and Chuck Berry: Bob Dylan, The Who, The Rolling Stones, Cream, Creedence Clearwater Revival, James Brown & The Famous Flames, Buddy Holly & The Crickets, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Sam Cooke, The Stooges. 33. Is Curry STILL underrated? Sex Pistols 7. Michael Jackson 215. The Miracles, Motown's first group, are the most covered Motown group of ALL TIME. Bill breaks it all down with The Ringers Joe House. 9/10 = All Time Greats Meanest: Jerry Lee Lewis, Sid Vicious, Little Willie John. Queen and Black Sabbath, by far. They don't have a ton of bands imitating them other than Coldplay. The Mavs had Dirk, a semi-washed Kidd, Tyson Chandler, two diminutive scorers and 80% of Shawn Marion. I was reviewing a post which I had written some time ago. And believe it or not, but I actually like them. The inductees on Level 1 on the other hand, are often the reason the Rock Hall makes so many people crazy. As for the 2016 inductees, Deep Purple at Level 2, all the others at Level 1. Did the management of this establishment put you up to this? See the rankings as for this Basketball Hall of Fame Sets set on 2/1/2022 1:11:50 PM. The Ventures: 7/10 Posted by theAMAZINGcool on Friday, 04/19/2019 @ 07:36am. Bonnie Raitt: 7/10 I don't see Nine Inch Nails. 219. 6/10 = Decent Artists It's high time that we recognize their limitations as exactly that and take them down off the arbitrary pedestal they were perverse placed on. Move Fleetwood Mac to 4. Van Morrison Depeche Mode-4 Adande. Posted by Tommy Wimmer on Monday, 09/24/2018 @ 01:42am. That's all I have. Posted by Gary on Saturday, 01/5/2019 @ 04:20am. Kevin Garnett, 24. Bull. The 2017 and 2018 inductees are not in the pyramid yet! Crosby, Stills & Nash (Level 2) 9. "Don't Let It End (Till You Let It Begin)-Betty Everett . The Police: 9/10 "Bill G., I thought they were dull and uninteresting musically, and they couldn't keep my attention long enough to listen to the lyrics. Posted by Ry Guy on Tuesday, 10/13/2015 @ 18:12pm. He could've gone anywhere, but to Golden State and nobody would've held a grudge outside of those weirdos in Oklahoma. Joan Baez: 6/10 Pearl Jam Posted by Andrew on Thursday, 10/31/2013 @ 17:40pm, We need a space at the top for the Based God. That's the backbone of my opinion and I'm out of cares about your opinion about my opinion, pal. Radiohead: 10/10 U2 Lavish parties excluded then the guys from Queen. Partially covered up there, but Tony Iommi comes across as quite humble when I've seen him interviewed. Did they hit sell millions of records, have over a dozen hits or win a lot of awards? I meant *borderline. https://www.ranker.com/list/rolling-stone-100-greatest-artists-of-all-time/music-lover The Animals: 8/10 Then, on Feb. 24, 2019, he revised Curry to be top 20. ), Dolly Parton, Boyz II Men, Human Nature, among many others "I Gotta Dance to Keep From Crying" The Who, Jimmy James. Al Green 2. No 2010s NBA game unleashed more what ifs than Game 6 of the 2016 Western Conference finals. Favorite induction year? 168. Based on my top 100 Favorite Artists list and looking at the ones who are in the RRHOF, I'll go with Buddy Holly & The Crickets, Chuck Berry, Louis Jordan & His Tympani Five, David Bowie, Fats Domino, Nat King Cole/The Nat King Cole Trio, and Little Richard. I agree The Miracles are definitely a Level-4 act and agree with every word of your post. Posted by John R.C. The former MVP has adapted and evolved to become an excellent conductor of Phillys offense. Planes, Trains, & Automobiles The Small Faces: 6/10 NWA - 3 (=Public Enemy) Yes Muddy Waters (Level 5) Depeche Mode-Level 2 Bob Seger Here are my responses: Santana: 8/10 Best outside US and UK: If Canada counts, then Rush, if Canada doesn't count, then ABBA. Rodin Hood: Men In Tights Then he takes it further by completely reevaluating not only how NBA Hall of Fame inductees should be chosen but how the institution must be reshaped from the ground up, the result being the Pyramid: Simmons's one-of-a-kind five-level shrine Their accolades are eerily similar, but I like Wade a little more. Posted by some guy on Friday, 03/27/2020 @ 16:59pm. "Going to a Go-Go" The Rolling Stones, Phil Collins, The Hags, and Secret Affair. Posted by Mike on Thursday, 05/28/2020 @ 12:15pm, Posted by Frank on Friday, 04/9/2021 @ 04:03am, Cleveland.com put out a ranking of the Performer R&R HoF inductees, "from the best to Bon Jovi" based on, presumably, influence, artistic integrity, I imagine whether they were inducted during a full moon, and of course whether the author(s) liked them. Laura Nyro: Influenced Billy Joel. Shaq, 12. The Isley Brothers The Who: 10/10 Metallica I agree about John Lennon. Most mean inductee? Why was the last minute of Game 6 so emotional? And yeah the Dead should have been a star on top of this pyramid, gazing down. "After All" The Supremes, The Marvelettes. Sorry i number the questions wrong so I come up with a new question for # 5: how NBA Hall of Fame inductees should be chosen but how the institution must be reshaped from the ground up, the result being the Pyramid: Simmons's one-of-a-kind five-level shrine to the ninety-six greatest players in the history of pro "Bad Girl" Dazz Band, Mary Wells, Jackie Jackson. "Much Better Off" J Dilla. Neil Diamond Except on Neil Young, of course. "Here I Go Again" Chazz Dixon, Carey Bell, A.J. Traffic: 7/10 ), Posted by Scotty Mac on Friday, 09/14/2018 @ 23:07pm. The Temptations: 10/10 208. Is the top level EVER going to have more than twelve? For anyone else that wants to create a pyramid for this year's nominations here is a format for everyone to follow in order to create some structure follow this format. 51. Shrewd businessman, but civilized. Meanest inductee: John Fogerty, Axl Rose, Eddie Van Halen, Johnny Rotten, Jerry Lee Lewis, Mike Love. Look at the artists in group 3 and then where Radiohead is in group 4. Randy Newman (middle 2nd) The Spinners The Last Samurai Shawn Kemp, 101. Deep Purple a 1???" https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2019/04/ranking-every-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-inductee-by-tiers.html Most influential besides The Beatles, Elvis Presley, and Chuck Berry? 12. Billy Joel: 9/10 The Supremes: 10/10 Buddy Guy: 8/10 The most obvious one to me is Metallica, who are no brainers for level 4 at least, and could possibly mount a case (admittedly a weak one) for level 5. Please enter a valid email and try again. Is there anyone not in the Hall who could be a 4? There are many, many 2000s and '10s era bands that are more engaging. The Blues Brothers What;s the first song ANY kid learns on guitar?? 1 bestselling book around the premise in 2009. Jay-Z -Level 3 4/10 = Marginal Solomon Burke: 7/10 "Nowhere To Go- Kanye West (as the basis of his song "About An Angel"), Beanie Sigel (as "Got Nowhere"), Freeway N.W.A Favorite inductee outside of the U.S. and the U.K.? 1999 Nirvana and Radiohead belongs in the third. 174. Dave Cowens, 35. Electric Light Orchestra - 1 the doobie brothers - 1 Ive listened to almost every Simmons podcast episode on NBA stuff in the past year during my commutes, which is honestly way too much time :sweat_smile: . Booker T. and the M.G.s 3) THE FOUR TOPS at # 79 Neil Young: 10/10 Marvin Gaye: 10/10 , Posted by Enigmaticus on Thursday, 10/23/2014 @ 09:02am. Stevie Nicks: 3/10 Any thoughts? From 2016: Posted by williams on Monday, 10/21/2019 @ 09:31am, The 2020 inductees Still hasnt talked about a ton of the top guys. 2) THE TEMPTATIONS at # 67 Chaka Khan Most nicest inductee? Posted by Plebeian on Thursday, 05/20/2021 @ 16:09pm. Rosetta was put in as an Early Influence, but I get what you mean; man, they really let some of these sections go to waste! Michael Jackson, but considering his upbringing I can't really blame him for that. 2Pac - 2 The Clash You like what you like. David Bowie Paul Westphal, 90. Game 6 of the 2016 WCF gets him to this point almost by itself. Most snubbed before finally inducted: Neil Diamond, hands down. He was (and still is) well-regarded by just about everyone regardless of genre. Ray Charles didn't make his name in Rock and Roll. 2016 1990 Ma Rainey I think this is perhaps because they are an entitled bunch of dicks and no-one likes them as human beings, but also because people don't realise: Clyde McPhatter: 8/10 Solid list, I'd bump up Hakeem to in the top ten and I would have KG somewhere in the 15-20 range personally. The Who, The Kinks, Public Enemy, Sex Pistols and Muddy Waters Dennis Johnson, 61. 2005 Retired Col. Eric Toler received the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit and two Bronze Star Medals during his 27-year military career. Before his ACL, he was the best player in the league. 171. Lennon's massive hypocrisy shouldn't be overlooked either. He without question was 'the most political of the Beatles' and I'm sure a lot of future generations looked upon him for that. Part 3 coming soon! Bill Simmons definitely understands basketball. ZZ Top: 7/10 "My Girl Has Gone" Etienne Daho, Bobby Taylor, Edwyn Collins, Ken Parker. SEE FOR YOURSELF !! The Staple Singers: 8/10 Not quite sure. Her solo career wasn't any more impactful than any of the other artists on Level 1. "You're So Fine and Sweet" - The Undertakers. Jay - Z: 10/10 The Allman Brothers Band: 9/10 I too personally dislike thier music except "Express Yourself" and I just don't understand why so meny praise them when all they did was steer rap down a more gangester and racist path. 3/10 = Mediocre Roy Orbison: 10/10 Look at this list of artists that have COVERED The MIRACLES' SONGSand tell me that they DON'T belong at level 4: From Wikipedia: 15. 4/10 = Marginal 1 bestselling book from 2009. The Flamingos: 6/10 Tier 1 - Nina Simone, Bon Jovi, Journey, Joan Baez Will we remember the 2010s for Curry or LeBron? Most of them look like 1s or 2s. The best of the best. This site is not affiliated in any way with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Bon Jovi Monty Python & The Holy Grail John Fogerty (CCR), Ike Turner, Jerry Lee Lewis, Eddie Van Halen, Axl Rose, and Mike Love (Beach Boys) 2015 The "5" Royales Traffic I can agree that, despite the deep and wide influence he had on many Rock stars, that Ray Charles himself was never marketed as or claimed to be a Rock and Roll performer. "The Tracks of My Tears " Linda Ronstadt, Aretha Franklin, Johnny Rivers, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Mongo Santamara, Martha and the Vandellas, Bryan Ferry, Bjrns Vnner (as Ser Jag Ut Att M Bra? Parliament - Funkadelic: 10/10 Not really. Posted by Roy on Friday, 01/26/2018 @ 07:27am, And here is my opinion about the position of the 2018 inductees: Chicago - 2 (they are more than just a garden variety level 1 band, too many hits, if Billy Joel and Rod Stewart are level 2, then Chicago fits) I watched the entire series. 2011 As a Beatle, sure, but definitely not as a solo artist. Jimmy Cliff 24. 9. Lynyrd Skynyrd: 8/10 "Ooo Baby Baby" Linda Ronstadt, Brenda Holloway, Shalamar, Ruby Turner, Sylvester, Spirit Traveler, Five Stairsteps, Zapp, Laura Nyro, Ella Fitzgerald, Honey Cone, Human Nature, Fingazz The Who I don't want to make this 3,000 words so a brief blurb on each player who made a move is below, but happy to answer any questions in the comments. 139. In the pilot episode of TBOB Rewatchables, recorded earlier this year on The Bill Simmons Podcast, Bill re-lives that historic night with The Ringers Chris Ryan and Joe House. "Who's Loving You" The Jackson 5, En Vogue, Terence Trent D'Arby, Brenda Holloway, The Supremes, The Temptations, Honey Cone, Stevie B., Archie Bell & the Drells, Nikka Costa. "Yester Love" Gerald Wilson & His Orchestra 76. Favorite Hip-Hop inductee? He certainly beats U2 and Bruce Springsteen in the I&I categories. What did that night say about Shaq, that bizarre Lakers season, and a now-underrated champion from Detroit that wouldnt roll over? Not one bad inductee among either class. Pete Maravich, 77. Zach, most of your comments make sense to me. 27 Johnny Cash 12. 1987 Louis Jordan Some injury issues, but overblown. Billy Joel: 9/10 As far as the 2013 inductees are concerned and their tier placement is concerned: 6/10 = Decent Artists The Book of Basketball: The NBA According to The Sports Guy. Their career ended through poor records and/or changing tastes. Underrated by casual fans as a defensive player, but did make All-D in '18-'19. Over 10 years ago, ESPN's Bill Simmons 1 introduced the world to the concept of a Baseball Hall of Fame pyramid, as a way to provide relative importance to the inductees. 49. "The Love I Saw In You Was Just a Mirage" The Jackson 5, Vance Gilbert, The Uniques 43. Earth, Wind and Fire Moses Malone, 13. Jason Kidd (see above), 46. Hank Ballard (and the Midnighters) 191. The Doors Aladdin Elvis Costello and the Attractions Just two months into 2023, Majors has already come crashing into franchises like Creed and Ant-Manas well as Sundance, for good measure. Journey, Posted by Donnie on Monday, 09/24/2018 @ 22:34pm. I'd bump them up to Level 2 simply because of how they advanced a genre that was pretty much on the fringes before they came along. Black Sabbath: 10/10 Didn't hit up any neighbors or anything. The Small Faces/Faces, The Hollies, and The Ventures b) every metal band post-1983 is influenced by them. -Most mean? E.T. Except perhaps Bon Jovi, which I would put in the sub-basement if it were within my power to do so. P.S. The DC5: 5/10 Randy Newman (middle 2nd) Duane Eddy And from 2017: Most snubbed artist who is now an inductee (besides Rush and Alice Cooper*)? Songs originally recorded by THE MIRACLES later covered by other artists. He was one of the first rock and rollers to incorporate politics and social issues and he mostly did that during his solo career. Whoopee. Designated for marginal acts who are considered "Borderline Hall of Famers," either because of the Zombies Factor (great career, not long enough) or the Bon Jovi Factor (very good for a long time, rarely great). SHOP AROUND, YOU'VE REALLY GOT A HOLD ON ME, OOO BABY BABY, THE TRACKS OF MY TEARS, MORE LOVE, THE TEARS OF A CLOWN, I SECOND THAT EMOTION,BABY BABY DON'T CRY, LOVE MACHINEand MORE !! Rating Numbers: Anyone voted in simply because they reached a benchmark (sold lots of records, had a lot of hits, etc.) . He was the best center in the league for 5 years (yes, the competition for that title was, let's say, lacking). Your favorite inductees (You can pick at least 7)? Posted by M. Scott on Friday, 09/23/2016 @ 02:41am. The Hobbit Oops. Run-DMC Curtis Mayfield: 9/10 This is Pt 1. 28. Should have been first ballot: Black Sabbath! The Clash: 10/10 "Got A Job" The Marcels 203. Chicago If you consider what the Velvet Underground did to not be metal, then the Velvets. Huh, forgot that the pyramids criteria was "how well does astrodog know the artist" Posted by GFW on Thursday, 10/31/2013 @ 14:00pm, I'd simply move all the artists out of the 5th region, and sub-let a little space for myself. Dwight Howard [from Level 1, below McGrady]. Posted by John R.C on Wednesday, 05/12/2021 @ 23:17pm. Most loudest inductee (outside the Metal genre)? Parliament - Funkadelic: 10/10 Curtis Mayfield Posted by Kyle on Monday, 04/23/2018 @ 05:37am. Michael Jackson, Sly Stone, George Clinton, Flava Flav, Prince, Frank Zappa, Dr. John, and Brian Wilson. The Bee Gees Posted by FRL on Tuesday, 01/1/2019 @ 10:05am. The Cars Current popularity and connection to grunge aside, Neil Young isn't worthy of the high ranking he's been afforded. 2016 by fjdbookreview. Note: Emails will not be visible or used in any way, but are required. One thing I will say about Young's music is that his attempt at electronica in the early 1980s was completely laughable and ill-advised. HOW I BECOME SUCCESSFUL IN LIFE THROUGH THE RICHES OF ILUMINATI The main ones: 1994 Chicago: Level 2 Journey - 1 "Save Me" The Undertones He's gotten outplayed in three Finals - by really great players, but still. Journey Deep Purple (Level 2) Level 4: Heart (high 3rd) Posted by Jordan Einstein on Tuesday, 05/10/2022 @ 03:39am. Electric Light Orchestra - 1 You are pleased to answer anytime you want. Lloyd Price: 4/10 8/10 = No Brainers 220. 46. Duran Duran (Level 1 or 2) I'll do this by at least 3 or 4 parts. Run - DMC (Level 4) 1986 Jimmie Rodgers Simmons, who was elected to the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2018 and is a member of the Louisiana Tennis Hall of Fame, died Tuesday night after a long illness at the age of 76. ABBA: 7/10 Lou Reed 1997 Mahalia Jackson Eagles Posted by Bill G. on Tuesday, 10/23/2018 @ 14:25pm. Pearl Jam and Nina Simone are borderline Level 2/3 acts, in my opinion. Should have been first ballot: Genesis, Black Sabbath, Queen. 172. - The initial pyramid had 96 players after 64 NBA seasons, so 1.5 players per season. AC/DC: 9/10 Janis Joplin Stevie Wonder. - I didn't change any rankings for anyone who retired before that year. I don't have a problem with ranking KD over those guys. Eagles: 9/10 I know Bill has him higher, but he doesn't have the body of work just yet. Jefferson Airplane: 8/10 13. Nirvana: 10/10 Depeche Mode, T.Rex, Nine Inch Nails, and Whitney are all incredibly low. Their pioneering work in the folk-rock and country-work scenes is significant enough. "Can You Love a Poor Boy" Bobby Vee, Softones, Gil Bernal, Ronnie Walker. Jimmy Reed: 8/10 If Nick Drake ever gets in, he wins hands down. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Led Zeppelin: 10/10 "More, More, More of Your Love" Bob Brady & the Con Chords Dr. John and the Miracles 194. And it would be hard to fit both of them in level 5. I also searched Twitter and Google to find updates before then. The Byrds on Saturday, 03/9/2013 @ 22:30pm. Gail Goodrich, 100. Level 2 2Pac is probably Level 2. You were being facetious, were you not? No. And that's the Simmons Pyramid, right? Chris Mullin, 94. Do you know when he mentioned this? Talented as hell, but weird as hell. 3/10 = Mediocre They kept Sabbath out for a while (dumb call). Level 4: :) Give Orange. If not them, then Hendrix, probably. 107. -the Beastie Boys 1. Stockton at 30 and CP3 at 42. -All nominated artists must be used in the pyramid Andrew - Just so you know, this Pyramid only includes acts that are in the actual Hall of Fame. Were Shaq and Kobe always destined to turn on each other? Tupac Shakur: 10/10 Robert Parish, 67. Demote. Posted by Gary on Friday, 01/4/2019 @ 18:23pm. Dire Straits Best hip hop: I don't much care for it, but even I would concede Public Enemy's suitability. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. 70. Allen Iverson, 42. This isn't a situation where being part of a psuedo-dynasty elevates him up 10-15 spots. Blondie: 8/10 Simon and Garfunkel The Velvet Underground Posted by Mat r on Wednesday, 05/4/2022 @ 16:32pm, Level 1: Todd Rundgren: 6/10 Inductee that should have been first-ballot (again, don't answer Rush*)? 7. 1. Lionel Richie (Level 1) Carly Simon (Level 1) 105. Most civilized inductee? 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