Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame

Originally Posted by Supersonic

I watched the broadcast of the celebration at MSG and thought of what Bon Jovi would be performing there had they been part of that show.

They've been playing It's My Life, Bad Name and Who Says at almost every performance since the songs have been released (1986, 2000, 2005) yet it'd clearly show that Bon Jovi did not belong on that stage that was shared by Metallica, Mick Jagger, U2, Stevie Wonder and so on. It just wouldn't make any sense having them perform Who Says in a show that's got I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For, For Whom The Bell Tolls, Bridge Over Troubled Water, The Thrill Is Gone, Whole Lotta Shakin', Paranoid, Jungleland and the list goes on and on.

Would Bon Jovi perform Keep The Faith, These Days and other songs like this they'd belong there because it's those songs that make them look like the relevant band most fans want them to be. However, it's highly unlikely that they'd be doing those songs at that stage, which makes it more obvious that this statement

Originally Posted by bonweissy

The truth is that Bon Jovi contain all the elements that make critics cringe; pretty boys singing songs that are undeniably catchy but make no social statement. These so called experts always present themselves as the advocates of artistic expression, but this reveals their hypocritical nature as they are really advocating criteria which limits what is considered good music (i.e they define what good music is/should be, and therefore close their eyes,ears, and hearts to anything that does not follow that model). Music is the one common demoniator on this planet, therefore it is only logical that part of what defines good music is songs that are loved by a worldwide diverse audience. Bon Jovi are part of a very select few that can show up at any venue world wide and 30,000 + screaming fans will show up and sing many of their songs word for word.

As for this load of bullocks about throwing their music out, the same could be said for a good chunck of past inductees...I mean who the hell are Percy Sledge, Clyde McPhatter, Duane Eddy, Lloyd Price, and Jimmy Cliff? Oh yeah, I'm sure if you threw out their music, where would we all be? I guess they consider it a crime that Sandra Bullock and Julia Roberts romantic comedies wouldnt have nostalgic songs playing threw the credits. Secondly on this ridiculuos argument, Livin on a Prayer is one of the most known and revered songs of ALL TIME. Play it in any party, club, bar and turn of the music during the chorus, and you'll see first hand the impact of Bon Jovi.

The RNR Hall of Fame committe remind of those shitty DJs at clubs that play their personal favourite songs at the expense of the crowds pleasure. Shame on you RNR HOF and may god have mercy on your soul!

Originally Posted by bonweissy

The truth is that Bon Jovi contain all the elements that make critics cringe; pretty boys singing songs that are undeniably catchy but make no social statement.

Originally Posted by Goldsausage

Alice Cooper isn't even in the damn thing.

Originally Posted by BonJovi100

For ecample Nickelback, My Chemical Romance, Queens Of The Stone Age, AARejects, New Found Glory and greatests Polish Rock bands.

Originally Posted by Kathleen

If anyone actually bothered to listen to the lyrics there are plenty of social statements. Most critics don't get past the hair to listen.

Seb has a point though - the band takes it easy far too often. I was at that live RR HOF show in October and it was impressive. Certainly Bon Jovi has many tracks that would have belonged there - they just might not have bothered to play them.

Originally Posted by SexxAtraxxion

I didn't know you were a comedian

I will help you with your joke list and include Green Day, The Offspring, Blink 182, Bush, Live, Foo Fighters, Bowling for Soup, Matchbox Twenty, Fall Out Boy, Creed, Panic at the Disco..

Best regards