After seeing that rumor on JD/NO, im starting to wonder if maybe one of the reasons of the switch from airing the show live to waiting is because most of the acts won't likely be there or unable to preform. Perhaps after seeing the Chubby Checker prerecorded award, maybe the Hall is moving into a maybe we get a couple inducted performances and all tributes at the show only, (a la Billy Idol, Olivia Dean (for Sade if that happens) etc)) but if an act (or the whole act, minus those no longer around) doesn't show, maybe all them become prerecorded (a la Chubby, since for example, IM is on tour on the date and not to mention last years very late withdraw of preforming for Paul Rodgers) and in theory that speeds up the show's runtime (even before the ABC cuts), and would be much easier to edit later.
K-DAWG
Very interesting and well-written post. I'm curious how active and vocal the Styx fan base is in 2026. Dave Matthews Band, Duran Duran, KISS, Rush, The Cure, etc have loyal and strong fan bases. They also were deserving for induction. Now all these bands have been inducted. It appears The Guess Who have been gaining momentum and steam towards nomination the last few years. Would not be surprised if they are nominated this year or receive a Special Award through the ME or MI. You are right on Bryan Adams. He's been 1 of my FAV music artists since Cuts Like A Knife and Reckless days. BA could receive a nomination in 2027 or 2028. His time for nomination is here. INXS should be nominated again in 2027 and inducted soon. They should be 1 of the popular 1980's and early 1990's groups to be inducted next. You are probably right on Boston. I usually hear positive things about Boston here on FRL especially the songs from their successful 1st album. Quality musicianship and memorable songs. I do like Roy's list of artists for RRHOF nomination and induction. We are moving closer to July and Richie and others will making some more possible nomination lists. It's amazing by the end of the cycle we usually have 8-10 Nominees correct when pooling all the FRL Regulars and new posters Nominations. Usually 3 or 4 on a few lists and maybe 1 or 2 we just did not think would be on the ballot. It's great detective work by Richie and others grinding it out and figuring the possible Nominees.
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