To the best of my knowledge, there's only one great artist who began recording in 2010, and he doesn't even have a page on FRL. Who is this magnificent person, you might ask? Why, it's JD McPherson!

His first album was released by Hi-Style Records, but has since received a major-label release from Rounder Records this past April. His style is heavily influenced by all the rockabilly/rhythm & blues greats (i.e., Buddy Holly, Little Richard, Ruth Brown, Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis, etc.). But don't mistake him for a mere cover act. All of his material on his first album is completely original.

It gives me great pleasure to know that there is at least one contemporary artist who has an appreciation for the roots of rock 'n roll and is keeping the torch burning for great music. I can't recommend him enough.

Posted by Zach on Tuesday, 02/5/2013 @ 18:45pm

Grimes, King Gizzard and Deafheaven should have bigger names. Why is Skrillex even the largest name on here?

Posted by Dr. W on Thursday, 03/30/2017 @ 01:39am

Bruno Mars should have a larger name too! Have actually seen 14 of the artists listed. Macklamore (and Ryan Lewis!) should also have a bigger name, IMO.

Posted by Paul in KY on Thursday, 03/30/2017 @ 15:23pm

Nicki Minaj is a future inductee, Bruno Mars has enough industry clout to at least get nominated down the road.

Posted by Casper on Saturday, 05/6/2023 @ 16:25pm