I think Roxy Music was very influential. Many of the children of the 70's who lived over in England & the British Isles admired their work. U2,Duran Duran,Morrissey to name a few.

Love Listening to Avalon & More Than This off the Avalon CD. Just mesmerizing songs.Pure musical genius. Eno & Ferry are well-respected in the music community & should enhance their chances of RRHOF induction.Somewhere between 2017-2019 looks about right. KING

Posted by KING on Tuesday, 01/28/2014 @ 23:39pm

I agree on Roxy Music. Only recently have I begun to explore their work beyond the hits everyone knows. Brilliant stuff. As a longtime Duran Duran fan I have known that they were very influenced by Roxy, but listening to Roxy closely I can definitely hear the influence for myself. Brian eno definitely deserves induction (for Roxy, for his solo work, and as a producer), but I think that Roxy Music may be his best shot. They have shot up my list of biggest snubs.

Posted by Dezmond on Wednesday, 01/29/2014 @ 00:17am

Thus far, I only own two studio albums by Roxy Music, "Country Life" and "Avalon;" both of which are brilliant albums. Roxy Music had a huge influence upon Duran Duran and Rush, believe it or not, and for that reason alone, they deserve induction. If for some inexplicable reason Duran Duran does not get on the nomination ballot, Roxy Music would be a great alternative.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 08/17/2014 @ 13:21pm

About Roxy Music, Enigmaticus wrote:
   Thus far, I only own two studio albums by Roxy Music, "Country Life" and "Avalon;" both of which are brilliant albums. Roxy Music had a huge influence upon Duran Duran and Rush, believe it or not, and for that reason alone, they deserve induction. If for some inexplicable reason Duran Duran does not get on the nomination ballot, then Roxy Music would most probably be a great alternative.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 08/17/2014 @ 21:44pm

My favorite Roxy Music album is unquestionably, "Avalon." I cannot think of a song on "Avalon" which I did not thoroughly enjoy.

I am not very familiar with "Roxy Music," "For Your Pleasure," or "Siren" however.

I was looking for those three albums at a record store last night, unfortunately I was not able to find them.

The non- U.S. Version of "Country Life" has very naughty cover artwork, but it also contains quite a few great songs, as well.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Wednesday, 09/24/2014 @ 09:26am

If for some inconceivable reason their disciples' Duran Duran do not get the nod this year, I will fully support the induction of Roxy Music.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 10/5/2014 @ 14:42pm

I was extremely shocked that neither Roxy Music, nor her younger sister, Duran Duran, were even nominated. Perhaps it's telling that brother Lou, brother Sting and their older cousin Kraftwerk and older sister, Cihic, are on the list though.

;-)

Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 10/11/2014 @ 13:43pm

It's really hard for me to choose between Roxy Music, or Duran Duran as deserving induction. Although, I would probably choose Duran Duran, because I am more familiar with their catalogue.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 11/15/2014 @ 11:54am

Starting to think Roxy Music could receive an induction this year. Eno & Ferry are respected in music community and they might be a good alternative choice to others. I think people are reviewing their collection and finding it quite brilliant. Their influence is a wide swath from Rush to U2 to Morrissey and Duran Duran. That's strong influence. Avalon is my FAV because I love Avalon and More Than This although the rest of album excellent too. KING

Posted by KING on Tuesday, 06/2/2015 @ 04:08am

The ultimate question is: which band would you personally choose: Duran Duran, or Roxy Music?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Wednesday, 01/6/2016 @ 08:19am

I choose both since I like both. They're both deserving for induction.

Posted by Greg F on Wednesday, 01/6/2016 @ 17:47pm

The fact that Roxy Music is not inducted calls the credibility of this list into question. It should not be possible to miss them, at least not if you know a little bit about music history.

Posted by Hyphen on Tuesday, 06/7/2016 @ 11:39am

Roxy might be THE most glaring omission from the RRHOF even though I understand they are not for every taste. I'll go one further; Brian Ferry should be in as a solo artist!

Posted by Larry Bowers on Sunday, 07/31/2016 @ 19:21pm

I think that what hurts Roxy Music's chances for induction is their lack of familiarity with many of the Rock Hall's voters. Overall, Duran Duran has been much more popular and they have had a major impact on a newer generation of musicians. Even though, 4 of Roxy Music's albums are among the greatest albums, "Avalon" is probably the only album that most Americans are familiar with. On the other hand, Duran Duran has several albums which were revered by the public: "Duran Duran (1981)," "Rio," "Duran Duran (1993) aka the Wedding album, " "Astronaut," "All You Need Is Now," "A Diamond In The Mind: Live 2011" and "Paper Gods." Duran Duran's latest hit singles: 'Pressure Off,' and 'What Are The Chances' have been very popular. I also think that "Seven And The Ragged Tiger" was popular in America, as well.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Monday, 10/24/2016 @ 19:12pm

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Roxy Music

Bryan Ferry
Phil Manzanera
Andy Mackay
Paul Thompson
Brian Eno
Eddie Jobson
Graham Simpson
John Gustafson

Posted by Pablo Rodas on Thursday, 02/15/2018 @ 17:47pm

I think that Kristen Studard, Joe Kwaczala and Roy Trakin have made several good points about Roxy Music’s worthiness for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Now, if you really want to see Roxy Music inducted, you will need to support the induction of Duran Duran into the Rock Hall. As many of you are very well aware, my primary objective over the past several years has been to see the “holy trinity” of prog (Rush, Yes and The Moody Blues) inducted, in addition to the inductions of: Duran Duran, Sade and Carly Simon. I am also a huge advocate for the induction of more prog acts, including: Procol Harum, King Crimson, Jethro Tull, Supertramp, Kansas and of course, the aforementioned Duran Duran. I think that the case can be made for Doobie Brothers and Foreigner, also. Last year, I had voted for The Cars (who had been inducted), The Moody Blues (who had also been inducted), Nina Simone 50% of the time (who had also been inducted posthumously), The Zombies- the other 50% of the time (who had not been inducted), Eurythmics (who had not been inducted) and Kate Bush (who had not been inducted).

Roxy Music is an artist who I would definitely support, however.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Friday, 06/15/2018 @ 16:35pm

Wow, what can be said about Roxy Music that has not already been stated previously? Do I think that they really have a strong chance of Induction, if placed on the Nomination Ballot?

I think that Kristen Studard, Joe Kwaczala and Roy Trakin have made several good points about Roxy Music’s worthiness for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Now, if you really want to see Roxy Music inducted, you will need to support the induction of Duran Duran into the Rock Hall. As many of you are very well aware, my primary objective over the past several years has been to see the “holy trinity” of prog (Rush, Yes and The Moody Blues) inducted, in addition to the inductions of: Duran Duran, Sade and Carly Simon. I am also a huge advocate for the induction of more “prog” acts, including: Procol Harum, King Crimson, Jethro Tull, Supertramp, Kansas and of course, the aforementioned Duran Duran. I think that the case can be made for Doobie Brothers and Foreigner, also. Last year, I had voted for The Cars (who had been inducted), The Moody Blues (who had also been inducted), Nina Simone 50% of the time (who had also been inducted posthumously), The Zombies- the other 50% of the time (who had not been inducted), Eurythmics (who had not been inducted) and Kate Bush (who had not been inducted).

Roxy Music is an artist who I would definitely support, however if for some inexplicable reason, Duran Duran does not appear on the Nomination Ballot.

Well, what do you think?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 09/22/2018 @ 13:26pm

I think that what hurts Roxy Music's chances for induction is their lack of familiarity with many of the Rock Hall's voters. Overall, Duran Duran has been much more popular and they have had a major impact on a newer generation of musicians. Even though, 4 of Roxy Music's albums are among the greatest albums, "Avalon" is probably the only album that most Americans are familiar with. On the other hand, Duran Duran has several albums which were revered by the public: "Duran Duran (1981)," "Rio," "Duran Duran (1993) aka the Wedding album, " "Astronaut," "All You Need Is Now," "A Diamond In The Mind: Live 2011" and "Paper Gods." Duran Duran's latest hit singles: 'Pressure Off,' and 'What Are The Chances' have been very popular. I also think that "Seven And The Ragged Tiger" was popular in America, as well.

Wow, what can be said about Roxy Music that has not already been stated previously? Do I think that they really have a strong chance of Induction, if placed on the Nomination Ballot?

I think that Kristen Studard, Joe Kwaczala and Roy Trakin have made several good points about Roxy Music’s worthiness for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Now, if you really want to see Roxy Music inducted, you will need to support the induction of Duran Duran into the Rock Hall. As many of you are very well aware, my primary objective over the past several years has been to see the “holy trinity” of prog (Rush, Yes and The Moody Blues) inducted, in addition to the inductions of: Duran Duran, Sade and Carly Simon. I am also a huge advocate for the induction of more “prog” acts, including: Procol Harum, King Crimson, Jethro Tull, Supertramp, Kansas and of course, the aforementioned Duran Duran. I think that the case can be made for Doobie Brothers and Foreigner, also. Last year, I had voted for The Cars (who had been inducted), The Moody Blues (who had also been inducted), Nina Simone 50% of the time (who had also been inducted posthumously), The Zombies- the other 50% of the time (who had not been inducted), Eurythmics (who had not been inducted) and Kate Bush (who had not been inducted).

Roxy Music is an artist who I would definitely support however, if for some inexplicable reason, Duran Duran does not appear on the Nomination Ballot.

Well, what do you think?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 09/22/2018 @ 15:03pm

@ Enig

So far Blondie, Talking Heads, U2, and the Cars are the only inductees I can think of who cited Roxy Music as one of their influences. It possible Bon Jovi might be fans of them too, since glam rock was one of the building blocks of "hair metal."

Posted by The Dude on Saturday, 09/22/2018 @ 16:26pm

The Dude,

You know that is the thing about glam rock. Was it also just a commercial term used to describe various rock music genres prior to the advent of punk rock. I have seen Roxy Music primarily referred to as being “art rock,” or “progressive rock” instead. Of course, I still think that “Avalon” is the finest example of their studio output.

Well, what do you think?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 09/23/2018 @ 17:16pm

The Dude,

You know that is the thing about glam rock. Was it also just a commercial term used to describe various rock music genres prior to the advent of punk rock? Was it also a rock style primarily indigenous to the U.K.?

I have seen Roxy Music primarily referred to as being “art rock,” or “progressive rock” instead. Of course, I still think that “Avalon” is the finest example of their studio output.

Well, what do you think?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 09/23/2018 @ 17:24pm

@ Enig

Roxy Music is also classified as glam rock other than prog and art rock. When I think of that term musically, I think of names who drew a lot of soruces across music and throwaway pop cluture. Bands like RM, New York Dolls, and T.Rex were influenced by 50's rock, bubblegum pop, science fiction (See the Ziggy Stardust era Bowie), cabert, and like I've mentioned before, art rock.

I don't really hear it as a commercial term compared to "hair metal," but it was mostly developed in the UK and some American acts played that style of music too. In total, I could see Talking Heads, Kiss, Iggy Pop, Alice Cooper, Cheap Trick, Blondie, Bon Jovi, the Cars, and U2 supporting RM. I think in order for them to get an induction, we need Def Leppard and Motley Crue to get in, which I think both bands are now around the corner.

Posted by The Dude on Sunday, 09/23/2018 @ 18:44pm

*carbaret

Roxy Music is also on Jeff Ament's snub list.

Posted by The Dude on Sunday, 09/23/2018 @ 18:52pm

If for some inconceivable reason their disciples' Duran Duran do not get the nod this year, I will fully support the induction of Roxy Music.

Now, will I attempt to rally the massive “prog” fan base to vote for Roxy Music? Yes, I will!

Posted by Enigmaticus on Wednesday, 10/10/2018 @ 10:46am

Yesterday evening, I had stopped at Zia and had purchased 4 Roxy Music recordings: “Roxy Music,” “Country Life,” “Siren” and “Avalon.” I had also purchased one compilation and had ordered “For Your Pleasure” on cd.

I had reasoned that if I am going to attempt to sell Roxy Music to the prog fan base, I am going to have to become much more familiar with their entire discography.

In a way, I really do not like being in this position. Nominating Duran Duran instead would have been much easier overall. I could definitely sell Duran Duran to the “prog” aficionados much more easily. They are well known, they have a large fan base and they are still performing and people know who they are. Roxy Music is a harder band to sell. But since Roxy Music and The Zombies are the only bands which sit near the “prog” nebula on this list, they need to be inducted.

I am definitely not saying that Roxy Music does not deserve to be inducted. They do, as does the pioneering work of Brian Eno and perhaps Bryan Ferry’s solo work. Overall, Roxy Music had an immense influence on numerous artists, including the aforementioned Duran Duran.

On the other hand, The Zombies which were quite short-lived, have the advantage of Rod Argent writing most of their songs and Colin Blunstone singing on many of the Alan Parsons Project’s biggest hits.

Of course, I had voted for The Zombies since they had been placed on the Fan ballot. I will continue to vote for Roxy Music also. In my honest opinion, both of these bands are helped by the fact that the “holy trinity” of prog (Rush, Yes and The Moody Blues) have been previously inducted. Also, Roxy Music has been acknowledged as an influence by the members of Rush.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Friday, 10/12/2018 @ 14:08pm

I think that what hurts Roxy Music's chances for induction is their lack of familiarity with many of the Rock Hall's voters. Overall, Duran Duran has been much more popular and they have had a major impact on a newer generation of musicians. Even though, 4 of Roxy Music's albums are among the greatest albums, "Avalon" is probably the only album that most Americans are familiar with. On the other hand, Duran Duran has several albums which were revered by the public: "Duran Duran (1981)," "Rio (1982)’” "Duran Duran (1993) aka the Wedding album, " "Astronaut," (2004) "All You Need Is Now," (2010) "A Diamond In The Mind: Live 2011" (2012) and "Paper Gods (2015). Duran Duran's latest hit singles: 'Pressure Off,' and 'What Are The Chances' have been very p&opular. I also think that "Seven And The Ragged Tiger" (1983) was popular in America, as well.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Monday, 10.24.16 @ 19:12pm

Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 10/28/2018 @ 06:08am

It might take them a while, just like the Stooges and the New York Dolls.

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 10/28/2018 @ 07:23am

I think that what hurts Roxy Music's chances for induction is their lack of familiarity with many of the Rock Hall's voters. Overall, Duran Duran has been much more popular and they have had a major impact on a newer generation of musicians. Even though, 4 of Roxy Music's albums are among the greatest albums, "Avalon" is probably the only album that most Americans are familiar with. On the other hand, Duran Duran has several albums which were revered by the public: "Duran Duran (1981)," "Rio (1982),” “Duran Duran (1993) aka the Wedding album, " "Astronaut," (2004) "All You Need Is Now(2010),” "A Diamond In The Mind: Live 2011" (2012) and "Paper Gods (2015).” Duran Duran's latest hit singles: 'Pressure Off,' and 'What Are The Chances' have been very popular. I also think that "Seven And The Ragged Tiger" (1983) had been popular in America, as well.

Now, if in my honest opinion, the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Nominating Committee had nominated Duran Duran this time instead of Roxy Music, then Roxy Music would have had a much greater chance of being inducted in 2020. However, instead, we are left this time with a far less interesting “critic’s ballot” as a result. In other words, a ballot that those massive “prog” fan bases are definitely not interested in supporting.
:-P

Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 10/28/2018 @ 10:31am

I could a lot members from hard rock bands vote for Roxy Music.

- Glam Rock was one of the building blocks of “Hair Metal” (Bon Jovi, Post-Creatures of the Night Kiss, The Comebak era Aerosmith, and even Ozzy jumped on the bandwagon)

- Brian Johnson was in a glam rock band before he joined AC/DC.

- Van Halen and Guns N‘ Roses don’t have any glam traits, but they could support Roxy Music for impacting 80’s Hard Rock (which they should know, since they were part of the Sunset Strip scene)

So yeah, I don’t think it’s much of a stretch. Whaddya think?

Posted by The Dude on Sunday, 10/28/2018 @ 13:30pm

U2 mentioned Roxy Music in their Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction acceptance speeches. They mentioned Television as well!

Posted by Roy on Sunday, 10/28/2018 @ 13:49pm

Roxy Music is pretty influential but we see how being influential has done for Kraftwerk...

I do think they will get inducted but it's a question if they will get it this year or not.

Posted by Timothy Pernell on Sunday, 10/28/2018 @ 15:29pm

Ben,

I think that what hurts Roxy Music's chances for induction is their lack of familiarity with many of the Rock Hall's voters. Overall, Duran Duran has been much more popular and they have had a major impact on a newer generation of musicians. Even though, 4 of Roxy Music's albums are supposedly among the greatest albums, "Avalon" is probably the only album that most Americans are familiar with. On the other hand, Duran Duran has several albums which were revered by the public: "Duran Duran (1981)," "Rio (1982),” “Duran Duran (1993) aka the Wedding album, " "Astronaut," (2004) "All You Need Is Now(2010),” "A Diamond In The Mind: Live 2011" (2012) and "Paper Gods (2015).” Duran Duran's latest hit singles: 'Pressure Off,' and 'What Are The Chances' have been very popular. I also think that "Seven And The Ragged Tiger" (1983) had been popular in America, as well.

Now, if in my honest opinion, the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Nominating Committee had nominated Duran Duran this time instead of Roxy Music, then Roxy Music would have had a much greater chance of being inducted in 2020. However, instead, we are left this time with a far less interesting “critic’s ballot” as a result. In other words, a ballot that those massive “prog” fan bases are definitely not interested in supporting.
:-P

Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 11/11/2018 @ 12:51pm

Ben,

Personally, I prefer “Avalon” and “Country Life” over “For Your Pleasure” and “Siren.”

I will leave it up to Philip to elucidate the merits of this group of nominees in his upcoming installment in his “Rock Hall Monitor’s Blog.”


For the most part, I have been voting for: Stevie Nicks, Roxy Music, The Zombies, Todd Rundgren almost each and every time and usually one different artist who is not either Janet Jackson, MC5, Rage Against The Machine, Def Leppard, or John Prine. In other words, LL Cool J, Rufus with Chaka Khan, Kraftwerk, Devo and Radiohead have been previously voted for.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 11/11/2018 @ 13:04pm

Ben,

Personally, I prefer “Avalon” and “Country Life” over “For Your Pleasure” and “Siren.”

I will leave it up to Philip to elucidate the merits of this group of nominees in his upcoming installment in his “Rock Hall Monitor’s Blog.”


For the most part, I have been voting for: Stevie Nicks, Roxy Music, The Zombies and Todd Rundgren almost each and every time and usually one different artist who is not either Janet Jackson, MC5, Rage Against The Machine, Def Leppard, or John Prine. In other words, I have also voted for: LL Cool J, Rufus with Chaka Khan, Kraftwerk, Devo, The Cure and Radiohead previously.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 11/11/2018 @ 13:08pm

Thanks Enigmaticus, for your kind words. I hope I won't disappoint you, but keep in mind, the more underground side of things is my weaker area. I'm by no means definitive, but hopefully I'm not too far off the mark either.

Posted by Philip on Sunday, 11/11/2018 @ 17:03pm

Philip,

You are very welcome. I really look forward to your next blog entry.

Thank you.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 11/11/2018 @ 23:58pm

I wanna give ya'll a couple of my reasons why Roxy Music should be in the Hall of Fame.

The first one is they're one of those bands from the 70's who sound like if they were a preview of some of your favorites from the 80's. On their self-titled album, an included liner-note was credit for the stylist who did their clothes, makeup and hair. Both musically and culturally, it partly marked the end of the 60's.

RM were predicting what the 80's would sound and look like. If it weren't for those guys, we wouldn't have U2, Talking Heads, Devo, the Cars, Duran Duran and many other bands.

And for my last reason is their musical styles are a fusion of experimentalism and pop music. They were fans of Velvet Underground who came and went in the blink of an eye with a big impact. RM also advanced their icons' focus on free-form thought and stark minimalism. Phil Manzanera met Brain Eno at avant-garde concerts, and later shared an apartment. While they did discovered a passion for systems-music composers like Steve Reich, but that didn't shaped their vision for Roxy Music quite like Velvet Underground & Nico. You can also hear the earthy, forceful drumming sounds from Paul Thompson too.

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 11/12/2018 @ 17:26pm

By not placing any of the traditional “prog” artists on this ballot, the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Nominating Committee has alienated a huge group of voters. However, since non-traditional “prog” artists, such as: Roxy Music, The Zombies, Kraftwerk and Todd Rundgren are on this ballot, I have been inclined to vote for them.

Roxy Music is a hugely influential band and they have been long overdue for a Rock Hall induction. Since Roxy Music had been a seminal influence on Duran Duran, I think that they deserve to be inducted. Unfortunately, most of the American voters are only familiar with their earlier radio hits, ‘Love Is The Drug’ from “Siren” and possibly ‘The Strand’’ from “For Your Pleasure.” However, I would argue that the reasons to induct Roxy Music, purely from a “prog” outpoint are: “Country Life” and “Avalon,” instead. There is not a single song on either of these recordings which is not a bonafide masterpiece, in my honest opinion. Plus, there is a huge amount of variety on both recordings. Many Americans are familiar with ‘More Than This,’ from “Avalon,” but ‘The Thrill Of It All’ is also quite an extraordinary song from “Country Life.”

Well, what do you think?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Tuesday, 11/13/2018 @ 09:30am

By not placing any of the traditional “prog” artists on this ballot, the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Nominating Committee has alienated a huge group of voters. However, since non-traditional “prog” artists, such as: Roxy Music, The Zombies, Kraftwerk and Todd Rundgren are on this ballot, I have been inclined to vote for them.

Roxy Music is a hugely influential band and they have been long overdue for a Rock Hall induction. Since Roxy Music had been a seminal influence on Duran Duran, I think that they deserve to be inducted. Unfortunately, most of the American voters are only familiar with their earlier radio hits, ‘Love Is The Drug’ from “Siren” and possibly ‘The Strand’’ from “For Your Pleasure.” However, I would argue that the reasons to induct Roxy Music, purely from a “prog” viewpoint are: “Country Life” and “Avalon,” instead. There is not a single song on either of these recordings which is not a bonafide masterpiece, in my honest opinion. Plus, there is a huge amount of variety on both recordings. Many Americans are familiar with ‘More Than This,’ from “Avalon,” but ‘The Thrill Of It All’ is also quite an extraordinary song from “Country Life.”

Well, what do you think?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Tuesday, 11/13/2018 @ 09:32am

Enig,

I like your point of view. What I want to ask is what Prog acts you see as traditional and worthy of induction. You grasp that other genres can fill in each year for those non Prog spots But how many Prog acts deserve the induction? Better yet which acts from the genre do not? And which ones are in the middle.

Posted by Chris F. on Wednesday, 11/14/2018 @ 00:43am

Chris F,

That is a very interesting question. Thank you for asking it. Most “prog” artists are classified as symphonic prog. Roxy Music is identified as “crossover prog” by Prog Archives. Unfortunately, there is no consistency on who is or is not prog. However, present inductees Rush, Yes and The Moody Blues, i.e. the “holy trinity” of prog are generally classified as major progressive rock bands, by most aficionados of prog. Genesis is also considered a very important “symphonic progressive” band. Pink Floyd is considered to be “space rock.” Kraftwerk is considered to be “progressive electronic.” King Crimson and Gentle Giant are considered to be “eclectic prog.” Jethro Tull is considered to be “progressive folk.”

Posted by Enigmaticus on Thursday, 11/15/2018 @ 07:34am

Who deserves to be inducted, in my honest opinion? In no particular order:

Procol Harum
Jethro Tull
Duran Duran
Roxy Music
Supertramp
King Crimson
ELP
Kansas
Styx
Gentle Giant
Renaissance
Alan Parsons Project
Dream Theater
Porcupine Tree
Mastodon
Kraftwerk
Tangerine Dream


Who is most likely to eventually be inducted?

Procol Harum
King Crimson
Jethro Tull
Kansas
Supertramp
Roxy Music
Duran Duran
ELP
Styx
Dream Theater
Mastodon

Posted by Enigmaticus on Thursday, 11/15/2018 @ 07:47am

This could happen! Don't put anything past the Rock Hall. Roxy Music gets inducted and Brian Eno gets a second induction the same year in the non-performers category. Stephen Stills was inducted twice in the same year, but both in the performers category.

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 11/15/2018 @ 14:08pm

Yes; it was very interesting that during his induction speech - U2’s Larry Mullen mentioned Roxy Music (and Television) being in U2’s Rockhall.

Then the next generation’s Pearl Jam’s Ament having Roxy on his induction tshirt: https://www.vulture.com/2017/04/jeff-ament-uses-shirt-to-call-out-rock-halls-ignored-acts.html

Posted by Job on Sunday, 11/18/2018 @ 11:10am

Interesting interview on the rockhall bias and why Roxy Should Be Inducted

http://rockhallpod.libsyn.com/roxy-music-w-roy-trakin

Posted by Jeff OB on Sunday, 11/18/2018 @ 20:11pm

Influence is not a drop in the bucket.


ROCK AND ROLL 0 influene

Posted by Zuzu on Wednesday, 11/28/2018 @ 19:36pm

Unlike Rush, Yes and The Moody Blues, i.e. the “holy trinity” of prog, Roxy Music has 4 albums in Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 albums list. In other words, this is a band which the rock music critics are hugely interested in seeing inducted. As far as the general populace is concerned, they are not really that familiar with them. However, If I was to venture as to who will most likely vote for them, the list may look somewhat like this- the surviving members of: Rush, Yes, The Moody Blues, Genesis, Pink Floyd, Jefferson Airplane, Talking Heads, The Cars, Queen, Blondie, U2, R.E.M., The Doors, The Grateful Dead, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Nile Rodgers, etc.

Will Roxy Music be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in 2019?

Well, what do you think?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Monday, 12/3/2018 @ 05:18am

Unlike Rush, Yes and The Moody Blues, i.e. the “holy trinity” of prog, Roxy Music has 4 albums in Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 albums list. In other words, this is a band which the rock music critics are hugely interested in seeing inducted. As far as the general populace is concerned, they are not really that familiar with them. However, If I was to venture as to who will most likely vote for them, the list may look somewhat like this- the surviving members of: Rush, Yes, The Moody Blues, Genesis, Pink Floyd, Jefferson Airplane, Talking Heads, Electric Light Orchestra, Journey, Deep Purple, Chicago, The Cars, Queen, Blondie, U2, R.E.M., The Doors, The Grateful Dead, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Nile Rodgers, etc, plus most of the rock music critics.

Will Roxy Music be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in 2019? Yes!

Will Duran Duran receive an induction in 2020? Yes!

Well, what do you think?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Monday, 12/3/2018 @ 05:29am

If RM makes it, then I’m expecting the Prog train to look like this in the next few years and it’s slightly different than my last prediction.

2019: Roxy Music
2020: Jethro Tull and Duran Duran
2021: ELP
2022: Procol Harum
2023: King Crimson

Posted by The Dude on Monday, 12/3/2018 @ 08:16am

Unlike Rush, Yes and The Moody Blues, i.e. the “holy trinity” of prog, Roxy Music has 4 albums in Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 albums list. In other words, this is a band which the rock music critics are hugely interested in seeing inducted. As far as the general populace is concerned, they are not really that familiar with them. However, If I was to venture to guess who will most likely vote for them, the list may look somewhat like this- the surviving members of: Rush, Yes, The Moody Blues, Genesis, Pink Floyd, Jefferson Airplane, Talking Heads, Electric Light Orchestra, Journey, Deep Purple, Chicago, The Cars, Queen, Blondie, U2, R.E.M., The Doors, The Grateful Dead, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Nile Rodgers, etc, plus most of the rock music critics.

Will Roxy Music be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in 2019? Yes!

Will Duran Duran receive an induction in 2020? Yes!

Well, what do you think?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Tuesday, 12/4/2018 @ 01:51am

@ Enig

Aerosmith, Guns N‘ Roses, Kiss, Van Halen, Bon Jovi, Cheap Trick, and AC/DC’s Brian Johnson are also very likely supporters for them too. Roxy Music was also a glam rock band other than prog.

Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 12/4/2018 @ 16:08pm

@ Enig, I am definitely also on board for Roxy Music being selected. The level of talent that they had, the quality of perfection of their recordings, and influence they created in the music world, is all highly impressive. Ferry, Eno, Manzanera, Jobson, Paul Thompson, were all great. I am hoping they get the votes and support since they have gotten this close with the nomination. Also, I've noticed you are a huge fan of prog, so I wanted to ask if you were familiar with the band Crack the Sky, who debuted their first album in 1975 and just released their 17th earlier this year. Strangely enough, they do not even have an artists page listed here. Rolling Stone has their debut album included in their Top 50 Prog albums list, and recently did an article on the band this year. Some notable songs are "Ice","She's a Dancer"."Hold On", "Nuclear Apathy","We Want Mine", "Mind Baby", to name a few. Thanks for listening, and the link to the RS article on the band is https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/crack-the-sky-the-strange-survival-story-of-the-best-u-s-prog-band-youve-never-heard-707669/

Posted by Will N. on Wednesday, 12/5/2018 @ 02:38am

Will N.,

No, unfortunately I have never heard of Crack The Sky. Maybe, I will have to look them up online.

I do agree with you thoroughly about Roxy Music. I also think that the members of Duran Duran (Simon, Nick, John and Roger) would be the best inductors for them.

Well, what do you think?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Wednesday, 12/5/2018 @ 10:06am

Among most American voters, Roxy Music is probably still a slightly unfamiliar name. Of course, the second season of Westworld had featured the song, ‘Do The Strand,’ from “For Your Pleasure.” ‘Love Is The Drug’ from “Siren” has been featured on Sirius X-M’s “First Wave” numerous times and of course both “Avalon” and “Country Life” (which I would argue are definitely Roxy Music’s best and most flawless recordings) have charted on the Billboard Chart. “Avalon” had even received platinum certification in the United States on December 2, 1992. Of course, compared to Duran Duran’s 12 million albums sold in the U.S. and the worldwide sales of albums by Rush, Yes and The Moody Blues, i.e. the “holy trinity” of prog, these numbers are quite paltry. However, with 4 albums picked by Rolling Stone Magazine as being among their top 500 with “Avalon” being ranked highest @ #307, critical acclaim and influence, I really cannot conceive of Roxy Music not receiving an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 5 days from now. Can you?

Well, what do you think?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 12/9/2018 @ 11:25am

U2 mentioned Roxy Music in their Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction acceptance speeches. The Edge should present Roxy Music.

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 12/13/2018 @ 07:38am

U2's The Edge mentioned Roxy Music in their Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction acceptance speeches. The Edge should present Roxy Music.

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 12/13/2018 @ 07:38am

Gotta have Bono involved too. He always gives the best speeches.

Posted by Donnie on Thursday, 12/13/2018 @ 07:57am

Roy,

I am terribly sorry, but I think that the members of Duran Duran deserve the distinct honor of inducting Roxy Music into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in March, 2019.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Thursday, 12/13/2018 @ 09:51am

Larry Mullen was the U2 member that prompted Roxy Music - on behalf of the whole band - during their induction speeches.

Note: on some podcast yesterday, Ferry already pinged Nile Rodgers to handle the Roxy induction speech.

Posted by JOB on Friday, 12/14/2018 @ 09:49am

Right, I mis-posted. It was Larry Mullen that mentioned Roxy Music in his induction speech with U2.

So Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music want Nile Rodgers to present them.

Posted by Roy on Friday, 12/14/2018 @ 09:59am

Roxy are more art rock than prog and also a bit proto punk too. All in all a fantastic group that should have been inducted at least a decade ago. Glad the rock hall is finally putting in more european alternative acts (The Cure too). I hope this continues.

Posted by David on Friday, 12/14/2018 @ 14:45pm

The upcoming inductions of Roxy Music, The Zombies and Radiohead into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame could certainly be the biggest event for the “prog” genre next year.

Well, what do you think?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Wednesday, 12/26/2018 @ 06:39am

Yesterday, I had driven to the Barnes & Noble bookstore in Gilbert, Arizona to pick up 3 additional copies of the December, 2018 issue of PROG Magazine and 4 copies of the January, 2019 issue of PROG Magazine. I had just wanted to mention that In the January, 2019 issue of PROG Magazine, on pp. 64-67, there is an article about Andy Mackay which you might be interested in. Thank you.

By the way, instead of opting for my usual musical accompaniment, I had listened to “Country Life” (1974) and “Avalon” (1982) in their entirety, along with “Paper Gods” (2015) by Duran Duran.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 02/17/2019 @ 08:58am

Yesterday, I had driven to the Barnes & Noble bookstore in Gilbert, Arizona in order to pick up 3 additional copies of the December, 2018 issue of PROG Magazine and 4 copies of the January, 2019 issue of PROG Magazine. I had just wanted to mention that In the January, 2019 issue of PROG Magazine, on pp. 64-67, there is an article about Andy Mackay which you might be interested in. Thank you.

By the way, instead of opting for my usual musical accompaniment, I had listened to “Country Life” (1974) and “Avalon” (1982) in their entirety, along with “Paper Gods” (2015) by Duran Duran.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 02/17/2019 @ 09:44am

As many of you are well aware, I have been a huge advocate for Roxy Music’s Induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame for the past several months. I have also advocated for Roxy Music as a good alternative to Duran Duran for the past several years, as well. Of course, I have certainly appreciated the fact that the Rock Hall had actually chosen to listen to me and have selected two members of Duran Duran (Simon Le Bon and John Taylor), in order to induct them.

I think that this puts Duran Duran one step closer to induction themselves and since this segment of the 2019 RRHOF Induction Ceremony reverse mirrors Rush’s induction of Yes in 2017. As a result, I think that we may conclude that Duran Duran stands a much greater chance of being nominated later this year and being inducted in 2020.

Well, what do you think?

I would like to say thank you to the “prog” fans who have appreciated both Roxy Music and Duran Duran and have voted for Roxy Music during the past several months.

Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 03/10/2019 @ 12:46pm

So, the “prog” train still moves forward this year with the inductions of Roxy Music, The Zombies and Radiohead. Of course, I am most definitely looking forward to the inductions of Roxy Music, The Zombies and Stevie Nicks.

One could certainly argue that Roxy Music is the missing link between Rush and Duran Duran. Now since the “holy trinity” of prog (Rush, Yes and The Moody Blues) have been inducted and since The Cars had previously been inducted, one could argue that the upcoming induction of Roxy Music will open the doors even more widely for the nomination and induction of Duran Duran.

For one thing, Duran Duran definitely deserve induction. I think that Duran Duran’s output over the past several decades has been quite stellar at times. Studio albums such as: “Duran Duran” (1981), “Rio” (1982), “Duran Duran” (1993), “Pop Trash” (2000), “Astronaut” (2004), “All You Need Is Now” (2010) and “Paper Gods” (2015) may certainly arguably attest to that fact. Plus, Duran Duran are not resting on their laurels either and are presently working on a new studio album.

Well, what do you think?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 03/24/2019 @ 05:15am

Enig, Duran Duran will be at Kaboo Music Fest at Del Mar in September! You need to go.

Posted by Paul in KY on Sunday, 03/24/2019 @ 09:56am

Well, Simon Le Bon and John Taylor had given their very articulate speeches about Roxy Music during the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame on Friday evening. I think that this helps to put Duran Duran into the spotlight and keeps the “prog” train moving forward. I thoroughly expect Duran Duran to receive a nomination later this year and an induction in 2020, alongside Jethro Tull and possibly Procol Harum.

Who will vote for Duran Duran?

Although it calls for some speculation. I would suggest the surviving members of: Rush, Yes, The Moody Blues, Genesis, Pink Floyd, Queen, Roxy Music, The Zombies, Radiohead, Talking Heads, U2, Blondie, The Cars, R.E.M., Pearl Jam, Nirvana, etc. Well, what do you think?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Sunday, 03/31/2019 @ 23:19pm

Well, Simon Le Bon and John Taylor had given their very articulate speeches about Roxy Music during the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame on Friday evening. I think that this helps to put Duran Duran into the spotlight and keeps the “prog” train moving forward. I thoroughly expect Duran Duran to receive a nomination later this year and an induction in 2020, alongside Jethro Tull and possibly Procol Harum.

Who will vote for Duran Duran?

Although it calls for some speculation, I would suggest the surviving members of: Rush, Yes, The Moody Blues, Genesis, Pink Floyd, Queen, Roxy Music, The Zombies, Radiohead, Talking Heads, U2, Blondie, The Cars, R.E.M., Pearl Jam, Nirvana, etc.

Well, what do you thInk?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Monday, 04/1/2019 @ 10:26am

Well, tonight we will have the opportunity to watch the edited version of the 2019 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony for ourselves. Of course, I had wished that none of the songs from Roxy Music’s medley would be cut from the ceremony. Which brings up another issue, What are your 12 favorite Roxy Music songs?

Mine are:

01. ‘More Than This’ from “Avalon” (1982)
02. ‘The Thrill Of It All’ from “Country Life” (1974)
03. ‘Do The Strand’ from “For Your Pleasure” (1973)
04. ‘Love Is The Drug’ from “Siren” (1975)
05. ‘To Turn You On’ from “Avalon” (1982)
06. ‘Out Of The Blue’ from “Country Life” (1974)
07. ‘Avalon’ from “Avalon” (1982)
08. ‘A Really Good Time’ from “Country Life” (1974)
09. ‘The Main Thing’ from “Avalon” (1982)
10. ‘Triptych’ from “Country Life” (1974)
11. ‘Three And Nine’ from “Country Life” (1974)
12. ‘While My Heart Is Still Beating’ from “Avalon” (1982)

Well, what do you think?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 04/27/2019 @ 07:50am

I am still somewhat perplexed why “Country Life” did not perform better. It should have become a hit record in the U.S. I can certainly understand how “Avalon” had become huge, in comparison but “Country Life” should have been the recording which had been broken through and had been accepted by American audiences. It should have been the album which had placed Roxy Music on the map in the U.S.

Well, what do you think?

Posted by Enigmaticus on Thursday, 05/2/2019 @ 03:54am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEg87QTdwiI

Roxy Music Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2019

Posted by Roy on Thursday, 05/9/2019 @ 13:56pm

This is the induction that some fans are not too crazy due to the fact they never got a lot of commercial acclaim during their primetime but they did get influenced by Duran Duran, Chic, U2, Talking Heads and others. They changed music by Cinema, Art & Fashion, Brian Eno is the most influential & biggest producer, engineer, and an innovator who worked with Number of artists including Talking Heads, Coldplay, Genesis, David Bowie, Robert Fripp, Lou Reed and others. Bryan Ferry became one of most dominant frontman/bandleaders, songwriters that put this group together. Phil Manzanera is one of the underrated but defining guitarists who also worked with Pink Floyd especially David Gilmour on their later albums such as A momentary lapse of Reason. So awesome that they're in.

Posted by Navonte Robertson on Wednesday, 11/20/2019 @ 18:08pm

Man a lot of post punk and art punk has similarities with art rock and they are pretty connected. All of these artists both in punk subgenres and art rock can play excellently.

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