Last night I checked out the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony. It was probably the first time I watched an entire one of these since the 90's but I happen to have the luxury of premium cable television where I live and, well...I have my reasons (more on that later). Below are some various thoughts I had while watching.
-Like Saxondale, I think the only good Genesis is the Peter Gabriel lineup. However I find the dude's solo career incredibly boring. Also, that loser from Coldplay's induction speech for Gabriel was weird and stupid.
-I somehow had no idea that Linda Rondstadt had so much to do with the creation of the Eagles. WHOOPS!
-PsFd reader's poll time! If you witnessed this televised event, which made you feel more uncomfortable to watch: the four original members of KISS meet on the stage or seeing Krist Noveselic and Dave Grohl walk up on stage with Courtney Love? Cast your votes in the comments section! As of right now I'm currently undecided.
-I wish it didn't cost a million bucks to see Bruce Springsteen.
-Hall & Oates are fucking awesome. If you don't at least like 70's H&O then you can straight fuck right off! And they NAILED "She's Gone"! Just like the Boss I would love to see them but tics for their shows probably cost half a mil. Here's to hoping they play one of those free Coney Island concerts someday.
-OK, Nirvana getting inducted...I'm allowed to feel a bit sentimental over that I think. I remember being a young teen and calculating the year Nirvana would be eligible for induction, which is 25 years from an act's first release. And it happened right on time. Sure, this means nothing in the scheme of Nirvana's legacy as no award is sufficient enough to speak for the imprint they left, but it was cool to see. 12 year old JD has been waiting a long time.
-I take much pleasure in knowing that two members of the Melvins got thanked during a RnR HOF induction ceremony.
-Krist Noveselic in a fedora...somehow that doesn't offend me. He never did seem like the kind of guy who really gave a rat's ass about appearances anyways (his stint in government being an exception).
-Kim Gordon, singing "Aneurysm". That will forever be the coolest RnR HOF moment and you're a stupid wrong shitbag if you think otherwise. OK, maybe that time Dee Dee Ramone patted himself on the back could arguably be better but I'm sticking with my choice here.
Alright, that's it. I doubt I will spend 3+ hours watching this congratulatory nonsense next year.
