Re: Patti's In (Finally)!

[Jeff Riedle <stretch>]

David,

You just asked a question that I was referring to in my earlier post.
There's always some political or dumb reason why certain groups/artists 
are chosen over others.
Many of us would agree...why not a band more deserving than Van 
Halen??!!!
It's about things that don't often relate to true talent. And please 
don't start a flame war, I'm not saying the band members don't have 
talent.
But I would prefer many others chosen first!

Jeff


On Jan 8, 2007, at 12:00 PM, David Schaechtel wrote:

> REM and also the Ronettes, one of Patti's faves.  But
> I can't help wondering about Van Halen, considering
> some of the deserving acts that haven't even been on
> the ballot so far, like the Moody Blues, who were far
> more influential.  Is the MC5 in there?  I mean, Van
> Halen are talented, but Hall of Fame???  I saw them
> two years before their first album and again several
> years later, and apparently don't get it.
>
> Dave in California
>
>
> --- Tom Hosier <tomhosier> wrote:
>
>> And how cool that REM are in the same year.
>>
>> On 1/8/07, Jeff Riedle <stretch> wrote:
>>>
>>> I'm real happy for Patti and the Patti Smith
>> Group. She deserves the
>>> recognition, and maybe this will give her more
>> monetary benefits in the
>>> future.
>>>
>>> But...because of all the political crap
>> surrounding the R'N'R Hall
>>> organization, maybe she shouldn't really care
>> whether she's in or not.
>>> Us fans will ALWAYS care and continue to support
>> her and give her
>>> recognition!
>>>
>>> just my opinion,
>>> Jeff "Stretch" Riedle
>>> (32 year fan and counting)