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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame fan vote after one week has an unworthy leader

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Fundamentally, the fan voting for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees holds limited value on its own. After all votes are counted, they are combined into a single ballot along with approximately 1,200 other ballots from music historians, musicians, and industry professionals. However, it’s worth noting that the fan vote could still offer some insights.

In 2024, each of the top five musical artists as decided by fan vote was subsequently inducted into the Rock Hall. These artists were: Dave Matthews Band (with a total of 586,745 votes), Peter Frampton, Foreigner, Cher, and Ozzy Osbourne. Was it fair to induct all of them? The inclusion of Foreigner might be questionable given that other bands similar to them, such as Styx and REO Speedwagon, have yet to receive a genuine opportunity for induction.

As of the first week of 2025 voting, Phish has a significant lead, followed by Billy Idol who trails far behind. If you’re a fan of The White Stripes or Maná, it might be challenging to make an impact, as The White Stripes seem to be struggling in comparison and Maná is currently at the bottom. However, there seems to be a debate among voters that The White Stripes should have a stronger case for induction than Phish.

Phish has no business leading the fan vote for the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction process

To clarify, this piece is not an article borne out of hatred towards Trey Anastasio and his group. On the contrary, they are a top-notch band that delivers a fantastic performance at concerts, with their extended playtime being a testament to their skill. However, I find myself wondering if they truly deserve induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Musicians who aim for recognition in the prestigious Hall should be innovative and groundbreaking, rather than just widely popular. Despite Phish having an extremely loyal fan base, they haven’t achieved significant chart success. Can you name two songs by this band? If you know them, it suggests you are likely a fan of the group.

To clarify, Phish and The Tragically Hip have limited international recognition, with their popularity primarily confined to their respective home countries – the United States for Phish and Canada for The Tragically Hip. This is not necessarily a reflection of either band’s quality or talent. Despite this, their global impact remains relatively small compared to other internationally acclaimed acts.

As a gamer, I can’t help but feel passionate about the music scene worldwide. The fact that Phish is leading in fan votes and potentially heading towards induction at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame raises some concerns. It’s crucial for this esteemed institution to celebrate musical acts from every corner of the globe who truly deserve immortalization. If I were discussing a group inducted into the Rock Hall with someone in Austria, I wouldn’t want their first reaction to be, “Who?” Instead, I’d hope they would recognize the significance and impact these musicians have made on the global music scene.

Fan voting for the 2025 nominees runs through April 21.

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2025-02-22 19:30

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