Tag Archives: Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

Original lineup of KISS not playing Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame ceremony, according to Ace Frehley

Posted by on February 22, 2014

While fans were excited that KISS was finally getting inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, it was not clear at the time if the original lineup would be playing the ceremony. The fans wanted it, the Hall Of Fame wanted it, hell even Ace Frehley wanted it, but did Gene Simmons and […]

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KISS, Nirvana among Rock Hall of Fame inductees

Posted by on December 17, 2013

Looks like the audience vote winner was a harbinger of things to come for KISS, as they’ve been named among the inductees of the 29th annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The New York band will be inducted 15 years after they first became eligible, and will join Nirvana, Hall and Oates, Peter Gabriel, […]

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KISS wins fan vote for Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame induction

Posted by on December 16, 2013

Last week, USA Today and Rolling Stone’s “fan ballot” voting poll for the 2014 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction closed. And the fans have spoken: They want KISS in the Hall Of Fame. KISS topped the fan vote with 17.22% (239,417 votes), followed by Nirvana with 15.69% (218,155 votes), Deep Purple with 11.93% […]

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Metal Insider’s Top 5: Events In 2013 We’re Thankful For

Posted by on November 25, 2013

Metal Insider’s Top 5 is a column where we count down the top five of…well basically anything. Yup, it’s that time of year again. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we’re continuing our tradition of counting down the top five events and occasions we’re thankful occurred this year. 2013 was a year jam packed with lows and […]

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KISS, Deep Purple, Nirvana announced as Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees

Posted by on October 16, 2013

No, KISS are still not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Yes, they have another chance this year. Alongside newly-eligible Nirvana, veteran rock nominees Deep Purple are also getting a shot for the 29th annual spot in rock and roll history. If you can’t possibly understand why KISS or Deep Purple haven’t already been inducted, […]

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Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins Will Induct Rush Into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

Posted by on January 24, 2013

This past December, Rush were named  one of six inductees into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame’s Class Of 2013 after years of getting snubbed. And yesterday, it was confirmed that the Canadian prog legends will be inducted by…Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters. Grohl and Hawkins will be inducting Rush into […]

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Rush To Be Inducted In The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

Posted by on December 11, 2012

When the 15 nominees for induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame’s Class Of 2013 were announced, we had our money on Rush being one of the inductees after years of getting ignored. Turns out we were right. It was officially announced today that Rush will be inducted into the Rock And Roll […]

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Headbangers’ Brawl 10/5: Will Rush And Deep Purple Get Inducted Into The Hall Of Fame?

Posted by on October 5, 2012

Headbangers’ Brawl is a weekly column where Metal Insider’s contributors take a moment to debate and analyze opposing sides of a topical issue occurring in the world of metal and/or the music industry. Yesterday, it was revealed that Rush and Deep Purple are among the 15 finalists for induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame’s Class […]

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Rush, Deep Purple Among Rock Hall Of Fame Nominees, And Now Fans Get A Say…Sort Of

Posted by on October 4, 2012

The metal community has always been very vocal about the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame’s flaws, namely about who has been excluded from the “elite” club for too long. However, there’s a chance that at least two deserving bands might finally get a shot, as Rush and Deep Purple are among the 15 finalists […]

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Axl Rose Pens Open Letter To Cleveland And Supporters Of His ‘Hall Of Fame’ Decision

Posted by on April 17, 2012

This year’s Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony has come and gone. And while some former members were on hand for the honor, the real buzz was about who wasn’t there, or namely Axl Rose. And just a week after releasing his now infamous letter to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, […]

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