liddybuck01 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I propose that instead of embracing the Hall of Sh!t's sad attempt to right their wrong, that we, in fact, stand up and say NO THANKS. Why do we want Rush to be involved in something so completely ridiculous? The boys have said that they don't care. They obviously know it's has no credit as a legitimate foundation, since they insist on inducting pop singers and rap artists before groundbreaking ROCK artists. Let's wait until a real ROCK Hall of Fame is created, and rally around that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirteen Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I've been waiting decades for people I've never heard of, in an organisation I don't care about, to give me permission to like Rush [breaks out 20 year Rush collection]. I think they should have been in after Moving Pictures, but I couldn't give a rat's ass either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gompers Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemari77 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I understand the sentiment... But, I want the boys to get all the acclaim and recognition they deserve. It's only right that they get in there...in my opinion. I've never been one of these F**k the Hall types anyway. I want them to be celebrated. I do understand that there are many reasons to shit on the Hall and there may be questionable motives behhind the induction... but still. I can't NOT support them getting in there. It's like...'if XXX band/artist is in there, then Rush should be there too'. That's my attitude about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerxster Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 i already voted. Twice. I certainly understand your point of view, but let's face it. They're getting in one year, whether it's 2013, or the year after they retire. It will happen, so why fight it IMO. Let's help them in, and be done with it. Hey, didn't Rush have a song called You Can't Fight It? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyRulz Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 (edited) QUOTE (Gemari77 @ Oct 4 2012, 08:20 AM) I understand the sentiment... But, I want the boys to get all the acclaim and recognition they deserve. It's only right that they get in there...in my opinion. I've never been one of these F**k the Hall types anyway. I want them to be celebrated. I do understand that there are many reasons to shit on the Hall and there may be questionable motives behhind the induction... but still. I can't NOT support them getting in there. Exactly my feelings on this. I can appreciate the POV of liddybuck, and I know other Rush fans share it, but I want them in the Hall. Call it a personal weakness, like I need that little stroke, that little validation from the mainstream, but I'd like them to get in. It's time for the critics and mainstream audiences to officially recognize the contributions of this remarkable band - their talents, their enduring success, their influence on other artists, and their longevity. Yeah, I've never totally been a "Screw the Hall" type, either. If I've ever expressed that, it was just imaginary armor to shield me from the pain of yet another year with no nomination. And to anyone in the "Screw the Hall" Camp who has ever hoped that Rush would refuse induction or give Rolling Stone and the RNRHOF the finger after being told they're inducted: you obviously don't know this band very well, because they'd never do that. They have far too much dignity, class, integrity, and humility for a stunt like that. Even if that's their true feelings about it, they'll still show up, accept induction, say a few words, and go home without an incident. And I plan on being there for it. Edited October 4, 2012 by GeddyRulz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 QUOTE (GeddyRulz @ Oct 4 2012, 06:51 AM) QUOTE (Gemari77 @ Oct 4 2012, 08:20 AM) I understand the sentiment... But, I want the boys to get all the acclaim and recognition they deserve. It's only right that they get in there...in my opinion. I've never been one of these F**k the Hall types anyway. I want them to be celebrated. I do understand that there are many reasons to shit on the Hall and there may be questionable motives behhind the induction... but still. I can't NOT support them getting in there. Exactly my feelings on this. I can appreciate the POV of liddybuck, and I know other Rush fans share it, but I want them in the Hall. Call it a personal weakness, like I need that little stroke, that little validation from the mainstream, but I'd like them to get in. It's time for the critics and mainstream audiences to recognize the contributions of this remarkable band - their enduring success, influence on other artists, and longevity. Yeah, I've never totally been a "Screw the Hall" type, either. If I ever was, it was just a make-believe tough exterior, to shield me from the pain of yet another year with no nomination. And to anyone in the "Screw the Hall" Camp who has ever hoped that Rush would refuse induction or give Rolling Stone and the RNRHOF the finger after being told they're inducted: you obviously don't know this band very well, because they'd never do that. They have far too much dignity, class, integrity, and humility for a stunt like that. Even if that's their true feelings about it, they'll still show up, accept induction, say a few words, and go home without an incident. And I plan on being there, too. Both excellent posts! I've long suspected that a large majority of the people who don't want them in, or claim to not want them in, will in actuality be THRILLED when they finally do get in, whether they admit to it or not. But, for all those who insist on being jaded and cynical to the bitter end, you by all means enjoy that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefox4000 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 My proposal is the take out the ROCK and call it music hall of fame.....I mean look at some of the nominees. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucklemyshoe Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Now that they have been nominated to this hall of sh!t, there is no way I can't vote to let them be second to anybody. Because Rush is: SECOND TO NONE ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sawyer Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 The RRHoF induction to Rush would be like.... You building a huge monument over dozens of years, that countless onlooker revere with amazement, only to have the architects digest send you an appreciation form letter. pfft! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Na na na Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 GO VOTE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyRulz Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 QUOTE (Tom Sawyer @ Oct 4 2012, 09:07 AM) The RRHoF induction to Rush would be like.... You building a huge monument over dozens of years, that countless onlookers revere with amazement, only to have the architects digest send you an appreciation form letter. pfft! That's a fairly accurate analogy, but still the little acknowledgment from Achitect's Digest is at least "nice" to get. Would you and the thousands who admired your monument for all those years be chanting "screw Architect's Digest!" on the Internet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toscanobarga Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 The RnR HOF is a sham as far as "Hall of Fame's" go. It's not like a Sports hall of fame run by the governing body. It's the brainchild of the Publisher of Rolling Stone (Jann Wenne) to make more money as magazine sales tank year over year. It's just another commercial venture and artists are picked on their ability to sell tickets. If Jann doesn't like someone, they don't get in. The Sex Pistols got it right. "It's a piss stain" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liddybuck01 Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 QUOTE (bluefox4000 @ Oct 4 2012, 09:03 AM) My proposal is the take out the ROCK and call it music hall of fame.....I mean look at some of the nominees. Mick if this was the case, i'd be all for it. i'll be pleased if they get in. i just think it's a ridiculous organization who has no clue what they're doing, and i don't want to encourage their ignorance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost In Xanadu Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 QUOTE (liddybuck01 @ Oct 4 2012, 09:45 AM) QUOTE (bluefox4000 @ Oct 4 2012, 09:03 AM) My proposal is the take out the ROCK and call it music hall of fame.....I mean look at some of the nominees. Mick if this was the case, i'd be all for it. i'll be pleased if they get in. i just think it's a ridiculous organization who has no clue what they're doing, and i don't want to encourage their ignorance. If they get in - hey, great. But I could give two shits in all honesty. Will I feel justification for being a fan for so long? No Will being along side greats like Abba and Donna Summer finally make them feel important? No Will "mainstream acceptance" make me enjoy their music more? f*** no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
av450 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 No. We should make them win by a landslide to make an impression, rather than coming 11th or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softfilter Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Gemari 77 & Geddy Rulz express my feelings on the matter completely with there excellent post so I really don't need to repeat what they already said. But I will add that with my decision and desire for all dedicated Rush fans to vote them in. Were making the ultimate statement and giving the hall a big middle finger showing we have Rush's back. The powers that be would be overjoyed if the fan vote turned out low for Rush. Hear Jann Wenner now "You see we gave the fans a voice in the decision and most agree with us that Rush doesn't belong..." Being nominated and us getting the point across with our vote is all we can to do for closure. Rush don't make the cut, so be it done our part. Just as good carrying the tradition of NOT getting in.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyRulz Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 (edited) QUOTE (softfilter @ Oct 4 2012, 10:38 AM) Gemari 77 & Geddy Rulz express my feelings on the matter completely with there excellent post so I really don't need to repeat what they already said. But I will add that with my decision and desire for all dedicated Rush fans to vote them in. Were making the ultimate statement and giving the hall a big middle finger showing we have Rush's back. The powers that be would be overjoyed if the fan vote turned out low for Rush. Hear Jann Wenner now "You see we gave the fans a voice in the decision and most agree with us that Rush doesn't belong..." Being nominated and us getting the point across with our vote is all we can to do for closure. Rush don't make the cut, so be it done our part. Just as good carrying the tradition of NOT getting in.. Glad you liked and agreed with my post. To the part I highlighted above: the voting tally currently has Rush with about twice as many votes as their nearest competitor. I think Rush will be one of the top five vote-getters easily; I'm guessing they'll finish at number one by a landslide. So yeah, Jann Wenner won't be able to look at the tally and say, "See? The public agrees with me about Rush!" Instead, he and the editorial staff will look at the tally and say, "Those diehard Rush geeks stuffed the ballot box! No fair!" This is also as good a place as any to re-interate something I said in the other RNRHOF thread: everyone please note that having Rush easily win this "the fans get to vote" thing in a landslide will only net Rush ONE OFFICIAL VOTE for induction. There are 600+ other people, music critics and such, who also get an official vote; we the public, collectively, can only net Rush ONE. If we and Cliff Burnstein officially vote for Rush and the other 600 people vote against... well, all our ballot-stuffing amounts to nothing. By all means vote, I did, but I'm just saying... Edited October 4, 2012 by GeddyRulz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silas Lang Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Don't worry...I won't I couldn't care less about it honestly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softfilter Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 QUOTE (GeddyRulz @ Oct 4 2012, 11:15 AM) I think Rush will be one of the top five vote-getters easily; I'm guessing they'll finish at number one by a landslide. So yeah, Jann Wenner won't be able to look at the tally and say, "See? The public agrees with me about Rush!" Instead, he and the editorial staff will look at the tally and say, "Those diehard Rush geeks stuffed the ballot box! No fair!" I thought about that also the ballot stuffing and sure there's truth behind it guilty as charged! But hey any fan can jam the ballot box with any of the other candidates to his & her liking. Reminds me when Rolling Stone use to have a readers poll every year and one of the things listed on the ballot was best rock station. WMMS in Cleveland won like six or seven years in a row (had my vote) found out the station did pull out all the stops and stuffed the hell out of the ballot. RS did away with catagory when it was found out MMS did some shady campaigning to win every year. The Kraftwerk fans are really in hiding That was another act that Rolling Stone tried to force feed the public on how great they were. Experimental, industrial, electronic... boring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USB Connector Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 When I read the article about Rush being nominated I chuckled. It's nice to know that Rolling Stone considers Rush cool enough to be in their club of Rock and Roll along with rock legends like Abba and Madonna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lost In Xanadu Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 QUOTE (USB Connector @ Oct 4 2012, 12:58 PM) When I read the article about Rush being nominated I chuckled. It's nice to know that Rolling Stone considers Rush cool enough to be in their club of Rock and Roll along with rock legends like Abba and Madonna. Oooooooh Rush is VINDICATED! Finally!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thizzellewashington Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Rush gets more exposure every year from the "Who are the biggest snubs" articles everybody runs when they don't get nominated than they will from getting in. It's better for them not to be in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost In Xanadu Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 QUOTE (thizzellewashington @ Oct 4 2012, 02:46 PM) Rush gets more exposure every year from the "Who are the biggest snubs" articles everybody runs when they don't get nominated than they will from getting in. It's better for them not to be in. If the RRHOF really doesn't like Rush, the best thing for them to do is to let them in. It'll stop the fans from whining about it, it will take them off the biggest snubs lists, and it really won't change a damn thing about Rush and their fans. Fans of Rush like the band for what they are, not because they were ever popular or cool. I'm sure it will reduce the number of "RRHOF is a sham" comments... not from me... I think it would be more a win for the RRHOF than it would be for the band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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