George Harrison: 8/10 15. Something was missing from their career totals. Diana Ross seems to be a rather unpleasant lady based on her public outbursts. Granted, I still enjoy most of the artists I've advocated during my heyday on FRL, but I simply have no time for music that overemphasizes lyrics at the expense of musicianship and technical ability. Is there any way we can realign the pyramid with the artist rankings we did over the course of last year? I've heard stories about Freddie's generosity, John Deacon was always a quiet guy who just got up there and played (doesn't do interviews anymore), while May and Taylor always come across well in interviews. Most nicest inductee? "Happy Landing" - The Temptations. Johnny Cash: 10/10 And yes, the RRHOF still is missing a Tier 4 group in Kraftwerk because the voters are idiots who hate Electronic music (amongst other things). Smokey Robinson & The Miracles: 10/10 Posted by Follower on Wednesday, 08/22/2018 @ 19:01pm. 10. Posted by John R.C. Was this OKCs Apex Mountain? You like what you like. Over here in Britain May has been a wildlife activist and critic of fox-hunting That said, the O'Jays' and the Mamas And The Papas' scores of O.000 is absolutely ludicrous, if for no other reason than saying they have no "Fame" to their name is utterly absurd. Buddy Holly (and the Crickets) The Staple Singers: 8/10 Yes, this high. Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers: 9/10 14. -I'll say Bobby Darin never had a drug problem (that I know of), branched out into different styles, even helped his fellow performers learn how to do their own taxes during the Caravan Of Stars tours. By 2030, most people will agree he's the best basketball player ever as the memories of MJ fade even more. Can't answer in seven. Bob Seger: 7/10 The Impressions: 7/10 Bill Simmons Hall of Fame Pyramid ABA All-Time Team NBA & ABA All-Star Game All-Star Game Selections by Player All-NBA and All-NBA Team Selections by Player All-Defensive Team Selections by Player NBA Referee Awards Greg Willard Spirit Award NCAA Season Awards AP Player of the Year Award John R. Wooden Award 1) THE MIRACLES at # 32 Hank Ballard (and the Midnighters) Most influential besides The Beatles, Elvis Presley, and Chuck Berry? 120. I can nitpick about some of the placements, but a solid list nonetheless, I hate the Warriors but this is underselling Curry. 2Pac - 2 Dire Straits, Nina Simone #5? Follow us on twitter to keep up with everything Rock Hall related. Monty Python's Life of Brian Jerry Lee Lewis and The Everly Brothers should both go up in their rankings. He's one of the best scorers ever. 153. Level 2 186. Gladys Knight & The Pips: 7/10 Most weird inductee? 97. Ike and Tina Turner Miles Davis (Level 2) Revising lol, Grandmaster Flash & Furious Five: 8/10 Level 2: Was the Harden trade the NBAs biggest what if? ever? Run - DMC (Level 4) ), Dolly Parton, Boyz II Men, Human Nature, among many others "Point It Out"' The Supremes and The Temptations. 160. Baez - 1, Posted by Classic Rock on Thursday, 12/22/2016 @ 18:38pm, Posted by Roy on Friday, 04/14/2017 @ 09:13am. Most influential besides The Beatles, Elvis, and Chuck Berry: Bob Dylan, The Who, The Rolling Stones, Cream, Creedence Clearwater Revival, James Brown & The Famous Flames, Buddy Holly & The Crickets, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Sam Cooke, The Stooges. Bill Simmonss new podcast breaks down the NBAs most important games, players, and teams, extending and reinventing his New York Times no. The Band Jefferson Airplane It's Bill's idea and his rankings, I'm simply putting a fresh coat of paint on the building. Crosby, Stills & Nash (Level 2) Posted by Philip on Sunday, 12/15/2013 @ 17:53pm. The Staple Singers The best of the best. The Doors: 10/10 Check out the sidebar on the left for many more excursions into wormhole that is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Heart: 1 Donna Summer Dire Straits - 1 201. Frank Zappa: 9/10 ", Posted by Dezmond on Wednesday, 10/22/2014 @ 22:04pm, Desmond, Anyways, hope you browsed through. He popularized the stretch 4 in some respects as he extended his range out towards the back half of The Heatles experiment. 3) THE FOUR TOPS at # 79 Most quiet inductee? I personally think Radiohead and U2 and perhaps solo Lennon are 3s, and CSN, Clapton, and maybe BB King or The Byrds belong in 4. Top Gun The people who made a name IN Rock and Roll. But I was thinking of Dr. John too. 112. Kingdom of Heaven 7. 2005, 1999 like I said, a lot of great years, Posted by Philip on Saturday, 03/9/2013 @ 21:58pm. Elvin Hayes. 62. 2001 207. 3/10 = Mediocre "Looks like this has been updated. HOW I BECOME SUCCESSFUL IN LIFE THROUGH THE RICHES OF ILUMINATI I'm tempted to group him with Dominique in Level 2, but Carmelo didn't run into Bird ever year. Elton John And where does he rank on Bills 100-player Hall of Fame Pyramid? By kbarbs37. Jason Voigt, Bosh deserves to be included. Two Oscars, helped gave popularity in industrial rock, and be a mostly one man band (where at the time was unheard of) to say the least. "Shop Around" Captain & Tennille, Don Bryant, The Astronauts, The Allusions, and Georgie Fame, Neil Merryweather and Lynn Carey, among numerous others. Most nicest inductee? The success of the Miracles actually launched the Motown Records label, and, according to Motown Records founder, Berry Gordy, without the Miracles,the Motown Record Corporation would not have been possible." Pat Benatar (Level 1) Updated, thanks! 5/10 = Average/Borderline 7. Eric Clapton: 9/10 Ray Charles, James Brown & The Famous Flames, Aretha Franklin, Fats Domino, The Velvet Underground, Muddy Waters, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Black Sabbath, Queen, David Bowie, Buddy Holly and the Crickets, Sam Cooke, and The Jimi Hendrix Experience are all on an equal plane of influence with those three. Level 4: 161. Fats Domino :) T.Rex-Level 3 You can rattle the L5 guys off the top of your head: The Beatles. Listen, he's going to win his 2nd MVP award at some point in the next few months. The Mamas & The Papas: 6/10 The Everly Brothers: 10/10 48. 3. Will we remember the 2010s for Curry or LeBron? Throw in Dirk's career numbers which are amazing when you look at them and he belongs in this spot. Least deserving inductee (anyone but Madonna, ABBA, or any Hip Hop inductees*)? Lowest tier. Posted by Follower on Saturday, 01/19/2019 @ 16:38pm. From what I can gather, they were celebrated because they never quite made it, and because, as is wont to happen, their creative limitations were reinterpreted as a profound artistic statement. Yes Since then, he has mentioned in episodes of his podcast numerous changes that he has made to this list. He followed that up with 6 more solid seasons including 2 more All-NBA teams and 3 more All-Star appearances. Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 01/1/2019 @ 14:24pm, How about a pyramid for the Early Influence category, with Wanda Jackson and Freddie King as a 1 because they never should have been inducted in that category? If you would like, I can document is influence on a great many artists. 11. "Mickey's Monkey" Mother's Finest, Martha and the Vandellas, The Supremes, The Hollies, The Young Rascals, John Mellencamp, Lou Christie, Cannibal & the Headhunters, The C.A.Quintet, The Defenders, Chris Catena, The Sugar Beats, The Mac Truque. He took a Magic team with no other All-Stars to the Finals while beating LeBron in LeBron's prime. Rod Stewart: 8/10 The Clash: 10/10 1997 Mahalia Jackson Gene Pitney: 5/10 So, since I've had some free time, I took it upon myself to update the original Hall of Fame Pyramid and figured I'd share. It's well-researched, engaging, and I found myself discovering information about players I never knew. You could even include acts who broke significant individual records (though, personally, I say no). Even if she directly influenced the Riot Grrl scene. Level 4: 2006 Dezmond, Bobby "Blue" Bland Billy Joel: 9/10 2 America - a secret airline run by the CIA - flew missions no one else would touch, from General Claire Cennault's legendary Flying Tigers in WW II "(You Can) Depend On Me" The Temptations, Yes, it's personal. Posted by Corey Finn on Thursday, 05/20/2021 @ 11:14am. Most snubbed artist who is now an inductee (besides Rush and Alice Cooper*)? "I Like It Like That" (Miracles song)- Bobby Vee, Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels. 21. A couple others like AC/DC I'd also drop Tina Turner down to Level 1. The Yardbirds: 9/10 Kareem, 3. He's slightly ahead of Scottie because Wade took over the 2006 Finals and Scottie never really managed to be that guy - even in '94 when he finished 3rd in the MVP voting. Chicago - 2 (they are more than just a garden variety level 1 band, too many hits, if Billy Joel and Rod Stewart are level 2, then Chicago fits) Lavern Baker: 6/10 Dion 5. Both from their own testimonies and from pointing out sonic connections. 1988 If youre curious about Simmons precise words, you can listen to the podcast episode for the ones that have exact dates. https://www.ranker.com/list/rolling-stone-100-greatest-artists-of-all-time/music-lover 208. The Bee Gees: 9/10 If someone HAD to go for him, it would probably be Ray Charles. Not really. Best hip hop: I don't much care for it, but even I would concede Public Enemy's suitability. Nina Simone - 1, Posted by Classic Rock on Thursday, 01/25/2018 @ 16:33pm. Most weird inductee? Gene Vincent & The Blue Caps: 7/10 128. All You Touch and All You See: Dark Side of the Moon at 50. Deal wit' it, yo. The most obvious one to me is Metallica, who are no brainers for level 4 at least, and could possibly mount a case (admittedly a weak one) for level 5. Public Enemy Sex Pistols: 9/10 The Drifters To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Difficult to say. "Whatever Makes You Happy"- Jacki Gore, Steve Washington. John & Bobbie Foster WCON-AM/FM 2015 69. A great scorer, but I'm not sure he was ever a good enough all-around player to be the best player on a champ despite that one year with the Nuggets. 58. He could've won the 2011 MVP. It feels low, but I'll use the same argument I made with Kawhi. Level 1 is designed for players like Klay who could've ended up like Mitch Richmond or Jerry Stackhouse if he went to a team like the Suns, but instead got to be a crucial cog for an all-time team. (when you say the U.K., does this include Australia? Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam: 6/10 Level 3 ?? Register for this free event . 56. Weirdest: Frank Zappa by one point over Michael Jackson. Just being a major influence on Bob Dylan alone, and really almost the entirety of folk-rock should at the very least put her midway up, probably higher, imho. The Isley Brothers: 9/10 Inductee that should have been first-ballot (again, don't answer Rush*)? We rank historical figures just as Google ranks webpages, by integrating a diverse set of measurements about their reputation (including PageRank, article length, and readership) into estimates of their fame, explained by a combination of achievement (gravitas) and celebrity. Oh found NIN. Nirvana: 10/10 Aerosmith Parliament-Funkadelic Rush: 2 Lenny Wilkens, 81. Jackie Wilson (Level 3) 2002 147. Sex Pistols: 9/10 Who isn't? Laura Nyro Sly & The Family Stone: 10/10 ARE YOU KIDDING ME ?? Elvis Costello & The Attractions: 9/10 NO WAY should they just be at Level 3. Bobby Darin: 5/10 Gladys Knight and the Pips Pearl Jam Bull. HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES. Among these are: Pat Benatar (Level 1) The Dells The Supremes Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. ), Dolly Parton, Boyz II Men, Human Nature, among many others Scott Slade Cox Media Group. 1993 Dinah Washington Bob Marley: 10/10 Favorites: The Beatles, Elton John, Queen, CSN, Linda Ronstadt, Cat Stevens, The Beach Boys, Ruth Brown, Joni Mitchell. Their music and songs have influenced artists all over the world in every major musical genre over the last 50 years. Stevie Wonder. This website really needs to update the rock hall pyramid. 90. . Like everyone else, there's a few changes I would make. Eminem maybe the last artist to hit Level 4. Needless to say, Young will be high on the short list (I'm limiting it 10 picks, as I'd rather not expend too much time on what I loathe). Based on my top 100 Favorite Artists list and looking at the ones who are in the RRHOF, I'll go with Buddy Holly & The Crickets, Chuck Berry, Louis Jordan & His Tympani Five, David Bowie, Fats Domino, Nat King Cole/The Nat King Cole Trio, and Little Richard. Rating Numbers: 14. Journey - 1 By now they could be multiple of 14! 1990 Ma Rainey Heckthe first Motown act, PERIOD. But whats the legacy of the blockbuster album? Level 1 a.k.a. Shrewd businessman, but civilized. Journey, Posted by Donnie on Monday, 09/24/2018 @ 22:34pm. Patti Smith: 9/10 Probably one of the innumerable sissy singer-songwriters (Joni Mitchell and James Taylor come to mind immediately). Aerosmith: 9/10 Still recording new material and performing around places. The Byrds Public Enemy (lower 2nd) Tupac Shakur Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers 108. Tupac - 3 When I complete the list, I'll link it here so you can read my reasons. Tom Waits Janet Jackson: 9/10 The Cars- 3 Did they hit sell millions of records, have over a dozen hits or win a lot of awards? The Doobie Brothers-1 The main ones: John Mellencamp: 7/10 On David Bowie, I agree with you on his importance in rock and roll but, I just hate it when people glorify him as the father of glam rock when T. Rex and The New York Dolls started the movement. Posted by Jordan Einstein on Tuesday, 05/10/2022 @ 03:39am. 24. 5. We all know that not all Hall of Famers were equally important to rock and roll history, so the pyramid simply provides an elegant way to illustrate that fact. I can narrow it down to two; Bob Dylan (every singer-songwriter since) and Jimi Hendrix (every hard rock guitarist since). The O'Jays Favorite Hip-Hop inductee? I don't want to make this 3,000 words so a brief blurb on each player who made a move is below, but happy to answer any questions in the comments. Parliament - Funkadelic (Level 3) Chaka Khan The Hollies: 3/10 Having said that, I wouldn't consider the incorporation of social issues into lyrics a sign of music evolving. 1. Most mean inductee? The Book of Basketball - Bill Simmons 2010-12-07 . I would replace Percy Sledge with another soul artist like Patti LaBelle. He could've complained about being a 6th man, but didn't. Any content deemed inappropriate or offensive may be edited and/or deleted. 1999 The Miracles, Motown's first group, are the most covered Motown group of ALL TIME. James Brown (and the Famous Flames) The Zombies: 5/10 The Cars: 7/10 2021 ---------------------------------------------- 88. Beck (Level 1 or 2) And when is Poco going to move up. I love this site and all the work you do. ABBA: 7/10 U2: 10/10 My hatred of him is well documented, but I objectively can't see him as anything more than a lower-tier Bob Dylan. 18. Journey I want to see Chicago. During the end of 2006 and the early part of 2007, I was suffering from a terrible depression that led me to start thinking about suicide.All Around that time I was talking to some people on a few forums about my problems. Personally, probably Jeff Beck. -Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, James Brown, Aretha Franklin Dolly Parton: 9/10 Their music and songs have influenced artists all over the world in every major musical genre over the last 50 years . Most nicest inductee? Simmons just completed his BOB 2.0 podcast, and during numerous episodes he will list the specific new Pyramid rankings of 5-10 guys in a row, but I'm curious if anyone has heard all the podcasts & has the new order written down? Adande. 115. The Book of Basketball: The NBA According to The Sports Guy. Rush: 7/10 Bon Jovi, Posted by Joe on Tuesday, 04/27/2021 @ 05:25am. "Whatever Makes You Happy"- Jacki Gore, Steve Washington. But Elvis Presley was known for his kindness and generosity (up to the mid-50's) One of the more underappreciated recent stars in the NBA. The pyramid is done by the site administration while the rankings are done by site users, so it's more a case of differing opinions. Eminem (Last one for awhile, maybe Kanye will reach that when he is eligible), Posted by Plebeian on Tuesday, 05/10/2022 @ 02:19am. Looking at the bottom rung of artists, some of their followers are in the hall (Allmusic). I am williams by name. Any music released from the early 90s onwards that involves a drum kit and electric guitar has been influenced by Metallica in one way or another, from commercial/stadium rock to the most inaccessible of extreme metal. "Yester Love" Gerald Wilson & His Orchestra Darlene Love U2 Bon Jovi Clearly one of the 10 best players in the league in the latter half of this decade, but got saddled with an incompetent front office. Jerry Lee Lewis Public Enemy (Level 4) Sorry i number the questions wrong so I come up with a new question for # 5: In fact, that statement is the only exception to the rule that Rush should even share the same sentence with that other band. Rick Caffey Audacy Atlanta. Look at the artists in group 3 and then where Radiohead is in group 4. KING, Posted by KING on Monday, 06/29/2015 @ 01:24am. KISS Lionel Richie (Level 1) We correct for the passage of time in a principled way, so we can fairly compare the significance of historical figures of different eras." Joan Baez Janis Joplin: 10/10 142. Ramones: 10/10 6/10 = Decent Artists 103. Lyrics to me are merely a supplement to music. Three thousand years ago on a battlefield in ancient Palestine, a shepherd boy felled a mighty warrior with nothing more than a stone and a sling, and Hal Greer, 54. bill Bill Simmons Player Pyramid simmon Today's Top Quizzes in Sports Browse Sports hide this ad Today's Top Quizzes in Basketball Browse Basketball Top Contributed Quizzes in Sports 1 2022 World Cup Stars 2 Name Just One - 10 to 1: Sports 3 Gardiens vs Mbapp 4 World Cup Champions by Poster 5 Name Just One - 10 to 1: NFL 6 I'd prefer Nina on Level 2, but I'd ultimately have no problem putting all the artists on Level 1. I'm not a RAWKist, but if I obey the asterisk, I'd probably say Percy Sledge. However, my perception of The Pretenders has always been that they are similar in stature to Heart (which is accurately depicted in the Pyramid with both on Tier 1). 7/10 = Solid Picks Dusty Springfield this is a statement of fact, no judgement involved. The first few years were really good. Posted by Enigmaticus on Thursday, 10/31/2013 @ 09:54am. La Bomba [same thing] We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. 117. 5/10 = Average/Borderline ), Posted by Scotty Mac on Friday, 09/14/2018 @ 23:07pm. Randy Newman (middle 2nd) https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2020/01/every-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-inductee-ranked-from-best-to-bon-jovi.html Agreed. Oops. I'd probably move David Bowie & U2 to 5 level. As happy as I am with this year's ballot, I don't think any of these artists could place above a level 2. Adande. 2009 Depeche Mode (Level 2) 28. "I Second That Emotion" Japan, Michael McDonald, Kiki Dee, The Manhattan Transfer, Jerry Garcia, Diana Ross & the Supremes with the Temptations, 10db, Tammy Wynette, Jos Feliciano, Emilie, Stuck In The Middle, Thelma Jones. -Hard to say. a lot of good years for inductions. Eagles This is me being honest. (I would say second or third). James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, and Linda Rondnstadt The Notorious B.I.G. Buddy Holly & The Crickets: 10/10 Chuck Berry: 10/10 1988, 1986, 2001, 2004, 1997, Posted by Alec on Monday, 04/21/2014 @ 23:04pm, I'll play along: Call it elitist, call it exclusionary, but I've experienced a major shift in how I listen to music and evaluate it. 2. Musical understanding cannot be static. If you prefer to look at the Hall of Famers in a sortable list, here is where to go. Now that the lower tiers are no longer multiples is 12, is anyone ever going to move up from 4 to 5? Def Leppard Tina Turner-3 most best artists list Tina Turner solo, even though it includes her work with Ike, would just be easier to have them slot right next to eachother Update the pyramid. Blake Griffin doesn't make the Pyramid, but he was a Top 3 guy for a few years there. He is quite vital (i don't think anyone can claim to be the best selling artist in 2 different decades). Talking Heads: 9/10 -the Beastie Boys How Far Can This Version of James Harden Take the Sixers? Joan Baez: 6/10 2)The Ramones-They need to be demoted. The Moonglows: 6/10 The only thing that makes sense in this pyramid is that Beatles is the top followed by Led Zeppelin (which should have had the name Pink Floyd next to it followed by Chuck Bery and Dylan--Dylan had some of the best music out there but surely enough it could never be as tight as LZ). "Mickey's Monkey" Mother's Finest, Martha and the Vandellas, The Supremes, The Hollies, The Young Rascals, John Mellencamp, Lou Christie, Cannibal & the Headhunters, The C.A.Quintet, The Defenders, Chris Catena, The Sugar Beats, The Mac Truque. Most mean inductee? Led Zeppelin: 10/10 Elvis Costello & The Attractions: 9/10 "Would I Love You" - Len Barry. 175. If you consider what the Velvet Underground did to not be metal, then the Velvets. R.E.M: 10/10 3/10 = Mediocre It's just so overexposed and repetitive that I can no longer find any enjoyment in that type of music. It would only make sense, since the next 4 are not perfect multiples of 12 anymore. Carole King-Level 1 Parker was really, really good for a long time. Dolly Parton-Level 2-The only caveat is that she isn't strictly rock 'n' roll, like Miles Davis, Nina Simone or Joan Baez, but with songs like Jolene, Coat of Many Colors, 9 to 5, I Will Always Love You etc, I think she deserves this position Somebody else played their brand of rock and roll around their time who was better. The Police: 9/10 1. Dionne Warwick (Level 1), Posted by Jordan Einstein on Sunday, 04/24/2022 @ 13:54pm, Oh i have more adjustments: Paul Simon Quietest inductee: Brian May, George Harrison, James Taylor. 1987 The DC5: 5/10 94. I'll do this by at least 3 or 4 parts. Carl Perkins: 10/10 Beauty & The Beast Dylan, Buddy Holly, Led Zep, Hendrix 82. The Who, Metallica, Led Zeppelin would all rank up there. Posted by williams on Monday, 10/21/2019 @ 09:31am, The 2020 inductees They were the FIRST Motown group. 4) MARTHA & THE VANDELLAS at # 96 on Sunday, 03/10/2013 @ 20:26pm, 1. Public Enemy: 10/10 Santana: 8/10 The O'Jays: 7/10 I agree Trent and the gang have proven to be one of the staples in not just 90s rock, but music in general. achieve Hall of Fame status in. 2 our lives, from the bestselling author of The Bomber Mafia. 1. The Cars Seriously. Elvis Costello and the Attractions Best hip-hop act: The Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, Run DMC. 7. Favorite inductee outside of the U.S. and the U.K.? Pete Maravich, 77. Posted by astrodog on Thursday, 10/31/2013 @ 23:38pm. Just ask Tina! I'd say level 4 is also impossible for anyone not in the hall currently as well. Lou Reed "Doggone Right" Bobby Davis. Michael Jackson, but considering his upbringing I can't really blame him for that. Best hip hop: Public Enemy. 1. Nine Inch Nails (Level 2) 202. Eminem: 10/10 1994 Willie Dixon Aretha Franklin Van Morrison Bobby Darin 11. Can't see any update yet. Miles Davis The Ventures A subreddit dedicated to NBA news and discussion. 13. I think that eventually Rush will be recognized, in the future, as a 5th tier band. Posted by Robert Henry on Monday, 07/31/2017 @ 11:11am, That's kinda easy for most part when analyzing the 2017 class - 81. Bob Seger: 7/10 Bernard King, 66. Inductee that should have been first-ballot (again, don't answer Rush*)? 75. "Oh Be My Love"- Barbara Lewis, The Supremes, Barbara McNair. 213. Posted by Follower on Friday, 01/11/2019 @ 18:50pm. Duane Eddy: 6/10 220. Hilarious. Queen and Black Sabbath, by far. 14. Al Green: 9/10 Yes, and the rest of the list is just like you said. This is Pt 1. -Probably the first class, 1986 As for the newer inductees, Michael Jordan Bill Russell Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Magic Johnson Larry Bird Wilt Chamberlain Tim Duncan Kobe Bryant Jerry West Oscar Robertson This thread is archived New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast 0 33 Related Topics Kate Bush (Level 1) Eurythmics: 7/10 Simmons believes that Nolan Ryan was a Tier 4 Baseball HoFer, while acknowledging that several people wouldn't put Nolan Ryan in the Hall at all. Dire Straits: 6/10 Albert King: 1, Posted by Classic Rock on Monday, 02/11/2013 @ 20:53pm. Posted by Mike on Thursday, 02/6/2014 @ 13:48pm, Favorites: Beatles, John Lennon solo, Neil Diamond, Doors, David Bowie, CCR, Curtis Mayfield, Rush, Simon & Gafunkel, Paul Simon solo, Bonnie Raitt: 7/10 However, when an artist offends me so deeply that I can only summon feelings of outright hatred for their music, it's almost impossible for me to maintain any kind of objectivity. 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