Would be nice to seem them IN

Posted by Happy on Tuesday, 03/19/2013 @ 04:33am

I definitely think this group deserves to be in the R&RHOF. Sadly, Rob Grill and Brian Noughton are gone before it may even happen. And even more sad is that some of these groups from the 50s, 60s, etc may not live to see their own induction. Wish there was a way of preventing this, but as I always say, 'Better late than never...'.

And if I'm not mistaken, didn't the Grass Roots set a concert attendance record in the early 1980s, that actually made the Guinness book?

Posted by Jason Voigt on Tuesday, 04/16/2013 @ 21:00pm

the grass roots have belonged in for years. the group remains my favorite all time group. when i met my wife pam in harrodsburg, we went waling through the country, as i used melody for you. we share in the lovin things. i located the song glory bound in cincy near eastgate mall in 2001. the stations kept the song away from me when i was a senior at scott county high when my high school girlfriend sandy needed the record.my high school band director john surgenor, a great instructor,turned music over to me when the record needed playing. great band the grass roots, belong in the rock hall.

Posted by john jarvis on Tuesday, 05/27/2014 @ 16:21pm

Long Long Overdue. Should have happended way before Rob Grill passed away. How does Weird Al get in and some many other deserving musicians do not. What's up with that????

Posted by susanne on Tuesday, 06/23/2015 @ 01:41am

Long Long Overdue. Should have happended way before Rob Grill passed away. How does Weird Al get in and some many other deserving musicians do not. What's up with that????

Posted by susanne on Tuesday, 06/23/2015 @ 01:41am

Weird Al is not in the Hall, susanne.

Posted by Philip on Tuesday, 06/23/2015 @ 20:20pm

Some of the best line up of players and writers in the day... Lots of hits...fans all over the world loved them.. Musicians learned from them and tried and reach their level of musical achievement... Another mystery why they are in. ?

Posted by Calkid on Sunday, 09/6/2015 @ 23:15pm

Come on now really!
Live for today
Midnight Confessionso
Temptations Eyes
These are all classic and deserving of Hall of Fame recognition.
Gtassel Roots and Stepping wolf should be inducted.

Posted by Bekywreky on Sunday, 02/7/2016 @ 01:08am

Bekywreky I agree Grass Roots is a must

Posted by Happy on Monday, 02/8/2016 @ 03:00am

The Grass Roots aren't in?

They were a highly successful rock group that consistently produced quality music in their heyday (1966-75). They were consistently in the top end of popular music in the turbulent rock music scene. Radio play was a big factor in their history. It was not easily tracked to properly reflect on the charts, in those years. They managed to be one of the top picks of disc jockeys and enjoyed frequent requests from listeners.

From 1967 to 1972, The Grass Roots set a record for being on the Billboard charts 307 straight weeks. They are one of only nine bands that have charted twenty nine or more Top 100 Billboard singles. They have sold over twenty million records worldwide.

They hold the all time attendance record for a one act, the US concert of 600,000 people on July 4th, 1982 in Washington, DC. They have appeared on over 50 national television shows. Many of their hits are still seeing heavy rotation on oldies stations to this day. They achieved one platinum album, two gold albums, thirteen gold singles and charted singles a total of twenty nine times.

R.I.P Rob Grill

Posted by Breed Cratton on Sunday, 01/22/2017 @ 18:08pm

Yes induct them! Surprised that they have not yet been, and that the subject is being debated!

Posted by MJ on Friday, 07/26/2019 @ 19:12pm

next to the beatles and beach boys, the grass roots were my favorite band. i seen them 3 timesand remember thier hit after hit after hit after hit! They should have been in the r and r hall atleast by 1995. come on i beg the voters to vote the grass roots, 3 dog night,and the guess who into the rock and roll hall in 2020.thank you

Posted by doug on Tuesday, 09/10/2019 @ 13:45pm

RIP

Joe Pollard
One heck of a drummer and invented the Syndrum..
He will be missed

Posted by grassrock on Tuesday, 10/29/2019 @ 23:54pm

I play the GR greatest hits package EVERY day !!!!! Powerful stuff. Got lucky enough to see a Rob Grill perform by himself back in 2010 after his stroke and just a few months before he died. Voice was still there though they had to sneak him out onstage with two guys helping him. It was sad but inspiring. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is the loser here.

Posted by Ted on Saturday, 02/15/2020 @ 21:17pm

It's time to give them this honor, they deserve it. I am 67 years old and have been a fan since 1967. They are still relevant, still on the radio, still performing, it's time. So much talent . Do it !!!!

Posted by Jayne Rosa Johansen on Monday, 04/27/2020 @ 21:34pm

I believe that the Hall of Fame bands are all musicians who had an effect on a generation. The Grass Roots had a huge effect on both the 60s, 70s, and beyond....even today. When the music spans generations it has to be considered Classic. That is why the Grass Roots should definitely be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Posted by Gale McAbee on Friday, 02/12/2021 @ 10:18am

The Grass Roots are most definitely worthy of being in the hall of fame. They have stood the test of time and still have a legion of fans waiting to celebrate their induction.

Posted by Cathy Rosborough on Sunday, 03/7/2021 @ 21:40pm

The Grass Roots deserve to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
A tremendous band with so many hit songs.
Way over due !

Posted by Jack Farenga on Tuesday, 07/6/2021 @ 00:11am

The line up of talent ... From Producers , writers and of course musicians. Is the who's who's,of some of Hollywood's finest .....................
More gold than Fort Knox

Posted by musicman on Monday, 08/16/2021 @ 03:06am

I'm appalled that The Grass Roots are not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It is simply one of the greatest acts of the late 60s and ever. Rob Grill and his gang put together great sounds and lyrics for we teens in those days. Don't
forget great influence in the upbringing of teens in those days. 100% for its induction.

Posted by Carlos on Thursday, 10/7/2021 @ 21:13pm

The arguments I have heard about the Grass Roots such as which members , the records were all done by studio musicians etc.
is all BS .Even though they had studio musicians on records so did the Beach boys, the Mamas and Papas and many of the Hall inductees and many inductees have had various members but it didn't stop other groups from getting in. Nearly all of Motown performers were only vocalists who never played their own instruments . and don't give me well they didn't write their own songs for the most part. Many inducted singers didn't write their hit songs . The Grass Roots had so many hits and I believe you can hear their influence in Bon Jovi and many of the eighties and nineties groups . It is an embarrassment to the Hall that a group as
popular for so many years is not deemed worthy by a bunch of people who control this HOF . The Grass Roots were and still are beloved . and the same goes for Three Dog night .

Posted by Luke Ustaszewski on Thursday, 12/2/2021 @ 01:18am

The Grass Roots should be inducted into the RRHOF as well as The Guess Who. I really enjoyed the Grass Roots harmony and vocals. Temptation Eyes is a KING FAV and Where Were You When I Needed You. Philip made some salient points on The Grass Roots and their deserving Induction. With the Musical Excellence and Early Influence, it's possible they can be inducted that way. Great posts! KING

Posted by KING on Friday, 12/10/2021 @ 17:44pm

I think the basic problem is who do you induct? The original Grass Roots members (on the first hits) was songwriting duo P. F. Sloan and Steve Barri. backed by some studio musicians, that started recorded for Dunhill. Then they formed a group and went on the road. When Sloan and Barri lost interest in touring, another band was hired as The Grass Roots. Finally a third band (including Grill) known as the 13th Floor was hired and they were the rundown most of us remember. Also backed by studio musicians on most if not all their hits.

Normally the Rock Hall likes to induct original members. But how do you sort out this mess.

Posted by TallPaulInKy on Sunday, 02/6/2022 @ 15:28pm

Longevity from a mediocre artist counts for nothing!! Rod Stewart being inducted in 1994 is meaningless, just as are many other shit groups. The Grass Roots were more popular than half of the pseudo artist groups and individuals in the Hall of Fame.

Posted by MichaelE Gengler on Monday, 04/11/2022 @ 17:54pm

The Grass Roots are not in the Rock and Roll of Fame and the Cure is!!!!.....? Are you Fn out of your minds. I'll start calling it the hall of shame too!! There will be no trips for me to Clevland!!!........

Posted by MichaelE Gengler on Monday, 04/11/2022 @ 18:30pm

The Grass Roots were exemplary in their vocal harmonies and arrangements. Would have to be in the Top 10 all time vocally. I can't think of many better. Perhaps the Association, Eagles, Everly Brothers etc. It would be a short list. Def Leppard also had excellent vocals. Great post Michael! Let's keep up the Grass Roots momentum for HOF! Sooner Or Later is such a magnificent song. A Grass Roots salute! Let's Live For Today is a Classic. KING

Posted by KING on Monday, 04/11/2022 @ 19:28pm

There is no reason "The Grass Roots" should not be in the HOF. I have one great reason to induct them, that has not been mentioned by anyone else. One evening, in the mid 80's, at a old bar with a big dance floor called "The Alleghany House in a small town called Jersey Shore, Pa., I met Rob Grill of "The Grass Roots. That night "The Grass Roots" were going to play at this old bar. I saw them a few times before, but I was really looking forward to seeing them again. This was before the revival and popularity of "Oldies Concerts". The band and a few roadies came in the back by the stage. I was fortunate enough to have lead vocalist Rob Grill pull up to the bar next to me. I introduced myself as a big fan, and we had a short chat. I asked him why, why, "The Grass Roots" would be playing here in a local small bar? He looked me directly, and simply said, "We like to play." We love to play music anywhere we can. Tonight, starting at 9pm, you will hear and dance to most of the songs on all our albums. Guess what will will end with at midnight?" He then smiled. Of course, I knew the answer to his question. "Midnight Confessions". Isn't this a great reason to be in the HOF? The talent and desire to play Rock n' Roll for the enjoyment of every music lover, no matter the venue or the money earned. The Rock n' Roll HOF should be proud to have "The Grass Roots as inductees.

Posted by Don Kline on Friday, 10/7/2022 @ 20:49pm

HOF? No original members living unless Steve Barri would receive the honor on behalf of the band.
Perhaps Mrs. Grill would be an optional. However, although Rob Grill was a major player, he was not an original player.
They weren't Yes or the Moodys in terms of sophistication but they made us feel good after each gig.

Posted by Jerry M Fay on Wednesday, 08/16/2023 @ 10:07am

They deserve to be in the Hall of Fame. I saw them in 1967

Posted by Charles Melrose on Monday, 03/4/2024 @ 15:31pm