Uncovering the Next Generation's Hall of Fame
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Eligible since: 1988First Recording: 1962Previously Considered? No what's this? |
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Will Lou Rawls be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? "Musical excellence is the essential qualification for induction." |
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34 comments so far (post your own)That Lou's not in is a TRAVESTY. Especially with all of the hits he had throughout the Sixties and Seventies : TOBACCO ROAD, LOVE IS A HURTIN' THING, NATURAL MAN, GROOVY PEOPLE, DEAD END STREET,YOUR GOOD THING (Is About To End), YOU'LL NEVER FIND (ANOTHER LOVE LIKE MINE) , LADY LOVE, THREE O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING,and numerous others. Lou has had no less than 33 charting Pop and R&B hits between 1965 and 1987 . He was also a multi-media star,who was a singer,actor,voice actor, songwriter, philanthropist, and record producer. Posted by Bill G. on Saturday, 07/6/2013 @ 16:26pm |
That Lou's not in is a TRAVESTY. Especially with all of the hits he had throughout the Sixties and Seventies : TOBACCO ROAD, LOVE IS A HURTIN' THING, NATURAL MAN, GROOVY PEOPLE, DEAD END STREET,YOUR GOOD THING (Is About To End), YOU'LL NEVER FIND (ANOTHER LOVE LIKE MINE) , LADY LOVE, THREE O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING,and numerous others. Lou has had no less than 33 charting Pop and R&B hits between 1965 and 1987 . He was also a multi-media star,who was a singer,actor,voice actor, songwriter, philanthropist, and record producer. Posted by Bill G. on Saturday, 07/6/2013 @ 16:27pm |
Man, you must be pissed that Percy got in with one hit. Posted by GFW on Saturday, 07/6/2013 @ 16:31pm |
"Man, you must be pissed that Percy got in with one hit." Posted by Bill G. on Saturday, 07/6/2013 @ 16:45pm |
"Man, you must be pissed that Percy got in with one hit." Posted by Bill G. on Saturday, 07/6/2013 @ 16:45pm |
Yeah, I'm with you on that one. He is totally and utterly undeserving. Posted by GFW on Saturday, 07/6/2013 @ 17:38pm |
I like Lou Rawls Posted by Happy on Saturday, 07/6/2013 @ 23:22pm |
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-03-27/lou-rawls-biopic-in-the-works/1632308 Posted by Bill G. on Sunday, 07/7/2013 @ 02:44am |
Woah woah, don't knock Flava Flav. You may not like PE (me neither) but you can't deny their huge impact on rap. Posted by GFW on Sunday, 07/7/2013 @ 09:23am |
"Lou Rawls' career was the epitome of dignity,artistry, and class....but HE doesn't get inducted...but FLAVOR FLAV DOES ??? WHY ???"--Bill G. Posted by Philip on Sunday, 07/7/2013 @ 09:58am |
The evidence is so overwhelming to the contrary, it only makes you look ignorant to the nth degree. Posted by Bill G. on Sunday, 07/7/2013 @ 11:13am |
1. I never said there shouldn't be an R&B Hall Of Fame. Don't put words in my mouth. I did note that for in many ways the Rock Hall has acted like one, but I never said there shouldn't be one, only that they've got bugs that need to be worked out. Posted by Philip on Sunday, 07/7/2013 @ 11:49am |
1. "I never said there shouldn't be an R&B Hall Of Fame. Don't put words in my mouth. I did note that for in many ways the Rock Hall has acted like one, but I never said there shouldn't be one, only that they've got bugs that need to be worked out." Posted by Bill G. on Sunday, 07/7/2013 @ 16:10pm |
Lou Rawls will be inducted! Posted by Roy on Sunday, 07/7/2013 @ 22:25pm |
1. The problem with that statement is that it 1) assumes that I said there shouldn't be an R&B Hall Of Fame, which I NEVER said, and 2) thinks classic R&B is unique in this regard. They just inducted Donna Summer, Public Enemy, and Albert King... three pretty important figures in Rhythm And Blues music. But you DID say "like progressive rock" which only further undermines your argument, because ask any fan of any genre, be it doo-wop, hip-hop, metal, Euro-progressive, etc. they all feel they're underrepresented. If anything, it only furthers my simple belief that they really should be inducting quite a few more artists each year than they have been. That's my chief beef. Posted by Philip on Sunday, 07/7/2013 @ 22:26pm |
Now Now lets not word bash Bill G or any other posters. It show a lack of class and is not to dignified.. Thinking of that Leonard Cohen is all class So is maybe that was one of the reasons he got in.. Besides he is a fantastic writer....Same with Little Richard ...among many other Also Bashing the Momma and Papas is trashy... Beatles were classy in my book .. ....... Let's HOPE LR gets IN.! Posted by Happy on Monday, 07/8/2013 @ 01:16am |
Donna Summer- Disco Posted by Bill G. on Monday, 07/8/2013 @ 02:39am |
Donna Summer- Disco Posted by Bill G. on Monday, 07/8/2013 @ 02:40am |
"I'm not saying "class" and "dignity" are not bad words, just that the Hall Of Fame has a pretty clear track record on not giving two flying fudge brownies about "class" and "dignity" as requirements for induction." Posted by Bill G. on Monday, 07/8/2013 @ 02:45am |
"Now Now lets not word bash Bill G or any other posters. It show a lack of class and is not to dignified.. " Posted by Bill G. on Monday, 07/8/2013 @ 02:51am |
"low-class, undignified inductees" Posted by GFW on Monday, 07/8/2013 @ 08:05am |
"low-class, undignified inductees" Posted by Bill G. on Monday, 07/8/2013 @ 12:56pm |
http://news.yahoo.com/rock-roll-hall-fame-becoming-racist-170700082.html Posted by Bill G. on Monday, 07/8/2013 @ 13:57pm |
"(By the way, I wasn't slamming Flavor Flav as much as I was mad because Lou Rawls wasn't in. Everybody here knows he deserves it.. Sorry if I offended you.)" Posted by GFW on Monday, 07/8/2013 @ 16:29pm |
Soul Train era R&B, meet Progressive Rock and most of the 1980's. Posted by Dezmond on Monday, 07/8/2013 @ 17:17pm |
"Donna Summer- Disco Posted by Philip on Monday, 07/8/2013 @ 18:12pm |
"Soul Train era R&B, meet Progressive Rock and most of the 1980's." Posted by Bill G. on Monday, 07/8/2013 @ 19:28pm |
That's fine, but I still enjoy discussing these things with you. Despite how you've construed my recent posts, I actually still enjoy our discussions. In truth, I think the biggest impediment to classic R&B, particularly that of the '70s (Chi-Lites, Manhattans, Delfonics, etc.) is that they were best known for the smooth romantic stuff, and not for upbeat, more "rockin'" records. The O'Jays had a healthy mix of the two, I think. But then they go and induct Percy Sledge, so... who knows? Posted by Philip on Monday, 07/15/2013 @ 17:55pm |
A person's body of work should always be considered. When a person's career spans 40 years of recording and performances on an international level, scores of successful LP's and singles in multiple genres (Jazz, Blues, Soul and Pop) at a high level, how could they be left out? Unfortunately, Lou is not always recognized for his Blues and Jazz work. Look for this and discover some awesome work. Posted by beanzalo on Wednesday, 05/17/2017 @ 08:05am |
Having a pop hit appears to be the "kiss of death" for anyone getting into the rock hall. Lou Rawls has a broad range of styles from blues, to jazz, to soul, to dance, to pop and MOR. For this discussion, lets focus on his Soul and Blues work. A vast body of work in these two genres. In many ways, larger than many past inductees. The voice? May be the best ever. Listen to Lou live. His style, the way he can improvise, his approach to a song and a lyric. It may be the best ever. I believe if he had died in 1973, he would have been an early inductee on his 15 year body of work up to that time. I think the pop works in his resume have worked against him. Mind you, the pop-soul work he did with Philadelphia International was awesome, some of his best, but I have to think these snobs at the hall look down on that because of Phila International's disco background. Like there is something wrong with dance music. Anyway, Lou will get in, but it should have been while he was still living. Posted by Mark Beanz on Monday, 02/12/2018 @ 06:06am |
Yes my father should definitely get into the rock and roll hall of fame his music was and is loved by all looking forward to going to that ceremony Posted by Lou Rawls jr on Sunday, 04/26/2020 @ 06:25am |
People only seem to remember Lou's short stint with Phila International when he produced the most hit records. They forget about his vast history as a Blues performer, an R&B performer, a Jazz performer, a Pop singer, a crooner. A man who did it all. Incredible longevity. Posted by Mark Monzo on Saturday, 06/6/2020 @ 08:33am |
Lou needs to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Proof? Sweet Soul Music, 1967, by Arthur Conley. Sam and Dave: in. Wilson Pickett: in. Otis Redding: in. James Brown: in. What about Lou? QED. Now don't get me started about Jim Croce and "Rock & Roll Heaven." Posted by Kevin B on Thursday, 02/24/2022 @ 09:54am |
Shameful! That's the only word I can use to describe this snub to a legend like Lou Rawls!. Old school R&B artists get the shaft while you put people like the Foo Fighters , Todd Rundgren, The Go Go's, etc. Give me a break!!!!!!! Posted by Larry Dillon on Wednesday, 05/4/2022 @ 16:33pm |
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