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P.J. ProbyNot in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame | |||||||||||||||||
Eligible since: 1990First Recording: 1964Previously Considered? No what's this? |
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P.J. Proby @ Wikipedia
Will P.J. Proby be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? "Musical excellence is the essential qualification for induction." |
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30 comments so far (post your own)The 6th of Nov. 2013 - P.J. Proby become 75 years. This event was celebrated at Fort Perch Rock during a short break of his long touring around U.K.As I wrote here 5 years ago : "Still touring and his voice is still so very good. Posted by Björn Lund on Saturday, 12/21/2013 @ 07:51am |
It's unbelievable that P.J. Proby has not been induced in the Rock&Roll Hall of Fame yet! Why is that and what does it take? P.J. Proby has an enormous history of Rock&Roll. He started out as Jett Powers in Hollywood and his 1958 self-penned song Go Girl Go is still recognised as a song of substantial influence on the development of Rockability. Just check it out on YouTube. Then of course P.J. probe's influence on the music in the UK in the Sixties was enormous. He taught the UK artists that they should move during a performance, with his James Brown act. Sadly the UK was not ready for his knee slides which ripped his trousers. PJ Proby was a trend setter. Additionally he was the first man during the last century to wear his hair in a pony tail. How many kids nowadays know this? Please give P.J. Proby the recognition he deserves... And I'm not even mentioning his enormous voice! Posted by manja dolan on Saturday, 12/21/2013 @ 08:17am |
Additionally, P.J. Proby, at the age of 75 years old, is still rocking and boogie-ing on stage, jumping around like a 30 year old. Fifty years of Rock&Roll! What more do you have to do to get induced into The Hall Of Fame??? If you haven't seen P.J. Proby perform live yet, you really should check him out. Truly a Living Legend, not to be missed!!! Posted by manja dolan on Saturday, 12/21/2013 @ 08:23am |
I have never heard of 'P.J. Proby'. Had never heard of 'Roxette' till a few months ago, so don't take it too hard. Posted by Paul in KY on Saturday, 12/21/2013 @ 11:02am |
Just read his writeup. Tell him to get in line, as there's about 97 acts in front of him. Posted by Paul in KY on Saturday, 12/21/2013 @ 11:05am |
P.J. Proby may have been an interesting character in the 1960's but I can't find evidence of any significant contribution he made to the development of rock and roll. His recording of "Go, Girl, Go" wasn't widely played in 1958 or I would have heard it. Hearing it now, I think it might have been seen as innovative had he done it 5 years earlier. Posted by LLoyd Black on Sunday, 12/22/2013 @ 08:18am |
Well, who are you, Paul from KY, Lloyd Black and the Nominating Committee? Do you have any references of your authority on the subject? Never mind, I will not waste anymore energy on this matter and wish you good luck with your project. Posted by Manja Dolan on Sunday, 12/22/2013 @ 17:46pm |
LOL. That'll teach you, Paul. Posted by DarinRG on Sunday, 12/22/2013 @ 18:21pm |
Darin, when Manja Dolan has called you out, well guess it's gonna be a sad Christmas as the in KY residence. Posted by Paul in KY on Monday, 12/23/2013 @ 07:29am |
I'm so hurt. Posted by LLoyd Black on Monday, 12/23/2013 @ 08:59am |
Paul and Lloyd, I would encourage you both to make it your New Year's Resolution to move past this painful and humiliating moment. Posted by DarinRG on Monday, 12/23/2013 @ 16:31pm |
Darin, until then I'll have to muddle through somehow. Posted by LLoyd Black on Monday, 12/23/2013 @ 19:10pm |
We're all here for you in this testing time, Paul and Lloyd. Posted by GFW on Monday, 12/23/2013 @ 19:28pm |
P.J. who? Posted by Jason Voigt on Monday, 12/23/2013 @ 20:11pm |
Thank you Darin & GFW. I'm hurting & I know Lloyd is too. Tomorrow is another day. Posted by Paul in KY on Thursday, 12/26/2013 @ 08:02am |
Paul, I think you're right. Have you heard his 1987 Savoy Records release M97002? I doubt that one was played widely either. LOL Posted by LLoyd Black on Saturday, 12/28/2013 @ 09:26am |
All his fanatical supporters should think about what the Hall Nominating Committee will think about the notorious 'pants splitting incident of 66'. Posted by Paul in KY on Monday, 12/30/2013 @ 07:58am |
Paul, P.J. Proby describes the 1965 pants splitting incidents in some recent appearances shown on You Tube. He calls it accidental splitting of his pants legs at the knees only, occurring as he slid across the stage. Posted by LLoyd Black on Monday, 12/30/2013 @ 08:45am |
Because of my curiosity on this PJ Proby guy I looked him up in my Whitburn books and Youtube and this guy does indeed exist. He charted an impressive amount of singles, however landing only one Top 40 hit. I had never heard it until now, since oldies stations around me never played it (his biggest hit, Niki Hokey). Posted by Jason Voigt on Monday, 12/30/2013 @ 14:46pm |
Lloyd, thanks for the recapping. Saw it mentioned in the wiki writeup, but did not take link as I had already concluded that even with a 'saving Ahmet Ertegun from choking' incident, Mr. Proby was not going to be seeing The Hall without a ticket. Posted by Paul in KY on Monday, 12/30/2013 @ 15:12pm |
Hey jason! Hope you have a great New Year as well. Posted by Paul in KY on Monday, 12/30/2013 @ 15:16pm |
Paul, I wish you nothing but the best in the new year. Posted by Andrew on Monday, 12/30/2013 @ 19:13pm |
Paul, the happiest of New Years to you as well and good luck making that last train to Clarksville! LOL Posted by LLoyd Black on Monday, 12/30/2013 @ 20:55pm |
Hope you can move past this painful year and enjoy 2014, Paul. Posted by GFW on Tuesday, 12/31/2013 @ 09:27am |
Thank you, Paul. And a happy 2014 to you as well. Hope there are more concerts for you in store! Posted by Jason Voigt on Tuesday, 12/31/2013 @ 11:05am |
Now, almost 8 years since the latest comment (by me). Posted by Björn Lund on Sunday, 01/3/2016 @ 12:03pm |
The Hall of Fame is like a book that has not been finished. without PJ in the HOF then it is not complete. without doubt had to be the finest and most versatile voice in the sixties. Even today in his 78th year a magnificent performer. He was born with god gifted voice. Posted by John Wilson on Sunday, 01/3/2016 @ 12:06pm |
Anyone who listens to PJ Proby or better still sees him live will come to realise how amazing he is .There is no one alive who has such charisma and talent . He truly deserves the title Living Legend and I only hope he is recognised as such . Posted by Kathy Brandstatter on Sunday, 01/3/2016 @ 12:38pm |
I have followed P.J Proby,s Singing career from the 60,s to date. The man is a true Genius. Went through a bad time, but then kicked alcohol and is still pulling in the crowds every year. Surely after this long career he should be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Posted by Andy Cole on Friday, 01/8/2016 @ 08:30am |
I am a lyric coloratura soprano, and as far as I'm concerned, P.J. Proby has the finest popular repetoire voice of anyone I've ever heard, and I've heard plenty. Posted by C.P. on Monday, 11/22/2021 @ 13:53pm |
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