This is more of an addendum to my three previous posts about those music artists who have been overlooked or passed over for induction in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
While listening to the radio and compilation CDs in my collection, I came across several rock acts that I believe should merit more consideration for the hallowed hall for aging rockers (a term used loosely in a few instances).
This isn't as extensive as the previous posts although it spans acts from the '50s, '60s, and '70s. The information comes from Wikipedia, All-Music, Future Rock Legends, and artist(s) sites as well as my own recollections. By the way, Future Rock Legends is a great site to find the eligibility status of current and past artists.
So here goes:
Pat Boone—He had 38 Top 40 hits, including six chart-toppers, and sold more than 45 million records, with most of his success coming in the late 1950s and early '60s.
Peter, Paul and Mary—The popular folk trio had 10 Top 40 hits including the No. 1 "Leaving on a Jet Plane" and No. 2s, "Puff (The Magic Dragon)" and "Blowin' in the Wind" and in the 1960s.
Chubby Checker—While many folks remember him for his cover of Rock Hall of Famer Hank Ballard's "The Twist," Checker had 20 songs reach the Top 40 in a career that continues to this day. He had three No. 1 hits ("The Twist" two times and "Pony Time").
Tommy James and the Shondells—The Michigan rockers had 14 songs in the Top 40 including two reaching the top spot in the 1960s, with bubblegum, ballads, and psychedelic.
The Chambers Brothers—Although only two Top 40 hits, the No. 11 "Time Has Come Today" and No.. 37 "I Can't Turn You Loose," the group were pioneers in fusing rock, psychedelic, soul, and gospel. My favorite tune is the smooth "I Can't Stand It."
John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers—A pioneer in British blues, the group produced a number of premier performers such as Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, Mick Fleetwood, Peter Green, Keef " Hartley, Harvey Mandell, John McVie, and Aynsley Dunbar. Mayall, who is 84, still tours.
Gerry and the Pacemakers—The George Martin-produced group had seven Top 40 songs including three No. 1 hits on the UK charts.
Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels—The hard-driving group had five Top 40 songs from 1965-67 including the No. 4 "Devil With a Blue Dress On." Ryder went solo after that run but failed to match the success he had with his bandmates.
Barry Manilow—He's cracked the Top 40 an impressive 47 times, recording 12 No. 1s. Along the way, he's sold more than 75 million records.
Boz Scaggs—He had seven Top 40 hits from 1976-81 and his album, "Silk Degrees," reached No. 2 in 1976. He released his first album in 1965 ("Boz") and recorded with Rock Hall inductee Steve Miller in the late '60s.
That should do it (until I click the "send" button and another act comes to mind). Who did I miss (Lou Christie, Chad and Jeremy, Peter and Gordon, Petula Clark, B.J. Thomas, Jay and the Americans, King Crimson, Peter Frampton, Mott the Hoople, Free, The Monkees, Rick Derringer, Rotary Connection, Quicksilver Messenger Service, The Pointer Sisters, etc.)?
Until the next time. . . .
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| Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio |
This isn't as extensive as the previous posts although it spans acts from the '50s, '60s, and '70s. The information comes from Wikipedia, All-Music, Future Rock Legends, and artist(s) sites as well as my own recollections. By the way, Future Rock Legends is a great site to find the eligibility status of current and past artists.
So here goes:
Pat Boone—He had 38 Top 40 hits, including six chart-toppers, and sold more than 45 million records, with most of his success coming in the late 1950s and early '60s.
Peter, Paul and Mary—The popular folk trio had 10 Top 40 hits including the No. 1 "Leaving on a Jet Plane" and No. 2s, "Puff (The Magic Dragon)" and "Blowin' in the Wind" and in the 1960s.
Chubby Checker—While many folks remember him for his cover of Rock Hall of Famer Hank Ballard's "The Twist," Checker had 20 songs reach the Top 40 in a career that continues to this day. He had three No. 1 hits ("The Twist" two times and "Pony Time").
Tommy James and the Shondells—The Michigan rockers had 14 songs in the Top 40 including two reaching the top spot in the 1960s, with bubblegum, ballads, and psychedelic.
The Chambers Brothers—Although only two Top 40 hits, the No. 11 "Time Has Come Today" and No.. 37 "I Can't Turn You Loose," the group were pioneers in fusing rock, psychedelic, soul, and gospel. My favorite tune is the smooth "I Can't Stand It."
John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers—A pioneer in British blues, the group produced a number of premier performers such as Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, Mick Fleetwood, Peter Green, Keef " Hartley, Harvey Mandell, John McVie, and Aynsley Dunbar. Mayall, who is 84, still tours.
Gerry and the Pacemakers—The George Martin-produced group had seven Top 40 songs including three No. 1 hits on the UK charts.
Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels—The hard-driving group had five Top 40 songs from 1965-67 including the No. 4 "Devil With a Blue Dress On." Ryder went solo after that run but failed to match the success he had with his bandmates.
John Denver—The multi-genre performer sold more than 30 million records, hitting the Billboard's Top 40 14 times including four at No. 1.
Barry Manilow—He's cracked the Top 40 an impressive 47 times, recording 12 No. 1s. Along the way, he's sold more than 75 million records.
Boz Scaggs—He had seven Top 40 hits from 1976-81 and his album, "Silk Degrees," reached No. 2 in 1976. He released his first album in 1965 ("Boz") and recorded with Rock Hall inductee Steve Miller in the late '60s.
That should do it (until I click the "send" button and another act comes to mind). Who did I miss (Lou Christie, Chad and Jeremy, Peter and Gordon, Petula Clark, B.J. Thomas, Jay and the Americans, King Crimson, Peter Frampton, Mott the Hoople, Free, The Monkees, Rick Derringer, Rotary Connection, Quicksilver Messenger Service, The Pointer Sisters, etc.)?
Until the next time. . . .
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