For the second year since their eligibility, Bon Jovi has been snubbed by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. (There’s more information at the LA Times.) One could argue that they are one of the most influential bands to have come out of the 80s. Many of the bands that Bon Jovi has influenced are just now coming into their own. Perhaps in a few years, once a few more of the bands that are proud to claim Bon Jovi as an influence and inspiration have really hit it big, Bon Jovi will be considered for eligibility. There are plenty of bands out there that certainly sound like they were influenced by Bon Jovi, like the Killers, Daughtry and the All-American Rejects.
I love the All-American Rejects. I’m still bummed that I bought tickets for the Prudential Center shows before the opening acts were announced and I ended up with Gretchen Wilson instead.
Alice Cooper isn’t in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame either, something which seems like a glaring oversight to me. After all, KISS is nominated this year. They were pioneers in a lot of respects, and certainly very deserving of a spot in the Hall, but they were also influenced by Alice Cooper’s work in a ton of ways. It just doesn’t seem fair to me that they should make it in before Alice Cooper does.
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Tags: Alice Cooper, All-American Rejects, Bon Jovi, KISS