The Book of Basketball: The NBA According to The Sports Guy. 9. And believe it or not, but I actually like them. 158. He without question was 'the most political of the Beatles' and I'm sure a lot of future generations looked upon him for that. Miles Davis: 9/10 Andrew - Just so you know, this Pyramid only includes acts that are in the actual Hall of Fame. Level 4 Pearl Jam "More Love" Kim Carnes, Paul Young, Barbara McNair, Mica Paris, The 5th Dimension, Rick Webb, Foster Sylvers. "Do It Baby"- Jimmy Ponder, Red Holt (of Young-Holt Unlimited). Free shipping for many products! Miles Davis Bobby "Blue" Bland: 8/10 Nina Simone (Level 2) ELO I know Bill has him higher, but he doesn't have the body of work just yet. Whitney Houston Nina Simone- 4 6. Some injury issues, but overblown. Posted by Dan on Wednesday, 07/24/2013 @ 17:34pm. 13. Is it fair to swap players based on one series at the tail end of their careers? Ive listened to almost every Simmons podcast episode on NBA stuff in the past year during my commutes, which is honestly way too much time :sweat_smile: . "I agree about John Lennon. Gene Vincent (and the Blue Caps) I just don't have a problem with it. First, I would tack on some lesser known blues and R&B singers like Blind Lemon Jefferson, W.C. I don't think either of them have been as influential, but obviously that's my biggest criteria. One of the BIGGEST factors in determining that elusive factor called "Influence", is : "How many artists have covered your songs". John & Bobbie Foster WCON-AM/FM 2015 69. I still question that there isn't more room in each rung, there should be more room added with each class. The Book of Basketball - Bill Simmons 2010-12-07 . Dwayne Wade [up from Level 3, below Walton]. KING, Posted by KING on Monday, 06/29/2015 @ 01:24am. The Beatles: 10/10 -"But since I'm in the neighborhood, an easy one: The Ramones. To tell you the truth, outside of 1950s rock 'n roll (which I will love to my dying days) and some later eras/genres of rock 'n roll, I'm growing increasingly bored with rock 'n roll music. Level 2: 118. Aladdin 177. (This is an incomplete list, as songs by the Miracles continue to be covered by more artists each year) Please answer the best you can. Jack Twyman, 107. Joni Mitchell Who isn't? Since then, he has mentioned in episodes of his podcast numerous changes that he has made to this list. Your favorite inductees (You can pick at least 7)? Sam Cooke: 10/10 The Doobie Brothers Current popularity and connection to grunge aside, Neil Young isn't worthy of the high ranking he's been afforded. 2000 Billie Holiday The DC5: 5/10 Bonnie Raitt: 7/10 As Bill Simmons said in his original article though, this is subjective. The Shirelles: 9/10 The ultimate example of a band that had lots of hits but did nothing to develop rock 'n roll (Jackson Browne, John Mellencamp, Buffalo Springfield, Percy Sledge, Laura Nyro, Donovan, The Lovin' Spoonful, George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, The Pretenders, Neil Diamond, and Randy Newman are all runners-up for the title of least qualified inductee) You could even include acts who broke significant individual records (though, personally, I say no). "I Second That Emotion" Japan, Michael McDonald, Kiki Dee, The Manhattan Transfer, Jerry Garcia, Diana Ross & the Supremes with the Temptations, 10db, Tammy Wynette, Jos Feliciano, Emilie, Stuck In The Middle, Thelma Jones. t. rex - 2, Posted by Michael on Tuesday, 03/24/2020 @ 17:21pm, When this pyramid was constructed, there were (IIRC) approximately 180 performer acts in the R&R HoF. Percy Sledge: Influenced Al Green and the Allman Brothers Band. 28. Bill Cathcart WTOC TV 2014 "I've Been Good To You" Marshall Crenshaw, Brenda Holloway, Joe Meek, The Temptones, Ray, Goodman & Brown (The Moments), The Ones, The Temptations. The Dells Wilt, 6. Michael Jordan Bill Russell Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Magic Johnson Larry Bird Wilt Chamberlain Tim Duncan Kobe Bryant Jerry West Oscar Robertson This thread is archived New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast 0 33 Related Topics Posted by Donnie on Monday, 09/24/2018 @ 03:18am. Heard James Brown was tough on his musicians. T. Rex-3 Duran Duran, Eurythmics, Carly Simon, Pat Benatar, Lionel Richie would all be level 1's in I'm afraid. 102. The Outsiders Saving Private Ryan 1. 189. Guns N' Roses "The Tracks of My Tears " Linda Ronstadt, Aretha Franklin, Johnny Rivers, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Mongo Santamara, Martha and the Vandellas, Bryan Ferry, Bjrns Vnner (as Ser Jag Ut Att M Bra? Black Sabbath Absolutely nothing you can learn from a song that can't already be ascertained from a documentary or history lecture. Underrated by casual fans as a defensive player, but did make All-D in '18-'19. That's at least 70+ years of music I'm combing through and constantly digging up gems. Little Willie John: 6/10 I'd also drop Tina Turner down to Level 1. *******THE TOP 100 ARTISTS OF ALL TIME:******* Your favorite inductees (You can pick at least 7)? Most snubbed before finally inducted: Hall and Oates. Almost all of their hits were self-written, making them unique among Motown acts. Beauty & The Beast The Zombies The Band "(You Can) Depend On Me" The Temptations, The Supremes, Mary Wells, Brenda Holloway, Barbara Mason. Sex Pistols: 9/10 The one who opened the doors for all of the OTHERSmost of whom THEY wrote songs for. 2011 John Mellencamp -Most influential? Buddy Guy: 8/10 Feel free to tell me why I'm wrong or crazy or both in the comments. 15. 2013 1)Do you have to consider them in any "best of all-time" discussions? And in each role the actor shines with tools he says hes gained from poetry, his family, and yes, even clown class. 40. 6/10 = Decent Artists All I ask is that you don't put Bon Jovi or Journey in last place. The Mamas and the Papas Bill G., Their music and songs have influenced artists all over the world in every major musical genre over the last 50 years . New York: ESPN Books. Its impossible to figure out Stephen Currys phenomenal decade without hashing through everything that happened that night. Posted by Plebeian on Friday, 05/21/2021 @ 16:15pm, Posted by Chris on Friday, 05/21/2021 @ 16:21pm. They never put out more than one outrageously good record. Patti Smith: 9/10 Metallica Journey - 1 Hey, Zach, have you looked at the comment that I posted? Kraftwerk if they ever get in deserves at least a 4, comparable to the Velvet Underground for a band with little commercial success (in the USA anyway) that had major long term impacts on the course of future music trends. 1990 Charlie Christian Name Affiliation Year. If youre curious about Simmons precise words, you can listen to the podcast episode for the ones that have exact dates. Didn't hit up any neighbors or anything. Favorite induction year? target="_blank" title="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BmoY83GCEAAeR7h.jpg:medium[/img]">https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BmoY83GCEAAeR7h.jpg:medium[/img], Posted by FRL on Friday, 05/2/2014 @ 08:43am. Zach, most of your comments make sense to me. Tina Turner is solely on Level 2 for star power and that's it. "Bill G., Level Three: Ramses (Yul Brynner) Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers: 9/10 1996 Pete Seeger Taking risks? Duane Eddy: 6/10 I'm not a RAWKist, but if I obey the asterisk, I'd probably say Percy Sledge. The main ones: Blondie Now that the lower tiers are no longer multiples is 12, is anyone ever going to move up from 4 to 5? Most nicest inductee? 5. Loudest other than metal: The Kinks If anything, some of them deserve to be a 4. Most snubbed artist who is now an inductee (besides Rush and Alice Cooper*)? 9. B. Rod Stewart: 8/10 James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, and Linda Rondnstadt 8. And HERE is where THE MIRACLES SHINE : THEY ARE SIMPLY, THE MOST-COVERED MOTOWN GROUP.AND MOTOWN ACT, PERIODOF ALL-TIME !! But, to each their own. Probably one of the innumerable sissy singer-songwriters (Joni Mitchell and James Taylor come to mind immediately). Jimmy Cliff: 5/10 Joan Jett is currently in last place for her solo career. Posted by Philip on Monday, 09/24/2018 @ 10:50am. Dominique Wilkins, 63. But as long as they are moved up to the 4th tier, I will not be very disappointed. "Point It Out"' The Supremes and The Temptations. Grandmaster Flash & Furious Five: 8/10 Duran Duran (Level 1 or 2) Albert King (lower 3rd) Replace "Were they just dominant at times?" Their experimentation? Dusty Springfield: 8/10 I thought they were dull and uninteresting musically, and they couldn't keep my attention long enough to listen to the lyrics. Michael Jackson: 10/10 *** This list does not reflect my own opinions. 1990 Louis Armstrong 1995 The Orioles Randy Newman (middle 2nd) Posted by The Dude on Tuesday, 01/1/2019 @ 14:24pm, How about a pyramid for the Early Influence category, with Wanda Jackson and Freddie King as a 1 because they never should have been inducted in that category? 10/10 = Immortals, Legends & Icons 2001 Duran Duran (Level 1 or 2) 1. But whats the legacy of the blockbuster album? The Grateful Dead: 9/10 See the rankings as for this Basketball Hall of Fame Sets set on 6/19/2022 7:31:31 AM. 14. it's 2019 and theAMAZINGcool is making a TRIUMPHANT return !!! Posted by Jordan Einstein on Tuesday, 04/19/2022 @ 14:18pm, 2022 Nominees: Parliament - Funkadelic (Level 3) 54. David Robinson, 33. Cheap Trick: Level 2 . Designated for marginal acts who are considered "Borderline Hall of Famers," either because of the Zombies Factor (great career, not long enough) or the Bon Jovi Factor (very good for a long time, rarely great). "Influence" is not really a matter of opinion. of all time, Simmons opensand then closes, once and for allevery major pro basketball debate. on Thursday, 05/20/2021 @ 02:05am. Posted by Andrew on Thursday, 10/31/2013 @ 17:40pm, We need a space at the top for the Based God. James Taylor: 8/10 GFW-It's simply that he was a first ballot inductee and yet looking over his discography it's quite underwhelming. Is Paul a better athlete than Stockton? He was one of the first rock and rollers to incorporate politics and social issues and he mostly did that during his solo career. Were the 2012-14 Spurs historically underrated? Fleetwood Mac: 8/10 Pink Floyd Level 3 9/10 = All Time Greats Smokey Robinson & The Miracles: 10/10 9. There is an interesting parallel to the pyramid--sometimes they agree, sometimes not so much. 35. Jeff Beck as well And where does he rank on Bills 100-player Hall of Fame Pyramid? The Zombies: 5/10 Heart 27 Johnny Cash -This is covered under "most civilized", don't you think? The Velvet Underground: 10/10 Happy New Year! Very, very influential among a myriad of genres and artists. 1998 Black Sabbath: 10/10 "You've Got The Love I Need" - J Dilla, Raekwon. I would think acts like Parliament - Funkadelic, Sex Pistols, Frank Zappa, Curtis Mayfield, The Stooges, AC/DC, Guns N' Roses & The Yardbirds should move up to Level 3 because they have defined genres in their own right. The triple double was basically that Thunder team going out of their way to make it happen which is sort of disgraceful, but Westbrook was the second best guy on a Finals team and a few other conference finalists. How much should Hardens playoff stumbles matter for him historically? This website saves cookies to your browser in order to improve your online experience and show you personalized content. Deep Purple (Level 2) When you look at it this way, it's not an especially inspired class, is it? Posted by John R.C. John Lee Hooker: 8/10 I've heard stories about Freddie's generosity, John Deacon was always a quiet guy who just got up there and played (doesn't do interviews anymore), while May and Taylor always come across well in interviews. Eagles: 9/10 Their music and songs have influenced artists all over the world in every major musical genre over the last 50 years. Plus, The Miracles' historical importance as Motown's first group seals the deal !! Little Richard 12. 91. [1] They also have the distinction of having more songs inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame than any other Motown group." The Moody Blues, when inducted, should sit on the 5th tier. c) their influence on guitar and drum techniques, painstaking production methods, song structure and use of electronic effects extends far, far, FAR beyond the realms of metal. Lowest tier. Even bands and genres that would be offended by the thought of being influenced by Metallica (punk and emo, for example), are influenced by Metallica. Posted by Jordan Einstein on Tuesday, 05/10/2022 @ 21:00pm, Here's part 2 of the rating the performers. 29. at the best online prices at eBay! Topic: Bill Simmons NBA Hall of Fame Pyramid (Read 15782 times) armand_a. I understand their attempts, and respect it to some degree. "Oh Be My Love"- Barbara Lewis, The Supremes, Barbara McNair. They influenced pretty much all 90's hard rock and metal. My theory is that with Costello his look and image are more important than his songwriting. 2020 I fully expect him to skyrocket up these rankings as soon as this summer. 21. "Can You Love a Poor Boy" Bobby Vee, Softones, Gil Bernal, Ronnie Walker. His vocal styling influenced numerous singers in the alternative and new wave scenes, from Robert Smith to David Byrne. http://whoisbigger.com/entity/Category:Rock_and_Roll_Hall_of_Fame_inductees 2. Like everyone else, there's a few changes I would make. Nicest: According to an Indianapolis limo driver who interviewed with the Indpls. 5)Elvis Costello-Alison, and I cannot name another song. it was neutral. 88. Posted by Kyle on Wednesday, 07/26/2017 @ 18:50pm. This list is made in 2010, so Lebron is still 20th. Paul Simon I would like to see it. Journey Thanks! Lavern Baker: 6/10 MVP Offline Posts: 9456. The Mamas & The Papas: 6/10 225. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. 4. "You've Really Got a Hold on Me" Percy Sledge, Barbara McNair, The Beatles, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Zombies, Aidan Smith, Sonny & Cher, Mickey Gilley, Eddie Money, Cyndi Lauper, The Bobs, Greg Brown, Small Faces, Bobby McFerrin, Derrick Harriott, UFO8, Mike and The Mechanics, and She & Him among many others. The Coasters: 8/10 The Moody Blues 5. I did it anyways. 207. -Kindest? Favorite inductee outside of the U.S. and the U.K.? I read from his column that he ranked Duncan 7th and Kobe 15th. Led Zeppelin A lot of the acts in Level 1 and 2 should be upgraded too. Rush Eric Clapton: 9/10 96. I can't put a guy in Level 4 who never got to the Finals. 49. 5. 198. A Tribe Called Quest (Level 2 or 3) Kareem, 3. Not quite sure. "The Hurt is Over" The DT's The Everly Brothers: 10/10 Jeff Beck "Save Me" The Undertones Donna Summer: 8/10 90. Admittedly quite bad, but he's already represented without the halo effect. Sabbath, Queen, Aerosmith, Beastie Boys, Alice Cooper, Pink Floyd "I Like It Like That" (Miracles song)- Bobby Vee, Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels. 95. "Don't Let It End (Till You Let It Begin)-Betty Everett . Check out the sidebar on the left for many more excursions into wormhole that is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He'll end up as a Level 4 guy when his career is done, but for now, I've slotted him here. as the going says, money is powerful in human beings life and money rules the world.I'm from a poor family in which I found it hard to feed my family 82. 82. I'd probably have The Moody Blues in Level 2 or 3, since they're name checked as the pioneers of art rock and prog rock. The Band: 9/10 Electric Light Orchestra- 3 I also love the story about a lady who got a knock on her door and when she opened it it was Pirince and another guy. Donna Summer (middle 3rd) Heart: 1 Both haven't been to the Finals. Dirk Nowitski (up from Level 2, below Mikan). 139. Randy Newman: 1 I am williams by name. Was Kazaam better than Steel? Plays. Actually what I initially wrote about them here still works: Much as I dislike them, The Byrds ought to go to the fourth level. I actually think that every act up there is almost exactly where they should be. 105. The Allman Brothers Band Michael Jackson: 10/10 "Can You Love a Poor Boy" Bobby Vee, Softones, Gil Bernal, Ronnie Walker. IMO Earth, Wind & Fire: 8/10 I just never drank the Kool-aid. 160. 138. Public Enemy: 3 Aside from that, I don't recall claiming that my shit doesn't stink; that would be very much unlike me. Electric Light Orchestra - 1 "(Come 'Round Here) I'm The One You Need " The Jackson 5, The Cowsills, The GP's Alice Cooper Posted by Bill G. on Tuesday, 10/23/2018 @ 14:25pm. The Temptations: 10/10 11. I'd prefer Nina on Level 2, but I'd ultimately have no problem putting all the artists on Level 1. 156. The inductees on Level 1 on the other hand, are often the reason the Rock Hall makes so many people crazy. John Lennon: 10/10 14. 6/10 = Decent Artists 5/10 = Average/Borderline Were they the greatest team of all time? Journey Elvis Costello & The Attractions: 9/10 These questions and more are broken down in our third Pyramid Podcast with Bills former Grantland colleague, ESPNs Zach Lowe. New York Dolls (Level 1) -All nominated artists must be used in the pyramid Posted by Classic Rock on Wednesday, 12/17/2014 @ 06:51am. Nina Simone - 1, Posted by Classic Rock on Thursday, 01/25/2018 @ 16:33pm. Chicago As for who I think next year will be: Nirvana, Deep Purple (long overdue, though I wouldn't complain if KISS went instead), some combination of The Cure/Depeche Mode/The Smiths, N.W.A., Chic, Posted by Sam on Thursday, 04/11/2013 @ 12:25pm. 6/10 = Decent Artists The Mamas & The Papas: 6/10 Something went wrong. 164. Posted by Plebeian on Thursday, 05/20/2021 @ 16:09pm. The most "most mean" is on how the artist's relation to people. Joan Baez This is me being honest. "How many artists CURRENTLY at Level 4 can ?" Amen and speak the truth! Public Enemy Bill Simmons Hall of Fame Pyramid Author Bosco Tung About 96 of the Greatest Basketball players of all time, as selected by Bill Simmons in The Book of Basketball in 2010. I'd push the Velvet Underground to 3. Yes Was it based on their diversity and creativity? So that doesn't really mean anything. Bonnie Raitt: 7/10 DEFINITELY !! Most of what I would change has been listed earlier. "If You Can Want" The Dirtbombs, Barbara McNair, Chazz Dixon. Gene Pitney: 5/10 Joan Baez 6/10 = Decent Artists It would only make sense, since the next 4 are not perfect multiples of 12 anymore. He followed that up with 6 more solid seasons including 2 more All-NBA teams and 3 more All-Star appearances. The Heat had three Pyramid guys including a Level 5 and Level 4 guy in their primes. Two Oscars, helped gave popularity in industrial rock, and be a mostly one man band (where at the time was unheard of) to say the least. I can nitpick about some of the placements, but a solid list nonetheless, I hate the Warriors but this is underselling Curry. Percy Sledge Bill Simmon's Hall of Fame Pyramid Can you name the Bill Simmon's Hall of Fame Pyramid? Roy Orbison: 10/10 Here is Simmons' explanation of the idea (revised for Rock and Roll): So why couldn't we transform it into a five-level pyramid -- seriously, an actual pyramid, like a replica of the Luxor casino in Las Vegas -- where elected [artists] are assigned to different levels? By kbarbs37. 6. And to me, the John Stockton vs. Chris Paul debate would be the most important chapter. "(You Can't Let the Boy Overpower) The Man In You" Chuck Jackson The Moonglows: 6/10 You could even have 5 levels of 3 artist at each level) Monty Python's Life of Brian Paul McCartney: 8/10 On which levels do you think each of these artists belongs? They kept Sabbath out for a while (dumb call). The people at the top are more of the big timers, to me. 3. No again. The Notorious B.I.G.-2 Big Joe Turner: 9/10 I know Giannis, Harden, and Russ won those MVPs, but KD was the best player on the best team and snatched the crown from LeBron in 2017 and 2018 when he outplayed him in both those series. Her solo career wasn't any more impactful than any of the other artists on Level 1. This is Pt 1. Chicago I suppose you could make a case for T. Rex, Depeche Mode, or Whitney Houston moving up a level, but keeping them in Level 1 is fine. The Cars: 7/10 Darlene Love Todd Rundgren-Level 1 2020: 7. Personally, I think they're overvalued in the rankings and undervalued on the pyramid. Dusty Springfield: 8/10 65. It feels low, but I'll use the same argument I made with Kawhi. Bill Simmonss new podcast breaks down the NBAs most important games, players, and teams, extending and reinventing his New York Times no. Pearl Jam: 9/10 If youre trying to make a case for him being dumb, then KD over those guys is not the way to do it. Best hip hop: Public Enemy. T. Rex-1, maybe 2 I would also move a few artists around like replacing Madonna with some other female singer like Liz Phair or Norah Jones, moving Elton John down a rank and putting Billy Joel there, moving Sam Cooke up a bit as well as Big Joe Turner and Fats Domino. Randy Newman 1/10 = Not even worth of mention Is Curry STILL underrated? Nicest inductee: Buddy Holly [if he was still alive], Queen, Roger Daltery, Tony Iommi, Fats Domino. 1992 Their overwhelming commercial success then? We could spend the rest of this post going in circles on him. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for The Book of Basketball : The NBA According to the Sports Guy by Bill Simmons. Pei, also designed the most famous modern pyramid, the controversial 1988 addition to the Louvre., 3. Level 1: It needs to have ELO, Joan Baez, Yes, Tupac Shakur, Journey, Pearl Jam, Bon Jovi, Dire Straits, Sister Rosetta Thorpe, The Cars, Nina Simone and Moody Blues. The Ronettes: 6/10 Read our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy to get more information and learn how to set up your preferences. "A Legend In Its Own Time" J Dilla (as an exercept of his song "One Eleven"). Bob Dylan Little Anthony: Influenced Donna Summer. ZZ Top Kate Bush (Level 1) "Shop Around" Captain & Tennille, Don Bryant, The Astronauts, The Allusions, and Georgie Fame, Neil Merryweather and Lynn Carey, among numerous others. My guess is NWA at 3, Chicago and Deep Purple at 2, Cheap Trick and Steve Miller at 1. No. Jackie Wilson (Level 3) Eminem: 10/10 Gene Vincent & The Blue Caps: 7/10 "Choosey Beggar" Chazz Dixon, Debby Boone. Posted by Jason Voigt on Monday, 12/9/2013 @ 00:01am, Might be interesting to some here: Bob Marley Isaac Hayes: 7/10 Level 3 The pyramid has been updated with the latest inductees. Jefferson Airplane Artis Gilmore, 87. Randy Newman (middle 2nd) Simmons believes that Nolan Ryan was a Tier 4 Baseball HoFer, while acknowledging that several people wouldn't put Nolan Ryan in the Hall at all." The Stooges (Level 3) ELO, Joan Baez, Yes, Tupac Shakur, Journey, Pearl Jam, Bon Jovi, Dire Straits, Sister Rosetta Thorpe, The Cars, Nina Simone, Moody Blues. 2 America - a secret airline run by the CIA - flew missions no one else would touch, from General Claire Cennault's legendary Flying Tigers in WW II Aerosmith: 9/10 141. Most influential besides The Beatles, Elvis Presley, and Chuck Berry? 2005 The Stooges 2019 92. 1994 Willie Dixon "Doggone Right" Bobby Davis. Has any modern superstar ever had more career-related what ifs? The only thing that makes sense in this pyramid is that Beatles is the top followed by Led Zeppelin (which should have had the name Pink Floyd next to it followed by Chuck Bery and Dylan--Dylan had some of the best music out there but surely enough it could never be as tight as LZ). LEVEL 3 ?? 1993 Neil Young Note: Emails will not be visible or used in any way, but are required. Nina Simone Cheap Trick 89. 2008 " Foo Fighters: 8/10 1999 Charles Brown 1990 Ma Rainey Four All-NBA appearances, six All-Stars, 2nd best or 3rd best player on 4 champs and a runner-up. The Great Bill Simmons.. Aight. Bill Stewart WJBF-TV 2015 72. They were the forefathers of "progressive rock," after all. Oh Wait, those dimwhits on the election committee have overlooked them again! ELO - 1 Dion: 8/10 Michael Jackson 142. Any content deemed inappropriate or offensive may be edited and/or deleted. 15. 41. 216. Marvin Gaye: 10/10 Electric Light Orchestra - 1 The only artist from the last two years that I'd move up would be Nine Inch Nails. The Jackson 5: 9/10 But he's not better than Magic, Kareem, Bird, Shaq, Kobe, Duncan. Etta James Posted by Kyle on Saturday, 09/8/2018 @ 20:45pm, Is anyone ever going to be added to that top rung? As a Beatle, sure, but definitely not as a solo artist. 66. Seriously. 208. 1986 Sister Rosetta Tharpe- 5 Under no circumstances whatsoever, should AC/DC sit above Rush, period. Most loudest inductee (outside the Metal genre)? Fats Domino comes off as a classy and humble man in every interview and film I've seen of him. Roxy Music Ground floor of The Pyramid. Posted by Follower on Wednesday, 08/22/2018 @ 19:01pm. move to 1: Foreword by Malcom Gladwell "The work of a true fan . The Hollies: 3/10 See the rankings as for this Basketball Hall of Fame Sets set on 9/12/2021 10:02:25 PM. Level 3: 2/10 = Failure The Four Tops Most civilized: One that was added this year, Peter Gabriel. 183. Sure. Clyde McPhatter: 8/10 Steve Nash, 41. Lou Reed They are also the MOST-COVERED Motown act of all timeand have the MOST Grammy Hall of Fame-inducted songs of ANY Motown groupand have the MOST SONGS on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's list of "The 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll". 209. Agreed. ELO: 6/10 83. These are basically "L3" guys, only there's something just inherently "greater" about them. "A Legend In Its Own Time" J Dilla (as an exercept of his song "One Eleven"). They gave her a Jehova's Witness pitch and when they left they just drove off. "Lower-tier Bob Dylan"? Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam: 6/10 2000 Creedence Clearwater Revival 119. The Hollies - Formatting might look weird, but I didn't want to take up crazy amounts of space. I'd probably move David Bowie & U2 to 5 level. 1986 and 1986. Paul Simon: 8/10 Dezmond, "Much Better Off" J Dilla. 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