124. Are you serious? Thanks, SHREK, for your bullshit opinion. 149. Donna Summer: 8/10 Aerosmith: 9/10 Nine Inch Nails-Level 2 He without question was 'the most political of the Beatles' and I'm sure a lot of future generations looked upon him for that. 9/10 = All Time Greats The Pretenders: 8/10 Bob Marley (Level 5) Little Richard, Metallica, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, AC/DC, and Van Halen would all qualify I thought they were dull and uninteresting musically, and they couldn't keep my attention long enough to listen to the lyrics. Revising lol, The Ronettes What about Public Enemy?). move to 2: "Give Me Just Another Day" Young Jeezy (as the basis for his song, "Mr 17.5"), Schoolboy Q, Wade Waters, Christina Milian, Rick Ross, Marco Polo feat. ELO As Bill Simmons said in his original article though, this is subjective. 1987 Hank Williams Walt Frazier. Neil Young: 10/10 204. Most influential besides The Beatles, Elvis, and Chuck Berry: Bob Dylan, The Who, The Rolling Stones, Cream, Creedence Clearwater Revival, James Brown & The Famous Flames, Buddy Holly & The Crickets, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Sam Cooke, The Stooges. My theory is that with Costello his look and image are more important than his songwriting. One of those guys that if you were up 2 with a minute left in a big playoff game and the ball found a wide open Manu from 3, everyone was sure he was nailing the shot. ), Posted by Scotty Mac on Friday, 09/14/2018 @ 23:07pm. 55. Bon Jovi - 1 Jimi Hendrix Experience: 10/10 Almost all of their hits were self-written, making them unique among Motown acts. Bobby Womack: 7/10 Yes Van Halen: 9/10 Whatever his legacy, he'll be remembered for taking that road. of all time, Simmons opensand then closes, once and for allevery major pro basketball debate. It's that "X" Factor that separates true legends from also-rans.The Men from the Boys. 159. Posted by AlexVoltaire on Monday, 09/24/2018 @ 10:45am. 214. Dire Straits: 6/10 208. 127. -Loudest? Follow us on twitter to keep up with everything Rock Hall related. One of those people helped me learn a little bit about iluminati I suffered before I became a millionaire via the help of iluminati.I knew here in US promised to help me give email which I emailed told them I want become a member and be protected.They accept my application and I was initiated after my initiation. All You Touch and All You See: Dark Side of the Moon at 50. 2020 Linda Ronstadt: 7/10 Young Frankenstein His influence and impact cannot be overstated, and I have the sources to back up my claims. The Buddy Holly Story [same thing here] If no one here had an interest in anything earlier than the Beatles, I wouldn't be coming here to gush over Buddy Holly or Fats Waller. One of the more underappreciated recent stars in the NBA. The Cars Led Zeppelin. 192. Heart Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers: 6/10 Tina Turner-Level 1 128. Favorite inductee outside of the U.S. and the U.K.? 2000 12. :), Posted by Cheesecrop on Friday, 03/8/2013 @ 15:51pm. I'm not going to rehash the r/NBA argument about Harden. Is it fair to swap players based on one series at the tail end of their careers? Bill Haley (and His Comets) Sorry but the Sex Pistols are way overrated. I'd at least move up Aretha, the Boss, and Bowie, Posted by Mike on Tuesday, 04/2/2019 @ 14:50pm. Simmons just completed his BOB 2.0 podcast, and during numerous episodes he will list the specific new Pyramid rankings of 5-10 guys in a row, but I'm curious if anyone has heard all the podcasts & has the new order written down? 190. Since there are 221 as of now, two or three more should be promoted to level 5 (and more to the other levels), if only to maintain the proportions. Posted by Mike on Tuesday, 02/9/2016 @ 17:04pm, Posted by Classic Rock on Friday, 04/22/2016 @ 20:34pm. 132. The Doors: 10/10 JR the BeatBeast & Mr. Solo Dolo & Queensbridge. 89. Most quiet inductee? Exactly, Posted by Matthew on Saturday, 05/25/2013 @ 12:13pm. Powered by SMF | it's 2019 and theAMAZINGcool is making a TRIUMPHANT return !!! Lowest tier. Level 3 by Nash. 56. Rush (middle 4th) You could make the case for Curry based on his ring total and unanimous MVP, I guess, but when KD came to town it was pretty clear that he was their best player. 103. Percy Sledge Lenny Wilkens, 81. 217. Posted by Zach on Thursday, 01/29/2015 @ 23:40pm, Posted by Greg on Wednesday, 04/8/2015 @ 15:25pm, The Pyramid Levels. "More Love" Kim Carnes, Paul Young, Barbara McNair, Mica Paris, The 5th Dimension, Rick Webb, Foster Sylvers. 45. The Great Bill Simmons.. Aight. "Whatever Makes You Happy"- Jacki Gore, Steve Washington. Bill Simmonss new podcast breaks down the NBAs most important games, players, and teams, extending and reinventing his New York Times no. You know what, I think I try to revise Simmons' level description for Rock and Roll. Posted by Enigmaticus on Thursday, 10/23/2014 @ 09:09am. "I've Been Good To You" Marshall Crenshaw, Brenda Holloway, Joe Meek, The Temptones, Ray, Goodman & Brown (The Moments), The Ones, The Temptations. You hate the way he plays. A half-century ago, Pink Floyd unleashed a classic that still lingers on the Billboard charts and in college dorms to this day. The Beach Boys Eddie Cochran Public Enemy (lower 2nd) -the Miracles, the Comets, the Midnighters.. barring them, probably the Dave Clark Five and the Ventures 197. Dennis Rodman. 219. George Harrison: 8/10 Dire Straits He could've complained about being a 6th man, but didn't. Planes, Trains, & Automobiles 10. Billy Joel: 9/10 14. Otis Redding (Level 4), Posted by Jordan Einstein on Sunday, 04/24/2022 @ 14:32pm. Simmons just completed his BOB 2.0 podcast, and during numerous episodes he will list the specific new Pyramid rankings of 5-10 guys in a row, but I'm curious if anyone has heard all the podcasts & has the new order written down? Elvin Hayes. 172. Michael Jackson Parker had a 12 year run where he was never the best point guard in the league, but he might've been the most important. Buddy Guy Posted by some guy on Friday, 03/27/2020 @ 16:59pm. And where does Shaq rank on Bills 100-player Hall of Fame Pyramid? The Jackson 5: 9/10 Dr. John And that's the Simmons Pyramid, right? Were Shaq and Kobe always destined to turn on each other? How Far Can This Version of James Harden Take the Sixers? Bon Jovi (while not a critical favorite, the band is still selling well into the new 10's) The 2018 Class are probably all tier 2's, except for Radiohead, which is a three or possibly even a four. Posted by Gary on Friday, 01/4/2019 @ 18:23pm. Greg Willard Spirit Award; NCAA Season Awards. Albert King: 9/10 Its impossible to figure out Stephen Currys phenomenal decade without hashing through everything that happened that night. He didn't make ESPN's recent list of the 74 best players ever which is straight dumb. Your favorite inductees (You can pick at least 7)? 14. 4/10 = Marginal 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. Nina Simone Most unworthy: For me, Percy Sledge, Laura Nyro, and Del Shannon stand out. - See more at: http://whoisbigger.com/#sthash.msMujDin.dpuf, Posted by Darrin A on Sunday, 12/15/2013 @ 12:43pm. Agreed. AC/DC Deep Purple - 3 (maybe 2, but I think they should be on the same level as Aerosmith and Metallica as they most likely influenced them both) 14. This is Pt 1. Most weird inductee? Braveheart Creedence Clearwater Revival I was reviewing a post which I had written some time ago. -"But since I'm in the neighborhood, an easy one: The Ramones. "Swept For You Baby" The Sylvers, The Blenders, The Tamlins (as Sweat For You Baby). 2009 Wanda Jackson Posted by Plebeian on Thursday, 05/20/2021 @ 16:03pm. Posted by astrodog on Thursday, 10/31/2013 @ 23:38pm. Parker was really, really good for a long time. "After All" The Supremes, The Marvelettes. it was neutral. Posted by Follower on Wednesday, 08/22/2018 @ 19:01pm. Please enter a valid email and try again. ELO: 6/10 2004 "(You Can't Let the Boy Overpower) The Man In You" Chuck Jackson 104. And how in the hell did Radiohead get on level 4? 210. Except perhaps Bon Jovi, which I would put in the sub-basement if it were within my power to do so. R.E.M. -the Four Seasons, Black Sabbath, Queen, AC/DC Bill Simmons NBA Hall of Fame Pyramid on: June 02, 2010, 10:15:23 pm . Meanest inductee: John Fogerty, Axl Rose, Eddie Van Halen, Johnny Rotten, Jerry Lee Lewis, Mike Love. Duran Duran: 8/10 Yes - 2 (they could be a 1 too but I like them a lot and they are one of the definitive progressive rock bands so I upped them to a 2) 1. The Animals The Shirelles: 9/10 The guy's impact has been very strongly compared to Picasso i really have a hard time seeing him not being capable of being a 5 even if he's blacklisted by the hall for years. Bon Jovi Hey, Zach, have you looked at the comment that I posted? Moses Malone, 13. From 2013: 193. Under no circumstances whatsoever, should AC/DC sit above Rush, period. -First ballot? 205. Joan Jett & The Blackhearts: 5/10 3/10 = Mediocre Back To The Future Were they just dominant at times? 3/10 = Mediocre On which levels do you think each of these artists belongs? Fats Domino. Zach, most of your comments make sense to me. De Bravo, Little Willie G., Oran "Juice" Jones. Is the top level EVER going to have more than twelve? 66. 5)Elvis Costello-Alison, and I cannot name another song. Their experimentation? Patrick Ewing. The charter of the Pyramid states no MVP can drop below Level 3 unless it's for a good reason. In THE ART OF BASKETBALL, he shows young men & women of all ages . Leonard Cohen: 7/10 The only artist from the last two years that I'd move up would be Nine Inch Nails. The Mamas & The Papas: 6/10 They were the FIRST Motown group. Posted by Enigmaticus on Thursday, 10.31.13 @ 09:54am, Posted by Enigmaticus on Wednesday, 10/22/2014 @ 09:54am, I am shocked that Enig would think that "In my honest opinion, Rush should also be placed a lot higher. Outside of Madonna, 2008 was a stellar year. Pearl Jam Bowies, Springsteen, Aretha (at least! Bill Simmons Hall of Fame Pyramid; ABA All-Time Team; NBA & ABA All-Star Game. Just gets cut off from the top level. 88. Their pioneering work in the folk-rock and country-work scenes is significant enough. The Little Mermaid James Worthy, 56. Their music and songs have influenced artists all over the world in every major musical genre over the last 50 years. Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five 4. Inductee that should have been first-ballot (again, don't answer Rush*)? Nicest inductee: Buddy Holly [if he was still alive], Queen, Roger Daltery, Tony Iommi, Fats Domino. 6/10 = Decent Artists Weirdest: Frank Zappa by one point over Michael Jackson. Bill Simmons remembers the day when he learned "The Secret" of basketball from Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas, then built his New York Times no. 65. ELO 4. The first change I would make to this pyramid: Michael Jackson to Level 5, perhaps replacing Jimi Hendrix. That's who he is. Whats legacy, anyway? Chicago: Level 2 183. 157. The Staple Singers Ken Cook WAGA-TV 2015 71. Like everyone else, there's a few changes I would make. I slotted him in next to McAdoo since their careers have some similarities so far in terms of pure accolades. I can name more than one song by Costello (come on, at least give him Pump it Up), but I really don't see a career that matches up well against The Talking Heads in terms of influence, innovation or popularity. Looks like this has been updated. Shaq, 12. I know Bill has him higher, but he doesn't have the body of work just yet. Without music, lyrics are just words on a sheet of paper. It ended up being his last great Lakers game. Dave DeBusschere, 52. 34. Though if Davis and Simon couldn't be Level 2 I don't see Parton sadly. on Thursday, 03/7/2013 @ 23:05pm, I don't where to post this ever since that "Current Hall of Famers" doesn't have a comments, so I have to post it here or in the "The Immortals" page. -the Who, the Dave Clark Five being a close second despite their clean polished sound, they were loud and energetic. I can nitpick about some of the placements, but a solid list nonetheless, I hate the Warriors but this is underselling Curry. 2002 Bill Haley & The Comets: 9/10 Have at it. The Book of Basketball: The NBA According to The Sports Guy. "Do It Baby"- Jimmy Ponder, Red Holt (of Young-Holt Unlimited). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Miracles_awards_and_achievements AP Player of the Year Award; John R. Wooden Award; Naismith Men's College Player . 212. Plebeian, Dick Clark would be a good call here too. The Ventures Like it or lump it, your shit still stinks just like the rest of ours. IMO obviously. Mike Roberts WVEE-FM & WQMJ 2015 70. T. Rex: 7/10 61. Bill Withers KISS (Level 2) There are a lot of critic's darlings that fade over time. GNR: 9/10 Prince Part 2 coming soon! Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 11/2/2013 @ 11:04am. If they don't? Plus, The Miracles' historical importance as Motown's first group seals the deal !! Rating Numbers: bill Bill Simmons Player Pyramid simmon Today's Top Quizzes in Sports Browse Sports hide this ad Today's Top Quizzes in Basketball Browse Basketball Top Contributed Quizzes in Sports 1 2022 World Cup Stars 2 Name Just One - 10 to 1: Sports 3 Gardiens vs Mbapp 4 World Cup Champions by Poster 5 Name Just One - 10 to 1: NFL 6 Solomon Burke: 7/10 ZZ Top Buddy Holly & The Crickets: 10/10 6. Ramones: 10/10 2008 I fully expect him to skyrocket up these rankings as soon as this summer. I just heard the Bill Russell podcast (last one, I believe) and he clearly lists the top-15. And of course not inducting producers like Eno, Rodgers, Perry, Rundgren, etc. SHOP AROUND, YOU'VE REALLY GOT A HOLD ON ME, OOO BABY BABY, THE TRACKS OF MY TEARS, MORE LOVE, THE TEARS OF A CLOWN, I SECOND THAT EMOTION,BABY BABY DON'T CRY, LOVE MACHINEand MORE !! to "Did they influence a lot of acts afterwards?" Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. The Ronettes: 6/10 There are many, many 2000s and '10s era bands that are more engaging. Earl Monroe, 76. - The initial pyramid had 96 players after 64 NBA seasons, so 1.5 players per season. 156. Basically these acts are all Level 2, Posted by Plebeian on Thursday, 05/20/2021 @ 18:13pm. @ Follower 4. Frankie Lymon: Influenced Stevie Wonder, Jackson 5, Beach Boys, and The Miracles. At all. N.W.A: 9/10 Dolly Parton-Level 2-The only caveat is that she isn't strictly rock 'n' roll, like Miles Davis, Nina Simone or Joan Baez, but with songs like Jolene, Coat of Many Colors, 9 to 5, I Will Always Love You etc, I think she deserves this position The Notorious B.I.G.-2 Ground floor of The Pyramid. Carly Simon (Level 1) The Everly Brothers David Robinson, 33. Eminem (Level 4) Any thoughts? I'd push the Velvet Underground to 3. Little Willie John: 6/10 Van Halen If youre curious about Simmons precise words, you can listen to the podcast episode for the ones that have exact dates. Jackie Wilson (Level 3) The Temptations Most civilized inductee? ", Posted by Dezmond on Wednesday, 10/22/2014 @ 22:04pm, Desmond, -Most unworthy? 227. The Book of Basketball - Bill Simmons 2010-12-07 . "The Love I Saw In You Was Just a Mirage" The Jackson 5, Vance Gilbert, The Uniques 5) THE SUPREMES at # 97 Judas Priest would have been a Level 2 if they were inducted as performers. Posted by DarinRG on Saturday, 03/9/2013 @ 22:09pm. Isaac Hayes: 7/10 I agree The Miracles are definitely a Level-4 act and agree with every word of your post. The Righteous Brothers 126. John Mellencamp "Bill G., Personally, I think they're overvalued in the rankings and undervalued on the pyramid. I wouldn't put KD over KG or Dirk, but he's definitely over Curry. Joan Jett is currently in last place for her solo career. Yes - 2 (they could be a 1 too but I like them a lot and they are one of the definitive progressive rock bands so I upped them to a 2) Prince, The Beatles, James Brown, Public Enemy, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, The Rolling Stones, Beastie Boys, Louis Jordan, Michael Jackson, Little Richard, Sly & the Family Stone, Frank Zappa, Stevie Wonder, Parliament-Funkadelic, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Buddy Holly, The Miracles, The Beach Boys, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Booker T. & the MGs, Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, Carole King, Run-DMC, Chuck Berry, David Bowie, The Drifters, Fats Domino, Miles Davis, The Velvet Underground and Nirvana. Was the Harden trade the NBAs biggest what if? ever? Most nicest inductee? 4. The Moody Blues, when inducted, should sit on the 5th tier. 114. U2: 10/10 Ray Charles. Pat Benatar (Level 1) Patti Smith This website saves cookies to your browser in order to improve your online experience and show you personalized content. The Band Look at this list of artists that have COVERED The MIRACLES' SONGSand tell me that they DON'T belong at level 4: From Wikipedia: He was one of the first rock and rollers to incorporate politics and social issues and he mostly did that during his solo career. "I agree about John Lennon. Paul Simon: 8/10 The Supremes, Mary Wells, Brenda Holloway, Barbara Mason. I meant *borderline. Clyde Drexler. " Journey: 3/10 I would also move Talking Heads up to the 4th tier. Rush Eurythmics: 7/10 Ray Charles: 10/10 The Zombies I would also move Talking Heads up to the 4th tier. Move Fleetwood Mac to 4. Posted by Handsome Bob on Thursday, 05/16/2019 @ 23:13pm, ** THE MIRACLESand why they SHOULD be Level 4:** He was truly unique in his play style. "My Girl Has Gone" Etienne Daho, Bobby Taylor, Edwyn Collins, Ken Parker. Carly Simon (Level 1), Posted by Jordan Einstein on Wednesday, 05/4/2022 @ 15:49pm. You want to know about influence? Carole King-2, but could also be 1 since most of her best known stuff is on Tapestry Didn't hit up any neighbors or anything. 120. Janis Joplin -I'll say Bobby Darin never had a drug problem (that I know of), branched out into different styles, even helped his fellow performers learn how to do their own taxes during the Caravan Of Stars tours. "A Fork in the Road " Rebbie Jackson Pearl Jam: 9/10 -Most mean? While there are plenty of eligible snubbed artists out there, there are likely very few, if any, who would make it into Level 4 of the pyramid if they were ever inducted (Level 5 is impenetrable at this point by any non-Hall of Famer). 1987 Louis Jordan I did read an article once that said Radiohead were the new REM. Adande. Topic: Bill Simmons NBA Hall of Fame Pyramid (Read 15787 times) chelo. For rap artists, I would get rid of Public Enemy and replace them with 2Pac or Eminem and move Run DMC and Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five up higher. "I Like It Like That" (Miracles song)- Bobby Vee, Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels. Parliament - Funkadelic: 10/10 Join us for a Stathead virtual panel to kick off the 2022-23 NBA Season on October 12 at 7pm ET. 1988 Les Paul John Fogerty (CCR), Ike Turner, Jerry Lee Lewis, Eddie Van Halen, Axl Rose, and Mike Love (Beach Boys) Except on Neil Young, of course. The one who opened the doors for all of the OTHERSmost of whom THEY wrote songs for. Carly Simon T. Rex Posted by Kyle on Saturday, 09/8/2018 @ 20:45pm, Is anyone ever going to be added to that top rung? These are basically "L3" guys, only there's something just inherently "greater" about them. how NBA Hall of Fame inductees should be chosen but how the institution must be reshaped from the ground up, the result being the Pyramid: Simmons's one-of-a-kind five-level shrine to the ninety-six greatest players in the history of pro Monty Python's The Meaning of Life 179. - I didn't change any rankings for anyone who retired before that year. 152. The Four Tops Not even a hot take at all lmao I have Durant at 14. Most weird inductee? 129. Donna Summer (middle 3rd) 2022 4. Posted by Bill G on Saturday, 05/11/2019 @ 04:26am. Their overwhelming commercial success then? 1)Do you have to consider them in any "best of all-time" discussions? 4) MARTHA & THE VANDELLAS at # 96 This need to be updated. Most snubbed before being inducted: Black Sabbath, The Stooges, Hall & Oates, Neil Diamond, Alice Copper, Buffalo Springfield. Steve Miller The Notorious B.I.G: 8/10 Not to be too much of a Ramones basher, but look at the bands they rated above. P.S. 9. I'm like 300 pages in and the pyramid hasn't even started, I just finished the 33 suggestions to improve the NBA after that inmediatly comes the pyramid, let me see if I can find it for you. George Harrison: 8/10 Posted by Bill G. on Monday, 02/26/2018 @ 01:01am. Off the top of my head, I think it was something like MJ, LBJ, Russell, Kareem, Magic, Bird, Wilt, Duncan, Kobe, West, Oscar, Hakeem, Shaq, Moses, KD. Since this hasn't been updated since 2019, where do you think the 2020 and 2021 inductees rank in the Rock Hall pyramid? 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. Not sure if I spelled his last name right. During a time period when Nirvana were pretty much single handedly destroying the metal scene, and metal kids were becoming grunge kids, they released the most iconic metal tune of all time, in an album that sold around 30 million copies. Updated, thanks! Posted by Andrew on Thursday, 10/31/2013 @ 17:40pm, We need a space at the top for the Based God. 2. It started out as 12 and then multiples of 12 but you have had several yeas of new inductees since then. Playing off the NBAs dramatic changes during the past decade, Bill uses new commentary and fresh interviews with players and top media members to determine how the league has evolved and where its headed. Earth, Wind & Fire: 8/10 The Flamingos: 6/10 not only how NBA Hall of Fame inductees should be chosen but how the institution must be reshaped from the ground up, the result being the Pyramid: Simmons's one-of-a-kind five-level shrine to the ninety-six I'd prefer Nina on Level 2, but I'd ultimately have no problem putting all the artists on Level 1. 7. 10.. The Four Seasons LEVEL FOUR ? 5. 1998 Call it elitist, call it exclusionary, but I've experienced a major shift in how I listen to music and evaluate it. 11. "Yester Love" Gerald Wilson & His Orchestra Madonna (Level 4) 1998 Otherwise, the other groups I like althrough I disagree with you on Linda Ronstadt because I happen to like her music and her voice. 145. I know, they did it with the strength of ONE album. The present facility was officially dedicated May 26, 1973 and has since had two additions. 218. Posted by Follower on Tuesday, 04/2/2019 @ 18:34pm. I agree with all the placements this year except Radiohead. From what I can gather, they were celebrated because they never quite made it, and because, as is wont to happen, their creative limitations were reinterpreted as a profound artistic statement. 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. Laura Nyro The Cure are my fave band and I think they have been highly influential on the new generation, they are celebrating their 40th anniversary as a band and still playing live yearly (suck on that, Rolling Stones), and I'm pretty happy with them as a 2. The "Lovin Spoonful: 5/10 Rock Hall inductees from wanna-bes . Hell, one of the most commercially successful pop-rock bands of the 21st century (Nickelback) consider Metallica as their biggest influence. RHCP: 9/10 Cream's rhythm section couldn't stand each other. Reserved for the "No-Doubt-About-It" Hall of Famers, these guys were undoubtedly the best at their position for years and years, with all the requisite "rsum" stats to match.unfortunately, there's a distinct, crucial difference between Level 3 and Level 4 (explanation coming). The chances of me ever getting back into The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, and their compatriots are practically nonexistent. You are pleased to answer anytime you want. Marvin Gaye: 10/10 Steve Miller - 1, Posted by Classic Rock on Tuesday, 12/22/2015 @ 17:32pm. As far as the 2013 inductees are concerned and their tier placement is concerned: Heart: 7/10 The second part was a run as the second-best Robin of all-time. Copyright 2006-2023 futurerocklegends.com, Uncovering the Next Generation's Hall of Fame, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum in Cleveland is already, http://whoisbigger.com/entity/Category:Rock_and_Roll_Hall_of_Fame_inductees, http://whoisbigger.com/#sthash.msMujDin.dpuf, https://www.ranker.com/list/rolling-stone-100-greatest-artists-of-all-time/music-lover, https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2019/04/ranking-every-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-inductee-by-tiers.html, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Miracles_awards_and_achievements, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Miracles_discography, https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2020/01/every-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-inductee-ranked-from-best-to-bon-jovi.html. For anyone else that wants to create a pyramid for this year's nominations here is a format for everyone to follow in order to create some structure follow this format. Monty Python's Life of Brian "The Love I Saw In You Was Just a Mirage" The Jackson 5, Vance Gilbert, The Uniques Still hasnt talked about a ton of the top guys. He's a spot below Worthy because Big Game James was a better overall player, but Parker deserves to be acknowledged - despite the fact that he might be a shitty dude. Posted by Plebeian on Thursday, 05/20/2021 @ 16:09pm. LaVern Baker 25. Nirvana: 10/10 NWA - 3 (=Public Enemy) Joan Baez Should have been first ballot: Genesis, Black Sabbath, Queen. Shrewd businessman, but civilized. Based on my top 100 Favorite Artists list and looking at the ones who are in the RRHOF, I'll go with Buddy Holly & The Crickets, Chuck Berry, Louis Jordan & His Tympani Five, David Bowie, Fats Domino, Nat King Cole/The Nat King Cole Trio, and Little Richard. "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. The Drifters: 10/10 2/10 = Failure On which levels do you think each of these artists belongs? Posted by Classic Rock on Thursday, 07/28/2016 @ 20:05pm, The Beatles 5 2005 was pretty good too. But Elvis Presley was known for his kindness and generosity (up to the mid-50's) Level Five: All those folks on the "Ancient Aliens" Series (we'll need some laughs besides the Stooges), Posted by Cheesecrop on Thursday, 10/31/2013 @ 17:11pm. Tupac - 3 Plays. 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. Paul McCartney: 8/10 At present, either James Taylor or Laura NyroI'd say James Taylor The Bee Gees: 9/10 13. Heart George Harrison "Looks like this has been updated. 21. 9/10 = All Time Greats And I agree on John Lennon (or any Beatle) as a solo artist. Curtis Mayfield: 9/10 Neil Diamond: 7/10 "Yester Love" Gerald Wilson & His Orchestra. ), Dolly Parton, Boyz II Men, Human Nature, among many others Bill Simmons remembers the day when he learned The Secret of basketball from Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas, then built his New York Times no. Torae, and others. Dion . In my opinion, this is quite a great insight on how GOAT list should go. 2/10 = Failure 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. Andrew - Just so you know, this Pyramid only includes acts that are in the actual Hall of Fame. Level 5: 11. This thread is archived The first part of his career was spent as the alpha, the best player on a title team, and then a distraught MVP candidate surrounded by a bad team. Level 4 Posted by Jordan Einstein on Tuesday, 04/19/2022 @ 14:18pm, 2022 Nominees: The Pretenders: 8/10 2021: Posted by Robert Henry on Tuesday, 05/31/2016 @ 13:51pm. Lynyrd Skynyrd They have reached such a high level of popularity & respect. Yes Posted by Mike on Tuesday, 11/29/2016 @ 05:08am, Pearl Jam - level 3 Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 8. Chris Paul [from Level 1, below Carter]. Most civilized: One that was added this year, Peter Gabriel. Oh Wait, those dimwhits on the election committee have overlooked them again! Hilarious. I'm going to pull a Simmons here and admit that I swapped Kidd and Payton because a washed-up Payton barely played for the '06 Heat that won a title while Kidd was actually important to the '11 Mavs. The Cars- 3 Electric Light Orchestra 50. I can narrow it down to two; Bob Dylan (every singer-songwriter since) and Jimi Hendrix (every hard rock guitarist since). 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