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Rock Predictionsby Chas J. Hartman Although the Hall of Fame has immortalized many wonders of the past, the future still holds the fate of many other musicians. Here are some predictions on possible future inductees. Journey Year Eligible: 2001 Maybe the kings of rock love songs from the '80s didn't make it in this year, but don't exclude Journey. Many critics never suspected this band held the potential to produce hit after hit, but Journey proved them wrong. Will original lead singer Steve Perry appear at the induction ceremony? All we can do is live with the suspense. AC/DC Year Eligible: 2002 The band Rolling Stone Magazine thinks should have never existed is a shoo-in for the Hall, but maybe not in its first year of eligibility. Everyone knows the Hall likes to shy away from hard rock bands for a year or two before inducting them. Who can't wait to see these Aussies become the heaviest act inducted yet? Prince Year Eligible: 2003 A year ago it might have been unthinkable that Prince could be inducted during his first year, but now it seems like a sure bet. Conceivably Prince could join artists like Michael Jackson and Paul Simon in the Department of Artists Conducted On Two Different Occasions. Shouldn't the unpronounceable symbol have its day in the limelight? Van Halen Year Eligible: 2003 The obvious question here is: Who's going to take the stage as this band's lead singer when Van Halen performs at the induction ceremony? Certainly not Gary Cherone – he appeared on only one of the band's albums. Maybe a duet with David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar is in order here. U2 Year Eligible: 2005 If these Irishmen don't get inducted in their first year of eligibility, then all hope is lost in the Hall. No other rock band from the '80s has continued to produce solid, groundbreaking music on a consistent basis. Not only are the members of this band upstanding individuals, but they also never hesitate to perform for charities. Madonna Year Eligible: 2008 Long ago, "The Material Girl" became a sellout and started bending her music to blend with popular trends. That doesn't matter because, most importantly, she's continued to maintain her status as the ultimate pop queen. Who else has the power to hold the attention of millions without touring?
Metallica Year Eligible: 2008 This band is maybe the most hated band ever or just the greediest band in rock music history. One might think Metallica's induction is sure to receive a wealth of boos and jeers from the rock 'n' roll community. Nevertheless, before selling out in the 1990s, this band produced some of the best speed metal to come out of San Francisco in the mid-80s. Guns n' Roses Year Eligible: 2012 At least the ultimate jerk - Axl Rose - is finally back from the depths of hell. That means this band might actually put out another album before 2012. As is the case with the current incarnation of GN'R, Axl will most likely be the only original Gunner in attendance at the induction ceremony. Dave Matthews Band Year Eligible: 2018 Despite now having a reputation as a sellout in the same realm as Madonna and Metallica, this band is probably the '90s' best example of a U2-caliber group. Expect them to continuously mix up their sound and produce solid music well into 2018. Those who don't recognize Dave Matthews as the most brilliant American songwriter to come out of the '90s need their heads checked. Backstreet Boys Year Eligible: 2021 Since releasing their first album in '96, this band has sold more than 34 million records in the United States alone, and that's more than even 'N Sync can claim. This group is by far the most talented pre-packaged pop group of all time. Elvis Presley and John Lennon should go into an incessant roll in their graves following BSB's induction, but count on this happening in 2021 for sure. |