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Originally posted by Rick and Roll
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!
Now U-2 and the Pretenders!
I like early U-2 and the first few Pretenders records. But come on! Hall of Fame?
Chubby Checker is in with exactly TWO hits.
Freakin U-2. Who's next, Kurt Cobain?
Totally subjective.
Why am I ranting? Just a pre-emptive strike in case anyone mentions this farce of an organization again. 
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Umm, if you don't like U2, that's fine. You know I'm not one to try and change people's opinions. But U2 has been putting out records for over 20 years, most of them good, several great (IMO); they've been politically active and vocal about various causes; they've been prolific without being overly repetitive; and they've had the same lineup the entire time. From the mid-80's to the late 90's, it would be hard to point to a band that approached their combination of popularity and critical praise. I consider them very worthy of "Hall of Fame" credentials.
Now Kurt Cobain, will probably make it someday, and that will piss ME off. I always thought of Nirvana as a garage band, and never understood the hype.
Spaz, I've seen U2 3 times, and I think you're going to like it...