| Does Rush belong in the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame? Hell yes!!
Does the rest of the world know it? Hell no. For all the years
that Rush has been around, making some of the greatest music known
to man, they have stayed out of the mainstream. For the most part,
this is the way we like it, as it means more Rush to ourselves.
However, now comes the time where this absence from the "Limelight"
may just serve to hurt them.
Rush has been there for us throughout the years, so now it is
time for us to give something back. A band is eligible for the Rock
'n' Roll Hall of Fame 25 years after the release of their first
album. With Rush having been released in 1974, this is Rush's first
year of eligibility. Bands are nominated by a committee, who looks
at the artists' contributions to music. Since we all know that Rush
is routinely overlooked by critics, we are responsible for letting
the committee know how important Rush has been!
The time has passed for us to do anything about this year, if
they don't get in that is, but it's never too early to start on next
year. The National Midnight Star
still has the campaign going on to collect names and thoughts of the
fans on why Rush should be in the hall. Just follow
this link to go to their site, and do your part.
BOYCOTT "ROLLING STONE"
MAGAZINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In other Rush news, while plugging his book on a N.Y.C. talk show
last Thursday, David Wild, an editor for Rolling Stone magazine and
one of the individuals who casts votes to induct artists into the
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, said that as far as the induction of
Rush was concerned "it ain't ever gonna happen. Regardless of their
success, Rush has never achieved critical acclaim and no one will
ever vote for them." He also said "with the exception of 'Tom
Sawyer', most of it gives me a headache." He later added that
technical proficiency is not considered a valid reason to induct an
artist and that "Rush really hasn't done anything unique." Join the
call to arms - Boycott Rolling Stone.
Let them know know how you feel at
letters@rollingstone.com
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