2021 Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Nominees - featuring Scotty

2021 Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Nominees - featuring Scotty

Author: Bill Gagnon May 13, 2021 Duration: 51:23

The 2021 Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Nominees have been recently announced.  Gagnation's most popular guest Scotty discusses with The Gag the nominees, the criteria (or lack of criteria) to be inducted, the voting process and some of the blunders of the past.    They also discuss some of the great bands that are still yet to be inducted.  They also establish their own criteria and use it to make predictions.  Artists discussed include, Foo Fighters, Tina Turner, The Go Go's, Iron Maiden, Todd Rundgren, Jay Z, Devo, NY Dolls, Carole King, Kiss, ACDC, Van Halen, Joy Division, New Order, The Smiths, Journey, and more.   They also talk about some of the pros and cons of the new $5B SoFfi Stadium in Inglewood. 

2:00 -  Mission of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, 4:15 - What is the current definition of Rock and Roll and how it has been changing 8:50 - The criteria discussion 14:25- Hard Rock genre neglect  18:50 - The Gag and Scotty's Proposed Criteria,  20:30 -  2021 Nominees,  21:40 - Won't Get Inducted, 24:10 -Tina Turner, 25:55  Foo Fighters, 28:05 - The guys sidebar into a discussion about the new SoFi Stadium pros and cons and also give an outlook on the future of the trough in the men's restroom. 31:40  Iron Maiden, 33:05 - The Go Go's, 34:30 -Jay-Z, 35:15 - Todd Rundgren, 37:15 - Devo, 39:40 - Rage Against The Machine, 40:30-The boys recap their predictions, 41:30 - Discuss issues with why some artists have been excluded to date and other factors to consider, 48:00 - The Gag lobbies for Arnel Pineda from Journey to be inducted into the Rock Hall 

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Bill Gagnon hosts Gagnation-Adventures in Music, Sports, Enterprise, and Leisure, a conversational podcast built around wide-ranging curiosity. Episodes feel like hanging out with friends who have strong, informed opinions across a surprising spectrum of topics. You’ll hear deep dives into the rock music that defined the 80s and 90s, alongside discoveries from newer artists, with practical talk about building playlists and recounting live concert experiences. Sports chatter is a major pillar, covering the major professional leagues and college athletics, but with a dedicated focus on the triumphs and tribulations of Los Angeles teams, and inevitably, spirited fantasy sports debates. The conversation then shifts toward enterprise, where themes like personal finance, leadership, and the impact of technology on business strategy get a straightforward, relatable treatment. Finally, the leisure segment acts as a catch-all for everything else that sparks interest, ensuring no topic is off the table. This isn't a narrowly focused show; it's a reflection of layered adult interests, where an analysis of a business innovation might follow a rant about a playoff loss or a review of a classic album. The whole Gagnation podcast is driven by Bill's guiding presence-often referred to as The Gag-and his guests, making each episode a unique exploration.
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