I believe the great unknowns have to get good agents and promoters and then a nice fan base and oh... say 25-30 years worth of material published...several dozen platinum, and gold records and a few Bammie &/or other awards would help too...but it all starts with RAW TALENT!
As far as DLR...I liked what he did with VH and also after. When VH comes up for induction, I'm betting it'll be with ALL the boys tho...Roth, Hagar & Cherone. They all had a great impact on the history of that band. And what a band it was....wonder if the Brothers will ever get their ducks in a row and cut some new licks again...they're sorely missed...the Redheads loved VH. JA