Originally posted by mc9mm
And regarding the argument "well there are 1000's of unknown
guitarists that deserve recognition", well thats just absurd.
Its called Hall of Fame isnt it?
I dont really see myself in the hall of fame since
I'm not famous, and that should be a basic criteria,
dont you think?

I never said they did belong in the hall of fame. I said it's screwed up how musicians get where they are by means other than their music. Like promoters and agents, maybe they should get an award too if there client becomes famous. Truth is alot of music in popular culture is manufactured either corporately and/or conventionally. The fact that they get recognition when there are others who deserve it more (cause they are truely original artists or just more talented) don't. Sorry but I think how the music indrusty is run is bullsh*t.

Again, Jeanette, I wasn't personally directing anything at you, its just what you said that provoked me to write that post. You exclaimed "RAW TALENT" in your first reply to Azreal, sorry I thought there was more to that. There are millions of artists who don't get the what they deserve based on things other than their talent.

No offense to Sammy, but why does he need a petition to get into the HOF??? Is it the fact that he thinks he deserves it when he hasn't gotten it. The fact that it may take take another 10-15 yrs is a good idea, the HOF shouldn't be something taken lightly or bought with a petition. It's an honor based on music accomplishment, right?? Not how many fans, or if your promoter/agent can push you in the door.

In my opinion, Sammy is a rock icon and deserves respect for what he has accomplished. But worthy of HOF status? Not yet, he still has some stuff to prove. Although I think he might get there with Van Halen (along with Roth), which undoubtive deserves HOF status.