The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a total sham, it should be called “Jan Wenner’s Rolling Stone Magazine Hall of Fame”. But during the '60s and '70s, Sam the Sham produced a large and influential library of garage rock tunes that helped define the genre and undermined the idea that he was just a novelty act. The event, which will see stars including Whitney Houston and … VH1 'Honors' is being done for all the right reasons and as a reaction to everything that makes the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame so irrelevant. It's what makes it so great." The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony has moved to November. New inductees generally get to hear an induction speech from a famous acolyte before giving an acceptance speech, playing a few of their hits, and then participating in a jam session featuring as … Gene Simmons -- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Is a Sham! Who do you think was inducted by not worthy and who do you think should have been inducted by now but has been passed over?

The introduction of Rap and Pop acts that haven’t had a major influence on Rock and Metal (NWA, Run DMC, Janet Jackson, etc) is part of the problem. That will change soon. Over the years, 295 artists have been inducted. Let me explain it as if you’re 5: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a scam. British bands and true rebel rock keep getting snubbed. That was the magic moment.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, established in 1983 and located in Cleveland, Ohio, … Gene Simmons has once again made negative comments about the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame inducting rap artists, saying that hip-hop acts do not belong in the institution. Long story short yes it’s a joke. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is Saturday in Cleveland, and once again, the chosen ones—who this year include the Beastie Boys, Red … Once again, that means the blogosphere is abuzz with complaints about the Hall's irrelevancy. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, established in 1983 and located in Cleveland, Ohio, United States, is dedicated to recording the history of some of the best-known and most influential musicians, bands, producers, and others that have in some major way influenced the music industry, particularly in the area of rock and roll. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame remains truly lame! Yet, as an honorific, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee has been watered down. There are metrics that athletes must surpass for their respective hall of fame. It’s way too easy to get in, especially for a certain kind of act. In 2004, James Henke, chief curator for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, with the help of music writers and critics, selected 500 songs (not only rock songs) that they believe have been most influential in shaping rock and roll.The list is alphabetical by artist.

5/29/2014 5:26 AM PT Play video content EXCLUSIVE. In the Rock and Roll Hall, not so much.