Kory Grow of Rolling Stone reports:
Metallica entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009, the second year they were eligible and first year they were nominated. Nirvana are entering the Hall this year, the first year they have been eligible, a decision Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich supports, but he still has some hopes for one artist who has been eligible for two decades now. “I’m not gonna get into the politics or all that stuff, but I got two words to say: ‘Deep Purple,'” he says repeatedly. “That’s all I have to say: Deep Purple. Seriously, people, ‘Deep Purple,’ two simple words in the English language. But definitely, Nirvana is a no-brainer for the first year and I’m glad that KISS is getting the long-overdue recognition that they deserved for everything that they pioneered, and then I got two words, ‘Deep Purple!’ Did I say that already?”
Deep Purple issued their debut, Shades of Deep Purple, in 1968, which made them eligible for entry into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993. The band has been nominated for induction into the Rock Hall twice, in 2013 and 2014, but, much to Ulrich’s chagrin, have yet to make the cut.
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source: rollingstone.com
47 Responses
Deep purple is long overdue and shouldn’t be overlooked by the hall of fame..there are other bands that should be in and unfortunately the rock and hall of fame just turns their back..just a plain shame
Why do people get so upset their favorite band isn’t in the R&RHOF? It’s akin to getting mad that your buddy doesn’t like the same band you do. The “HOF” is simply a popularity contest in the minds of a small handful of people. Jan Wenner and his cronies have their faves and that’s all there is to it. Just ’cause their musical taste might suck it should have no reflection on the bands you love. As Don Henley once said “Get over it”. The R&RHOF is a joke- Period.
I think when the Hall inducts Deep Purple, and they will someday, they should induct all members past and present just so Paul Stanley can have a hissy fit about it!
Good one!
I got 3 words for the R&R HoF Ronnie James Dio!
Deep Purple,! 20 yrs is enough for christ sakes! one of the most influential bands ever and still waiting give me a break!