JB Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame

[FinsUp6835]

Should we start a petition to get JB inducted? It's a shame that JB and others are not already in there. He deserves it.

[LIPH]

When you say "we" I'm assuming you mean you, so my answer would be knock yourself out. I don't think he deserves it and I think he has as much of a chance of getting in as I do, which means he would have to buy a ticket.

[SharkysMV1]

i dont think it's necessary and I personally think that it's not on JB's wish list to be inducted. He's always said that yes he has had a few hit singles, but he gets WAY more appreciation and recognition from the parrothead faithful - and that's enough for him.

I've always felt that the hall of fame inductions are way too pop-culture-y...99% of the music I listen to is off the mainstream/pop-music radar, including JB.

[FinsUp6835]

When you say "we" I'm assuming you mean you, so my answer would be knock yourself out. I don't think he deserves it and I think he has as much of a chance of getting in as I do, which means he would have to buy a ticket.

When I said "we" I meant everyone but you, actually.

[Bicycle Bill]

Should we start a petition to get JB inducted? It's a shame that JB and others are not already in there. He deserves it.

There are other great singers, songwriters and groups — such as Frank Sinatra, Connie Francis, Neil Sedaka, and the Monkees — who enjoyed great popularity/had #1 hits and in some way influenced other performers/the rock-and-roll industry, but are not in the RRHOF.  If Jimmy never becomes inducted (and personally, I don't think he should be as his music, to paraphrase Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits, 'ain't what I call 'rock-and-roll') he is still among some dambed fine company on the outside.

-"BB"-

[FinsUp6835]

i dont think it's necessary and I personally think that it's not on JB's wish list to be inducted. He's always said that yes he has had a few hit singles, but he gets WAY more appreciation and recognition from the parrothead faithful - and that's enough for him.

I've always felt that the hall of fame inductions are way too pop-culture-y...99% of the music I listen to is off the mainstream/pop-music radar, including JB.

Valid point. Though, I think he wouldn't be upset if he was nominated. Over 40 years of songwriting, touring, and dozens of albums. In MY opinion, he does deserve it. But, as seen above - some disagree. Totally fine. Different strokes for different folks. Maybe if JB brought on some girls in white shirts and orange pants more would be inclined to nominate him...

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[FinsUp6835]

Should we start a petition to get JB inducted? It's a shame that JB and others are not already in there. He deserves it.

There are other great singers, songwriters and groups — such as Frank Sinatra, Connie Francis, Neil Sedaka, and the Monkees — who enjoyed great popularity/had #1 hits and in some way influenced other performers/the rock-and-roll industry, but are not in the RRHOF.  If Jimmy never becomes inducted (and personally, I don't think he should be as his music, to paraphrase Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits, 'ain't what I call 'rock-and-roll') he is still among some dambed fine company on the outside.

-"BB"-

Another valid point. Well said, Bill.

[doxadive]

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There are other great singers, songwriters and groups — such as Frank Sinatra, Connie Francis, Neil Sedaka, and the Monkees — who enjoyed great popularity/had #1 hits and in some way influenced other performers/the rock-and-roll industry, but are not in the RRHOF.  If Jimmy never becomes inducted [i](and personally, I don't think he should be as his music, to paraphrase Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits, 'ain't what I call 'rock-and-roll')[/i] he is still among some dambed fine company on the outside.
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Another valid point. Well said, Bill.[/quote]

[LIPH]

i dont think it's necessary and I personally think that it's not on JB's wish list to be inducted. He's always said that yes he has had a few hit singles, but he gets WAY more appreciation and recognition from the parrothead faithful - and that's enough for him.

I've always felt that the hall of fame inductions are way too pop-culture-y...99% of the music I listen to is off the mainstream/pop-music radar, including JB.

Valid point. Though, I think he wouldn't be upset if he was nominated. Over 40 years of songwriting, touring, and dozens of albums. In MY opinion, he does deserve it. But, as seen above - some disagree. Totally fine. Different strokes for different folks. Maybe if JB brought on some girls in white shirts and orange pants more would be inclined to nominate him...

Fins Up!!!

One of the criteria for getting into the Rock Hall is the influence an artist has had on other artists. Name one, just one, rock musician who has been influenced by Jimmy Buffet. I'll wait.

[FinsUp6835]

Though they are not "rock" - two that immediately come to mind are Kenny Chesney and Zac Brown.

[jbfinscj]

Though they are not "rock" - two that immediately come to mind are Kenny Chesney and Zac Brown.

You forgot alan Jackson! Maybe we should put Jimmy in the country music hall of fame. He's had two number one hits....yeah let's go with that

[Nighthawk]

Though they are not "rock" - two that immediately come to mind are Kenny Chesney and Zac Brown.

You forgot alan Jackson! Maybe we should put Jimmy in the country music hall of fame. He's had two number one hits....yeah let's go with that

Jimmy would have a better shot into Nashville than Cleveland. With all his singer/songwriter roots from the 70s in Nashville, that is where he belongs.

[LIPH]

Though they are not "rock" - two that immediately come to mind are Kenny Chesney and Zac Brown.

Seriously, 2 country artists? Your argument just lost whatever shred of credibility it may have had.

[FinsUp6835]

Though they are not "rock" - two that immediately come to mind are Kenny Chesney and Zac Brown.

Seriously, 2 country artists? Your argument just lost whatever shred of credibility it may have had.

Though I guess you can technically label them as "country" artists, much of their music is a mix of rock, bluegrass, and folk. I tend to not label artists. Music is music. Especially ZBB - you can argue they are a rock, bluegrass jam band. I guess my argument is that JB deserves more credit than he gets. You were quick to shoot that down and implied that he only deserves to buy a ticket. Maybe he is a better fit for other halls, as mentioned in the posts above. So maybe I should revise my "thesis." Point is - JB is a legend and deserves to be somewhere.

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[TommyBahama]

Though they are not "rock" - two that immediately come to mind are Kenny Chesney and Zac Brown.

Seriously, 2 country artists? Your argument just lost whatever shred of credibility it may have had.

Though I guess you can technically label them as "country" artists, much of their music is a mix of rock, bluegrass, and folk. I tend to not label artists. Music is music. Especially ZBB - you can argue they are a rock, bluegrass jam band. I guess my argument is that JB deserves more credit than he gets. You were quick to shoot that down and implied that he only deserves to buy a ticket. Maybe he is a better fit for other halls, as mentioned in the posts above. So maybe I should revise my "thesis." Point is - JB is a legend and deserves to be somewhere.

Fins up

is Jimmy considered Rock??? if there was a Music HoF , then he's a lock , but RaR HoF , i don't consider him a rocker in the sense of the word.

[rich_big]

i dont think it's necessary and I personally think that it's not on JB's wish list to be inducted. He's always said that yes he has had a few hit singles, but he gets WAY more appreciation and recognition from the parrothead faithful - and that's enough for him.

I've always felt that the hall of fame inductions are way too pop-culture-y...99% of the music I listen to is off the mainstream/pop-music radar, including JB.

Valid point. Though, I think he wouldn't be upset if he was nominated. Over 40 years of songwriting, touring, and dozens of albums. In MY opinion, he does deserve it. But, as seen above - some disagree. Totally fine. Different strokes for different folks. Maybe if JB brought on some girls in white shirts and orange pants more would be inclined to nominate him...

Fins Up!!!

One of the criteria for getting into the Rock Hall is the influence an artist has had on other artists. Name one, just one, rock musician who has been influenced by Jimmy Buffet. I'll wait.

Matt Hoggat. HAHAHA!!! no, really. screw that guy.

[Tarheel Tail-Gator]

I'm not sure that Jimmy fits in the Rock and Roll HOF (and they have pretty much stayed away from True Country Singers/Bands.

However, I would also debate whether the 4 Hip-Hop Acts (Beastie Boys being the closest) and Jimmy Cliff belong in the Hall, as well.

[drunkpirate66]

Is there a Cover Band Hall of Fame?

If so, Jimmy and the Reefers are first ballot.

[lime rickie]

Matt Hoggat. HAHAHA!!! no, really. screw that guy.

[CaptBligh7]

Jimmy would have a better shot into Nashville than Cleveland. With all his singer/songwriter roots from the 70s in Nashville, that is where he belongs.

Buffett was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2006.

Jimmy Buffett Among Songwriter Hall of Fame Inductees
Hugh Prestwood and Jim Weatherly Also Inducted in Nashville


Photo Credit: Krista Lee

I'm not sure that Jimmy fits in the Rock and Roll HOF (and they have pretty much stayed away from True Country Singers/Bands.

Johnny Cash and Hank Williams are in, I don't think it gets much more country than that. Buffett crosses genres. In the beginning, he was groomed to take the place of the late Jim Croce. In those days, he was also thought of alongside other singer/songwriters such as James Taylor. He inducted the Eagles, so there's that. He's also well thought of by Jann Wenner, one of the founders of Rolling Stone and one of the chief gatekeepers of the Hall. Despite having those factors in his favor, he's yet to be nominated for induction even though he's been eligible for several decades now (an artist is eligible for induction 25 years after the release of their first recording). While a petition may help bring the cause to the powers that be, you can have all the signatures in the world and it still won't insure his induction. Then again, similar campaigns have worked in the past for Kiss and Rush. A stronger case can be made for them as they were highly influential and are straight up rock.

However, I would also debate whether the 4 Hip-Hop Acts (Beastie Boys being the closest) and Jimmy Cliff belong in the Hall, as well.

Hip hop, rap and reggae artists are in for the same reason country, folk, bluegrass, jazz, blues, jazz, soul, r & b artists, etc. are in, because rock n' roll draws from all of those genres of music and vice versa.