Rock Hall Induction

[cujo]

Now that U2 are all but guaranteed a permanent haunt at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in a few years time, who do you think should induct them? Should it be a long time friend, or an artist that has been heavily influenced by them (like Billy Corgan)?

Your thoughts...

 

[Scarletwine]

I want Bruce to induct them. He has been a fan of theirs almost since the beginning. As they have been of him. That would be so awesome.

Next in line would be Elvis Costello.

 

[AdamsMango]

ME!!

 

[dsmith2904]

I think it would be cool to have a non-music person do it. The selection process for inductors is usually so poor, hipness factor is the most important, like Kid Rock and Aerosmith -- why? Anyway, musicians do more than just inspire other musicians, they inspire actors and writers and artists and dancers, pretty much everyone, so it would be so great to get that perspective instead of Jann Wenner throwing Britney Spears on stage to induct U2 just because she has a hit album.

 

[Dorian Gray]

I want Bruce to induct them. He has been a fan of theirs almost since the beginning. As they have been of him. That would be so awesome.

Next in line would be Elvis Costello.

I bet it will be Costello.... mark my words!!

 

[A Maaaaaaan]

It will be Michael Stipe!

 

[Desire4Bono]

It's almost ALWAYS a younger star who was influenced by them. Billy Corgan would be good. I thought of some others once but can't remember them now I seriously doubt it will be anyone older than them, like Bruce or Costello, or a comtemporary of their own generation, like REM.

 

[pukebreath]

Tom Yorke--that'd be the shit...Mr. Antirockstar himself.

 

[cujo]

Personally... I thought it would be cool if Elvis Costello did it, or maybe Scott Weiland (if he could clean himself up).

It would also be neat to see Edge's brother, Dik, to do it since he was their for the Feedback/Hype years... but does it really matter who inducts them?

More importantly, what would U2 play for their induction ceremony? I'm guessing something good.

 

[Dorian Gray]

What about Chris Martin?

 

[cujo]

nice... or maybe one of the Gallaghers for a laugh, eh?

 

[AdamsMango]

What about Chris Martin?

Ahh Yes! Especially cause of coldplays ever rising popularity..bet they'll be even more popular by the time the ceremony comes. And he always talks about being influenced by u2!

 

[Vox02]

Bruce Springsteen, Sting or Michael Stipe !

Vox

 

[U2Kitten]

nice... or maybe one of the Gallaghers for a laugh, eh?

No laughing about it, perfect choice! I've heard that possibility before. They are friends and were influenced by them, and Liam would make a funny speech. That would be my pick.

 

[ouizy]

Honestly, this is almost too huge to consider.

I would have to go with a group of three,

-Mick Jagger (passing the torch)
-Michael Stipe (REM will most likely get in a few years later)
-Tom Morello (new school, political advocate, huge huge U2 fan)

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Dr. Phil

 

[Clark W. Griswold Jr]

How about a duo of Henry Rollins and Howard Stern?

 

[cujo]

Ha Ha
I think old Henry would shoot himself in the foot before doing that!
Is Howard Stern the long lost Ramones brother?

 

[Clark W. Griswold Jr]

Ha Ha

Is Howard Stern the long lost Ramones brother?

Howie Ramone?

 

[elevation2u]

chris martin
sting
bruce
stipe
anthony kiedis (possible)




guess who's going to the coldplay concert June 3rd??

 

[kariatari]

What about Chris Martin?

That was my first thought too. He'd be perfect. U2's influence on Coldplay's music and ideals is undeniable.

 

[cujo]

guess who's going to the coldplay concert June 3rd??

Guess who's going on May 21st...

 

[drummerboy]

I think that Cher should induct them. She's obviously a huge fan since she did that amazing cover of ISHFWILF live.......

 

[cujo]

That would cost too much to take her out of the deep freeze for a night... we might as well pay for Dick Clark.

 

[LarryMullen's POPAngel]

I think I'd wet my pants if Bruce did it. After all, Bono inducted him back in 1999, so he'd be repaying the favor.


I also think Elvis Costello or Stipey might be candidates for this.

 

[Bastian]

My first choice is Sting with Bruce as a very close second one but what about sir Paul McCartney ?

 

[yertle-the-turtle]

Probably Chris Martin or Michael Stipe.