Leading the Punk Revival charge, Green Day has a claim as one of the more influential bands of the 1990’s. This was ironic as they never exactly broke new ground, but their echoes of the music that came fifteen years before, ushered in the Neo Punk movement. While doing this, they remained a relevant band and continued to outsell many of the bands they inspired. They would continue to play with their sound and add more political awareness to their lyrics, which may have aided to keep their shelf life significantly longer than most of the other Punk bands that existed.
Critically, they have are loved or hated, as their legion of fans is contradicted by the previous Punk generation who may feel they are on the poser side of the ledger. Whether that is true or not, they did usher in a revival of Punk and as such this is a strong contender for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The Bullet Points:
Eligible Since:
2014
Country of Origin:
U.S.A. (Berkeley, California)
Eligible Since:
2014
Why They Will Get In:
They meet the influence criteria, and they have often been part of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies.
Why They Won’t Get In:
They aren’t considered influential by everyone, and they do have sizable detractors.
Nominated In:
Never
Essential Albums:
Dookie (1994)
Insomniac (1995)
Nimrod (1997)
American Idiot (2005)
Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee:
Longview (From Dookie, 1994)
Basket Case (From Dookie, 1994)
American Idiot (From American Idiot, 2004)
Holiday (From American Idiot, 2004)
Jesus of Suburbia (From American Idiot, 2004)
Should Green Day be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put them in! - 42.9%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 7.1%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 28.6%
No opinion. - 7.1%
No way! - 14.3%
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