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2023 Fictitious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame -- Round 1

The Swanky Modes

The Swanky Modes
  • Contest: 2023 Fictitious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame -- Round 1
  • From the musically savvy film, Tapeheads, we have two down and out music enthusiasts who meet their childhood idols, the “Swanky Modes”, who were played by legit musical legends Junior Walker and Sam Moore. The enthusiasts (played by John Cusack and Tim Robbins) hijack a Menudo concert and broadcast the video around the world, so that everyone can remember how great the Swanky Modes were. Maybe all Menudo concerts should have been hijacked?
  • TV Show/Movie Appeared: Tapeheads (1988)
  • Actors: Sam Moore (Billy Diamond)
    Junior Walker (Lester Diamond)
  • Songs you may remember: Ordinary Man
  • Why you should vote:: They are played by musical legends and are treated that way in the film.
  • Why you should not vote:: Tapeheads was a cult hit, but that was about it.