220. Aphex Twin

Known on his birth certificate as Richard James, Aphex Twin had received the high praise of being called one of the most influential and innovative figures in contemporary Electronic music. The high acclaim was earned as Aphex Twin pushed the envelope of Acid and Ambience and took the Electronic genre to places never before thought. The question (as with many other Electronic based performers) is whether the Hall will ever choose to recognize this musical style.

Should Aphex Twins be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put them in! - 62.5%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 20%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 2.5%

No opinion. - 2.5%

No way! - 12.5%

The Bullet Points

Eligible Since: Sunday, 01 January 2017
Country of Origin: United Kingdom (Lanner, England)
Why they will get in: If the vote truly is based on influence and acclaim, this is a logical induction.
Why they won't get in: It is influence and acclaim in a genre where the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame may not care about.
Essential Albums: Selected Ambient Works 85-92 (1992)
Analogue Bubblebath Vol. 3 (1992)
I Care Because You Do (1995)
Richard D. James Album (1996)
Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee: Shiny Metal Rods (From Selected Ambient Works Vol. 2, 1994)
Icod Hedral (From I Care Because You Do, 1995)
Come On You Slags! (From I Care Because You Do, 1995)
Cornish Acid (From Richard D. James Album, 1996)
Goon Gumpas (From Richard D. James Album, 1996)

Should Aphex Twins be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put them in! - 62.5%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 20%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 2.5%

No opinion. - 2.5%

No way! - 12.5%