The Rock and Roll Futures (248)
As we intend to make this website a constant work in process, we though it would be useful to discuss the future bands/artists who will become eligible for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Many of these artists are still recording and/or performing and thus adding to their impending legacy. They will be in our future lists so please feel free to vote so that we can rank them accordingly when they become eligible.
LCD Soundsystem for all intents and purposes is the brainchild of James Murphy, established itself as one of the best, if not most important Alternative Dance groups if the 2000’s. With two very good albums under their belt, the overall catalogue is probably not deep enough to get them a proper look but this in act that should get more Hall of Fame attention than they…
A unique mix of Punk Rock and Electronica, the Brooklyn based Liars took what bands like A Certain Ratio and Gang of Four did to another level. Creating a more danceable Punk, or at least a more layered version of it, Liars have always been interesting, though not necessarily rich from sales, as this is not a band that not many people are aware of.
We are not sure how this band became so forgotten so fast, but for a while in the late 90’s and early 00’s, California’s Lit was a very respected band. With a few hits on the Alternative charts, Lit made a dent in the musical landscape, but they have failed to do so in recent years. Unless that changes, there is little reason to think they…
Lostprophets were able to sell quite a bit of albums in the United Kingdom, where the Welsh band’s brand of Nu-Metal was well received. Unfortunately, we know that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which does love the United Kingdom, but only when they make an impact in the United States. Beyond a couple songs on the U.S. Alternative charts, that didn’t happen here.
Although born in Illinois, Ludacris became a superstar in the Dirty South Rap Movement. With a plethora of hits and a sleazy (though playful) sound, Ludacris crossed over to the Pop world and the planet took notice. Depending on how the man born as Chris Bridges fairs into the 10’s, his Hall of Fame chances will either move on to the right side of the bubble…
A respected figure in the Indie and Folk scene, M. Ward has developed a devoted following who loves his beautiful take on Americana. It is a sweet equation that has gotten him to a certain level of success, but is likely not to get him any further, although we suspect he is happiest this way. The Bullet Points:Eligible Since: 2024 Country of Origin: U.S.A. (Portland, Oregon)…
The time around the turn of the Millennium was good for Macy Gray as the world discovered her unique voice and R&B stylings. Despite her Neo-Soul sound, Gray had a strong Rock and Roll feel to her and intangibles that made her a crossover success. Recent albums have not sold as well, but her mark has already been made, though likely not deep enough to secure…
With a successful hit, “Sex and Candy”, Marcy Playground vaulted in the musical consciousness of the world in 1997. Unfortunately for the band, that was about all they did and unless something drastically changes in the next ten years, we can’t imagine there is any chance for this one hit wonder to enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Maroon 5 should be a lock for the Pop Music Hall of Fame, but pop groups aren’t necessarily what the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is all about…
Perhaps a dark horse contender (or a solid early entry if there is ever a Heavy Metal Hall of Fame) Mastodon could one day slip in should some of the bands they took over the mantle from (namely Pantera and Biohazard) ever receive the love from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame that so many Metal fans claim is missing. This a very well respected…
Should Neo-Soul ever get into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a fringe possibility would be Maxwell, who scored number one albums in both Mainstream and R&B. One of the more ambitious of that genre, Maxwell certainly had the love of the critics and the fans, but does this genre have a Hall of Fame shot.
An eclectic band that could be categorized in various different ways, Metric has seemed like one of those bands that should have had a major breakthrough though never did. They are certainly a talented group, but they seem to have this nomadic quality that may have made fans struggle to latch in to them long term.
Lyrically tackling religion in a spoken word form is a simplistic way of describing mewithoutyou an Indie band from Philadelphia. The art rockers have certainly gained a cult following, though not a very big one, though we don’t think they ever sought a large audience.
Lo-Fi (if that is how you define Midlake) has not yet had a represent challenge the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but if someone does, it will probably have to be a group that has had a little more commercial success than this group of Texans.
A major star in the field of Country Music, Miranda Lambert has a lot in common with many past stars of the genre; they won’t get inducted here.
Although Mudvayne has dispensed with the makeup and gimmickry that first brought them attention, the band has a lot working against them for Hall of Fame contention. First off, Metal bands struggle to make the Hall, and second, Mudvayne has been in the shadow of other Metal bands. Throw in the fact that this band is far from the most respected band amongst the critics shows…
Are Mushroomhead best known for their strange masks they were on stage, or their feud with Slipknot? Sadly, this rhetorical question overshadows the fact that they are actually a very solid band with a diverse array of Metal laden music. At least for them, Slipknot isn’t likely to enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame either.
While it is easy to throw My Chemical Romance in to the Emo genre (a label they actually hate), there will be many who will accurately point out that this is a band that has evolved their sound throughout the years and of the Punk Pop revival bands are amongst the most successful. There is also a pageantry to their music that some could argue is…
If we go by post breakup success, N’Sync was pretty much Justin Timberlake and four other guys; which were probably fairly accurate. We have sad before that Boy Bands don’t belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and we don’t plan on changing our opinion here.
Pharrell Williams became a very large name on his own, but this side project from the Neptunes generated solid success in the 2000’s with their patented slick production and funky vibes. As much as Pharrell did well on his own, we are hoping that people (and not necessarily the Hall, because that won’t happen) do not forget what occurred here.