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Should Violent Femmes be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put them in! - 85.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 7.9%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 5.6%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0.8%

The Bullet Points

  • Eligible Since: Tuesday, 01 January 2008
  • Country of Origin: U.S.A. (Milwaukee, WI)
  • Why they will get in: They may have achieved just enough success and being American helps.
  • Why they won't get in: There are other Post Punk bands who are ahead of them for potential induction.
  • Nominated in: Never
  • Essential Albums: Violent Femmes (1982)
    Hallowed Ground (1984)
    Why Do Birds Sing? (1991)
    New Times (1994)
  • Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee: Add it Up (From Violent Femmes, 1982)
    Kiss Off (From Violent Femmes, 1982)
    Blister in the Sun (From Violent Femmes, 1982)
    American Music (From Why Do Birds Sing?, 1991)
    Breakin’ Up (From New Times, 1994)

Should Violent Femmes be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put them in! - 85.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 7.9%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 5.6%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0.8%
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