I think The Black Crowes have one of the weakest cases for induction of this batch of nominees, as was the case last year. They had a couple hit records, their most enduring song is a cover, they mostly faded from relevance and popularity by album three, and I can't really see their specific influence on later bands. They are a reliable touring act these days, but this also describes plenty of other retro-rock styled groups from the 90s.Brian wrote: Thu Feb 26, 2026 1:49 pm He is way ahead of the Black Crowes though. Maybe I should have called them the biggest head scratcher on the list.
I listen to the "Who Cares About the Rock Hall?" podcast, and their episode on The Black Crowes was the one time last year where I came away liking the artist less and thinking they don't really have a case.
New Edition don't strike me as an artist with a strong case, because what they're being nominated for is their influence on later 90s R&B groups and boy bands, the former an era that they've almost entirely ignored, and the latter is probably never going to be represented in the Rock Hall. They made some quite good music, together and apart, but I don't see them getting in on a ballot that already includes Mariah Carey, Luther Vandross, and Sade, all of whom have far better cases and are more likely inductees.
