Music Babble

Kate Bush - I've gotten the impression that she has a very respected body of work, but that's amongst people who have bothered to hear it, which would be mostly in the UK. I'd have no problem with her being in there but then again I guess I don't really care about the R&R HOF. She'd also have to make a public appearance, right? She doesn't do much of that these days. I guess that doesn't stop people though

Soundgarden - I like these guys but their "legacy" is really about four hit songs ("Black Hole Sun," "Rusty Cage," "Spoonman," "Fell On Black Days"...are their others that get played publicly? "Outshined" maybe?) and one acclaimed album, maybe two or three. Would have no problem with them being in but if they get denied I won't be surprised.

Willie Nelson - I guess I was surprised he wasn't in already even if he wasn't a rock performer.

Iron Maiden - They were the quintessential "power metal" band right? Hate them all you want but I don't know about that being a nothing achievement.

George Michael - Since his hits are still popular and his death was a huge deal, I suppose I would be surprised if he doesn't get in, regardless of merit--his life was Wham!, Faith, bathroom incident, death. Doesn't mean he won't get in though