3) THE FOUR TOPS at # 79 19. The Four Seasons: 7/10 I kept the same ratio. If the Bucks win the title? Journey - 1 Simmons, Bill. 169. 52. Smokey Robinson (and the Miracles) -the Beastie Boys My mistake, I met question 9 and "most nicest", not 7 and "most mean". "What's So Good About Goodbye" Giant Sunflower, The Temptations, Quix*O*Tic I read from his column that he ranked Duncan 7th and Kobe 15th. The Shirelles: 9/10 Van Morrison Bobby Womack: 7/10 Duane Eddy: 6/10 Frankie Lymon: Influenced Stevie Wonder, Jackson 5, Beach Boys, and The Miracles. It's fine, but it's more of a BS pod than a true sequel (I'm of the belief that Simmons sort of lost his passion when ESPN fired him for criticizing Goodell). Jackie Wilson (Level 3) "Baby Baby Don't Cry" Gerald Wilson and His Orchestra, Projekt. The Grateful Dead: 9/10 See More by this Creator. The Clash: 10/10 Honestly, when you're talking about those three, any order you put 'em in could be justified. Hal Greer, 54. 3. Michael Jackson: 10/10 The most obvious one to me is Metallica, who are no brainers for level 4 at least, and could possibly mount a case (admittedly a weak one) for level 5. Can't answer in seven. Gene Vincent: Influenced The Beatles, The Clash, Jeff Page and Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin). The Book of Basketball - Bill Simmons 2010-12-07 . Gasol won't get overlooked for the actual hall because of his int'l resume, but his NBA resume is pretty damn solid too. 106. Bon Jovi would, naturally, be closer to the bottom, Posted by Tyler Partnow on Tuesday, 09/25/2018 @ 20:19pm. 212. Buddy Holly & The Crickets: 10/10 15. I think that eventually Rush will be recognized, in the future, as a 5th tier band. 1993 Sam Cooke: 10/10 Eagles Van Halen: 9/10 Donna Summer Biggie Smalls-4 68. 1999 Charles Brown 111. Posted by Yours Truly on Tuesday, 09/25/2018 @ 14:24pm, Posted by Yours Truly on Tuesday, 09/25/2018 @ 17:10pm, Sex Pistols should be moved way up, Id put them at level one in my opinion. Posted by Joe on Friday, 12/18/2015 @ 02:56am, For what it's worth (and my guess), the levels for the new inductees would be: Best outside The US and UK: U2, Neil Young, Rush, Joni Mitchell, Bob Marley. Best hip hop: Public Enemy. T. Rex-3 Duran Duran (Level 1 or 2) Electric Light Orchestra - 1 Deal wit' it, yo. By 2030, most people will agree he's the best basketball player ever as the memories of MJ fade even more. How Far Can This Version of James Harden Take the Sixers? All the Star Wars films Lynyrd Skynyrd: 8/10 Del Shannon: 5/10 During the end of 2006 and the early part of 2007, I was suffering from a terrible depression that led me to start thinking about suicide.All Around that time I was talking to some people on a few forums about my problems. Gladys Knight and the Pips Bill Simmons NBA Hall of Fame Pyramid on: June 02, 2010, 10:15:23 pm . Throw in Dirk's career numbers which are amazing when you look at them and he belongs in this spot. "Point It Out"' The Supremes and The Temptations. Posted by Enigmaticus on Saturday, 11/2/2013 @ 11:04am. And Green Day and Pearl Jam are 100% 1s if I've ever seen one. Favorite Hip-Hop inductee? 5. Solomon Burke: 7/10 Oh found NIN. Green Day 13. Public Enemy I assumed you meant the bottom, but I don't wanna put words in your mouth. I would like to see it. Level One: King Rootin'-Tootin' (The Three Stooges) SHOP AROUND, YOU'VE REALLY GOT A HOLD ON ME, OOO BABY BABY, THE TRACKS OF MY TEARS, MORE LOVE, THE TEARS OF A CLOWN, I SECOND THAT EMOTION,BABY BABY DON'T CRY, LOVE MACHINEand MORE !! Much as I dislike them, The Byrds ought to go to the fourth level. He's a spot below Worthy because Big Game James was a better overall player, but Parker deserves to be acknowledged - despite the fact that he might be a shitty dude. Allen Iverson, 42. ha-ha. Tupac Shakur "The Tracks of My Tears " Linda Ronstadt, Aretha Franklin, Johnny Rivers, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Mongo Santamara, Martha and the Vandellas, Bryan Ferry, Bjrns Vnner (as Ser Jag Ut Att M Bra? "Choosey Beggar" Chazz Dixon, Debby Boone. I'll do this by at least 3 or 4 parts. Quietest: Musically, James Taylor. This high? The Drifters Where would you change things up? Sex Pistols: 9/10 Posted by Michael W on Friday, 05/21/2021 @ 14:58pm. Anyways, hope you browsed through. Bob Marley (Level 5) Re: Bill Simmons NBA Hall of Fame Pyramid Reply #15 on: June 02, 2010, 11:44:59 pm . "I Don't Blame You At All" - Rosetta Hightower. 215. LEVEL 4 ? Their music and songs have influenced artists all over the world in every major musical genre over the last 50 years. Most snubbed before being inducted: Black Sabbath, The Stooges, Hall & Oates, Neil Diamond, Alice Copper, Buffalo Springfield. Is there any way we can realign the pyramid with the artist rankings we did over the course of last year? The "most civilized" question is mostly on how the artist acts in society or performances. Etta James Tupac - 3 6. 2)The Ramones-They need to be demoted. Agreed. Earlier this month, he added another distinction to his rsum as he was inducted into the Army ROTC Hall of Fame as part of the 24-member Class of 2021.. Not really. They were the forefathers of "progressive rock," after all. Amen and speak the truth! Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble Your favorite inductees (You can pick at least 7) Absolutely nothing you can learn from a song that can't already be ascertained from a documentary or history lecture. 125. Not a shock, since they also decided it was a good idea to put in Nile Rodgers as a sideman when substantially all his HOF credentials were through Chic (which he himself acknowledged), which ironically has destroyed Chic's chances (since they technically can't factor him in as he was inducted on his work with Chic amongst other groups). Posted by Follower on Wednesday, 08/22/2018 @ 19:01pm. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Bill Sharman, 60. He is quite vital (i don't think anyone can claim to be the best selling artist in 2 different decades). Posted by EDS on Saturday, 05/5/2018 @ 16:49pm. 48. All my earlier kidding aside, here's how I'd fix the pyramid: Traffic: 7/10 Martha and the Vandellas Radiohead He'll end up as a Level 4 guy when his career is done, but for now, I've slotted him here. Rod Stewart 2003 66. Granted, I still enjoy most of the artists I've advocated during my heyday on FRL, but I simply have no time for music that overemphasizes lyrics at the expense of musicianship and technical ability. Shawn Kemp, 101. Janis Joplin: 10/10 Posted by shrek on Friday, 01/11/2019 @ 20:45pm. Laura Nyro: 4/10 Lincoln Lavish parties excluded then the guys from Queen. The Coasters -Hard to say ultimately, it's really about the music and their commitment to it. Will you always remember seeing them in concert, even when you're 80 years old and peeing on yourself? Jimmy Reed Thanks, SHREK, for your bullshit opinion. Deep Purple a 1??? Stevie Wonder: 10/10 His influence and impact cannot be overstated, and I have the sources to back up my claims. Journey Heart: 7/10 Also available in . Joni Mitchell Alice Cooper: 7/10 These questions and more are broken down in our third Pyramid Podcast with Bills former Grantland colleague, ESPNs Zach Lowe. Shound have been inducted on the first ballot: Black Sabbath, The Stooges, Alice Copper, Neil Diamond, Genesis, Queen, Velvet Underground, The Beastie Boys, Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five. Their music and songs have influenced artists all over the world in every major musical genre over the last 50 years. Buffalo Springfield From Wikipedia: . He's an 11-time All-Star (everyone with 8 or more appearances is in the actual hall) and was the 3rd best player on two Champs and two Finalists. Neil Young: 10/10 Whoopee. Santana: 8/10 Ramones: 10/10 Most mean inductee? 162. "We've Come Too Far To End It Now"-The Escorts 7. I did read an article once that said Radiohead were the new REM. Janis Joplin 107. 176. Even bands and genres that would be offended by the thought of being influenced by Metallica (punk and emo, for example), are influenced by Metallica. Rock Hall inductees from wanna-bes . Posted by Roy on Thursday, 04/28/2016 @ 05:27am. Nina Simone FJD's Book Reviews. Little Richard Paul Simon Without music, lyrics are just words on a sheet of paper. Nirvana and Radiohead belongs in the third. Oh Wait, those dimwhits on the election committee have overlooked them again! "You're So Fine and Sweet" - The Undertakers. Dolly Parton-Level 2-The only caveat is that she isn't strictly rock 'n' roll, like Miles Davis, Nina Simone or Joan Baez, but with songs like Jolene, Coat of Many Colors, 9 to 5, I Will Always Love You etc, I think she deserves this position Some injury issues, but overblown. The Small Faces: 6/10 James Brown. (including Chicago) There are a lot of critic's darlings that fade over time. Enigmaticus, I agree with you on moving Rush and The Moody Blues up a legion on two up. how NBA Hall of Fame inductees should be chosen but how the institution must be reshaped from the ground up, the result being the Pyramid: Simmons's one-of-a-kind five-level shrine to the ninety-six greatest players in the history of pro What did that night say about Shaq, that bizarre Lakers season, and a now-underrated champion from Detroit that wouldnt roll over? 2008 2 our lives, from the bestselling author of The Bomber Mafia. T. Rex-1, maybe 2 Neil Diamond: 7/10 (Think about it) . 2000 Billie Holiday Favorite induction year? Posted by Mat r on Wednesday, 05/4/2022 @ 16:32pm, Level 1: All the Indiana Jones films Whatever his legacy, he'll be remembered for taking that road. Cream's rhythm section couldn't stand each other. 194. Yeah, the Pyramid's bias toward 60s musicians is palpable. Led Zeppelin. Simmons led . Was Kazaam better than Steel? Great survey, John! Here's part 2 of the rating the performers. Level 2: I did it anyways. Hardcover. 15. Simmons, who was elected to the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2018 and is a member of the Louisiana Tennis Hall of Fame, died Tuesday night after a long illness at the age of 76. Updated, thanks! 2012 Freddie King I've hated Young's music since my teen years, when I was in my rockist phase (Rather odd saying that, considering Young is a rockist fave). on Friday, 03/8/2013 @ 16:03pm, Responses below it looks like your asking only about Performer inductees, or maybe Early Influence, too. I don't see the influence or quality, honestly. Bosh deserves to be included. Probably Patti Smith, though any of the acts that had one legendary hit (7 that's all) could also be placed here. Nina Simone "The Love I Saw In You Was Just a Mirage" The Jackson 5, Vance Gilbert, The Uniques They are a 2 at best. Oops. 98. Posted by Follower on Thursday, 05/16/2019 @ 20:33pm. 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