The ‘80s: Our Listeners Punch the HOF Ballot
Summary
Hosts Dave and Milt reveal their listeners' top 10 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame snubs from the 1980s. The countdown features Sting at number one, followed by Huey Lewis and the News, Don Henley, and Kenny Loggins. Other notable inductees include Toto, Bryan Adams, Steve Winwood, the B-52s, INXS, and the Bangles. The hosts debate the merits of each artist, discussing genre biases and critical acclaim versus popularity.
Topics discussed
Intro: 80s Rock Hall of Fame survey results and methodology
#10 The Bangles: All-female rock legacy and comparison to Go-Go's
#9 INXS: Michael Hutchence's legacy and critical appeal
#8 B-52s: Unique sound, influence, and lack of nominations
#7 Toto: Yacht rock revival, session work, and 'Africa'
#6 Bryan Adams: Canadian rocker, live shows, and ballad criticism
#5 Steve Winwood: Solo career, Traffic pedigree, and session work
#4 Kenny Loggins: Movie soundtracks and soft rock stigma
#3 Don Henley: Solo catalog vs. Eagles fame and 'Boys of Summer'
#2 Huey Lewis and the News: Pop appeal and critical snub
Honorable Mentions: Sonic Youth, Devo, The Smiths polarization
#1 Sting: Solo success, Police legacy, and listener consensus
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