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Steve Miller rips RRHOF

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http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/04/09/arts/music/after-his-induction-steve-miller-rips-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame.html?smprod=nytcore-ipad&smid=nytcore-ipad-share&_r=1&referer=http://m.q1043.com/onair/jonathan-jc-clarke-1368/whoagh-steve-miller-gets-inducted-into-14586487/

I like what he said and the fact that he had the smarts to "tactfully allude to the Rock Hall’s opaque nomination process and poor track record on inducting women" during his acceptance speech and really let it rip backstage:

“The whole process is unpleasant,” suggesting that it be “changed from the top to the bottom.”

“They need to respect the artists they say they’re honoring, which they don’t,”

When a publicist for the Rock Hall tried to interrupt him, Mr. Miller persisted. “No, we’re not going to wrap this up — I’m going to wrap you up,” he said. “You go sit down over there and learn something.”

“This is how close this whole show came to not happening because of the way the artists are being treated,” Mr. Miller said, holding two fingers very close together.
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













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  • InHiding80InHiding80 Posts: 7,623
    What do you expect from an institution controlled by that Rolling Stone magazine douchebag, Jann Wenner, who favors Madonna being in there first year over Rush who had years to get in? He just wants to take the money and run.
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,055
    InHiding80 said:

    What do you expect from an institution controlled by that Rolling Stone magazine douchebag, Jann Wenner, who favors Madonna being in there first year over Rush who had years to get in? He just wants to take the money and run.

    Haha! Yup!

    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • MedozKMedozK Posts: 9,209
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umI7MkgwS7M
  • lukin2006lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    I would say the RRHOF has stopped being the RRHOF when it started inducting hip hop artist and other non rock artist...imho.

    And he should have received tickets for his band...because they helped him get there.
    I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin

    "Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
  • lukin2006lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    InHiding80 said:

    What do you expect from an institution controlled by that Rolling Stone magazine douchebag, Jann Wenner, who favors Madonna being in there first year over Rush who had years to get in? He just wants to take the money and run.

    Alex Lifeson...best acceptance speech ever!!!
    I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin

    "Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
  • InHiding80InHiding80 Posts: 7,623
    lukin2006 said:

    InHiding80 said:

    What do you expect from an institution controlled by that Rolling Stone magazine douchebag, Jann Wenner, who favors Madonna being in there first year over Rush who had years to get in? He just wants to take the money and run.

    Alex Lifeson...best acceptance speech ever!!!
    Blah blah blah Malkovich esque blah blah blah.
  • InHiding80InHiding80 Posts: 7,623
    http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/black-keys-we-regret-inducting-steve-miller-after-rock-hall-insults-20160413

    As right as Steve was in his speech, that was a dick move towards BKs.
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,055
    InHiding80 said:

    http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/black-keys-we-regret-inducting-steve-miller-after-rock-hall-insults-20160413

    As right as Steve was in his speech, that was a dick move towards BKs.

    But what a dumb idea of RRHOF to have guys that Miller didn't even know induct him! To my way of thinking that's just more evidence of how lame HOF has become. Too bad because it could be really great.
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • ShakesckyShakescky Posts: 343
    InHiding80 said:

    What do you expect from an institution controlled by that Rolling Stone magazine douchebag, Jann Wenner, who favors Madonna being in there first year over Rush who had years to get in? He just wants to take the money and run.

    don't forget the stooges shoo-in the following year of madonna only after ron asheton's death.
    i have witnessed some performances. i have soaked up a lot of memories.
  • mr bunglemr bungle Posts: 1,345
    edited April 2016
    InHiding80 said:

    http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/black-keys-we-regret-inducting-steve-miller-after-rock-hall-insults-20160413

    As right as Steve was in his speech, that was a dick move towards BKs.

    Maybe i'm getting old. As much as i agree with what he said, and as much as I loved Pearl Jam shitting on the Grammy's when they won. I feel if you decide to attend and receive an award or an honor, you should be a gentleman about it and be somewhat classy. Save the preaching for another day.
  • InHiding80InHiding80 Posts: 7,623
    Shakescky said:

    InHiding80 said:

    What do you expect from an institution controlled by that Rolling Stone magazine douchebag, Jann Wenner, who favors Madonna being in there first year over Rush who had years to get in? He just wants to take the money and run.

    don't forget the stooges shoo-in the following year of madonna only after ron asheton's death.
    They'll probably try for Yes next time since Steve Howe just died.
  • cutzcutz Posts: 11,844
    InHiding80 said:

    Shakescky said:

    InHiding80 said:

    What do you expect from an institution controlled by that Rolling Stone magazine douchebag, Jann Wenner, who favors Madonna being in there first year over Rush who had years to get in? He just wants to take the money and run.

    don't forget the stooges shoo-in the following year of madonna only after ron asheton's death.
    They'll probably try for Yes next time since Steve Howe just died.
    Steve Howe died?

    or did you mean Chris Squire?
  • InHiding80InHiding80 Posts: 7,623
    cutz said:

    InHiding80 said:

    Shakescky said:

    InHiding80 said:

    What do you expect from an institution controlled by that Rolling Stone magazine douchebag, Jann Wenner, who favors Madonna being in there first year over Rush who had years to get in? He just wants to take the money and run.

    don't forget the stooges shoo-in the following year of madonna only after ron asheton's death.
    They'll probably try for Yes next time since Steve Howe just died.
    Steve Howe died?

    or did you mean Chris Squire?
    My bad.
  • cutzcutz Posts: 11,844
    InHiding80 said:

    cutz said:

    InHiding80 said:

    Shakescky said:

    InHiding80 said:

    What do you expect from an institution controlled by that Rolling Stone magazine douchebag, Jann Wenner, who favors Madonna being in there first year over Rush who had years to get in? He just wants to take the money and run.

    don't forget the stooges shoo-in the following year of madonna only after ron asheton's death.
    They'll probably try for Yes next time since Steve Howe just died.
    Steve Howe died?

    or did you mean Chris Squire?
    My bad.
    Man, when you posted that i was wondering......... not again(another musician passed away?)
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