![]() These are the ones who insist that 80s hair metal bands have a place in the pantheon. A lot of Rock God museum board members (the ones responsible for suggesting nominations), though usually standing in agreement with the others, have radically different understandings of what constitutes a “Rock God”. Objectivity is our aim, but the nature of the nomination process is inherently subjective. It’s not so much a matter of who is “better” or who is “worse”. Another example: Alice Cooper still shocks and rocks in the higher realms of the pyramid, while Marilyn Manson, with his over-reaching subconscious attempts to imitate the Coop, will probably never be considered for induction. Zep will be remembered forever, while the Riot is almost forgotten already. On the other hand, Quiet Riot feeds at the bottom. They are the difference between “Rock” and “Classic Rock”.įor instance, Led Zeppelin is pretty close to the top of the pyramid. From that point down, it’s like a pyramid that reflects, in order of descent, the talent, influence and over-all ability each particular group has had which demonstrates what classic rock is all about. Most folks will agree that they belong at the very crown of the “Pantheon of Rock Gods,” as I like to call it. Some of the acts that have been inducted are obvious choices. Okay, now that I’m on the same page I’ll try to answer your question. Huh? What’s that? Oh, I’m sorry…I thought you meant… The Who is already in the museum In fact, they rank with the best, at the very top of the pantheon. What’s that you ask? Who is already in the museum? Yes, they are. It’s not an easy job, because there are a LOT of really good bands that, over the course of the years, have produced albums of such high quality that you’d think they’d be shoe-ins. In short, my job is to decide which rockers are worthy of “Rock God” status and which ones just don’t cut it. To basically separate the sheep from the goats, the wheat from the chaff, the winners from the one-hit wonders, the cruisers from the losers. To exalt the biggest, greatest and most influential classic rock bands/artists of all time. Greetings, everyone! I’m Hal Packer, chief curator of the National Rock Gods Museum (not to be confused with the National Rock and Roll Hall of fame, which enjoys a much higher budget).The purpose of our establishment is to give credit where credit is due.
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