chaosapiant
Ancient Marinade
Same, but they might not have a choice. Regardless of the morals of the issue, this could be a big deal to their brand and Rod would almost certainly push them to accept as is.
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Iron Lurker
Ancient Mariner
I am almost positive they won't get in. I know they don't necessarily care either but it would be nice for them to be recognized and maybe pave the way for other deserving metals bands to be recognized. Tired of my favorite genre of music taking the backseat to all other genres.
srfc
Ancient Mariner
As seen from Dennis' statement, for people like him, probably Paul and Clive's family, Blaze too, the idea of being in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame would be a big deal. I think there's definitely more to be thought about on this than just prominent band members havng a contrarian moment.
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I don't think the "brand" is managed in that way. Brand is enslaved to the band, and not vice versa. It's there to provide them money so they can mount big ass world tours and not to provide them money when they don't do that. Also having Iron Maiden out of the HoF is PR in itself, not accepting the award is probably something that hasn't been done before?
People don't consider Dickinson's position nowadays, he's a lot more than a frontman.
As for the other guys, Paul, Blaze and Clive deserve it.
Regarding Stratton I don't know what to say. He was there as a 2nd guitar on the debut album. He provided a nice few solos. He was also 27 y.o at the moment, so the guitar play can be seen as "not that special" if one wants. He also didn't click with the band on tour, and had a strong family life that he wanted to see through. There's nothing wrong about it, but "important for rock and roll" ?
SixesAlltheway
Ancient Mariner
Stratton is not that special I agree but in the eyes of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame he was on the debut album and as such played a part in launching the band/played on a seminal album. Blaze did not and that's probably why he's been overlooked.
So here's a question. What's the benefit of this sort of recognition?
bearfan
Ancient Mariner
Under normal years (non Covid) the band would get some publicity in some news outlets they normally would not and they would give speeches/perform on US TV, pretty rare for Maiden.
I don't see much downside to it ... but I tend to doubt they are getting in.
Re: Blaze, given they are proposing to induct everyone who played on a studio album except Blaze, I think they should include him. How they pick members to be inducted is a bit of a mystery to me.
Honestly, I have never been a fan of the "Hall of Fame" aspect of this. It makes sense for individual players in sports, but the concept does not work that will for music IMO ... if anything just based on many of these bands still being active.
When it comes down to it, like any other "Hall of Fame" it is a museum that is trying to draw fans of bands to pay admission, it is Rolling Stone Magazine trying to get readers, and trying to get viewers for their TV show (the induction ceremony)
Iron Lurker
Ancient Mariner
Maybe it would wake up the lamestream media in America to realize this band is great and metal is legit? I know, pipe dream, right?
Josh
Ancient Mariner
It's awful over here. The media is a straight up liberal propaganda machine at this point. It's insufferable.
Lego
Ancient Mariner
Hear, hear! I too seek validation from giant corporations regarding my taste in music!
Iron Lurker
Ancient Mariner
Or you know, just maybe, they might gain some new fans because of this. Not a bad thing.
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You can also get new fans by adapting your music style, adapting your image, doing big endorsements and things like that. It's called commercialization and it's everything Maiden isn't about.
Black Bart
Ancient Mariner
Do you mean, if they did something like "Robinsons Brewery presents The Trooper"?
GhostofCain
Ancient Mariner
If anyone is interested, there is an opportunity to bid on some nice Maiden items to support the stage hands that find themselves struggling during the pandemic:
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
I am in two minds about this. Whilst it is nice to see the band donate some items to support a worthy cause, I cannot help but think they surely can donate much more themselves from their very deep pockets.
Win a Limited Edition Iron Maiden Jackson Guitar
In aid of Stagehand's #ILoveLive campaign, Iron Maiden is raising money for UK stage crew affected by the pandemic.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
I am in two minds about this. Whilst it is nice to see the band donate some items to support a worthy cause, I cannot help but think they surely can donate much more themselves from their very deep pockets.
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Who says they don't?
GhostofCain
Ancient Mariner
Who says they do?
The_7th_one
Ancient Mariner
Totally agree.If anyone is interested, there is an opportunity to bid on some nice Maiden items to support the stage hands that find themselves struggling during the pandemic:
Win a Limited Edition Iron Maiden Jackson Guitar
In aid of Stagehand's #ILoveLive campaign, Iron Maiden is raising money for UK stage crew affected by the pandemic.
I am in two minds about this. Whilst it is nice to see the band donate some items to support a worthy cause, I cannot help but think they surely can donate much more themselves from their very deep pockets.
Edit: It's time to another Rod's biking world tour
I guess they can gets a lot of money just from the merchandise shop in one gig
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I suspect it has something to do with the way tax incentives are structured, for creating a fundraiser versus donating directly.
I do wonder how deep their pockets are. Probably pretty deep, but they're not JK Rowling, either.
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My view on this is that if they do, they wouldn't advertise it.