They deserve to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Duran Duran

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Some months ago both Scott Ganschow and fourwalls presented lists of performers whom they consider worthy of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction and are being snubbed. Now it is time to put my two cents in the jukebox with my own selections. I will endeavor not to duplicate those previously named though several would be top personal choices. Consideration is drawn upon personal judgement and criteria established by the Hall of Fame. Artists are presented in alphabetical order. Duran Duran has a legion of detractors. Critics loathe Duran Duran as pretty boys performing glam pop who became stars because of MTV videos. Another victim of the prejudice of the Hall of Fame and Rolling Stone Magazine against 80s new wave bands. Duran Duran were colossal being the most popular and commercially successful group to emerge from the new wave/alternative era. Over 100 millions records sold. Sales count for something. Formed in Birmingham in 1978, the UK outfit went through several personnel changes until settling on the classic lineup of Simon LeBon, Nick Rhodes and the unrelated Taylors John, Roger and Andy. They enjoyed eight platinum albums and 11 gold plus 16 top 20 hits including #1’s “The Reflex” and “A View to a Kill.” Hit after hit like “Hungry Like the Wolf,” “Girls on Film” and “Union of the Snake.” Duran Duran has won two Grammy Awards and have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Cited as influence by Justin Timberlake, Pink, Gwen Stefani, Beck, Barenaked Ladies, Korn, Panic at the Disco, Dido and Franz Ferdinand. Elton John is a fan. Get over it, Hall of Fame. You inducted Journey for God sakes.