They deserve to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Sonny & Cher

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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. And why not? Sonny and Cher are more famous than inductees Hall and Oates and a case can be made in their defense. To begin with, they boast two classic enduring songs in “I Got You Babe” (#1 1965) and “The Beat Goes On” (1967). Sonny was an accomplished producer and songwriter who penned songs for others. Factor in Cher’s career. She would probably prefer being inducted with Sonny who died in 1998 than as a solo artist. Their original 1971-74 television variety series was a success until their divorce ended it. A reboot failed as well as their 1967 movie “Good Times.” They charted nine top 20 hits. Sonny and Cher were good but not great but the same can be said of many Hall of Fame inductees. In fact, Sonny and Cher are better and longer lasting than such inducted ’60’s relics as the Lovin’ Spoonful and the Rascals.