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Chicago

Chicago is one of the most popular bands of all time, having been around for over fifty years. Their work ranges from soft rock to jazz rock to hard rock. Most of their albums have been certified. They have had numerous hit singles, several certified. Frontman Peter Cetera went on to have a successful solo career. Their song *I'm a Man* is considered a notable development in metal. They were inducted by Rob Thomas of Matchbox 20.

## honors

They are in the Songwriters Hall of Fame.They won five Grammys. They have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

## Recommended Songs

* You're the Inspiration
* Hard to Say I'm Sorry
* 25 or 6 to 4
* Saturday in the Park
* Beginnings
* Does Anybody Really Know What Time it Is?
* Feelin' Stronger Every Day
* Make Me Smile
* Just You N Me
* Questions 67 and 68 (Can This Feeling That We Have Together)
* Baby What a Big Surprise
* I'm a Man
* If You Leave Me Now
* I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love

## Recommended Albums

* Chicago Transit Authority
* Chicago
* Chicago III
* Chicago V
* Chicago VI
* Chicago VII
* Chicago VIII
* Chicago X
* Chicago XI

## trivia

The song 25 or 6 to 4 is considered to be a sequel to Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is
Chic

Chic is the most pitiful Hall of Fame snub in history, with a record eleven to date. Their reason for nomination is likely their hit *Good Times*, which was sampled in the Queen hit *Another One Bites the Dust* and The Sugarhill Gang hit *Rapper's Delight*. Frontman Nile Rodgers was eventually given the Award for Musical Excellence. Chic has had phenomenal success, with three certified albums and *Real People* also being a hit. They have had four certified singles and numerous additional hits. Their music ranges from funk to disco among others.
Dio

Dio was one of the leaders of power metal. They had two platinum albums and one gold. They had numerous rock hits. Frontman Ronnie James Dio went on to replace Ozzy Osbourne in Black Sabbath from 1979 until 1983. He returned in 2006 and stayed until his death in 2010. It is a shame he died before he could be inducted.

## Recommended Songs

* Rainbow in the Dark
* Don't Talk to Strangers
* Holy Diver
* We Rock
Blues Traveler

Blues Traveler is a blues rock band who emerged in the nineties. Despite being considered a one-hit wonder in the United States they were greatly successful, with three gold albums and two platinum. They had two hit singles and several additional rock hits. They performed at the Woodstock silver anniversary concert.
Blue Cheer

Blue Cheer was a garage rock band who emerged in the sixties. While commercially limited they are considered important in the development of metal, particularly their version of the song *Summertime Blues*. They were praised by The Doors and Eric Clapton. Their debut album was a hit. *Summertime Blues* was a hit. They were a part of the Haight-Ashbury sound of the time. One of the first bands to emphasize loudness in rock.
Carl Perkins

Carl Perkins was a rockabilly musician most active during the early years of rock and roll. While commercially limited outside the country charts, he was influential on other musicians. His hit *Blue Suede Shoes* was successfully covered by the legend Elvis Presley. He was also covered by The Beatles, George Thorogood, and Jimi Hendrix. He is a member of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.
Brooks and Dunn

Brooks & Dunn is a phenomenally successful country duo. They have had numerous platinum albums. The "Brooks" in the name refers to Kix Brooks, no relation to Garth Brooks. They have had numerous hit singles. Despite their success they have never been considered by the Hall of Fame, a shame. They have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Buddy Guy

Buddy Guy is one of the greatest blues musicians of all time. His career has spanned almost 70 years, influencing numerous generations. He has collaborated with numerous artists including Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, and The J. Geils Band. He has eight Grammys. He has the National Medal of Arts. He has the Kennedy Center Honors.
Buffalo Springfield

Buffalo Springfield was one of the most significant folk rock bands of the sixties. Although commercially unsuccessful their cultural impact is important. Members included Neil Young, who went on to have a successful solo career as well as collaborating with Crosby, Stills, and Nash. Members also included Stephen Stills, who became a member of CSN. Buffalo Springfield performed at the Monterey International Pop Festival of 1967. Single *For What It's Worth* was a hit, technically making them a one-hit wonder. Compilation *Retrospective* went platinum. They were inducted by Tom Petty.

## Recommended Songs

* For What It's Worth (Stop, Hey, What's That Sound)
* Mr. Soul
* Rock and Roll Woman
* Bluebird
* Expecting to Fly
* Go and Say Goodbye
* Broken Arrow

## Recommended Albums

* Buffalo Springfield
* Buffalo Springfield Again

## Trivia

* Member Jim Messina later collaborated with Kenny Loggins
Luna

## Background information

### Voice

Keiko Han (Japanese anime)Ryo Hirohashi (Japanese)

Jill Frappier (English dub)

Michelle Ruff (Viz English dub)

## Character information

### Other names

Princess Luna (by Lulu, Duchess and others)Mommy (by Diana)

### Appearance

Slender black cat, crescent on forehead, ruby eyes

### Occupation

PrincessPokemon Trainer

Adventurer

### Relatives

Hera (mother)Kaya (father)

Megaera (aunt)

Artemis (husband)

Diana (daughter)

### Pets

JigglypuffEevee

Riolu

### Dislikes

kids play take plaster on forehead

Luna is the princess of the moon cat.
Aerosmith

Aerosmith is one of the most successful and popular bands of all time. Almost all of their albums were certified. Their greatest hits went diamond. They had numerous hit singles. They won four Grammys. Despite their success they were inducted their third year of eligibility, a shame. Initially a blues rock band, as times changed they shifted to a generic hard rock style, even adopting a synth sound. This has received criticism. They were a part of the 2001 Super Bowl halftime show. They were inducted by rapper Kid Rock, likely due to Aerosmith's previous collaboration with rap group Run-DMC. They performed at the Woodstock silver anniversary concert. Joe Perry and Steven Tyler are in the Songwriter Hall of Fame.

## Recommended Songs

* Dream On
* Love in an Elevator
* Walk This Way
* Big Ten Inch Record
* Back in the Saddle
* I Don't Want to Miss a Thing
* Cryin'
* Sweet Emotion
* Janie's Got a Gun
* Livin' on the Edge
* Rag Doll
* Same Old Song and Dance
* Dude Looks Like a Lady
* The Other Side
* Train Kept A-Rollin'
* What It Takes
* Angel
* Amazing
* Come Together
* Helter Skelter
* Mama Kin

## Recommended Albums

* Aerosmith
* Get Your Wings
* Toys in the Attic
Duchess Meets Dumbo

**Duchess Meets Dumbo** is the crossover by Duchess Productions.

## Cast:

### Team Aristocat:

* Duchess
* Thomas O'Malley
* Mrs. Brisby
* Blackberry
* Rover Dangerfield
* Duchess' Delcatty
* Mrs. Brisby's Marowak
* Blackberry's Pidgeot
* Blackberry's Audino

### Team Caty:

* Lulu Caty
* Luna
* Artemis
* Nyan
* Lulu's Espeon
* Lulu's Braixen
* Luna's Jigglypuff
* Luna's Eevee
	+ Sylveon
* Luna's Riolu
* Artemis' Chikorita
* Nyan's Pichu

### Team Kitten:

* Marie
* Toulouse
* Berlioz
* Treasure
* Diana
* Marie's Clefairy
* Treasure's Fennekin
* Diana's Shaymin

### Team Pokemon Trainer:

* Ash Ketchum
* May
* Max
* Brock
* Ash's Pikachu
* Ash's Grovyle
* Ash's Corphish
* Ash's Torkoal
* Ash's Phanpy
	+ Donphan
* Ash's Snorlax
* Ash's Swellow
* May's Combusken
* May's Skitty
* May's Bulbasaur
* May's Squirtle
* May's Munchlax
* May's Beautifly
* May's Eevee
* Brock's Marshtomp
* Brock's Steelix
* Brock's Forretress
* Brock's Bonsly

### Main in the Crossovers:

* Queen Serenity
* Queen Mimi
* Queen Susu
* Queen Hera
* Tom
* Jerry
* Bugs Bunny
* Daffy Duck
* Momo
* Kosuke
* Anko
* Anko's kittens
* Yamada
* Mimi'a Pikachu
* Susu's Vaporeon
* Hera's Azumarill
* Pikachus
* Eeveelution
Al Green

Al Green is one of the most successful soul artists of all time, with four gold albums and I'm Still in Love with You going platinum. He had three certified compilations. He had numerous certified singles. He is a member of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and has the Kennedy Centers Award.
Eddie Cochran

Eddie Cochran was a popular musician in the early days of rock and roll. While limited commercially, he was important in rock's history. His hit *Summertime Blues* was successfully covered by The Who and stoner band Blue Cheer, the latter of which is considered an important development in metal. Cochran had three hit singles. Other artists who have covered him include Bruce Springsteen, Van Halen, and Tom Petty. He is a member of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. He was one of the first rock and roll songwriters and one of the first to use an overdub. He also pioneered using an unwound third string in order to bend notes up a whole tone. He was one of the original teen idols. He was inducted by Mick Jones of Foreigner.
Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band

Bob Seger is one of the leaders of "heartland rock" along with John Mellencamp. There are others commonly labeled as such due to traits, but they are not from the American midwest and thus cannot be counted as heartland rock. Bob Seger began over fifty years ago with The Bob Seger System, but it was not until *Night Moves* in 1976 that he broke through. He came to have numerous platinum albums, most of them with the Silver Bullet Band. His early album *Beautiful Loser*, done without the SBB, also went platinum. His greatest hits went diamond. He had numerous hit singles. They have a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. When inducted into the Hall of Fame, only Seger was inducted, without his band. This is a shame, as most of his best work was done with his band. Only two of his certified albums were done without them. Despite his success he was not inducted his first seven years of eligibility, a real shame. They were inducted by rapper Kid Rock. Songwriter Hall of Fame

## Recommended Songs

* Like a Rock
* Kathmandu
* You'll Accomp'ny Me
* Old Time Rock and Roll
* Turn the Page
* Roll Me Away
* Mainstreet
* Feel Like a Number
* Against the Wind
* Night Moves
* Betty Lou's Gettin' Out Tonight
* Come to Poppa
* Her Strut
* The Fire Down Below
* Beautiful Loser
* Hollywood Nights
* Rock and Roll Never Forgets
* Still the Same
* We've Got Tonite
* Shame on the Moon

## Suggested Lineup

* Drew Abbott
* Robyn Robbins
* Alto Reed
* Chris Campbell
* Dave Teegarden
* Craig Frost

## Trivia

His hit Like a Rock was used for many years as the jingle for Chevrolet Trucks
Foo Fighters

The Foo Fighters are one of the most successful bands of all time. Most of their albums went platinum. They had three hit singles with numerous additional rock hits. They were a part of the Seattle sound going on at the time. They were inducted their first year of eligibility. They have three Grammys.

## Recommended Songs

* Learn to Fly
* Everlong
* Best of You

## Trivia

* They were founded by former Nirvana member Dave Grohl.
Panzerwelt Colonies

During the Panzerwelt Revolution, the Panzerweltian revolutionaries captured and colonized many Fourth Reich planets. Though citizens of the Planets where initially resistant, they eventually submitted to the Republic. The colonies are run by Governors, who derive their authority from the mandates of the **Panzerwelt Republic Colonial Authorities.**
Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton is a legend. He is one of the most famous musicians of all time. His work dates back to the sixties with The Yardbirds, Cream, and Blind Faith. His success, influence, and legacy is immense. His acoustic album *Unplugged* set a new standard for concert albums, going diamond. Clapton is the only artist to be inducted into the Hall of Fame three times. He was inducted by Robbie Robertson, frontman for The Band. It is a shame that he was inducted his fifth year of eligibility. He also formed Derek and the Dominos in 1970.

## Honors

* He has received numerous Grammys
* Grammy Hall of Fame
* Songwriter Hall of Fame
* Order of the British Empire

## Recommended Songs

* Cocaine
* I Shot the Sheriff
* Layla
* After Midnight
* Let it Rain
* Wonderful Tonight
* Change the World
* Lay Down Sally
* Knockin' on Heaven's Door
* I Can't Stand It
* Forever Man
Echo and the Bunnymen

Echo and the Bunnymen are a post punk band who emerged in the eighties. They were a part of the original post punk craze popular in Britain along with such bands as The Smiths, The Cure, and The Psychedelic Furs. Although commercially unsuccessful in the United States they were phenomenal in the UK. In the US they had two rock hits.

## Recommended Songs

* The Killing Moon
* Lips Like Sugar
* The Cutter
* Bring on the Dancing Horses

## Suggested Lineup

* Ian McCulloch
* Will Sergeant
* Les Pattinson
* Pete De Freitas
* Henry Priestman
Blind Melon

Blind Melon is a blues rock band who emerged in the nineties. Their debut album went four times platinum with the followup also being a hit. Single *Tones of Home* was a rock hit with *No Rain* being a hit single. *Galaxie* was also a rock hit. They performed at the Woodstock silver anniversary concert.
ABBA

ABBA is one of the most successful acts of all time, combining disco and rock elements. They have had four certified albums. They have had two certified singles with numerous additional hits. A Broadway musical was made about them. A tribute band was created called the A\*Teens who released an album titled *The ABBA Generation* with watered-down versions of their songs. 80s pop band Erasure did a synthpop rendition of their hit *Take a Chance on Me.*
Bryan Adams

Bryan Adams is a rock musician who emerged in the eighties. He has been phenomenally successful, with several certified albums. He has had numerous hit singles with *Heaven* being a chart-topper. He has won a Grammy. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He has been involved in humanitarian work and animal rights activism. He is a member of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.

## recommended songs

* Summer of 69
* Run to You
Dusty Springfield

Dusty Springfield was one of the most revered blue-eyed soul singers in the world. A part of the British invasion of the sixties, she had numerous hit singles. Despite her limited success in the United States she was more popular elsewhere. Her album Dusty in Memphis was inducted into the Library of Congress. She collaborated with the Pet Shop Boys.
Buddy Holly and the Crickets

Buddy Holly and the Crickets were one of the most popular rockabilly groups of the fifties. They had numerous hit singles with *That'll Be the Day* being a chart-topper. The Crickets were the inspiration for the name The Beatles. Holly was the inspiration for the name of the band The Hollies. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Originally only Holly was inducted, with the Crickets being inducted in a special committee many years later. Buddy Holly was one of the original teen idols. A song by college rock band Weezer was named after him. Member Sonny Curtis wrote *I Fought the Law*, later a hit for the Bobby Fuller Four. He was inducted by John Fogerty.

## recommended songs

* That'll Be the Day
* Oh Boy
* Rave On
Verne

Sophie Lane (adoptive niece)

Hammy

Timmy Turner

Casey Lane (adoptive niece)

Gladys

**Verne** is the main he main deuteragonist in the movie, Over The Hedge. He is RJ's best friend and in even one of RJ's best friends. Verne is also Taylor's adoptive uncle and a guardian to her and her sisters. He is the voice of Garry Shandling.
David Crosby

David Crosby was a folk musician best known for his work with The Byrds and Crosby, Stills, and Nash. As a solo artist he was successful, with his debut album going gold and Croz being a hit. Drive My Car was a hit single. He was featured on the Stephen Stills song Love the One You're With, but the song was still considered solo.
Black Sabbath

Black Sabbath was one of the greatest hard rock bands of all time. Beginning in the sixties, they grew to become a major success throughout the seventies led by Ozzy Osbourne. They have been cited as the original "doom metal" band due to their dark style. They have also been labeled as an influence by numerous bands including thrash band Metallica, grunge band Nirvana, and metal band Guns N Roses. Osbourne would go on to have a successful solo career after leaving the group in the eighties. When he left he was replaced by power metal musician Ronnie James Dio, who led the band until his death in 2010, after which Osbourne returned for several years before the group broke up in 2017. Osbourne has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Black Sabbath is noted for pioneering a psychedelic/metal hybrid known as "stoner metal". Other examples include The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Cream, and Led Zeppelin. When inducted into the Hall of Fame, only the classic lineup was inducted, without Dio. They were inducted by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich of Metallica. Despite their success, influence, and legacy they were not inducted within their first seven years of eligibility. This is shameful.

## Recommended Songs

* Paranoid
* The Wizard
* War Pigs
* Iron Man
* Sweat Leaf
* Black Sabbath
* NIB
* The Mob Rules
* Electric Funeral

## Recommended Albums

* Black Sabbath
* Paranoid
* Master of Reality

## Trivia

* Black Sabbath is one of only a few bands where the band, album, and song are all the same name. Others include Iron Maiden and Bad Company
Treasure

### Appearance

Scarlet kitten with aqua blue eyes who looks somewhat like Ariel. She has a silver seashell tiara and necklace.

### Occupation

Pokemon TrainerAdventurer

Miko

### Relatives

Tom (grandfather)Toodles Galore (grandmother)

Danny (granduncle)

Sawyer (grandaunt)

Lulu Caty (mother)

Duchess (aunt)

Incineroar † (father)

Thomas O'Malley (uncle)

Toulouse (cousin)

Marie (cousin)

Berlioz (cousin)

### Pets

Fennekin

Treasure is the red cat and daughter of Lulu Caty.
Boston

Boston is one of the most successful and popular hard rock bands of all time. Their debut album went diamond with three others going platinum. Single *Amanda* was a chart-topper with numerous other hits. Despite their immense success they have never been considered by the Hall of Fame, a real shame.

## Recommended Songs

* More Than a Feeling
* Rock and Roll Band
* Peace of Mind
* Amanda
* Long Time
* Feelin' Satisfied
* Let Me Take You Home Tonight
* Cool the Engines
* Hitch a Ride
* We're Ready
* Smokin'
* Can'tcha Say/Still in Love
* Something About You
* Don't Look Back
* Party
* It's Easy
* A Man I'll Never Be

## Recommended Albums

* Boston
* Don't Look Back
* Third Stage
* Walk On
* Life, Love & Hope

## Suggested Lineup

* Tom Scholz
* Brian Delp
* Sib Hashian
* Barry Goudreau
* Fran Sheehan
* Jim Maseda

## Trivia

* The riff for More Than a Feeling was based on Louie Louie by The Kingsmen
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

Bruce Springsteen is a legend in rock. His bluecollar themes have put him amongst heartland rockers like Bob Seger and John Mellencamp despite him coming from New Jersey. His immense success has made him well-known to all generations. Album *Born in the U.S.A.* went diamond while almost all of his other albums were certified. He had numerous hit singles, some certified. He has one Oscar. He has two Golden Globes. He has numerous Grammys. He has a Tony. He is in the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He received the Kennedy Center Honors. He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He was inducted his first year of eligibility, an obvious choice. However, his backing group was not inducted until many years later, a shame. They were given the "Award for Musical Excellence". The Hall needs to learn better respect for backing groups if they expect to tribute the whole history of rock music. He performed the 2009 Super Bowl halftime show. He was a part of the charity supergroup USA for Africa. He was inducted by Bono from post punk group U2.

## Recommended Songs

* Dancing in the Dark
* Born in the USA
* Streets of Philadelphia
* I'm on Fire
* Glory Days
* Born to Run
* Hungry Heart
* Thunder Road
* Pink Cadillac
* Atlantic City
* Radio Nowhere
* Jungleland
* Cadillac Ranch
* Prove it All Night
* Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out
* Rosalita

## Recommended Albums

* Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.
* Born in the USA

## Trivia

* The song Born in the USA is not supposed to be patriotic, but rather about a soldier going off to Vietnam and the reception he receives when he returns.
* People were concerned about Radio Nowhere sounding very similar to the Tommy Tutone hit Jenny/867-5309. However, Tutone said he liked the song and if he thought that there was any form of plagiarism, he would file a lawsuit, but he wasn't going to.
* He was parodied by Weird Al Yankovic.
Anthrax

Anthrax is a thrash metal band who rose to popularity in the late eighties. They are considered one of the Big Four of thrash along with Slayer, Metallica, and Megadeth. They have been notably popular, with four gold albums. They have had five rock hits. They are noted for their rap-metal collaboration *Bring the Noise*, done with Public Enemy. Unfortunately, only PE was inducted, a shame. Anthrax has never been considered, also a shame.
Blondie

Blondie is a punk band important during the rise of female hard rockers in the eighties despite the name referring to the band and not just lead vocalist Debbie Harry. They had three platinum albums with the following two also being hits. They had numerous hit singles, many chart-toppers. They won three Grammys. The song *Uprising* by indie band Muse has been compared to the Blondie song *Call Me.* Their song *Rapture* uses a rap-rock style.

## Recommended Songs

* Heart of Glass
* Call Me
* One Way or Another
* The Tide is High
* Rapture
Dionne Warwick

Dionne Warwick was one of the most successful soul acts of the sixties. She had two gold albums and several additional hit albums. She had numerous hit singles, some going gold. She won several Grammys. She has been considered for the Hall before but not inducted.

## trivia

She had a minor role in the New Adventures of Captain Planet
Elmore James

Elmore James was one of the most famous blues musicians of all time. He provided Dust My Broom, The Sky is Crying, and Madison Blues among others. He has been covered by Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, The Allman Brothers Band, and George Thorogood and the Destroyers among others. Despite being predominantly fifties he was inducted as an Early Influence.
Dire Straits

Dire Straits was a rock band noted for introducing a unique form of rock known as "pub rock". They were greatly popular and successful. They won four Grammys. They were parodied by Weird Al Yankovic. Member Mark Knopfler went on to have a successful solo career.

## Recommended Songs

* Money for Nothing
* Sultans of Swing
* Walk of Life
* So Far Away
* Lady Writer
* Down to the Waterline

## Recommended Albums

* Dire Straits
* Communique

## Trivia

* The music video for *Money for Nothing* is noted for its advanced-for-its-time 3D graphics and for featuring The Police frontman Sting.
* The music video for *Walk of Life* is noted for featuring sports bloopers
Fela Kuti

Fela Kuti was a pioneer in afrobeat, combining funk, jazz, and soul. He was also an activist against political corruption in Africa. His work has influenced Broadway. A theatrical play about him was produced by Will Smith and Jay-Z in 2009. It was nominated for 11 Tonys. It returned three years later for 32 performances. His work was used in Grand Theft Auto IV. He has been considered for the Hall before but not chosen.
Billy Idol

Billy Idol is a hard rock musician who emerged in the eighties. He has been greatly popular, with his debut album going gold and the following three going platinum. Two others were hits. He has had numerous hit singles with *Mony Mony* being a chart-topper. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He was previously in a band called Generation X.

## Recommended Songs

* White Wedding
* Mony Mony
* Eyes Without a Face
* Dancing With Myself
* Rebel Yell
Cheap Trick

Cheap Trick is the definitive power pop band, pioneering a hybrid of pop rock and hard rock. They were greatly successful, with several certified albums. They had numerous hit singles with *The Flame* being a chart-topper. They are well-known for their concert album *Live at the Budokan*, which set a new standard for live albums. They contributed to the *Top Gun* movie soundtrack. They were inducted by rapper Kid Rock.
Donald Fagen

Donald Fagen is a jazz rock musician best known for being a member of Steely Dan. He went solo in the eighties after the two broke up and was equally successful, with his debut album going platinum and the followup going gold. He has since had two additional hit albums. He is also the only official member of Steely Dan after member Walter Becker's death in 2017.

## Recommended Songs

* The Nightfly
* New Frontier
De La Soul

De La Soul is one of the most successful rap acts of all time, pioneering "alternative rap", a style of rap that fuses rap with other genres such as funk, jazz, and reggae. Their debut album went platinum with the followup going gold. Four others were hits. Me Myself and I went gold. They have been considered for the Hall of Fame before, but not chosen.
Chuck Berry

Chuck Berry was one of the greatest early rock and roll musicians of all time. He was noted for his wild style including his "duck walk". He was very successful and influential. His guitar style has greatly influenced The Beatles and The Rolling Stones among others. He was called "The Shakespeare of Rock 'n' Roll" by folk musician Bob Dylan. He received the Kennedy Center Honors. He was a charter member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He was inducted by Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He performed on Saturday Night Live twice.

## Recommended Songs

* Johnny B. Goode
* Rock and Roll Music
* Roll Over Beethoven
* Sweet Little Sixteen
* Too Much Monkey Business
* Brown Eyed Handsome Man
* School Days
* Carol
* You Never Can Tell
* No Particular Place to Go
* Reelin' and Rockin'
* Maybelline
Duran Duran

Duran Duran is a synthrock band who rose to popularity in the eighties. They have been phenomenally popular, with numerous certified albums. They had numerous hit singles, two gold. They provided the theme song to the Bond film *A View to a Kill.* They received two Grammys. They have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

## recommended songs

* Hungry Like the Wolf
* Rio
Dion and the Belmonts

Dion is a rock and roll musician who broke through during the popularity of doo wop in the fifties with his backing group The Belmonts. With them he had several hits. However, it was not until the sixties that he truly became successful. He left the Belmonts and went solo. His first album was a hit. He had numerous hit singles with *Runaround Sue* being a chart-topper. Despite his greater success as a solo artist it was with the Belmonts that he had his classic hits *I Wonder Why* and *A Teenager in Love*. Thus it is shameful that they were excluded when Dion was inducted and even more so when all the neglected backing groups were inducted in 2012.
? and the Mysterians

Another of the many sixties garage bands, best known for their hit 96 Tears. Although considered a one-hit wonder, they are also labeled by some as having a major influence on punk. Both their imagery and musical style have been described as influential. Artists such as Iggy Pop from The Stooges, Todd Rundgren, and Aretha Franklin have cited influence. 96 Tears was a chart-topper with I Need Somebody also being a hit.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is a swing revival band, a group reviving interest in "jump blues", a style first introduced in the forties by Cab Calloway and Louis Prima and key in the early creation of rock and roll. This revival emerged in the late nineties after the popularity of such movies as *The Mask*. Another example is The Brian Setzer Orchestra. Although Big Bad Voodoo Daddy was commercially unsuccessful their work was critically acclaimed. They performed at the 1999 Super Bowl halftime show.
Bikini Kill

All-female punk band best known for pioneering the iconic riot grrrrl feminist movement of the nineties. Despite this cultural significance they were commercially unsuccessful. Bikini Kill collaborated with other star musicians such as Joan Jett. The band had a major influence on such bands as Nirvana, Sleater-Kinney, and Sonic Youth. Their work was critically acclaimed.
Camper Van Beethoven

College rock band best known for their song Take the Skinheads Bowling. While commercially unsuccessful, their work was influential on the developing indie scene of the eighties. Member David Immergluck went on to become a member of Counting Crows. Their debut album Telephone Free Landslide Victory is a favorite of R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe. Their cover of Pictures of Matchstick Men by Status Quo was a chart topper.
Alice in Chains

Alice in Chains is one of the original Seattle sound bands, and one of the most successful grunge bands along with Nirvana, Soundgarden, and Pearl Jam. They had three platinum albums with *Black Gives Way to Blue* going gold. They had numerous hit singles.

## Recommended Songs

* Man in the Box
* Rooster
* Down in a Hole
* Them Bones
* Would? (By My Master)
* Angry Chair
* Dirt (I Want You To Kill Me)
* No Excuses
* Over Now
* Sea of Sorrow

## Suggested Lineup

* Lance Staley
* Jerry Cantrell
* Mike Starr
* Sean Kinney
* Mike Inez

## Trivia

* Their name comes from Alice in Wonderland
* It was rumored that their song God Smack was the inspiration for the name of the post grunge band Godsmack, but Godsmack denies this, claiming that the name came from a personal incident.
Argent

Argent was a psychedelic rock band formed by former member of The Zombies Rod Argent. Although commercially limited they were notably influential. They have been famously covered by various bands such as Rainbow, Kiss, and Three Dog Night. Album All Together Now was a hit. Single Hold Your Head Up was a hit. Their work has been critically acclaimed.
Eagles

The Eagles are quite possibly the most successful band of all time. They have had numerous certified albums, with *Hotel California* going double diamond. Their greatest hits volume one went triple diamond while volume two went diamond. Their video album of their farewell concert from Melbourne went triple diamond. They had numerous hit singles, two gold and *Hotel California* going platinum. Three others were chart-toppers. They have six Grammys. Each member is also noted for their successful solo work. Joe Walsh is also noted for his work with the James Gang. They were inducted their first year of eligibility, a painfully obvious choice. Members Don Henley and Glenn Frey also went on to have successful solo careers.

## Recommended Songs

* Hotel California
* Those Shoes
* Life in the Fast Lane
* Take it Easy
* Lyin' Eyes
* New Kid in Town
* Take It to the Limit
* I Can't Tell You Why
* Love Will Keep Us Alive
* One of These Nights
* Witchy Woman
* Tequila Sunrise
* Heartache Tonight
* Victim of Love
* Desperado
* In the City
* Peaceful Easy Feeling
* The Long Run
* Already Gone
* Best of My Love
Emmy and Max's Adventures of Disney's Sing Along Songs

A spin-off crossover staring only Emmy and Max.

## List:

1. Emmy and Max's Adventures of Disney's Sing Along Songs Episode 1
2. Emmy and Max's Adventures of Disney's Sing Along Songs Episode 2
3. Emmy and Max's Adventures of Disney's Sing Along Songs Episode 3
4. Emmy and Max's Adventures of Disney's Sing Along Songs Episode 4
5. Emmy and Max's Adventures of Disney's Sing Along Songs Episode 5
6. Emmy and Max's Adventures of Disney's Sing Along Songs Episode 6
7. Emmy and Max's Adventures of Disney's Sing Along Songs Episode 7
8. Emmy and Max's Adventures of Disney's Sing Along Songs Episode 8
9. Emmy and Max's Adventures of Disney's Sing Along Songs Episode 9

## Trivia:

* Ord, Cassie, Zak and Wheezie, and Quetzal will be absent in this crossover.
* SpongeBob and Patrick watching Episode 6, 7 & 9 with Prologue and Epilogue segments.
Foghat

Foghat is one of the most successful hard rock bands of all time. Despite this they are considered a one-hit wonder for their song *Slow Ride*. They had seven certified albums. They had five hit singles. Despite this they have never been considered for the Hall, a shame.

## Recommended Songs

* Slow Ride
* Fool for the City
* I Just Want to Make Love to You
* Drivin' Wheel
Conway Twitty

Conway Twitty was a legend in rockabilly. He dominated the country charts for decades. He had several pop hits as well including the chart-topping *It's Only Make-Believe*. Two albums went gold. He is in the Country Hall of Fame. He won a Grammy. He is in the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. He has been nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame before, but not chosen.
Candlebox

Candlebox is a grunge band who emerged in the nineties. Their debut album went triple platinum with the followup going gold. Single *Far Behind* was a hit with numerous additional rock hits. They performed at the Woodstock silver anniversary concert. They were a part of the Seattle sound going on at the time.
Derek and the Dominos

Derek and the Dominos was a shortlived project by Eric Clapton. Although lasting for only two years, their only album went platinum. Band members also included Duane Allman of The Allman Brothers Band. Clapton went on to famously perform an acoustic version of their song *Layla* on his 1992 concert album *Unplugged*.
Asia

Asia led progressive rock into the eighties, with two very successful albums and numerous hit singles. They along with Styx, Rush, and Yes helped adjust prog into the new arena sound popular at the time. They featured Steve Howe of Yes, Carl Palmer of Emerson, Lake, and Palmer, and John Wetton of King Crimson.

## Recommended Songs

* Only Time Will Tell (Now)
* Don't Cry
* Sole Survivor
* Here Comes the Feeling
* Wildest Dreams
* Heat of the Moment
* Time Again

## Trivia

* Almost every album they released has a title that begins and ends with the letter A

## Suggested Lineup

* John Wetton
* Geoff Downes
* Steve Howe
* Carl Palmer
* Mandy Meyer
Charles Mingus

Charles Mingus was a jazz performer noted as a pioneer of upright bass performance among other innovations. He is considered a major proponent of collective improvisation as well as one of the greatest jazz performers of all time. His focus was primarily on bebop and its variants. He was honored by the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York Public Library, and the Library of Congress. Mingus has influenced numerous rock musicians such as Elvis Costello, Joni Mitchell, and Keith Richards.
Emmylou Harris

Emmylou Harris is a legend in country, with numerous certified albums, collaborations, compilations, and soundtracks. She has numerous hit singles, Mister Sandman being her biggest. She has numerous Grammys. She is in the Country Hall of Fame and the Grand Ole Opry. She is a member of the Academy of Arts and Sciences. She has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Bob Marley and the Wailers

Bob Marley was a legend in reggae. He is the most well known musician of all time and is iconic in the genre. He had six certified albums including the posthumous *Confrontation*. Compilation *Legend* went diamond. Waiting in Vain was a hit single. His song I Shot the Sheriff was successfully covered by Eric Clapton. It is a shame he was not inducted his first year of eligibility. When inducted, only Marley was inducted, without the Wailers. Wailers member Peter Tosh has been considered, but not the group as a whole, a shame.

## Honors

He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
.38 Special

.38 Special is a Southern rock band founded by Donnie Van Zant, older brother of late Lynyrd Skynyrd member Ronnie. They have been phenomenal, with numerous certified albums. They have also had numerous hit singles. Despite this classic rock stations only play two of their hits, resulting in their neglect for the Hall of Fame. A shame.
April Wine

April Wine is a hard rock band who emerged in 1979. Album *Harder...Faster* went gold with *The Nature of the Beast* going Platinum and several others being hits. They had three hit singles. They are members of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.

## recommended songs

* Roller
* I Like to Rock
* Enough is Enough
* Sign of the Gypsy Queen
* All Over Town
* Just Between You and Me
* Could Have Been a Lady
Bauhaus

Bauhaus was one of the most notable goth bands of all time. Although commercially unsuccessful they were greatly influential. They have been cited as an influence by Nine Inch Nails, KoЯn, and Soundgarden among many others. They have also had a major impact on indie. They were phenomenal in Britain.
Extreme

Extreme is a glam metal band who emerged at the tail end of the genre before bands like Metallica brought in more cynical and aggressive genres like thrash. They have been notably popular, with two certified albums and *Waiting for the Punchline* being a hit. Single *More Than Words* went gold with *Hole Hearted* also being a hit and several additional rock hits.
Dick Dale and His Del-Tones

Dick Dale was the king of the surf guitar, leading the rise of the Latin and Arab influenced sound coming out of Hawaii, California, and Florida as people discovered the new sport. He is best known for his song *Misirlou*, a Middle Eastern folk song dating back to the twenties which he and the Del-Tones performed in instrumental form. It was best known as the theme song for the film *Pulp Fiction*. Surf rock was also popularized by The Ventures. Dick Dale, without his band, has been considered for the Hall, but not chosen. This is an example of the Hall's neglect of backing groups. The Black Eyed Peas sampled Misirlou for their hit *Pump It*.
Bango Tango

One of the many glam metal bands of the 80s-90s, coming in at the tail end. While commercially unsuccessful, they were influential. Alternative metal band Slipknot cited them as a major influence. Besides that, they were venerated by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the greatest hair metal bands of all time.
Beastie Boys

The Beastie Boys were a rock group noted for combining rap and rock. They were phenomenally popular. Their debut album went diamond with numerous other certified albums. They had several hit singles, two going gold. They won three Grammys. Despite their success they were inducted their fifth year of eligibility, a shame.
Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin was the queen of soul. Her legacy is undoubtedly great. She was phenomenally popular, with numerous hit albums, some certified. She had numerous hit singles, many certified. She has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She received the Kennedy Center Honors. She received the National Medal of Arts. She received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. She is a member of the R&B Hall of Fame. Despite her legacy she was inducted her second year of eligibility, a shame. She performed on Saturday Night Live. She was inducted by Keith Richards.
Daft Punk

Daft Punk was one of the most successful house groups of all time, helping to popularize a style of electronic music considered a direct descendant of disco. Their first two albums went gold with *Random Access Memories* going platinum. Single *Get Lucky* went platinum. They have won several Grammys. They broke up in 2021.
2Pac

One of the most successful rappers in history. All of his albums were certified, especially All Eyez On Me, which went diamond. He was a part of the West Coast Hip Hop style which fuses rap with electronic and soul music. His greatest hits also went diamond. Numerous hit singles, some certified. He was inducted his first year of eligibility.
Dead Kennedys

The Dead Kennedys are a hardcore punk band from San Francisco. While commercially unsuccessful they were highly innovative and pioneering, with their early work being highly critical of the establishment. Many radio stations refused to play their work. They are considered one of the first hardcore punk bands. They have been cited as an influence by such bands as Green Day, System of a Down, and Rage Against the Machine among others.
Bill Haley and His Comets

Everyone remembers Bill Haley for the first rock and roll hit, *Rock Around the Clock.* He and his Comets had numerous other hits. Originally only Haley was inducted into the Hall of Fame, with the Comets inducted many years later. The Hall has a long reputation of neglecting backing groups. Haley was inducted by Chuck Berry. It is also a shame Haley was not a charter member. He had to wait a year. Haley also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. *Rock Around the Clock* was used as the original theme song for the sitcom *Happy Days.*

## Recommended songs

* Rock Around the Clock
* Shake, Rattle, and Roll
Backstreet Boys

The Backstreet Boys are phenomenal. They were one of the leaders of the boy band craze of the nineties to 2000s along with \*NSYNC. Album *Millennium* went diamond with two others being certified. Album *DNA* was a chart topper with two others being hits. They had five certified hits. They have a star on the Hollywood walk of Fame.
Big Brother and the Holding Company

Big Brother and the Holding Company was a blues rock band best known for being the main group for rock legend Janis Joplin. They were one of the main bands of the San Francisco sound along with Creedence Clearwater Revival, Santana, Grateful Dead, and Jefferson Airplane. Unfortunately only Joplin became truly famous, leading to only her getting into the Hall of Fame. Album *Cheap Thrills* was a chart-topper. They had a hit with *Piece of My Heart*. Being a local band they performed at the Monterey International Pop Festival of 1967. Joplin went on to famously perform at the legendary Woodstock Music and Art Festival of 1969. She has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. They have been considered for the Hall of Fame before but not chosen. Their work has often been labeled simply as Janis Joplin.

## Recommended Songs

* Piece of My Heart
* Down on Me
* Bye Bye Baby
* Ball and Chain

## suggested lineup

* Janis Joplin
* Peter Albin
* Sam Andrew
* David Getz
* James Gurley
Chubby Checker

Chubby Checker was one of the most popular early rock and roll musicians. He is best known for his hit *The Twist*, the longest lasting of the dance crazes of the fifties and sixties. He had several other hit singles. He has been considered for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame before but not chosen, likely because he has been considered a one-hit wonder. He was the first major artist to perform the Super Bowl halftime show, beginning a tradition that has continued for decades.
Devo

Devo is the definitive new wave band, the leader of the Big Four of the early bands (the others being Talking Heads, The B-52's, and Oingo Boingo). They have an enormous legacy, even insofar as having a child-oriented tribute band playing watered-down versions of Devo songs. Album *Freedom of Choice* went platinum with their debut album going gold. Single *Whip It* went platinum. They have been considered for the Hall before but not inducted.

## Recommended Songs

* Big Mess
* Whip It
* That's Good
* Girl U Want
* Jocko Homo
* Uncontrollable Urge
* Satisfaction
* Mongoloid
* Freedom of Choice
* Jerkin' Back and Forth
* Beautiful World
* Working in the Coal Mine
* Through Being Cool

## Suggested Albums

* Are We Not Men?
* Freedom of Choice

## Suggested Lineup

* Mark Mothersbaugh
* Gerald Casale
* Bob Mothersbaugh
* Bob Casale
* Alan Meyers

## Trivia

* Their name comes from the concept of "devolution", in which we will eventually evolve back into single-celled organisms.
* They collaborated with Neil Young
* They were famously parodied by Weird Al Yankovic.
* They are known for their "energy dome" hats worn since the release of their Freedom of Choice album. The hats are commonly mistaken for flower pots.
Bon Jovi

Bon Jovi is one of the most popular and successful glam metal bands of all time. Most of their albums have been certified, especially *Slippery When Wet*, which went diamond. They had numerous hit singles, several certified. They won one Grammy. Despite their success they were not inducted their first seven years of eligibility, a real shame. Frontman Jon Bon Jovi has also had enormous success as a solo artist.

## Recommended Songs

* It's My Life
* Livin' on a Prayer
* You Give Love a Bad Name
* Wanted Dead or Alive
* Never Say Goodbye
* I'll Be There for You
* Bad Medicine
* Runaway
Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention

Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention were a rock band who emerged in the seventies. Their work ranged from new wave to jazz to experimental. With and without the Mothers, Zappa had numerous hit albums, two of them going gold. *Valley Girl*, done with his daughter Moon for the film, was a hit single. Zappa was inducted alone into the Hall. However, many of his successful albums were with the Mothers, so they should have been included. One of those albums went gold. Zappa performed on Saturday Night Live.
Big Star

Big Star was a power pop group primarily active in the seventies. Although commercially unsuccessful they were greatly influential. Paul Stanley of Kiss cited them as one of his influences. R.E.M.'s Peter Buck also cited them as an influence. Two albums were labeled among the best of all time by Rolling Stone Magazine.
Blue Öyster Cult

Blue Öyster Cult is a heavy metal band who came to popularity in the seventies. They were greatly popular, with four gold albums and *Agents of Fortune* going platinum. *The Reaper* was a hit single with several additional rock hits. They pioneered the heavy metal umlaut, making themselves look Nordic or German when they are in fact American. This also appears with Motörhead and Mötley Crüe.

## Recommended Songs

* Don't Fear the Reaper
* Godzilla
* Cities on Flame with Rock and Roll
* Burnin' for You
* Veteran of the Psychic Wars
* Sole Survivor
* After Dark
* Vengeance
* Fire of Unknown Origin
* Flaming Telepaths
* Astronomy
* Kick Out the Jams
* Black Blade
* Nosferatu
* Divine Wind

## Trivia

* Don't Fear the Reaper was the subject of a famous Saturday Night Live sketch
David Lee Roth

David Lee Roth is a metal musician best known for being the original frontman for Van Halen. Many fans believe him to be superior to Sammy Hagar. The group alternated between the two after Hagar replaced him. As a solo artist Roth has been greatly successful, with two platinum albums and one gold. He has had numerous hit singles. The band broke up in 2020 after Eddie's death.
Boyz II Men

Boyz II Men is one of the most successful new jack swing acts in history, combining rap with other genres such as funk and jazz. Album *II* went diamond with three others going platinum and one gold. Numerous others were hits. They had numerous hit singles, many certified. They won four Grammys. They performed the 1998 Super Bowl halftime show.
Eagle Eye Cherry

Post grunge band who debuted in 1997. Their debut album was successful worldwide, going platinum in the US. The followup was also successful internationally, but saw no success in the US. Save Tonight was a hit single worldwide, but they have not had a hit in the US since. They have garnered numerous hits internationally, however.
Doug Sahm

Doug Sahm did not have much success commercially. However, he did help pioneer the Tejano genre, a combination of Latin music with other styles such as blues, jazz, and country. This led to several notable artists including the Tejano phenomenon Selena. Sahm has been considered for the Hall before, but not chosen.
(Small) Faces

The (Small) Faces were a rock band established in the sixties and lasting until 2011. Originally formed as a part of the British invasion, they participated in the new psychedelic sound. They were only a one-hit wonder in the United States with their hit *Itchycoo Park*. It was not until Rod Stewart joined in 1969 that they became successful. Stewart had formerly been of the Jeff Beck group. Because his face "wasn't as small", they changed their name to simply Faces. Their style was changed from psychedelia to blues. They went on to have three hit albums in the US with one going gold. They also had two hit singles. When inducted into the Hall of Fame, both bands were inducted together. Member Ronnie Wood was also a member of The Rolling Stones.

## Recommended songs

* Itchycoo Park
* Stay With Me
* I'm Losing You