DAILY DIRT: Ten more who are worthy of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inclusion

Published On: August 15, 2025

Thursday, August 14, 2025: Daily Dirt

All things considered, Bryan Adams may be the most underappreciated name on today’s list. Welcome to The Daily Dirt’s Vol. 1,373: Three Thoughts for Today.

1. The countdown marches on.

We are examining the 30 most worthy bands and individuals who ought to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame but have been excluded for some reason.

We look at our choices for Nos. 20 through 11 today:

20. Peter Frampton: Frampton Comes Alive!, a seminal live double album released in 1976, catapulted Frampton to global fame and a remarkable run of singles.

19. Bryan AdamsWhy has he not been selected despite his voice, compositional prowess, career trajectory, hit list, and well-known charitable work? Don’t tell me that it’s because he’s Canadian, either.

18. Mariah Carey: There’s a lot of uncertainty here. Carey appeared to be a lock for such an honor at the beginning of a career.

17. Boston: Arena rock royalty?

16. Warren Zevon: One of the best lyricists in pop music, Zevon passed away far too soon at the age of 56. Werewolves of London is a timeless classic, and his Excitable Boy LP is among the best in the genre.

15. Guess Who: Burton Cummings, the frontman of Guess Who, was one of the greatest lead singers of the rock era.

14. The Carpenters: Soft rock at its best. Karen Carpenter’s voice might never be heard again.

13. Dionne Warwick: I don’t understand how she missed induction despite being nominated multiple times. She has always stood out from most due to her subtle demeanor and ability to interpret those timeless, smooth rock offerings.

12. Sonny and Cher: It’s time to include Cher and Sonny (Bono) together after Cher was officially recognized a year ago. One of the major sounds of the 1960s was Sonny and Cher’s music, which forever altered pop music and the mindset that accompanied it.

11. Phil Collins: Although he was already inducted with Genesis, he should also be honored as a solo artist. Mariah Carey and Collins are in the same class. What’s going on?

Our top ten bands/performers who were left out will be announced tomorrow.

2. Did you know (Part 456)

That the best-selling single of the 1970s was Stayin Alive from the Bee Gees.
That the best-selling album of the 1970s was Fleetwood Mac s Rumours .
That the best-selling single of the 1980s was Another Brick in the Wall from Pink Floyd.
That the best-selling album of the 1980s was Michael Jackson s Thriller .
That the Eagles started out as a backup band for Linda Ronstadt.

3. The following celebrities have birthdays this week:

Singer

Joe Jonas

will be 36 on Friday. I m not sure I can name one song by the Jonas Brothers.
Actress

Debra Messing

turns 57, also on Friday. She s best known for her role as Grace Adler on Will and Grace .
Entertainer

Madonna

will be 67 on Saturday. The Material Girl was born Madonna Louise Ciccone.
Actor

Robert Redford

turns 89 on Monday. Think ya used enough dynamite there, Butch?
Former President

Bill Clinton

will be 79 on Tuesday. He will have been married to Hillary for 50 years come Oct. 11.