I had an argument with a friend last night about the Smashing Pumpkins. He seems to believe that SP is NOT Hall of Fame caliber-close-but not because of their final stretch of failed albums and confliction within the band (Iha/ Corgan; D'arcy/Jimmy). I believe they are because they were unique, did create three SOLID albums, and have won over a large fanbase over time. Are the Smashing Pumpkins worthy or not and why?
2007-07-27 05:06:07 · 16 answers · asked by Ben V 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Rock and Pop
I'd say they are worthy of the Hall Of Fame. But I think they need to finish inducting the artists from the 60's and 70's that are worthy. Come next decade, I'd like to see them induct artists like Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana, Alice In Chains, Pearl Jam, Metallica, ect.
2007-07-27 05:28:48 · answer #1 · answered by GK Dub 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a very difficult question. The way they started out, it seemed like a forgone conclusion. However, I am in agreement with your friend. They certainly will end up in the Hall of Very Good but Billy Corgan has no one to blame but himself for that. He was a complete dictator in the way he conducted the band. He essentially drove out key members and kept the group name alive, which doesn't sit well with me. They did have those three great albums, but is it enough to cancel out the last three?
2007-07-27 12:29:57 · answer #2 · answered by Rckets 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does it really matter? Will you like them more if they are in? A lot of bands sell albums and draw crowds. Does that make them great? Nickelback is huge right now. Do they seem HOF worthy? Don't think so. Music is so subjective and the idea of a HOF seems foolish. It really comes down to the music industry schmoozing it up with their pals.
2007-07-27 12:32:49 · answer #3 · answered by wickfu75 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If Rush is not worthy then the Smashing Pumpkins certainly are not.
2007-07-27 15:10:33 · answer #4 · answered by krupsk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For their first three albums - definitely.
When Billy started to become desperate for relevance, they don't deserve Hall Of Fame.
2007-07-27 12:45:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1/4 of the bands that are in had 1 or 2 memorable CDs and the rest forgettable, but it won't be until 2017.
I don't know how influential they were though, not many bands name drop them.
2007-07-27 12:28:03 · answer #6 · answered by nightdogg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They were a great band during their day, but as of right now I don't think they are worthy yet, but who knows what the future may bring if they can keep it together
2007-07-27 12:09:31 · answer #7 · answered by Dirty Dusty 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yeah
pumpkins were on a simpsons episode, they deserve to be in the hall of fame
hell, they let the ******* bee-gees in
2007-07-27 12:29:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, not good enough - sorry. There are just too many groups that exceed thier talent and track record - by miles.
2007-07-27 12:09:34 · answer #9 · answered by terminator_two 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes.
2007-07-27 12:09:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋