In order to be eligible for a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, an artist or band must have their first album out for 25 years. Well, Nirvana’s first album, “Bleach”, was released 24 years ago. The next Hall of Fame won’t be until 2014 so this is what helps get Nirvana the nomination. There’s obviously going to be a lot of controversy over this ’cause as you all know, Nirvana isn’t for everyone. Nirvana certainly deserves this honor and if Kurt was still alive, I’m sure he would be all for it too. Nirvana means so much to me. They’ve pretty much helped change my life. Their songwriting and musicianship may have been pretty questionable — Kurt may not have been the greatest singer and guitarist but you don’t need to be to write killer and amazing songs! Most importantly, Nirvana were the greatest live performers. It was their live shows that really mattered. Kurt may have dressed up in drag onstage quite a lot and he smashed a lot of instruments but that’s what made him amazing. He wasn’t afraid to be different on stage.
If Nirvana wins the induction and they probably will, it’ll be interesting to see who is going to induct them. Hopefully, it won’t end up being Courtney Love. I don’t think she’ll be any part of the induction ’cause she never got along with Dave and Krist over the years. Courtney and Nirvana always had a big feud over legal rights, and all that bullshit. I think Frances Bean Cobain (Kurt’s daughter) should induct them or maybe the Nirvana producer, Butch Vig. Maybe the guys from the Meat Puppets — Cris and Curt Kirkwood should induct them too. Any of those could be a possibility.
To see the full nomination list for 2014 Hall of Fame, check it out, here.
Kiss got nominated again this year but don’t get your hopes up if they’ll actually make it… they could get snubbed again for the 20th time, I lost count.
I can see Peter Gabriel winning his nomination. Hall and Oates for sure. The Zombies I would like to see make it in. Deep Purple and Yes both deserve their time. Linda Ronstadt deserves her time as well!
I have a feeling they’ll probably end up inducting another rap artist and if they do, they should give it to the N.W.A. They are more deserving than LL Cool J.
That’s all. Just thought I’d give you my quick thoughts on the Hall of Fame.
Kev
K'Brocking 
I’m pretty sure Cobain would be indifferent to it or against it altogether. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a total farce.
If you think that’s what Kurt would think, then why did he agree to appear on the MTV VMA’S in 1992 and agreed to do the MTV Unplugged show? If he did those things then he would have no problem with the Hall of Fame.
Kev
Those are completely different scenarios. He’s essentially dead because of what the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is and how the industry took control of his music.
You thinking that Kurt killing himself ’cause the way the industry was controlling his music is all based on assumptions and opinion. That’s one thing that pisses me off when it comes to Nirvana. Everyone wants to treat them in a negative direction when it comes to Kurt’s death and their music. All kinds of controversy surrounds them and it’s unfair. People like them are assholes and they don’t deserve to be fans of music.
Kev
Read the suicide note.
I read the actual suicide note and I haven’t read anywhere where it said he was angry at the music industry for controlling his music.
http://kurtcobainssuicidenote.com/kurt_cobains_suicide_note.html
He’s basically saying that he felt guilty that he haven’t felt any excitement over the music that he was playing whether writing the songs or playing on the stage. It has nothing to do with the industry. He’s saying that he hasn’t felt the excitement and thrill of the music as it did with Freddie Mercury. He also felt guilty that he has become hateful toward people.
On top of that… there’s a lot of rumors and “conspiracy theory” that this suicide note isn’t real and Kurt may have been murdered — not suicide. Of course, people has been blaming Courtney for Kurt’s death for years. Many felt Kurt wasn’t ready to die yet including Dave and Krist.
Kev