Freaks Hall Class of 2019 Inductees Announced!

The polls are closed, the ballots have been counted, and we are proud to announce six new members of the Rock 'n' Roll Freaks Hall class of 2019. To be eligible for this year's election, an artist or group had to have made their recording debut no later than 1993 and not already be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. There were 30 nominees and the top five vote getters join our Oldies and Sidemen Ballot inductees (Roy Brown, Sonny Boy Williamson, Mickey "Guitar" Baker, and Nicky Hopkins) as the class of 2019. When all of our ballots were counted, there was a tie for the fifth spot, giving us six new inductees. So without further ado,...

Welcome our newest Freaks Hall inductees!

The Monkees

The Replacements

Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels

Sam the Sham & the Pharaohs

Television

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Freaks Hall Class of 2021 Election: The Polls Are Open!

First time nominees Bad Brains The Rock ‘n’ Roll Freaks Hall honors artists, groups and contributors who have not been recognized by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Commercial success and/or critical acclaim are not factors in choosing candidates or inductees. Rather, we seek to spotlight those people who embody the true spirit of rock ‘n’ roll in their recordings, performances, and in the lives they’ve lived. In fact, we often strive to recognize those who are not likely to ever be invited to one of the establishment’s made for TV galas – the forgotten heroes, the renegades, and the free spirits who have left a unique imprint on the history of rock ‘n’ roll. Welcome to the seventh annual Rock 'n' Roll Freaks Hall election - THE POLLS ARE OPEN! HOW TO VOTE: Our 2021 election features a total of 15 nominees. In order to be eligible for the Freaks Hall Class of 2021, an artist or group had to have released their debut recording no later than 1985. In order to vote, you must be a ...

The Polls Are Open, Vote for the Freaks Hall class of 2022!

The Rock ‘n’ Roll Freaks Hall honors artists, groups and contributors who have not been recognized by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Commercial success and/or critical acclaim are not factors in choosing candidates or inductees. Rather, we seek to spotlight those people who embody the true spirit of rock ‘n’ roll in their recordings, performances, and in the lives they’ve lived. In fact, we often strive to recognize those who are not likely to ever be invited to one of the establishment’s made for TV galas – the forgotten heroes, the renegades, and the free spirits who have left a unique imprint on the history of rock ‘n’ roll. Welcome to the ninth annual Rock 'n' Roll Freaks Hall election - THE POLLS ARE OPEN! HOW TO VOTE: Our 2022 election features a total of 15 nominees. In order to be eligible for the Freaks Hall Class of 2022, an artist or group had to have released their debut recording no later than 1986. In order to vote, you must be a member of the Thee Loyal Order of...

Freaks Hall Class of 2021 Oldies and Side Performer Inductees

The polls are closed, the ballots have been counted, and we are proud to announce the first two members of the Rock 'n' Roll Freaks Hall class of 2021! In our preliminary round of voting, we cast ballots in two categories - Oldies, which included artists and groups who made their recording debut prior to 1956, and Side Performers - men and women who contributed as session musicians and/or as members of bands that backed some of rock 'n' roll's biggest stars and innovators. The top vote getter in each category gains induction with the class of 2021. So, without further ado,... Welcome to the two newest members of the Freaks Hall! Charlie Feathers June 12, 1932 – August 29, 1998. Pioneering rockabilly performer who recorded for labels like Flip, Sun, Meteor, and King. His songs have been covered by a wide range of artists spanning decades, including Elvis Presely (who had a #1 country hit with Feathers' "I Forgot To Remember To Forget"), Johnny Cash, J...

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