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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2015: Who should induct JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS?
from: cleveland.com
By Troy L. Smith, Northeast Ohio Media Group
CLEVELAND, Ohio - The presenters and performers for the 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony were announced last week.
The impressive list includes Stevie Wonder (inducting Bill Withers), Paul McCartney (inducting Ringo Starr), Patti Smith (inducting Lou Reed) and Fall Out Boy (inducting Green Day). Yet, one mystery remains: Who will induct JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS?
It's likely the Rock Hall will announce the presenter for Jett sooner rather than later. But let's play the guessing game with a few likely candidates:
Dave Grohl
Likelihood: 50 percent
Grohl has already been announced as a performer for the April 18 ceremony in Cleveland. He's sure to be a part of multiple all-star jam sessions. Grohl has collaborated with Jett in the past and she sang with Nirvana during last year's induction ceremony. The Rock Hall keeps tight inner circle of presenters at its disposal and Grohl is in it. He inducted Rush in 2013.
Alice Cooper
Likelihood: 25 percent
Cooper is a recent Rock Hall inductee, which bodes well for his potential to be a presenter. He has known Jett for a while. She worked on his 1989 album "Trash." Cooper also performed at a charity benefit last year, honoring Jett as "Rocker of the Year."
KENNY LAGUNA
Likelihood: 10 percent
Laguna is an accomplished songwriter and producer who has worked with everyone from Tony Orlando to Tommy James and the Shondells. Yet, he's best known for his work with Jett. Laguna co-produced JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS' to biggest albums and, as Jett's manager, helped her establish BLACKHEART RECORDS when no one was willing to give her as solo deal. The only problem with Laguna inducting the band is that he's not an instantly recognizable name to casual fans.
Roger Daltry or Pete Townshend
Likelihood: 10 percent
The members of The Who have known Jett since forever, as she recorded her debut solo album at their studio. Jett opened for the band on its 50th Anniversary Tour in 2014. "We've been very close friends with JOAN JETT for a long time," said Townshend, in a statement last year. "She is the real deal."
Rick Nielsen
Likelihood: 5 percent
Cheap Trick was one of the first bands to play shows with The RUNAWAYS. Guitarist Nielsen established a friendship with Jett that has lasted a long time. The two still perform together on occasion. While Nielsen would give a great induction speech, it could put the fact that Cheap Trick is a longtime Rock Hall snub on display. Not sure if he or the Rock Hall will want to draw attention to that on Jett's big night.
The RUNAWAYS
Likelihood: .000003 percent
Call this a dream for hardcore Jett fans, but it will never happen. The early members of The RUNAWAYS, including Cherie Currie, Lita Ford and Sandy West, could induct Jett. However, the band didn't have the best breakup. They disagreed over money and the musical direction of the group, which led to Jett pursuing her solo career. |
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