tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461510719135754735.post2571769988589422518..comments2023-10-04T12:25:00.197-04:00Comments on Debris Slide: Sad Wings of Destiny: The Case of Judas PriestTom Nawrockihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03766845038505392731noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461510719135754735.post-58468759747202762972017-11-28T13:46:03.577-05:002017-11-28T13:46:03.577-05:00I saw Judas Priest (for free) in 2014, and can con...I saw Judas Priest (for free) in 2014, and can confirm that Rob Halford still rides his Harley onstage.<br />Or at least I think it's his Harley; maybe it's actually borrowed from Glenn Tipton.<br /><br />One argument I don't see here is influence: Is there a younger breed of worthwhile bands that cut their teeth learning Judas Priest songs?<br />I'm not aware that there is, but I think that's also a criterium for the Hall of Fame.<br /><br />My sense from a distance is that Iron Maiden writes more complicated and interesting songs, and the Scorpions wrote catchier songs, and those both count for something. Sheer longevity is Judas Priest's best calling card, and that counts for less now than it ever has.Kurt Blumenauhttps://neckpickup.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461510719135754735.post-31192043222996771622017-11-27T16:45:17.273-05:002017-11-27T16:45:17.273-05:00I'm just horrified by the apparent disregard f...I'm just horrified by the apparent disregard for Iron Maiden!<br /><br />“They're one of the greatest rock bands in history, in my opinion," she said. "Some people really don't know the importance of metal and the scope of it. Those guys were filling stadiums, and they still are. And it's because of the culture of the music, the poetry that's so powerful, that whenever the fans come together they unite in the essence of what Iron Maiden is all about. I always used to say to people, when they would say, 'Oh, she's the next Madonna.' No, I'm the next Iron Maiden.” -Lady Gaga<br /><br />Although younger me had Judas Priest up there near--not with--Maiden, I can understand you thinking they've not done anything worthy of the Hall. And you might not think Lady Gaga is anyone to follow. But that is the essence of their case; people are absolutely nuts for this music, and we love it and its artists to pieces.<br /><br />And it's the adoration of the fans for the greatnesses of the artists that Halls of Fame are all about!Tybalthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12609530001755953035noreply@blogger.com