Should The Little River Band be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?

[Althetuna]

A sample of their hits:

 

[NENick]

Yes. They deserve to be.
And everybody else is.

 

[LarryISU]

I saw them in concert, so Yes!

 

[MeanDean]

Probably more than some already in.

But not an act I'd think, "Oh wow, they're not in?!"

Basically a nice Aussie Soft rock act that had a few hits/albums.

But are people saying, "Yeah, I was heavily influenced by them?" Probably not.

No disrespect.

 

[Clonehomer]

Their biggest claim to fame was from The Other Guys as comic relief. So no, that is not hall of fame worthy.

 

[CyGuy5]

 

[AlaCyclone]

I saw them in concert, so Yes!

Same here!

 

[1UNI2ISU]

Not the travesty of not being in like Three Dog Night but they should be in.

 

[CivEFootball]

Why not everyone is in there anyways, and it just a money grab.

 

[4cy16]

Probably more than some already in.

But not an act I'd think, "Oh wow, they're not in?!"

Basically a nice Aussie Soft rock act that had a few hits/albums.

But are people saying, "Yeah, I was heavily influenced by them?" Probably not.

No disrespect.

They should at least be in the Yacht Rock Hall of fame.

 

[cyclones500]

I saw them in concert, so Yes!

Yes already is in HOF, we're talking about Little River Band!

(Sorry, couldn't resist the easy quip. )

 

[cyclones500]

Probably more than some already in.

But not an act I'd think, "Oh wow, they're not in?!"

Basically a nice Aussie Soft rock act that had a few hits/albums.

But are people saying, "Yeah, I was heavily influenced by them?" Probably not.

No disrespect.

Although there's no "statue" of limitations on # of acts from Australia, so far AC/DC is only one in the Hall (unless we count The Bee Gees, which I considered a UK band primarily).

 

[Cy94]

I would think Styx would have go before LRB.

 

[Candide]

Although there's no "statue" of limitations on # of acts from Australia, so far AC/DC is only one in the Hall (unless we count The Bee Gees, which I considered a UK band primarily).

Thin Lizzy has been nominated, but not in yet.

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds I don't even think has been nominated.

Personally, I'm not gung-ho on either of those, but plenty of artists in HOF I'd purge to make room if it worked that way.

It would not surprise me if both are in before end of decade.

Well, Thin Lizzy were from Ireland, so there was that part.

I think the next and maybe only Australian band to get in will be Inxs.

 

[cyclones500]

Well, Thin Lizzy were from Ireland, so there was that part.

I think the next and maybe only Australian band to get in will be Inxs.

I have no idea why I had in my head TL being Aussie. (post edited)

INXS I agree might be considered at some point.

 

[StClone]

They should at least be in the Yacht Rock Hall of fame.

Yacht Rock that was "Sailing" with Christopher Cross.

Seriously Rick Beato gets riled like me and explains it just as I see it:

 

[StClone]

Well, Thin Lizzy were from Ireland, so there was that part.

I think the next and maybe only Australian band to get in will be Inxs

I count about five Australian acts starting with Bee Gees, Crowded house.

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• AC/DC: Iconic rock band known for their high-energy performances and classic albums.
• INXS: Renowned for their blend of rock and new wave, with hits like "Need You Tonight."
• Midnight Oil: Famous for their politically charged lyrics and powerful live shows.
• Men at Work: Best known for their catchy hits like "Down Under" and "Who Can It Be Now?"
• The Bee Gees: Legendary pop group with a significant influence on disco and rock music.
• Crowded House: Celebrated for their melodic rock sound and hits like "Don't Dream It's Over."

 

[MeanDean]

I count about five Australian acts starting with Bee Gees, Crowded house.

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• AC/DC: Iconic rock band known for their high-energy performances and classic albums.
• INXS: Renowned for their blend of rock and new wave, with hits like "Need You Tonight."
• Midnight Oil: Famous for their politically charged lyrics and powerful live shows.
• Men at Work: Best known for their catchy hits like "Down Under" and "Who Can It Be Now?"
• The Bee Gees: Legendary pop group with a significant influence on disco and rock music.
• Crowded House: Celebrated for their melodic rock sound and hits like "Don't Dream It's Over."

A decade or so earlier, but The Easybeats are, from an Australian viewpoint, definitely a major rock act who were very very successful there.
Their only big hit here was Friday on My Mind. I found a 6 CD box set in the used section of a store in Florida and was quite impressed. I've posted a couple cuts on various OTN threads.

Some info plagiarized from Wiki:

"During their six-year run, they scored 15 top 40 hits in Australia. Their 1966 hit single "Friday on My Mind", which is regarded as the first Australian rock song to achieve international success; Rolling Stone described it in 1986 as "the first international victory for Oz rock".[3] One of the most popular and successful bands in the country, they were one of the few Australian bands of their time to lead with their original material; their first album Easy (1965) was one of the earliest Australian rock albums featuring all original songs."

 

[pourcyne]

No.

Lonesome Loser is their brand, after all.

 

[cyclones500]

I considered The Bee Gees as a UK group, even though it has Aussie roots, most of its significant output was after that.

Midnight Oil, I don't think enough impact.

Men at Work --- I have a soft spot for it, based on nostalgia, and some good tunes, but not HOF-worthy.