Tom Waits - Induction Into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 2011 - with Neil Young

[LOOKN450]

I think Neil Young left out: medicine man, apparition, Shaman and maybe a few other names. There has been absolutely no one like this guy over the past 40+ years. He is the quintessential original and I love him. He's always been a "musicians" musician. That's why they keyed in on people like Leon Russell and Springsteen. But the best part of it all, after 40+ years, 98% of the listening audience still has no idea, whatsoever, who he is. I'd give anything to be in on his Gene pool ... 

[hayseedpounkash]

This is just an aside, but I think it's so sweet to see how he talks about his wife Kathleen, even after being together over 30 years...

[TheBham54]

his music is definately an acquired taste but once your hooked, it's an addiction. I'm glad he's not for everyone, don't think that would sit well with him anyway....his recognition at the R&R Hall of Fame was more than justified, it was divine guidance

[hayseedpounkash]

@TheBham54 Agreed. I'm obsessed with him and most of my friends don't get it. There's no one else like him. I joke that he is from another planet. Sometimes I wonder....

[harbinger123]

He's The Joker, if The Joker had decided to go into music instead of mayhem. Well maybe music AND mayhem.

[odiealegodediego]

i would like to know what songs he played please

[Uberjakelinger]

@odiealegodediego I believe it was "Make It Rain" and "Rain Dogs"

[nimaenable]

"Thank you, This has been very encouraging" he couldn't possible mock them better!

[Musicmonk84]

I never liked people who sing like this. I respect his impact on music, but I can't listen to him.

[cahillgreg]

@Musicmonk84  Need to know basis monkeyboy.

[Musicmonk84]

@cahillgreg Lemme rephrase. I never liked the MUSIC that has this kind of singing. I respect his impact on music and I'd probably like him as a person, but I can't listen to his songs. The rough voice thing is just annoying to my ears. Is that what you wanted to know?

[cahillgreg]

@Musicmonk84 Shush now.

[sdavey0]

"...this has been very encouraging..."

ha!

[Mrbuttersfasho]

neil young goes to Sharks games! yeeeeeeee

[modnarandom]

Deserved this as much as anyone

[Rossonero072213]

How did this guy get in before Captain Beefheart?

[waisinet]

@Rossonero072213 Cant really answer your question but i think Waits really deserved the induction. :)

[diamonddust22]

@Rossonero072213 Tom Waits deserved the induction,and so does Beefheart.

[1000Neph]

@diamonddust22 Damn right.

[JacKass00001]

@Rossonero072213

Pardon my question, but I'm just a stupid scandinavian, but maybe Fez should came in in this particulary discussion.

And I would like the honorable Polly Jean Harvey to join the company as well. Together with the Cap, and Tom....

[123rcac]

men in hats. so cool.

[piratebastard1]

THE MAN, THE LEGEND... the Machine?????