The 2010 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Artist News, Awards, Dance, Pop, Rock

Red Hot Chili Peppers have been nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Artists can be inducted 25 years after their debut release and this is the first time the “Californication” hitmakers, along with rapper LL Cool J, have been up for the honor.

“It’s a real honor to be nominated in our first year of eligibility. Obviously the Hall of Fame has excellent musical taste,” drummer Chad Smith said.

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Gene Simmons: Lambert Should Do “Ballads and Broadway”

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Rock

Whether they loved it or hated it, everyone seems to have an opinion about American Idol 8‘s finale.

Even though he fully believes Adam Lambert will have a brighter career than Kris Allen, Gene Simmons doesn’t necessarily agree with the contestant’s musical leanings. The KISS bassist - who performed with Adam during the recent finale - told fans that he doesn’t see rock n’ roll in Lambert’s future.

“Respectfully, I don’t think Adam is a rock singer,” Simmons wrote on his website. “He sounds much more convincing singing ballads and Broadway shows. His voice doesn’t seem to have a ‘rock quality.’ But, I’m sure he’s going to do just fine.”

Hmmm, Broadway? Maybe Lambert has more in common with Clay Aiken than the Season 2 contestant would like to admit!

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