When I was a kid, I IDOLIZED Cher. Still have a lot of admiration for her. She does have a good shot at induction this year, and I won't be mad about it, but from a musical standpoint, there are so many more deserving acts. Yes, she sang with the Wrecking Crew early on, and has had hits in seven decades now, but a huge part of her career is made up of forgettable albums under the direction of others. Her singing is an acquired - and unacquired - taste. She'll be inducted for being a fabulous cultural touchstone, and I guess there's nothing wrong with that. And "Gypsies" is an undeniable banger.
When I was a kid, I IDOLIZED Cher. Still have a lot of admiration for her. She does have a good shot at induction this year, and I won't be mad about it, but from a musical standpoint, there are so many more deserving acts. Yes, she sang with the Wrecking Crew early on, and has had hits in seven decades now, but a huge part of her career is made up of forgettable albums under the direction of others. Her singing is an acquired - and unacquired - taste. She'll be inducted for being a fabulous cultural touchstone, and I guess there's nothing wrong with that. And "Gypsies" is an undeniable banger.