Why is Jethro Tull not in the Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame?

Jethro Tull. It's about time the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame acknowledged the best rock flautist ever. True, there aren't that many rock flautists. But Ian Anderson is certainly ... As with the Velvet Underground, not many people heard Big Star in their time – but it seemed like everyone who did started a band. read more

The Rock’n Roll Hall of Fame exists to glorify the glorified, popularize the famous and honor the honored. It’s existence is circular and, therefore, meaningless. But there is a difference between “Rock” and “Rock’n Roll”. The judges lean towards the Rock’n Roll genre but Jethro Tull is firmly Rock. read more

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has inducted only the lead performer of certain notable groups, with Smokey Robinson and The Miracles being the most famous example. (Update: In 2012, the Rock Hall inducted The Blue Caps, The Comets, The Crickets, The Famous Flames, The Midnighters, and The Miracles, so they have been removed from the list below. read more

Therefore, I think that it is not unreasonable for a certain number of the members of the Rock Hall Nominating Committee to put forth Jethro Tull as a recommendation for nominee for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame later this year. read more