For the third straight year, the third straight that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ballot includes that well-known wizard and true star, Todd Rundgren. Not that he’s been too happy about it – the self-monikered individualist has always had a contrarian streak that runs to the curmudgeonly, and this year has seen him double down on professing his apathy for the whole endeavor. Attitude aside though, the guy deserves the honor, and you could argue he should’ve been in before now.
Most conversations about him in relation to the Hall revolve around his production skills. Not without merit: His production credits include fellow 2021 nominees the New York Dolls, Cheap Trick, Hall and Oates (look for Daryl Hall to do the honors whenever Todd does get in), XTC, Grand Funk Railroad, Badfinger, Shaun Cassidy, and more. Chances are good that when he does go in, it’ll be under the Musical Excellence umbrella.
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