I understand that alot of people that like the current shit on the radio wouldn't "get" Boston.........but get real, the largest selling debut album for over 15 years ( they have been eclipsed in the last 10 yrs), classic rock radio staples like Don't Look Back, Foreplay/Longtime, Smokin', Hitch a Ride.... all songs that don't sound alike........ the orginal "power ballad" A Man I'll Never Be... 3-4 songs from Third Stage were ALL OVER the radio in the 80's. Tom Scholz's style & recording techniques have influenced many, many guitar players that probly won't admit it..... not to mention him manufacturing his own line of effects & amps later on. One of the reasons they didn't produce albums like some people pop out welfare babies is due to a lawsuit with their label after the 2nd album. If you think Madonna desrves the R&RHOF before these guys, you are either gay, or don't like guitars.

Should have stayed in Mass.

less than a feeling

not a large enough body of work for inclusion

Although the band's subsequent albums didn't quite live up to the promise of their first, that first album alone qualifies them for induction.

great debut but do they really have enough work to warrent a Hall induction? no

more than a band

The debut album changed the face of music forever. Rock music never sounded the same again thanks to Tom Sholz production and overlaying of guitars. Brad Delp also had the best voice in all of arena rock (only Steve perry could match!). Also they had two more number 1 albums in 78 and 86 despite people thinking they only had the debut. Plus they had more hits including the number 1 hit Amanda. Still arena rock will never get its due from the HOF. Just accept it!

Forgettable group.

Sorry, but every song sounds EXACTLY like the other. No Hall for you!!!

The Top Rock Debut Album of The 1970's. Come On, Get With The Program, RRHOF. Too Bad Brad Wouldn't Be Here To See It. Stop Waiting and Start Inducting More Artists.

brilliant supernova

This band gave us soaring vocals matched with soaring guitar riffs that made you feel like you were flying along with them.

a huge debut two number one albums 4 top five singles and a #1 single as well why the hell arent they in yet

Their highly polished overly produced studio sound sucked all of the life out of the music and its mega success almost killed rock and roll.  In fact it took about a decade for Kurt Cobain and his class of '89 to get back to the basics when they finally broke punk in America.

I have more than a feeling, that in three or four years, maybe.  On whenever, RRHOF feels like it.

INDUCT BOSTON INTO R&R HALL OF FAME!!!

CUT AND PASTE THE ADDRESS BELOW - THEN CUT AND PASTE THIS REQUEST... or better yet, write your own.

president@rockhall.org

Dear Sir or Madam, I am requesting that the band BOSTON be inducted into the R&R Hall of Fame this year. I can think of no other band more deserving of this honor at this time. They were self made, sold millions of albums, and treated everyone with the upmost respect throughout the highs AND LOWS of their incredible career. They stood thier ground when bullied by their money hungry record company, and always gave their fans nothing less than one hundred percent. BOSTON'S music conveyed a positive message, and the band walked the walk. They were known in the biz as "nice guys". The unmistakeable combination of Brad Delp's voice and hamony arrangements, and Tom Scholz melodic guitar riffs and unique recording style were nothingless than groundbreaking. Brad was often called the "best singer in rock and roll" by both fans and his peers. The first album was recorded in a basement and broke the mold of modern recording techniques. Eight tracks, and no modern American Idol "fix it in the mix" machines. It was unique, honest, pure, and without question, worthy of this honor. Thank you.

Yes, their debut is one of the biggest ever, but they did absolutely nothing after that. One album does not a Hall nod make.

it will take more than a feeling, but won't be a long time coming, rock and roll band does not have enough to merit 3 stars.

Although they were a huge success in the 70s,I don't think they are all that influential or relevant today.The most notable thing about them,in my mind,is that they were self-produced and recorded their debut album in one of the members basements.This was WAY BEFORE the time when this became more common (with the advent of affordable digital recording technology).I have to respect them for that.

NO WAY

Falls in the Styx, Journey, Kansas, Foreigner grouping.

Many of their songs are repetitive, but they have recorded some real gems over the years, such as "Rock and Roll Band", "Peace of Mind" and "More Than a Feeling". I wouldn't object to their induction.

A band that put out a heck of a sound but it was the same sound over and over again. How do you know when a Boston song ends and another one begins? No one knows!

B-word is far too good not to be in the HOF. Why does arena rock not deserve to be in? It's some of the best classic rock in there is.

For anyone who deosn't think Boston should be in because of repitious song writing, one word : AC/DC. And, unlike Boston, the sound AC/DC gives is utter crap. Boston more than likely won't care what the crap you htink of them, because they make enough money on their engenerring degrees to get by, and the band is a side thing. These guys are aweosme, a classic rock great. No reason these guys hsouldn't be inducted, unless the HOF is truly afraid to incorporate good music.

This corporate, Arena rock, over indulgent 70's garbage does not desereve to be in the HOF. I will go to Cleveland and protest if they ever get inducted. Many will follow me Im sure.

Boston are a great classic rock band, they should be inducteed.

Tom Scholtz is Boston

I saw these guys in concert two summers ago and they can still rock hard. Tom Scholtz is a amazing guitarist who deserves more recognization. Boston in the hall of fame would be awesome.

No, no, no, no!!! Sounds repetitious like their music doesn't it?

NO! but great first album!