I am not debating the merits of whether Yes should be in a hall of fame. We all agree they are one of the best ever. They're in my hall of fame!
I just think the concept of a music hall of fame is dumb dumb and dumb (did I say dumb)?
Sorry, I see it for what it really is - a way for music "pundits" to feel important. And deep down, I don't think Jon Anderson & co give a rat's ass whether they're in the hall of fame.
Actually, I should be happy for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. It was partly reponsible for the Ravens coming to Baltimore. One of the hang-ups for construction of a new stadium for the Cleveland Browns was the fact that the city had put money already into the baseball team and the hall of fame.
As for Keith's question, it's true the blues of the 40's and 50's started rnr. But any self-respecting American knows that the best rock bands started in England. As we always do, we pushy Americans call everything our own.
Here's a question for you. Do you really want Yes in with the likes of Tom Petty and the travesty that is Bruce Springsteen?