The HOF CEO’s comments about Eminem and heavy metal have sparked a fierce debate about the alternative rock genre, and whether certain artists are given priority over others based on nothing more than mainstream popularity.
Eminem packs just as much of a punch as any heavy metal band out there — at least that’s what the guy who runs the Rock & Roll HOF says… which isn’t going over so well. Greg Harris — the CEO of the Hall — said as much this much this week in an interview with Audacy… where he discussed the many inductees who are getting enshrined at this year’s ceremony — including, of course, Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon and Slim Shady, among others. During his chat, Harris was singing everyone’s praises — including Judas Priest, who are also getting inducted after being snubbed twice before — but especially for Mr.
