The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is not a public democratic organization; it's a private club basically. It's like a private golf club and they decide who they're going to let in the club.
Many people have fond memories of 'The Monkees.' I fondly remember it, too.
I've never been one to chase awards or anything like that, to be honest.
When my 'Scientific American' arrives every month, I read it cover to cover.
My influences were Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis and Chuck Berry.
In 1962 I was 17, so I was definitely watching the dance shows on television.