Fred Toucher: My 2024 Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame picks
CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 18: Inductees Joan Jett and the Blackhearts perform onstage during the 30th Annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Public Hall on April 18, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
Fred Toucher here and it’s that time of year, you guys: Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame voting time! I don’t have a vote, but several qualified people do, and they have the responsibility of who will be the next bands to enter the hallowed halls of the Cleveland Ohio institution!
I’ve loved Rock ‘n’ Roll since I can remember. Something about a man or a woman picking up a six-string guitar makes me feel like a million bucks! When a qualified musician picks up a four-string bass, I think that’s great too! As for the drums? Man, I really like them as well.
Some people like classical music more than rock ‘n’ roll. I don’t. Now classical is really good music, but I prefer rock ‘n’ roll to that kind of music. I’ll go see your classical band play, but during the performance, I’ll probably be dreaming about the next rock ‘n’ roll song I’ll hear.
Jazz music is a kind of music popularized by The Cosby Show. It features a lot of instruments and is complicated. Rock ‘n’ roll can be complicated too but sometimes is not. Either way, I really enjoy it.
I know what you’re saying: “what about country music?” Good question. A lot of people like the hats in country music, but did you know there are some rock musicians that wear hats too? I saw a piano player wearing a Red Sox hat once. I just smiled to myself on that one!
Folks swear by rap music. They like that it’s the only music that features rhyming words. I agree that that is a great thing about rap music, but I miss how loud rock music is when I’m listening to the newest hit rap artist. A lot of times rappers will only have a record player man instead of a whole band like in rock music.
There’s music for everyone. Believe me. Even serial killers have heard music before. That’s why they should probably not have it in schools. Kids shouldn’t be taught bad things.
Without further ado, here are my votes for the 2024 Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame:
Fingers crossed they get in. If not, can we meet back here next year, same time, same place.
For those about to rock, I bow to your taste in music! Rock ‘n’ roll forever!
FRED TOUCHER is the host of TOUCHER & HARDY, weekday mornings 6-10AM. Follow Fred’s shenanigans on instagram. Wanna connect with the show? click the link: linktree.com/toucherandhardy
Toucher & Hardy: 2024 MARCH PLAINNESS - Who made the tournament?
During this morning’s Toucher & Hardy, Fred revealed the contenders in the highly anticipated tournament, March Plainness! Who will Hardy choose?
In the world of sports talk radio, unexpected debates can lead to epic events. This was exemplified when a straightforward question regarding preferences in women ignited Toucher & Hardy’s “March Plainness” tournament, captivating the attention of listeners.
It all began with a casual inquiry posed to Rob “Hardy” Poole during the highly popular, totally original Email segment. A listener asked Hardy to choose between two actresses from the popular TV show “Modern Family”: Sofia Vergara, known for her role as Gloria, and Julie Bowen, who portrays Claire Dunphy. To the surprise of his co-host Fred Toucher, Hardy opted for Julie Bowen over Sofia Vergara, noting a specific clip that’s ingrained in Hardy’s mind.
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This seemingly innocuous choice set off a chain reaction. Listeners flooded the show with emails and phone calls, expressing their opinions and suggesting other contenders who fit Hardy’s preferences. Fred took on the challenge of organizing a tournament to determine the ultimate winner in Hardy’s wheelhouse.
And so, “March Plainness” was born. Toucher carefully curated a list of 16 women who aligned with Hardy’s tastes, creating a bracket-style competition akin to the NCAA tournament in March. The matchups were designed to pit fan favorites and Hollywood stars against each other, sparking debates and discussions among listeners.
As anticipation builds for the upcoming tournament on the highly-rated Toucher & Hardy’s radio program, fans are eagerly anticipating each round, ready to cast their votes and share their predictions. The excitement is expected to reach new heights as the field narrows, with potential for unexpected upsets and thrilling showdowns that will keep everyone on the edge of their seats.
The culmination of intense deliberation and competition will ultimately reveal the winner of the tournament. But you may be asking, “Who made the cut? Who’s in this highly anticipated tournament?” Well, you’re in luck! Below are the women who made the tournament, along with their seeding.
You can also fill out your bracket and predict who will Hardy ultimately choose! Scroll to the bottom.
MARCH PLAINNESS CONTENDERS:
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