[Treated like a fly by night outfit]

The Canadian online mag National Post is mad that Rush didn't make it into the hall of fame:

Rush was given the brush-off by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame again yesterday, exasperating fans who have been petitioning for the Canadian rock giants' inclusion for six years. Yesterday, the Cleveland-based institution announced the induction of Black Sabbath, Blondie, The Sex Pistols, Lynyrd Skynyrd and even jazzman Miles Davis, but Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart once again felt the caress of steel as the Hall of Fame's door slammed in their faces.

Since Rush became eligible for induction in 1999, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has repeatedly denied the band that wrote the classic rock megahit Tom Sawyer even a nomination. In response, Rush-heads have created at least two online petitions and numerous Web sites pleading their case -- but they are getting tired of the constant rejection. ...

I personally don't expect Rush to ever be inducted - and I'm beyond caring at this point. But I understand the consternation felt by many fans - especially the Canadian fans. There will always be controversy over who is and isn't inducted because the criteria for inclusion is so subjective; and Rush has never been a favorite of rock critics and the music industry establishment. They are unique, uncompromising, talented and noncontroversial ... and most importantly they have the best fans in the world. And the fans are what really matters. So what if their success isn't recognized by some pyramid-shaped building in Cleveland, OH; does it really matter? I say no.

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