Michael Aday (Metloaf) has passed away.

Thoughts and prayers.............?

His correct name is Marvin Lee Aday.

@artemus_5 - So you're saying Grand Funk sold more records than, say,  Creedence, in the late 60's/early 70's? 🤔  I do not think so, no. 

larsman

It's closer than you probably think it is. Grand Funk Railroad sold 25 million albums while Creedence sold 26 million. GFR had 7 top ten albums, two #1 singles, but never a #1 album. Creedence had 5 top ten albums, zero #1 singles, and two #1 albums. I'd call it a draw on album sales and popularity. But for some reason Creedence made the Hall in 1993 and GFR continues to be snubbed. GFR deserves to be in the Hall a lot more than some who are already in, especially the non-rock (e.g. Hip Hop) acts.

@winnardt - Good points, but keep in mind that Creedence was around for a much shorter time and released a lot fewer albums than Grand Funk. I could be wrong, but I'd hazard a guess that a lot more people are enjoying all those great Creedence hits and albums today than Grand Funk - that whole 'test of time' thing. That might be the 'some reason' that Creedence is in the HoF. Personally I don't care about Halls of Fame or Grammies; I wish they didn't exist. Music should not be a contest!