Boy, I must be old. Not that I don't "get" the other side of this, cause I see what you mean, BUT I'm so surprised this is even an issue. I never really thought when I woke up this morning that I'd actually be defending Neil Diamond of all people.
What about other inductees like: The Righteous Brothers, Roy Orbison, Abba, Simon & Garfunkel, Little Anthony???? Where exactly is the line as far as R&R? I see even Johnny Cash made it. Come on, my old peers, chime in.
TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
I never really thought when I woke up this morning that I'd actually be defending Neil Diamond of all people. 
