So who bought Skyrim?

Damn, that game is epic.

Bono wrote:

faldor wrote:

[Also, you could argue that CD does have something to do with GNR getting in.  That album became mythical.  It took so long to come out, it was a major topic of conversation in the music world for a decade.  You could argue if GNR had gone into hiding in 1994 and no one ever heard anything again from them, the Hall could've passed on them.  The CD era, at the very least, kept them relevant.  To what extent, can certainly be debated.  It's not exactly a blip on the radar screen however.  You can complain about record sales or quality all you want.  The album got great reviews and a whole lot of attention initially.  They've been touring the album in every corner of the world for nearly 3 years now.  Again, all things that have kept the GNR name out there, for what it's worth.

I don't believe you could not argue that in the slightest. CD era did not keep them relevant in anyway whatsoever and with or without CD the band was going in as a 1st ballot inductee.  Let's not misconstrue some peopel being aware that Axl is touring and released and album with Gn'R being relevant. The classic hits were not getting airplay based on CD's mythology and people attendeding tours in 2000-2007 were not attending them to hear CD era songs. Ok maybe a sprinkling of fans but c'mon. CD played no part in Gn'R's relevance in terms of public perception other than to fuel the idea that Gn'R sucks without Slash. Not something I'm saying but something that is the general consensus among the average Joe in my opinion.

Slash's activity with solo albums, guest spots and the existence of Velvet Revolver played a much bigger role in keeping the Gn'R name relevant in my opinion.

I think you missed my point, or maybe I didn't explain it well enough.  I'm not saying CD helped them get into the Hall because of its greatness.  I'm saying since there WAS a Chinese Democracy, there was reason for Axl to go on with the band, albeit without any original members.  Therefore GNR didn't seize to exist in 1994. 

And I'll agree, Slash becoming one of the most recognized guitarists, and VR helped keep the GNR memories alive as well.

You might be right, they may have gotten in just based off of their 6 year span even without anything that followed.  But I do think each member remaining active in an assortment of ways helped a bit.