Five Reasons the Spinners Should Be in the Hall of FameFive Reasons the Spinners Should Be in the Hall of FameSilky-smooth purveyors of '70s soul have been nominated four times. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Why Willie Nelson Should Be in HOFWhy Willie Nelson Should Be in HOFAnother candidate with Dolly Parton's canny blend of crossover fame and frisky rebelliousness.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Five Reasons Joy Division/New Order Should Be in the Rock HallFive Reasons Joy Division/New Order Should Be in the Rock HallTheir shared history was formed in a crucible of loss after Ian Curtis' suicide.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Five Reasons Cyndi Lauper Should Be in the Rock Hall of FameFive Reasons Cyndi Lauper Should Be in the Rock Hall of Fame'She's So Unusual' made her a star, but her influence goes way deeper than that 1983 classic.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
Five Reasons Missy Elliott Should Be in the Rock Hall of FameFive Reasons Missy Elliott Should Be in the Rock Hall of Fame"Queen of Rap" is a deeply innovative songwriter, producer and music video maker.Allison RappAllison Rapp
5 Reasons Iron Maiden Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame5 Reasons Iron Maiden Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of FameThey're not going to show up, but they deserve the accolade anyway. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
White Stripes Should Be in HOFWhite Stripes Should Be in HOFNomination for the duo came sooner than expected, but they're certainly worthy. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Five Reasons Sheryl Crow Should Be in the Rock Hall of FameFive Reasons Sheryl Crow Should Be in the Rock Hall of FameFrom being Michael Jackson's backing singer to a nine-time Grammy winner, singer-songwriter has proven her status as a rock 'n' roll star. Allison RappAllison Rapp
Five Reasons Warren Zevon Should Be in the Rock Hall of FameFive Reasons Warren Zevon Should Be in the Rock Hall of FameAfter nearly three decades of eligibility, the late singer-songwriter earned his first nomination in 2023.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Five Reasons Rage Against the Machine Should Be in the Rock HallFive Reasons Rage Against the Machine Should Be in the Rock HallFew rock bands of the past 30 years have had as much success, influence and cultural cachet.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
5 Reasons Kate Bush Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame5 Reasons Kate Bush Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of FameHer influence spans generations and genres, so why isn't this trailblazer in the HOF?Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
5 Reasons the Doobie Brothers Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame5 Reasons the Doobie Brothers Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of FameThey've had huge hits and health issues, breakups and hiccups, and seemingly countless comings and goings, then reunion and triumph.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
5 Reasons Soundgarden Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame5 Reasons Soundgarden Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of FameThe Seattle grunge band helped define a sound in the '90s.Ryan ReedRyan Reed