Hall of Fame Reasons

Unlike so many others in rock, he never struggled to maintain a career away from his main band.

Eligible for a quiet decade, they've now been nominated for two straight years.

This expressive, technically gifted vocalist won eight Grammy awards and scored a remarkable 11 consecutive platinum albums.

After 20 years of eligibility, the Aussie rockers are first time nominees.

This supergroup already had quite a resume before releasing their blockbuster 1974 self-titled debut.

One of the most powerful singers in all of rock deserves a spot.

He embodies the spirit of the genre like few others.

Gallagher brothers were one of the most successful and influential rock acts of the '90s.

His 1987 LP 'Faith' was a hit on the pop and R&B charts, won a Grammy for Album of the Year, and spent weeks at No. 1.

Another candidate with Dolly Parton's canny blend of crossover fame and frisky rebelliousness.