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.

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.

Chart-topping rockers have waited more than 20 years to be nominated.

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

'She's So Unusual' made her a star, but her influence goes way deeper than that 1983 classic.

From being Michael Jackson's backing singer to a nine-time Grammy winner, singer-songwriter has proven her status as a rock 'n' roll star.

After nearly three decades of eligibility, the late singer-songwriter earned his first nomination in 2023.

Their true legacy lies not in the singles, or even the distinctive videos, but in their tireless search for the new.