5 Reasons John Prine Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame5 Reasons John Prine Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of FameHe became an underground sensation, a hit-music maker and then a huge influence on successive generations of singer-songwriters.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
5 Reasons Stevie Nicks Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame5 Reasons Stevie Nicks Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of FameShe's already enshrined as a member of Fleetwood Mac - but Stevie Nicks deserves her own place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
5 Reasons MC5 Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame5 Reasons MC5 Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of FameThey were foul-mouthed, revolutionary proto-punks. And it's about time the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame acknowledged them.Ennio GallucciEnnio Gallucci
5 Reasons the Cure Should Be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame5 Reasons the Cure Should Be in the Rock & Roll Hall of FameEligible for induction since 2004, they were a finalist once, in 2012.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
5 Reasons Rage Against the Machine Should Be in the Hall of Fame5 Reasons Rage Against the Machine Should Be in the Hall of FameThe band's politically charged fusion of heavy rock and rap deserves a place in the Hall. Stef LachStef Lach
5 Reasons Def Leppard Should Be in the Hall of Fame5 Reasons Def Leppard Should Be in the Hall of FameThe veteran rockers are nominated for the first time in 2018. Their enshrinement is long overdue. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
5 Reasons Link Wray Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame5 Reasons Link Wray Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of FameLink Wray made some of the most blistering rock 'n' roll of all time. So why isn't he in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame yet?Dave SwansonDave Swanson
5 Reasons Judas Priest Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame5 Reasons Judas Priest Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of FameJudas Priest has released a string of classics while becoming a sturdy influence on legions of acts.Michael ChristopherMichael Christopher
5 Reasons Why Dire Straits Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame5 Reasons Why Dire Straits Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of FameIf it were up to us, Dire Straits would be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next April. Dave SwansonDave Swanson
5 Reasons Bon Jovi Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame5 Reasons Bon Jovi Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of FameFor the first era of its existence, critics' darlings pretty much had the run of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but a growing group of fan favorites have taken their place among the inductees.Jeff GilesJeff Giles