Not all musicians can be inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. However, it brings to mind some music acts worthy of consideration in the future.
Performers:
Journey
Classic Rock band Journey is currently experiencing a new wave of popularity thanks to televised musical programs American Idol and Glee.
Nirvana
Rock act Nirvana crashed into the 90's obliterating the Heavy Metal music scene with a new revolutionary industry termed movement known as "Grunge."
Big Mama Thornton
The music world knows Elvis Presley's "Hound Dog," but it is his predecessor's version of the same track sung by Big Mama Thornton that makes her Rock and Roll Hall of Fame material.
Bryan Adams
Canadian Rocker Bryan Adams has had a huge musical impact not only in his native Canada, but on the American music Rock scene also since the 70's.
Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi, one of the few bands to survive the Hair Metal period, is still rockin', and has become one of today’s top touring music acts.
Pearl Jam
The band Pearl Jam, who survived the "Grunge" era, are well revered today for their evolution and modern classic Rock output.
Neil Diamond
Veteran singer-songwriter Neil Diamond has been in the music business for over five decades, and still is often cited as source of inspiration for many of today's Rock musicians.
The Runaways
The all-girl group from the 70's, The Runaways, were fearless, and showed they loved Rock N' Roll.
Styx
Styx, the Rock band with a panache for the theatrical, made much chart topping noise in the 80's.
REO Speedwagon
Singles "Keep On Loving You" and "Can't Fight This Feeling" are power ballads that have made Rock band REO Speedwagon synonymous with 80's music.
Hall & Oates
Philly duo Hall & Oates unarguably provided some of the catchiest Funk Rock N' Roll classics in the 70's and 80's such as "Kiss On My List" and "Private Eyes."
Duran Duran
British band Duran Duran not only raised eyebrows in the 80's for their music, but also for their innovative and avant-garde approach to making music videos that literally changed the paradigm for the music video industry.
Black Crowes
Popular touring band The Black Crowes have consistently remained relevant to Rock and Roll music since the band's inception in the late 80's.
Huey Lewis & The News
Soul flavored rockers Huey Lewis & The News kept the music pumping non-stop in the 80's with tracks like "The Power of Love," "I Want A New Drug," and "Hip To Be Square," and probably why they are still performing today.
Cheap Trick
Any band that can have the foresight to release their new album in 2010 on both vinyl and eight track tape, as Cheap Trick did with their recent The Latest release, should get a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nod.
I cant believe just how many incredible rock acts are still to get into the Hall Of Fame. Here is one my favorite songs, from my favorite band that got elected into the Hall, I give you Metallica!
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