Why hasnt the foundation considered Connie Francis as a nominee?

These would be my five votes:

Jimmy Cliff: The real “legend” in this bunch for how influential he was.

The Stooges: One that should have been in a long time ago.

Donna Summer: As much as people now consider disco a blight on the popular music timeline, it was very important and no one as much as Donna.

Genesis: Powerful Prog-Rockers are finally getting the respect they deserve and what better way to cap it off then a Rock Hall nod.

The Hollies: Britains “garage” band inspired many bands including one of my favorites: Phish.

As for who will actually be in:
ABBA
Kiss
RHCP
The Stooges
LL Cool J

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These would be my five votes:

Jimmy Cliff: The real “legend” in this bunch for how influential he was.

The Stooges: One that should have been in a long time ago.

Donna Summer: As much as people now consider disco a blight on the popular music timeline, it was very important and no one as much as Donna.

Genesis: Powerful Prog-Rockers are finally getting the respect they deserve and what better way to cap it off then a Rock Hall nod.

The Hollies: Britains “garage” band inspired many bands including one of my favorites: Phish.

As for who will actually be in:
ABBA
Kiss
RHCP
The Stooges
LL Cool J

....and again...
......NO MOODY BLUES.....whats the deal with that?????

I have been a Moody Blues fan for 40 years. When are you people going to get them into the Hall of Fame??????? They are amazingly talented and they are the ones who created the first “concept album” which was Days of Future Past. What is going on? Also I was amazed to find out that Peter Frampton is not in the Hall of Fame. How could that be? Saw both of them in concert this summer and they are truly the cream of the crop. Get it right will you please.

Top favs wld be legends of Ska music (not represented yet!) The Skatalites, The Specials, Madness

I think the nominees for 2010 are all valid choices with standing.
However, Im wondering what criteria is used to be nominated. Kool and the Gang has at least a dozen chart toppers, Jungle Boogie, Hollywood Swinging, Ladies Night, Too Hot ,Get Down on It , Joanna , Straight Ahead ,Tonight ,Misled, Fresh, Cherish, Summer Madness and what some would consider an international classic Celebration. Why have they not been considered? I think the hall and nominating committee are slighting a great American band.

KISS
KISS
KISS
KISS
and
KISS
Since there are inductees in the hall that have been influenced by Kiss it is only right that Kiss be there too!

Where is Bon Jovi????

I would love to to see kiss get there day at last !!!! but um judges or whoever you people are
in a word 1 name RUSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What about Stevie Ray Vaughan? Since he was eligible last year, I have been wondering.

The Smiths

and I have to wonder why the most interesting and original band of the 80s cant get on the ballot...

HOW HAS HEART NEVER BEEN NOMINATED? THEYVE BEEN ELIGIBLE FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND DEFINITELY ARE MORE DESERVING THAN SOME PEOPLE..

Heart? The Wilson sisters deserve consideration. And what about some additional behind-the-scenes folks like Chips Moman or Dan Penn?

You wanted the best, you got the best... the hottest band IN THE WORLD... KISS!!!!!

It is shameful that Jethro Tull has been ignored by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the music community. They had a string of hit albums, expanded the nature of R & R,and lasted longer than many of the artists already inducted. Its time they are recognized for their musical achievements.

YES, the godfathers of prog. rock!!!!

Rally the army! Please let KISS in!!!

Its KISSs time!

Yes and The Moody Blues should have been put in the Hall years ago.

My Nominees are:
Husker Du
Sonic Youth
Thin Lizzy
13th Floor Elevators
Stooges
King Crimson

heart
laura nyro
b-52s
the stooges
kiss
my five for this year.

ll cool j?
rhcp?
are you kidding me?

from this years lot I would have to go with:
ABBA: No Way, this is not Rock n roll NO

Darlene Love: No thanks

Donna Summer: great songs but not really rock, even “Hot Stuff” is disco, so No

Genesis: I dont like them and I think theyve committed crimes against Rock, NO

Jimmy Cliff Absolutely YES

KISS: The deserve their own museum, just ask them, YES

Laura Nyro No

LL Cool J: The Ladies Love him and so do I but man has he put out a lot of bad records, though he does have staying power . . . YES

Red Hot Chili Peppers: Its a shame that everything after Blood Sugar, Sex Magik is poop YES

The Chantels: No

The Hollies: Great band, the original Manchester band but NO

The Stooges: This is Rock, this is Raw Power, Yes

i think a lot of these are undeserving of a spot in the hall of fame
but a few of them are.
genesis and stooges for sure

The Stooges for sure, they should have made it last year

Thin Lizzy indeed.

THE REPLACEMENTS! MC5! Husker Du!
And Rush.

The only bands you list that deserve to go are The Stooges, RHCP and KISS.

None of the other are even rock n roll.

Genesis, Donna Summers, The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, LL Cool J and The Stooges

Nice to see the Nomination Committee still like to live in a curious little parallel universe where Rush doesnt exist. When you spend so much time ignoring arguably the most significant musical act to come from Canada, do you reach a point where youve gone beyond insulting a band and its fans and have started insulting an entire nation?

CHER SONNY - SHE ROCK AND ROLL
WHY ISNT SHE IN————

Why do they keep putting rappers in the rock hall of fame? LL Cool J shouldnt be on here. They should get their own. I go for The Stooges though.

Overall, a better, more recognizable list this year. My vote from the list would be for:
The Hollies
KISS
ABBA
Genesis
Donna Summer
Sad to put the songwriters up against the big name performers. They should be inducted as well. However, I agree with many other commenters that there are still a great deal many more who should be in before there others listed. RHCP - Really? Have they defined a genre or generation? No, they havent. All of their stuff sounds the same. Just another festival band. LL Cool J - Fun, but not definative either. Groups like Heart, Rush, The Moody Blues (as listed above in other comments) or even the 1980s Post Punk/New Wave Pop acts. They DEFINED a generation and fueled MTV. Madonna, REM, The Police and U2 are as close as the Rock Hall has been to recognizing the 1980s. Whats wrong with straight foward-Genre Defining- Pop Music. Think Duran Duran, Billy Idol and INXS. Think John Hughes movie soundtrack artists. No one really remembers The Stooges (as compared to the Sex Pistols, The Ramones or The Clash). Pop music deserves to be recognized for its influences too! People will come to the Rock Hall to see the more familar, idols from their teens exhibits before theyll come for The Chantals and The Stooges (no offense personally to them nor their fans). Wake up RH! You need to spread the nominations around a bit to generate visitors.

RHCP - HELL YEAH!!!

The Stooges - I saw Iggy Pop open for Pretenders in 87. He should have been the headliner. He ruined the audience for Crissy; we were spent. ‘Bout freakin time!!!!

KISS - Just induct Pauls Chest Hair, Genes tongue and call it done!! What talent?

Genesis - both versions of the band were awesome for different reasons.

Donna Summer - thousands of drag queens lip synching her songs couldnt be wrong.

Eurythmics, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart

What about the Wizard, Todd Rundgren?

ABBA should get in. They are just as RockN'Roll as The Beatles are. Listen to SOS, Watch Out, Hole In Your Soul, Does Your Mother Know, On And On And On, The Visitors, Knowing Me Knowing You, Why Did It Have To Be Me, Eagle, One Man One Woman, Tiger, Rock Me, Waterloo, King Kong Song, Hey Hey Helen, Bang-A-Boomerang or So Long. ABBA werent just a popband. They could do rock any time a day!

ABBA should have been in long ago!

Why isnt RUSH nominated yet. I mean come on...RHCP??? They are ok BUT they dont have half the talent, records, time together, and oh yeah...ALBUMS SOLD as does Rush.

I would like to know why the Moody Blues have not been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Surely they meet all the criteria. They continue to tour and have toured for over 40 years. They have been described as a progressive rock band and have sold over 50 million albums. Nights in White Satin was No. 2 on the billboard list. More information can be obtained by going to Wikipedia.org. Plus they are nice guys! I have seen them in Cleveland at least 6 times. So I would really like to know why the Moody Blues have not been induced.

UFO has been around for 40 years, major influences on some of todays biggest rock artists (METALLICA) so I feel a great injustice is being served....

The fact that Tom Waits in not in the hall is a crime. Warren Zevon also deserves to be in.

Kiss has earned this in every imaginable way. Undisputed!
Great nominees all the way around this year.The Hollies, The Stooges. You have to consider, Which one of these changed the one of the tributatries to the river of rock. Maybe ABBA long term, but there are so many here that I would not say are rock. This is more a Music Hall of Fame.

Dear readers: Discuss who you think will make it in to the hall out of this class. Not what geezer you think SHOULD be in the hall. This board isnt for that.

You can do nothing to get your pet person into the hall. They may or may not get there eventually. But Who cares? Dinosaurs existed before they were put in museums.

There are lots of people I would like to see get in... but rock and roll has been around a long time... a lot of groups are deserving.

Maybe if you contribute $ somewhere you can have a say. Otherwise, you are as plankton in an ocean.

Genesis.

Why isnt Steppenwolff on the list of nominees?

ABBA deserves the recognition. Like them or not, their music has lasted through the years. Their cds still sell,they retain loyal fans and gain new fans as well. Forget the silly costumes and such, their music has managed to speak for itself decades later.

The stooges are a given. Kiss deserves it too. Darlene Love and The Chantels are cool with me. But, L.L. Cool J are you kidding. Donna Summer please. There should be no disco or rap, except for Public Enemy when they become available. Laura Nyro is a great choice too. What about Thirteenth Floor Elevators, MC-5, Ted Nugent, The Moody Blues, Small Faces, just to name a few.

roxy music shouldve been in before
talking heads, pretenders, r.e.m. and U2. they were waaaaaay ahead of their time!

Kraftwerk? Please? Finally?

Nah, I guess they never really had much of an influence... certainly not on LL Cool J or on Donna Summer/Georgio Moroder.

Is Chicago ever going to be considered? Why are they being skipped-out every year? They pioneered a new sound rock and roll with horns. Chicago is one of the longest running and most successful U.S. rock & roll groups. There also many more bands deserving than some that are listed in 2010s nominees.

How about the multi talented singer, song writer,producer and amazing artist TODD RUNDGREN?

Jimmy Cliff before Toots Hibbert ?
Thats plain ignorant.

Ive been wondering the past few years if Jon Landau isnt deaf, because his nominations have been as horrific as the sound guys hes hired for Bruces recent tours.

I can tell you who shouldnt be nominated: fricking ABBA.

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Long overdue.

Genesis. Get the original lineup back together in the same room. It would be amazing. Peter Gabriel needs reminded of just how important the original Genesis is so hell hop on the reunion train.

t h e S T O O G E S
t h e S T O O G E S
t h e S T O O G E S
t h e S T O O G E S
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S T O O G E S its about time!! Not a single other nominee listed is more influential than them.

Kiss

KISS is long overdue. The Stooges, Genesis, The Hollies, and ABBA should make it from this list. I am beginning to see a pattern of finally nominating some 70s Metal bands which is good. I thank Metallica for bringing it up in their acceptance speech. Bands like Rush are sure to follow in the coming years. I am just happy to finally see KISS. They should have been in 10 years ago.

For Christs sake get the Stooges in 15 years ago! Hey Wenner, ever heard of Alice Cooper? Kiss getting in before Alice is a joke, but thats the hall!

Pat Benatar? I love most of the groups here and past but how can we be leaving off this iconic lady rocker?

RHCP invented funk-metal,they diserve be on that list

flea best bass player in nhistory
chad one of the best drummers actually
frusciante guitar god
kiedis best white raper

This is easy for me as for who deserves to be inducted...KISS transcends pop culture they are to Rock and Roll what apple pie is to America. Next is The Stooges their style helped bring a grit and power to American punk music. ABBA needs to be in just for the same reason KISS needs to be in they helped establish a cultural landscape during the 70s. Donna Summer because the Queen needs to be finally respected there have been artists trying to imulate her for decades. Then Jimmy Cliff he is a legend in music and helped with a whole style. Now on who will be inducted KISS, ABBA, LL Cool J, RHCP, and The Stooges

This is all a lie, The Stooges shoulod have been there ages ago

Another year without RUSH in the hall of fame, what a waste.

Nice ones in nominees..

KISS - Of course. They should have been there 10 years now.

GENESIS - Why not?

STOOGES - Yes.

RHCP - Maybe not yet

ABBA - R&R HOF, wrong place

LL COOL J - see abba

DONNA SUMMER - see abba

sonic youth

Since everyone already voted in Kiss, The stooges and Genesis and ABBA already, im going to vote in Laura Nyro, the woman was pure genius. In the 60s few were the women that actually took a risk, she is the BASE of every female singer/songwriter, she mixes folk, rock, jazz and gospel (sometimes on the same song!).

She was there before everyone, i love all of these singers, but she was there before all the great ones: Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Kate Bush, Rickie Lee Jones, Bjork, Tori Amos...etc. All i know is that Laura never get the credit, she is largely overlooked by People, since music critics love her, so i hope she gets inducted. Every artist had a hit covering Laura in the 60s, and the definitive version of these songs, the orginals were never heard! shes no longer among us, but her songs are timeless. She mixed jazz and soul way before winehouse, and even Aretha, like i said shes the BASE. Female Singer/songwriter, pianist, an amazing voice, she is the best white-girl-singing-like-a-black-girl of alltime, and Kate Bushs high notes are nothing compared to Lauras highs.

Shes the Base of every female artist, she SHOULD Be there! She never sold a lot, she never recieved the credit, so its time to actually start giving her some! She was arty, a true artist, and never sold hersef to appeal the masses. Creativy, that was Laura Nyro, exploring, when every female were doing the basics and covering male artists!

GO LAURA! 2010 is your Year! And ABBA, donna, genesis, kiss and stooges, also deserves it, so its going to be a competition! <img class="wp-smiley" src="http://www.rockhall.com/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />

Its a joke that Chicago has not been inducted yet.

Kiss should have been in before alot if these bands like U2 and REM. RUSH better be in next year along with Yes, Deep Purple, Bad Company, Forigner, Heart, Jethro Tull, Thin Lizzy. No more Rap and take Madonna out and Prince and Run DMC.

CHICAGO,Neil Diamond, Bobby Darin, Rush. LL Cool J? have you lost your mind? im not saying hes not worthy of something but not the RnR HOF.

Deep Purple and Rush and Heart and Blue Oyster Cult and Badco.

KISS.........

Why hasnt George Harrison, and Ringo been considered? How about Yes? They shouldve been inducted years ago. Who are these people that induct them? Are they related to the idiots on American Idol? More glaomour than accomplshemnts or what?

Stevie Ray Vaughn is one of the greatest blues guitarists to ever pick up the instrument. The fact that he isnt even on the ballot exposes this whole process as either a fraud or a bad joke. I mean, Donna Summer and the Chili Peppers...give me a break!

Jesus & Mary Chain, Husker Du, Replacements, Smiths, RUSH I cant believe Rush is not in there now.
WTF If you are going to have the R&R Hall of fame, then do it right.

I thought this was the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame not the Disco or the Rap or the Regae hall of fame. Whats with all these people or groups that wouldnt know good rock album if it hit them in the head. Some of those nominated are way overdue and some shouldnt even be allowed in....

What about Peter Frampton, for Petes Sake!!!! Youve been excluding him for too many years.
He was great back in the 70s and he continues to work, record, win grammies in todays music scene. He also helps struggling youn artists. Please, please, please
put Peter Frampton in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!!!! Thanks, Pat E.

Im not even a rabid fan of him, but can someone explain why Neil Diamond is not in the club? A total joke in my opinion.

THE STOOGES!!!!

Definitively, Laura Nyro, who defined the female singer-songwriter years before Joni Mitchell and who successfully achieved to challenge the conventional limitations of songwriting with her own breathtakingly original recordings, should be inducted in 2010. She was the first female artist who achieved to take total control of her work not only in terms of writing and composing but also producing and arranging. She paved the way for many of 20th Centurys greatest songwriters. She influenced generations of musicians, from Steely Dan to Elton John, from Joni Mitchell to Kate Bush.

KISS....this is way past due. They changed the face of rock and roll, the concert experience and the marketing (like it or not) there impact on music has been undeniable.
And to the chagrin of some who like to critisize their music...They also influenced a wide variety of bands, just a few with members who claim KISS as an influence...Soundgarden, Lenny Kravitz, Rage Against the Machine, Garth Brooks, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Poison, Toad the Wetsprocket, Nirvana.

KISS induction is way overdue.

Oh, yes, the Hollies — !!!!! Just seeing that theyre nominated has made my day. Thank you! I hope you soon make Grahams, Allans, Tonys, Bobbys and Bernies day in 2010. THIS IS LONG OVERDUE.

Genesis / Emerson, Lake and Palmer / The Moody Blues / King Crimson / Jethro Tull / Rush / Yes / Marillion

Definitely ABBA, Genesis & Laura Nyro. ABBA Greatest Hits was the first album I owned in 1976. They were the first band that influenced and shaped my musical tastes at the age of 10. Whats great about ABBA is all of their albums are great SOLID albums. They were well rounded, and nearly every song couldve been a single. I believe it is due to their influence, I can find good stuff in every genre of music. I am a percussionist & can play every style with ease because I learned from the ABBA & playing to their recorde from 10 years & up.
Genesis is where I graduated from ABBA. Abacab turned me to FM rock & all it had to offer from the 60s to now. Another band that churned out quality albums.
Laura Nyro I discovered from putting an album on the turntable at a record store. It was Eli & the 13th Confession. I immediately thought of Rickie Lee Jones, Carole King, Joni Mitchell & PJ Harvey. Bought up more albums & every one was a gem (especially the first 5 or 6).

Donna Summer, Genesis, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Chantels, and The Stooges.
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I forgot KISS. Love em or hate ‘em, they have turned out some great albums through the years (including the underrated “Music from the Elder”. Great band that has always gone over the top. Great albums & great live shows that give you MORE than your moneys worth.

Donna Summer, already! Its waay past due for her. Hot Stuff IS a rock song. It won her a Grammy in the Rock category. Hmm. What other Donna songs are rock?:

Bad Reputation 1987
My Baby Understands 1979
Oh, Billy Please 1984
Eye 1984
Fame (The Game) 2008
Protection 1982
Leave Me Alone 1981
Highway Runner 1981
Wounded 1974
Get Ethnic 1991
Cold Love 1980
She Works Hard For The Money 1983
Hes A Rebel 1983
The Wanderer 1980
Running For Cover 1980
Nightlife 1980

Not that you HAVE to be a rock artist or record rock songs to make it into the RRHOF.

Please vote to induct ABBA. I was born with music, was here when R&R began and still love it, and there is no finer group than ABBA who are loved by millions round the world and who wrote and performed some of the most fantasic music ever.

KISS! should have been there a long time ago. Genesis, ABBA

Not until the rock LEGEND Alice Cooper is in the hall will I have any respect for your so called hall of fame. Shame on all of you who vote.

Eurythmics have been eligible for a few years now. Im really surprised they havent been nominated yet.

My vote goes to KISS. Gene Simmons ROCKS!

Two bands who have long deserved the honor and have been eligible for years should finally get their due: KISS and Genesis, without question. Now how about two other long-eligible and equally-deserving nominees ... where is Alice Cooper and Cheap Trick??

Ahem. Excuse me. Um, Three Dog Night?!?!?!? What are you thinking? What is your excuse for not nominating them? Really!

Abba
Genesis
Kiss
Red Hot Chili Peppers
The Stooges

Donna Summer
* FIRST female singer to have a #1 album and #1 single on the Billboard charts simultaneously — a feat she accomplished again just a few months later, breaking her own record.
* FIRST artist to have three #1 double albums on the Billboard charts consecutively with Live and More, Bad Girls, and On the Radio. (she still remains the only female artist and solo act with this accomplishment).
* FIRST female solo artist with three #1 hits in a one year period, topping the charts with the singles “Hot Stuff,” “Bad Girls” and “No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)” – a duet with Barbara Streisand.
* FIRST artist to achieve Gold status with a 12 inch for her single “No More Tears (Enough Is Enough).”
* FIRST artist ever to be given a Grammy for the category “Best Rock Female Vocal Performance” for her Platinum single “Hot Stuff.”
* FIRST artist ever to be given a Grammy for the category “Best Dance Recording” for her song “Carry On.”
* FIRST group of artists to be inducted into the Dance Music Hall of Fame in 2004, alongside The Bee Gees and Barry White.

Moody Blues
Rush
Alan Parsons
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Electric Light Orchestra (or at least Jeff Lynne)
Todd Rundgren
The Tubes
Heart
Yes
The Move (or at least Roy Wood)
Nick Lowe
Dave Edmunds
XTC
Boston
Crowded House
Cheap Trick
etc., etc., etc...

Donna Summer, Genesis, The Hollies, The Stooges,& most of all KISS...The others are obvious...ABBA should be there, but after 10 yrs of being snubbed, were coming up on the timeframe where many metal acts like Bon Jovi, Metallica & Motley Crue will be eligible. Its insane that you dont have KISS precede all of these bands... My next question is where is Alice Cooper?

THE REPLACEMENTS!!!!!
Best band of all time. Im not even going to bother elaborating.

It would be an absolute embarrassment if Genesis were not one of the five selected for induction. The prog-rock movement of the early 70s has just about been completely ignored, and bands like Genesis, Yes, and Jethro Tull were at the forefront of that movement. Even though I wasnt a big fan of theirs, KISS should also be in there as well for changing how a concert is put on. The Stooges, Jimmy Cliff, and The Hollies ought to be the other three inductees.

Bon Jovi should be inducted! This is one of, if not THE best rock group around! It does not speak well of the HOF that they have not been inducted!

We want KISS
We want KISS
We Want KISS!
You Wanted the Best You got the Best The Hottest Band in the World...KISS!

Which five would I like to be inducted?

The Stooges
Donna Summer
Laura Nyro
Genesis
Darlene Love

Which five would the R&RHoF voters induct?

Genesis
KISS
The Hollies
Red Hot Chili Peppers
LL Cool J

Rush, Replacements, ELO, XTC, Pete Rose.

The Smiths

The Stooges
The Smiths

FINALLY !!!
THE HOLLIES!!!

THE STOOGES

THE STOOGES! and, Nyro, LL Cool J, Genesis and Cliff.

LAURA NYRO... the best choice of the year. so happy to hear that... xoxoxo

R&R Hall of Fame voters have a notoriously short memory span. All I know is, if LL Cool J (and I love him too) gets in before Darlene Love does, I will scream.

Id like to know why people that have absolutely nothing to do with rock and roll are being nominated. LL Cool J, ABBA, Donna Summer? Cmon this is not rock n roll!

I would like to know why groups and artists that are/were not rock and roll acts are being nominated and inducted into the ROCK AND ROLL Hall of fame. LL Cool J, Donna Summer, ABBA?? Cmon now, these are NOT rock and roll!

DIRE STRAITS!

Its a friggin travesty to see all them mediocre names and not having Dire Straits inducted.

ABBA! Finally! Those hard rockin metalheads from Sweden should have been inducted a looooong time ago! Who could forget such blistering rock & roll anthems as Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia and of course most of all I Do I Do I Do I Do I Do?

And whats most astounding is that these dweebs are being nominated while Status Quo has never even been considered. For any European rock fan who grew up in the 70s, Quo was pretty much the only antidote for ABBAs sugarcoated swill.

As far as the 2010 inductees are concerned, The Stooges have been the Susan Lucci of the HOF for far too long, put them in already!! Chili Peppers for sure, LL Cool J, why not? I think Donna Summer dubbed as the Queen of Disco would be a good representation for that genre. And Im surprised Genesis got looked at, it would nice to get some more prog rock representation in there. A long time ago, I would have said Kiss should be in there, but because they went from being a rock band to a corporate brand, and Gene Simmons is nothing but a bloodsucking capitalist, I would say NO to them!!

GENESIS! About damn time! I will finally stop my boycott of the rock hall this year if they get inducted.

Glad to see the Hollies on the list.
They are definitely deserving - I wish the Zombies
were also being considered.
Genesis is a good choice - especially for their
70s prog rock, but they also had a big impact
in the 80s. Now lets see Yes, Jethro Tull, Deep Purple, Golden Earring, Moody Blues & ELP.

Definitely ABBA deserve a recognition due to their huge talent and the incredible number of records sold, also the massive success of Mamma mia and the cult around them by other artists and fans...

Laura Nyro should have been inducted long ago, there will never be another and she can not be compared to any other female singer.

THE STOOGES!!! Its a no-brainer when it comes to breadth of influence and legendary status.

THE SCORPIONS!

The Stooges is LOOOONG overdue! Also, Abba. They are Swedish rock pioneers.

KISS for sure!! And to the guy that said, “KISS - Just induct Pauls Chest Hair, Genes tongue and call it done!! What talent?” I say, Pauls chest hair should have its own museum!! <img class="wp-smiley" src="http://www.rockhall.com/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> (I guess Genes tongue can be in there too.)

The Jam and Paul Weller - come on Hall of Fame. I mean I love LL - but really?

Genesis should be inducted!

Nothing makes me think of rocking out more than Donna Summer!!! Are you kidding me? I am a member of the RRHOF and was there last year for the Metallica induction. Now thatS THE WAY TO ROCK!!! keep the ceremony in Cleavland not the Waldorf in NYC and keep the fans coming to the show and museum. Dont turn it into the Rap museum.

M O T L E Y C R U E ! ! ! !
hello!

Laura Nyro. Eligible since ‘92 and still not inducted? What kind of hall of fame is this!!

For sure KISS, I mean theyre one of the greatest bands of all time, for sure DONNA SUMMER, the Queen of Disco. Here are some who are not nominated. HALL & OATES, CHICAGO, PAT BENATAR, ALICE COOPER

FINALLY!!! Laura Nyro should have been inducted long, long ago- her time to shine is way overdue! In my never humble opinion, no other female artist has impacted the direction of the rock/pop genre as powerfully as Laura, and all the artists who had chart-topping hits with songs she wrote will surely attest to the fact that her music gave them an edge and credibility they could never have achieved without her. She was more than an innovative songwriter, though - her own performances were breathtaking and the message rang crystal clear to a generation of artists, misfits and cast-offs, later to be known as “The Tribe”, like no other had before or has since. Laura took rock music into groundbreaking directions like animal rights, feminism, drug addiction, same-sex attraction...all the stuff that makes the genre what it is today! Please induct her this time - it will mean so much to so many!

Todd Rundgren is due! The masses had their hopes up, especially considering the new exhibit that went on display on Sept. 6, 2009.

If I recall, it was the most attended “first day” exhibit in the Rock Halls history. Come on, people!

Its certainly about time that the hottest band in the world, KISS, with more records sales than vitually any other music artist, got into the Hall of Fame.

LAURA NYRO !!!

I wholeheartedly agree w/the above poster. And anyone considering RHCP and LLCJ before Laura Nyro needs to get their heads checked. I am NO hippie and love ALL genres of music, but Nyro was cranking out influential, UNdefineable music even before Joni Mitchell. Carole King was writing ditties w/Phil Spector, but really Nyro set the bar so high and deserves a lot of the credit. Hopefully the ballots go out to someone w/actual brains, and that TALENT and ones who INFLUENCED others will be considered first. And speaking of Nyro, where the heck is Labelle? The Supremes or any girl group today has nothing on them. I do agree w/another poster that Todd Rundgren is SEVERELY overlooked as performer, writer, producer, GENIUS. Id eventually like to see Donna Summer and Genesis inducted, as well as Jimmy Cliff.

GENESIS
GENESIS
GENESIS
GENESIS
GENESIS
–> say it 5 times for the opportunity to see five virtuosos (Gabriel, Collins, Hackett, Banks, Rutherford) on stage again.

This March 15, the Lamb truly does lie down on Broadway. (okay, maybe the Ritz Carlton).

Come on Rock Hall. LL Cool J? There are so many more deserving groups and artists. As the years go on the early pioneers and 60s classic groups keep getting less and less recognition. Lets not start putting every rap-hip hop artist who had a few hits in until the legends of ROCK AND ROLL have been honored with induction.

I should add that The Stooges is a great call. The Smiths need to be in, as well as Neil Diamond 10 years ago!

ABBA has been such an inspiration & influence on musicians over the years....their music transcends time.
I want to see them inducted BEFORE they are dead...they truly deserve it. Agnetha (the blonde) is deathly afraid of flying, so I would not expect to see a complete reunion. And talk about integrity...they have reportedly turned down $1 Billion to reunite, keeping their word.

Why arent any of the great light shows from the psychedelic era nominated, at least in the non-performer category, or any of the great rock poster or album artists like Byrd? Theres an entire era of Rock which owes them a huge debt!

Todd Rundgren.

KISS!!!!!!!
KISS!!!!!!!
KISS!!!!!!!
KISS!!!!!!!

Cheap Trick
Cheap Trick
Cheap Trick
Cheap Trick
Cheap Trick
Cheap Trick
THE WORLDS GREATEST POWER POP BAND!!
Cmon get it together and vote in Americas Beatles!!

LL Cool Jay has no business being on the nomination list now or ever. Simply ridiculous!

Laura! Just ask Elton John or watch him praise her to the heavens on Elvis Costello.

About time Genesis got a nod. Go G!

Heart, Heart, Heart! Shocking they havent been inducted. Ann is one the best singers in Rock history, no rust on her pipes. I just saw them perform last night and they sound better than ever! Heart meets all criteria, over 3 decades and still “Kickin Out.” If your celebrating 25 years and highlighting Janis; no one better than Ann!

Finally...some recognition for the best prog-band ever...GENESIS. To see Peter and Phil on stage together would be amazing!!!

2010 inductees should be Genesis, KISS, The Stooges, Jimmy Cliff, and ABBA.

Heart, Heart, Heart! Shocking they havent been inducted. Ann is one the best singers in Rock history, no rust on her pipes. I just saw them perform last night and they sound better than ever! Heart meets all criteria, over 3 decades and still “Kick It Out.” If your celebrating 25 years and highlighting Janis; no one better than Ann! Last night, Hearts rendition of Love Reign Oer Me outdid any effort the Who ever made on that song- Ann puts Daltry to shame and he even agreed. Last night, I expected storm clouds to appear and a downpour to start. As for Nancy- still the Red-Headed Goddess of Rock Guitar; playing an equally good Jimmy Page.

How about The Cars?

Ms. Donna Summer!

Lets face it.
Genesis: 1.Has been around for over 40 years. 2. Over 150 MILLION albums sold. 3. Pioneered in areas of Progressive Rock that other prog bands mostly stayed away from. 4. They are around the #1 live band of all time. Because in the early days Peter Gabriel revolutionized the concert into a stage show with costumes and insane stage personas, they then went on the Invent the Vari Light!(FYI: the lights every band uses in there concert to this day) Pioneered the prisim Sound system(Again FYI: Sound system that is now the staple for all concerts arenas) 5. First band to every have a sold out arena tours.6. First to every play 4 sold out shows at the world famous Wembley Stadium in London. 7. Went threw the biggest most surprising lead singer swap in the history of rock. and then became even bigger. 8. First to ever play 4 stadiums, back to back to back to back. 9. Spawned two of the most succcesful solos cares in rock, Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel. not to mention Mike and the Mechanics. 10. Genesis guitarist Steve hackett First to every record GUITAR TAPPING on an album. Also popularizing sweep picking. 11. Created some of the most intricately arranged music in rock history. Shall i continue. Their should be no doubt in anyones mind (even if you dont care for Genesis) That Genesis deserves it...

All of these people deserve entry, but the most deserved is

Laura Nyro. She was an artist of profound talent that influenced most of the music of her time.

A brilliant talent. It astounds me that she was not inducted long ago.

Glad to see Genesis get a nod. PLEASE let them get in there, prog is experiencing a resurgence, more prog needs to be represented. What a great band.

The Stooges influenced punk music like no other before them.

The Hollies were a GREAT band!!!

Laura Nyro is one of the best songwriters of all time, arguably second to Carole King.

Donna Summer was the queen of disco.
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Rush still needs a nod, they deserve it more than most of those people...

And while LL Cool J was a good rapper he was nowhere NEAR as influential as Run DMC, NWA, or Grandmaster Flash. Hes not ready yet. And while RHCP are very influential as an alternative group, they havent been around nearly as long as who I mentioned above. Maybe in 5 years.

TODD RUNDGREN HARRY NILSSON JOHNNY WINTER RANDY NEWMAN JOHN PRINE

Genesis,long over due! One of the great art/prog rockers of the 70s and were still solid in the 80s. Both phases of the group deserve it.

Laura Nyro...though posthumous, long overdue.

Oe more year of disrespect for Chicago
J. Cliff and Stooges absolutely.
Kiss, musically no, but they will get in because of the theatrics which are part of R&R, so Ok.
ABBA? LLCoolJ? RHCP? Are U kidding.
No respect for Chicago, its a shame

MOODY BLUES
CHICAGO
YES
then GENESIS and RUSH

of this group the Hollies are the most deserving - everyone knows Hollies songs, they just dont know its the Hollies

next to teh Hollies I would say Genesis is second on this list

THREE DOG NIGHT

Its really as simple as “Genesis”

Laura Nyro - a pioneer and crafter of some of the most famous songs
The Stooges - reasons too numerous to mention
Genesis - next to early Pink Floyd, the leader of progressive innovation in music of that time
For sheer Pop:
yes to ABBA and Dona Summer
And no to Kiss, not in the Hall of Fame, they were (are) a burlesque

I just dont understand why Todd Rundgren is not in the RRHOF yet. There is NO logic and reason coming from that place. One has to wonder what the REAL criteria for induction may be ...

Genesis:
1.Has been around for over 40 years, one of the most longevic ever.

2. Over 150 MILLION albums sold, top 30 highet selling of all time. If you include all of the alubum sales that the members of genesis have been involved in their is well over 500 million. ONLY behind ELVIS and MICHEAL JACKSON. (both have 1 billion)

3. Pioneered in areas of Progressive Rock, acoustic progressive rock (which is unheard of. songs average time around 9min). other prog bands all stayed in the same general prog area, except genesis.

4.They are around the #1 live band of all time. Because in the early days Peter Gabriel revolutionized the concert into a stage show with costumes and insane stage personas, they then went on the Invent the Vari Light!(FYI: the lights every band uses in there concert to this day) Pioneered the prisim Sound system(Again FYI: Sound system that is now the staple for all concerts arena sound systems)

5. First band to every have a sold out arena tours.

6. First to every play 4 sold out shows at the world famous Wembley Stadium in London.

7. Went threw the biggest most surprising lead singer swap in the history of rock. and then became even bigger and 10 months after losing peter gabriel went to create a top charting album, THEN AFTER THAT, 10 months later AGAIN cam out with an even bigger album. How many top bands can do that nowadays? NONE!

8. First to ever play 4 stadiums, back to back to back to back.

9. Spawned two of the most succcesful solos cares in rock, Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel. not to mention Mike and the Mechanics.

10. Genesis guitarist Steve hackett First to every record GUITAR TAPPING on an album. Also popularizing sweep picking.

11. Created some of the most intricately arranged music in rock history.

12. Held one of the Biggest concerts of all time 500,000 strong. ANd it was FREE!

13. Pioneered that largest video screen ever used in a concert over 230FEET! (20 million dollar stage)

14. At one point during the 1980s Genesis was considered the richest band in the WORLD, But admit to not once arguing over money over money.

15. Perhaps the best documented band of ALL time, 14 studios albums, 5 live albums. and over 30 offical record realeses.

16. Voted Best live band in the world.

17. Never broke up due to internal problems EVERYONE is still GREAT FRIENDS! EXTREMLY RARE IN A BAND OF 40YEARS!!

18. Created MANY musical teqniques that Bands commonly use and Dont use today. Multiple climaxes, dramatic off key chord changes, all for reasons like atmospheric and musical effects, not just because...

19. Pioneers in using loops (FYI: the beginnings of R and B and RAP) and were the first to succesfully imploy the very first drum machines into their music.

19. They developed the Fisrt laser technologies used in concert. PInk floyd Floyd laser show? The floyd can thank Genesis for that...

20. Also expirmented with the fist pyrotecnictics on stage with dangerous explosions and smoke.

21. Flying into the stage, suspended inn the air be tiny wires? Genesis pioneered in the suspending peter gabreil at musical climaxes in the songs. Ground breaking at the time, they were forced to stop When Peter gabreil Nearly died when the wires got tangled up around his throat and started to lift him of the ground. THe idea was to revolutionary for the time.

22. Had the balls to go on tour before the release of the album. Including going on tour before the realse of a Double CONCEPT ALBUM! INSANE!!

23. Peter gabriel was recruted by the top film maker in Hollywood ( who wanted to revolutionize hollywood) at the time in order to be used as an ideas man because of Peters radical concepts in genesis.

24. PHil Collins only person ever to play in both Live AID concerts on two different contienents on the same day.(FYI: the biggest musical event in the history of the world)

25. Phil Collins the first to ever incorperate black musicains and music into popular music. That is HUGE!!!!

26. PHil Collins had a concert in berlin, that week the Berlin wall fell...

my 5

laura nyro!!!
Darlene Love
Donna Summer
The Hollies
The Chantels

A talent like Laura Nyros comes around once in a civilization .

RHCP
ABBA
Genesis
Kiss
The Stooges

How much longer can Daryl Hall be denied? Seriously, hes one of the most outstanding vocal talents, aside from his writing. His longevity in the business proves his worth.

I agree about the Moody Blues and what about Paul Revere and the Raiders !!

Genesis! They should be inducted,they are legendary band who are achieved lot in prog/rock and even pop. They survived seventies punk attitude and become one of the worlds greatest bands.

Connie Francis

Enduring ABBA deserves induction. (Supposedly) “non-rock” acts like the Bee Gees have already been admitted.

ABBA fans the likes of Pete Townshend, Elvis Costello and even Johnny Rotten... just cant be wrong!

YES snubbed again? Are you joking me? Donna Summer???????????????? Come on HOF. Nobody on your list can hold a candle to YES. WAKE UP!

THE STOOGES! and what about THE VELVET UNDERGROUND and MC5!So many bands are influenced by bands like these yet they get ignored! Its like having the baseball hall of fame with out Mickey Mantel and Babe Ruth!Even David Bowie was influenced by LOU REED and IGGY!Hes in there!Meanwhile they will probally put Greenday or New kids onthe Block in there first! I hate the radio and MTV with their played out formats! Nothing but Bubble gum Garbage! and if Poison gets in there before THE NEW YORK DOLLS IM GONNA PUKE! have a nice day!

KISS...enough said

Genesis, Genesis, Genesis, its about time. Between Phil Collins brilliance as a drummer, the contributions Peter Gabriel has made to World Music and all people enduring oppression, and his incredible solo catalogue, and Mike and The Mechanics, oh and did I mention Steve Hacketts amazing solo career... these boys are one of the most unsung ensembles in rock history and one of the most talented. Bring it on!

Genesis. Genesis. Genesis.

Woefully looked over for too long, their influence on rock is undeniable.

My 5...here we go(in no particular order):
1. LL Cool J
2. KISS
3. Jimmy Cliff
4. Donna Summer
5. Red Hot Chili Peppers
Nuff Said...

You can love KISS, you can hate KISS, but you cant deny their impact on Rock. They brought the spectacle to the concert experience. I admit, every album wasnt start to finish perfection, but they are second only to the Beatles for bands with the most gold records. Its overdue and well deserved. The fact that Madonna made it in ahead of KISS is laughably ridiculous at best. Wouldnt mind seeing Uncle Ted (Nugent) get a nod sometime soon. Genesis, though not my cup of tea, certainly deserves the nod.

With out a doubt: Genesis
And for their succes: ABBA

R & R Hall Of Fame is an institution celebrating popular music and the artists that shaped and molded what are todays sound. With that said, a few of the artists nominated might not be an obvious selection but cannot be dismissed for their contributions. These are the nominees that should be inducted:
1. Genesis One of the top selling artists feat Phil and Peter, need i say more?
2. Donna Summer. First grammy winner of best rock vocal female as well as many other milestone achievments in music. She is still recording producing, performing and influencing music after 40 years in the business
3. KISS, one of the biggest selling rock groups of all time. A no brainer
4. The Stooges, Iggy Pop, another no brainer
5. ABBA, who in the world doesnt know their music, there is nothing wrong with the popular vote.

Still waiting on E.L.P., Moody Blues, Jethro Tull.

Laura Nyro
Laura Nyro
Laura Nyro
Laura Nyro
Laura Nyro

total genius...its about time

Definitely RHCP, and even more definitely KISS.... I gotta tell ya, I never owned a KISS album and Im not a huge fan, but the record sales, the popularity, and especially their influence on modern Rock cannot be denied. These guys should be in. I mean Madonnas in already, and she didnt even do Rock ‘n Roll. Its a total joke that KISS didnt get in years ago. There are many already in the Hall that are MUCH less deserving. Put ‘em in!!!

Kiss it,s about time!

Donna Summer has the big belting voice Whitney Houston gets credit for, but doesnt actually have (as Whitneys disastrous performance on The Today Show proved a few weeks ago.) Whitney is referred to as The VOICE, and yet its Donna who actually has that voice. Even at 60, Donna has no problem touring the country belting out her classics and never missing a note. Donna is probably the most underrated singer ever. People refuse to look beyond her title as the Disco Queen. It hasnt matter how exceptional her voice is, shes rarely given credit for it.

As far as whether shes “rock” or not, is Madonna rock? Madonna sailed right into the Hall of Fame first time she was nominated, there was no objection to her being merely a pop singer. Donna has far more credibility as a rock artist than Madonna. She won a Rock Grammy for “Hot Stuff”, which isnt pure rock, but it is a blend of rock and disco. Her critically acclaimed “The Wanderer” album (1980) is pure rock, not disco at all. The Rolling Stone critics loved it, she placed 3rd in their critics poll for Best Female Artist that year. Bruce Springsteen also wrote 2 songs for her and proclaimed her a great rock singer. So why did Madonna, who has no credibility as a rock singer, get a pass when objections are made about Donna? It looks to me like Madonna got a pass for being white. Well time to make amends for that this year and let the tanned and talented one in.

G-E-N-E-S-I-S.

its about TIME.

and for the love of God, why hasnt PETER GABRIEL (the pioneer and catalyst for bringing what we now call ‘world music to the rest of world, not to mention his innovations in music and video) been nominated and inducted already?

ps. and how about RUSH and YES and JETHRO TULL and KING CRIMSON and ROXY MUSIC while were at it?

Kiss, Genesis, LL Cool J. Of the batch these were the MOST influential, most prolific, and most original.

Genesis - the greatest Band in the world in the history of music! Simple as that!

No YES, No ELP, No Moody Blues.... Cant figure this one out

Laura Nyro was rocks first female singer/songwriter, and its greatest. Listen to the first four albums (More than a New Discovery, Eli and the Thirteenth Confession, New York Tendaberry, and Christmas and the Beads of Sweat) – the dynamics, intensity, and invention are still breathtaking. Like the very few geniuses rock has produced (Dylan, Lennon, Hendrix) she synthesized everything that came before into something both unique and beautiful. She belongs in the Hall of Fame on songwriting influence alone, but what gets overlooked is her immense talent as a singer – a three-octave range, gorgeous timbre, and original sense of phrasing.

Please honor this great artist with induction.

Still waiting on Emerson Lake and Palmer, Moody Blues and Jethro Tull. Why have they passed over the prog era????

going against the tide, i think peter gabriel [solo] is more deserving than genesis...and where is the nomination for kraftwerk?

from the ballot: abba, jimmy cliff, genesis, hollies, darlene love, laura nyro the stooges and donna summer are all worthy picks

thrilled to see laura nyro nominated..the stooges should have been in ages ago....

never thought rhcp were worthwhile. while im not a fan of the smiths they would be a better choice

Wheres Stevie Ray Vaughn. Arguably the greatest guitarist since Hendrix. Period. Respect the guitar. Its what made rock ROCK! The Hollies were long overdue. I also like Laura Nyro. I dont believe shell get in. Maybe if she ignored her manager, David Geffen, she could have fronted Blood, Sweat & Tears. Then they both would have gotten in. Then Jann Werner would have to swallow his pride and allow Chicago in the RnR HOF.

lets Red Hot Chili Peppers in!!

GENESIS!!!!

Gensis is well deserving this long overdue recognition.

GENESIS!!!!!!!

Wow,who votes on these things anyway? Anybody over 30?I think Genesis, Hollies, and Kiss should get in. Maybe Jimmy Cliff and the Stooges for influences.But there are some there that I dont think are even rock ‘n roll.The 12 I think should have been considered are the Moody Blues, Paul Revere, Chicago, Gram Parsons, Johnny Rivers, Alice Cooper, Cher, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Moby Grape, Joe Jackson, Cheap Trick, Gerry and the Pacemakers.

Too big to fly
Dodo ugly, so dodo must die.

....rock lyrics dont get better than this.

GENSESIS!!!!!!!!!!!!

KISS and Genesis get my vote with the Hollies after that. About time that they were even considered. Would be an insult if anyone else but those three got in.

ABBA definately deserves induction into the Rock Hall of Fame. Their music transcended pop, rock, and disco and their videos were pioneering. They have influenced and continue to influence musicians, filmakers, and people around the world to this day.

GENESIS!!!
Reasons: just listen “The Cinema Show”

KISS

As usual, steam is coming out of my ears because Cheap Trick is once again not on the list. : (

Moody Blues should have been in the hall of fame many years ago. As for what you are offering for 2010...Genesis and ABBA. In regards to LL Cool J and Donna Summer, they should be in a Soul Hall of Fame and NOT ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Where is Bon Jovi on this list?????

Not to take anything away from many of the performers inducted in the Hall of Fame but there doesnt seem to any logic to who is inducted or when they are inducted. The fact that the Beatles were not in the fist class to be inducted makes no sense to me. In addition, how can groups like Jethro Tull not be included? Tull is still actively touring after almost 40 years...hits like Aqualung and Locomotive Breathe are only a couple of many outstanding songs that are unequalled in the history of rock and roll...Ian Anderson is easily one of the most talented and unique performers in the world...
The “Hall” will never be complete without Jethro Tull as an inductee.

GENESIS!!!!!!
Love this band!!!!

KISS KISS KISS KISS Needs To be put in i will believe when i see it... NOt LLcoolj He is not Rock n Roll i Hate Rap

I think it would be a good idea for the RH to define “Rock n Roll”, otherwise, call yourself a Music Industry Hall of Fame.

Where is Hall and Oates? With all their hits, why have they not been nominated?

Genesis
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Jimmy Cliff
Stooges
The Chantels
Each on of those were/are original rock acts not refinements of other rock acts. Im not sure, but if Genesis gets in, wont the be the first progressive rock act to make it in?

Motley Crue. Striaght up.

Saw the list for 2010! When is Rush getting in! The came out bk in the damn 70s,like the Chilli PEppers,but there are many bands that should go first! Glad MEtallica made it this year! However being a big time metallica i still think other bands should go first! Only four other bands can say that every album at least went platinum, and you r talking elvizs,beatles,etc.,and Rush has 20 some old albums! Anyone that has probably ever pick an instrument up has probably heard of them,especially if u r a bass player or drummer! Have the record sales, have the influence,been out for 35 years,have written some of the most complicated music with time signatures that are all over the place!What does a band have to do to get in? Hell, just having a drummer like Neil Peart should get them in alone

Genesis without doubt deserve recognition for their successful and mammoth career.
About time too in my opinion!

ABBA!!!!!

ABBA! ABBA! And ones more ABBA!!!!!!!!!!

RAP does not belong in the ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME. RAP HAS ITS OWN CATEGORY. LET RAP ARTIST DEVELOP A RAP HALL OF FAME. PLEASE DO NOT RUIN THE HISTORY OF ROCK & ROLL.

REGARDS,

COLIN

LLcoolJ???? Really??? How the hell has he helped the evolution of rock and roll?! God. This is crazy. R&B should just get their own hall. This is BS

Genesis, The Stooges, Genesis, RHCP and Laura Nyro...
But what about great bands like Heart, Yes, The Replacements or Television

Seeing that this is the “Rock and Roll” Hall of Fame, there is only five artists that really qualify... Genesis, KISS, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Hollies and The Stooges... so there you have it. But theyll screw it up again, like always.

Who didnt make the twelve, doesnt matter. Youve always got next year. From this years 12; Ill go with Jimmy Cliff, Laura Nyro, The Chantels, The Hollies, and The Stooges. SAYL, Abba and Kiss; you have fans who would pay for your own HoF. Really SAYL, Darlene Love. The rest? meh?

There is no doubt in my mind that one of the originators of rock n roll would be Tommy Sands. He did the 1st television show to have both rock and roll and drama showcased at the same time.
He should have been inducted years ago.

Dead Kennedys, Bad Brains, Minor Threat and Black Flag

I cannot take this seriously until these bands are nominated. Im sorry 5% of music of these bands made it to MTV, but then again, that was the point. They were the corner stones of the 1980s counter culture and they deserve recognition.

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I think Rush has earned a right to the hall.

my fav 5

The
Red
Hot
Chili
Peppers

I think its about time the Moody Blues and YES are inducted into the HOF. The music and musicianship of these two bands speaks for itself.

the best band not in ??? rush rush rush rush

The Chantels are long overdue... To recognize the Chantels is to give tribute to those who know how Rhythm and Blues (Pop) music began. The Chantels were among the first female groups who were able to crossover from R&B to Pop without any fanfair. Back in the early years they played instruments on stage while singing. I cant think of any other girls groups who attempted that with style and grace as they did. If not for any other reason The Chantels deserve to be recognized for their contribution to the music that all other female groups have followed since the late 1950s. They truly lead the way. The Chantels, today are still Wowing their audiances with harmonic sounds and vocals that keep the fans wanting more.

The Chantelles are part of rhythm and blues history and have rightfully earned a nomination for induction into the Hall of Fame. Please support this band. In New York, tune into Felix saturday on 88.3 WBGO Fm and sunday on 98.7 kiss fm. Thank You Felix for playing The Chanetelles catalog.

I cannot believe that ABBA has not been inducted before!!! Not that it really matters. They are still great and have stood the test of time!!!

I know it is very subjective, of who is more deserving than someone else, that being said, this rock hall could find a way to keep elvis and the beatles out if given the chance. Why these and not others, what logic made Red Hot Chili Peppers get nominated? Sure there is the time element, 25 years, but what other logic. Lots of groups have had albums out over 25 years ago. As some have pointed out, The Moody Blues were innovators. The concept album, early stereo work, etc. And what about Peter Gabriel, hes been very influential on rock, especially the video aspect.

There is no logic at all, or if there is some it escapes me. Honestly it discredits the rock hall idea that so many deserving acts have never even been nominated. I understood initially that you simply had to get some people in, and there was a back log, but after 25 years, you still cannot be trying to get around to acts that were eligible when the process began.

Chantels, yes. Genesis, yes (the initial Peter Gabriel years, right?). The Hollies, yes. Laura Nyro, into the writers wing. Write ins (if I had my way): Todd Rundgren, Dick Dale.

If I am predicting it, my guess is

1. RHCP
2. ABBA
3. The Hollies
4. Donna Summer
5. Genesis

Genesis -overdue.

The Cars- next year

GENESIS, THE BEST OF ALL!!!

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS (L)

grand funk railroad

The Red Hot Chili Peppers have won seven Grammy Awards. The band has sold over fifty-three million albums worldwide, have eight singles in the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 (including three singles in the Top 10), have five number one singles on the Mainstream Rock charts, and hold a record of eleven number one singles on the Modern Rock charts.

Its actually quite pathetic that Depeche Mode hasnt gotten in. Name one ‘alternative act that wasnt influenced by Depeche Mode? Hell, theyre still selling out 2 nights at MSG after 26 years. Its all politics I guess. I mean LL Cool J? Dont they already have a Rap Hall of Fame? You couldnt make room for an actual influential band? The Smiths, The Cure, New Order will never make it in because they didnt play by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fames rules. They had/have a unique sound but, didnt regurgitate it repeatedly. They changed and evolved. So go ahead and leave out the most influential bands of the 80s, yet again

Genesis and its about time for their 40 year career..for thier 150 million albums sold world wide...for the most consistently amazing live shows of the last 40 years..still playing selling out stadiums...and playing to millions as late as 2 years ago....groundbreaking presentations in theatre, video,lighting and sound production...for spawning 2 wildly successful and critically acclaimed solo careers in Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel not to mention Mike Rutherfords Mike and the Mechanics all who have hit the top of the charts on several occasions....for their craft in musicianship,composition,incorporating blues,folk,classical,jazz, fusion,pop rock and world music in thier rock music...there is no denying they have been one of the most successful bands of all time and deserved this type of recognition from the RRHOF years ago.....did they think they were “pretentious”?...who were the ones really being “pretentious” then?....now its time to consider others like King Crimson,Yes,Moody Blues,ELP, Jethro Tull,Deep Purple,Chicago,Rush,and Roxy Music ..not to mention Eno who helped pioneer Roxy, Electronics,ambient,world musics and has influenced Hall of Fame musicians for 40 years....

Genesis. The best bands ever..

What about RUSH?

Rock and Roll hall of fame =
1.- Genesis
2.- KISS
3.- The Hollies
4.- The Stooges
5.- Red Hot Chilli pappers

Reggae Hall of Fame
1.- Jimmy Cliff / Rock and Roll hall of Fame?

RAP Hall of Fame
1.- LL Cool J / Rock and Roll hall of Fame?

Disco Music / Pop Music Hall of Fame
1.- Donna Summer
2.- ABBA
Rock and Roll hall of Fame? are you kidding me?

R&B / Soul Hall of Fame
1.- Darlene Love
2.- The Chantels

Well there are many good nominees this year but I am particularly fond of Laura Nyro, the brilliant songwriter and emotional performer, Donna Summer, who still to this day is in top form bridging dance and pop and rock, Darlene Love, a true original.

Laura Nyro ...Laura Nyro ...Laura Nyro...and on and on. A song had no better soul-mate than Laura.Lets be wise and add Laura.

GENESIS!!! Nuff said.

From the list here, it begins and ends with Genesis. It should have happened long before now and the indiviual members could probably be in there on their own as well. Do the right thing!!!!

1: ABBA - why?
2: Darlene Love - who?
3: Donna Summer - Been around a long time... more influential the one would expect...
4: Genesis - ABSOLUTELY (extremely influential, great musicians. Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins also come from this equation)
5: Jimmy Cliff - eh....
6: KISS - THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH (A MUST)
7: Laura Nyro - eh...
8: LL Cool J: Rap “IS” part of music history, although I dont prefer it, Run DMC & Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five is there so this argument cant be debated now due to those inductions.
9: Red Hot Chili Peppers - FLEA!
10: The Chantels - eh...
11: The Hollies - THE AIR WE BREATHE!
12: The Stooges - who?

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KISS
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Jimmy Cliff
Genesis
The Hollies

Of this list, I would say Genesis, RHCP, The Stooges, Donna Summer, The Hollies, and LL Cool J.
For the future, the Hall severely needs to induct RUSH, DEEP PURPLE, and IRON MAIDEN

The Chantels were history making in the entrance into the music world...lets give them their dues!!!

The Chantels were history making in the entrance into the music world...lets give them their dues!!!

The Moody Blues, Yes, Kansas Emerson Lake and Palmer, King Crimson, Rush Why did you forget about this genre. If Genisis gets in this year, they will be the first to go in of bands like these.

THIS IS THE ANTILIST

laura nyro for hippies
abba for gays
donna summer for dragqueens
kiss for clowns pseudorock
ll coll j the worst of this list

Why on earth are The Moody Blues not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Please tell me how a band that was so innovative,still touring & still packing in the fans, still rockin for over 45 years is not on the list. What is wrong with you people, are you not paying attention? You induct people who havent done sh*t, or whos music is crap. PLEASE look at their body of work, interview some of the fans at their sold out shows. Better yet, go see a show, watch the standing ovations & then explain WHY they are still not on the list.

Another weird list. Abba? Donna Summer? Darlene Love?
The inductees should be
Jimmy Cliff
Kiss
The Stooges
and the Hollies I guess.
Its too soon for LL Cool J and the Red Hots - they may have had their first records 25 years ago, but there are much more deserving bands out there that did too. Eurythmics, The Smiths, Violent Femmes, Husker Du etc. And where are Ozzy Osbourne, Deep Purple, Jethro Tull and the Moody Blues. These lists are always a disappointment. Im happy with Kiss being nominated though. Most deserving on the list.

It is about time KISS has a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! From their first album KISS to the present, I have watched and listened to the Hottest Band in the World and they live up to that phrase! KISS for ever!!!

Its early yet, so anyone whos clamoring about the Smiths (who first would have been eligible just last year) had best sit tight...

Personally, Im disappointed if not quite disgusted by the list. The Stooges and Donna Summer I understand even if others dont (if rap is part of rock and roll - which I think it is - so is disco, and with only Aussie interlopers the Bee Gees having been recognized so far, and not just for their dance music, its high time the Queen of Disco got her propers. So wheres Chic?) All the major sixties British groups are in already (the Dave Clark Five was reaching a bit, doncha think?), so forget about the Hollies even if they were a pretty good pop band at the end of the day. Whats next, Hermans Hermits?

ABBA are sorta deserving even though I hate them (after all, they were the most popular group on Earth for a period in the Seventies), but I question how much they actually have to do with rock and roll - more than Barry Manilow or the damn Moody Blues, granted. KISS is a brand, not a band, and Gene Simmons is such a loathsome character Im not even sure we need another reason to ignore his horrible creation. Inducting Genesis means inducting Phil Collins; why not solo Peter Gabriel? (Marsh LOVES him.) Darlene Love was a Phil Spector accessory; the Chantels are yet another minor R&B vocal group with one great hit; Jimmy Cliff made half a great album in 1972; the Chili Peppers are fun, seminal even, but give me a break. LL Cool J was hip hops first major solo star and proved that it was possible for a rapper to enjoy a long career, but something about his inclusion smacks of tokenism. Maybe he deserves it, but it only seems right that KRS and Public Enemy should be there first. Wait til 2013...

THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME IS NOT JUST FOR ROCK AND ROLL ARTISTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I cant believe that the stooges havent been inducted yet. The ramones, clash, sex pistols, & patti smith wouldnt have existed without them. P.S. how are madonna & the staple singers rock n roll?

What about Savoy Brown??????

WHO SHOULD BE INDUCTED? RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS HANDS DOWN!!! They have contributed so much to rock and roll and no body deserves to be in this hall of fame more than they do

WHERE THE HELL HAS THE RRHOF BEEN FOR THE LAST 10 YEARS.......
FINALLY KISS IS GIVEN THEIR DUE RESPECT - PAUL, GENE, ACE & PETER ROCK, LONG LIVE THE ORIGINAL 4 —- NO IMPOSTERS ALLOWED!!!

ALICE COOPER - SHOCK ROCK PIONEER
CHEAP TRICK

80′S GLAM TIME SHOULD GET CREDIT!!!!

POISON
MOTLEY CRUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Look if LL COOL J. gets in before Krsone it prooves you guys should leave rap music alone. imagine nba hall of fame inviting Adrean Peterson in?

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War

Tower of Power

Stevie Ray Vaughan was one of the greatest guitar players who ever lived. He truly was Hendrix reborn, and should be inducted ASAP. Hes way more important than LL Cool J. I mean, really?

Its too obvious,
KISS
ABBA
Red Hot Chili Peppers

KISS
RHCP
Donna Summer
Genesis
the Hollies

The STOOGES should have been there years ago! To me, the most deserving band to be honored. And another fav band o mine, though as different from The STOOGES as possible: Genesis.

Iron Maiden should be inducted!

Why are Canadian bands ignored.
How is it possible that Rush & The Guess Who are not in the hall of fame.

WAKE UP CALL FOR MR. WENNER!!

RUSH RUSH RUSH RUSH RUSH!!!

35 years of arguably some of the most influential rock music, and they are still not in the HOF. Time for him to step down!!

GENESIS!!!!!!!!!!!

I DEFINATELY THINK THE CHANTELS SHOULD BE INDUCTED. THEY ARE A GREAT GROUP.

Where is the greatest progressive rock band of all time! Emerson, Lake & Palmer!

What about Motley Crue, they have been eligible since 2006?

I support the Chantells 100%. Being one of the oldest groups on the list many people may not know their contribution to rock and roll. I think it is very improtant that the pioneers of the rock and roll era really be rewarded and recognized.

The Chantels

The Chantels are long over due for this great honor!

the CHANTELS are a group girls who were there in the beginning of rock and roll, coming out in 1956 with great music and still are with us today, I have seen them in concerts/oldy revivals and still perform like they did so many years ago, just giving the crowds the enjoyment we have had from their music for years and years to come. Their induction into the ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME is something that is long overdue this group who were the first female group in those early years of music we still enjoy today.

The Alice Cooper Band ,The New York Dolls Todd Rundgren,Gram Parsons.

Should gp in on KILLER alone,The Alice Cooper Band

These girls were the first and the greatest! Anyone who followed had to look back and thank them for their accomplishments. They are still out there doing their thing. The BEST do not fade away...I love you!

LL cool J, RHCP and Kiss are a must. The other two slots I dont care. LL help me love old school hip hop and Kiss and RHCP got me to enjoy Rock music. Who doesnt know the songs rock and roll all night or give it away if you love rock music, and who hasnt heard of rock the bells, mama said knock you out or i need love if you love hip hop.

Wait I forgot Genesis, they rock just a good as any other Phil is the man

Genesis??????
No Way.Everyone else I can understand,but Genesis?They can go into the “Big Wank Hall of Fame”

Its a shame that another year goes by and the moody blues are forgotten again. can anyone explain to me how the chantels are nomonated over the moody blues

I can not believe Bon Jovi has not been nominated as yet. This band has been inspirational to so many. Every time they tour they are filling stadiums to sold out audiences, after 20 years!!

I THINK THAT THE CHANTELS SHOULD BE INDUCTED INTO THE HALL OF FAME BECAUSE THEY ARE AN ICON THE HISTORY OF MUSIC. THEIR SOUND CAN NEVER BE COPIED, BUT WHEN MUSIC ICONS SUCH AS JANIS JOPLIN DO REMAKES OF THIS SONG, YOU KNOW THEY (CHANTELS) ARE GREAT.

KISS
KISS
KISS
KISS they should have been in there long before this. Theyve brought so many other bands into the spotlight, now its their time to shine, as only KISS can.

Singer-Songwriter and Pianist Elton John and his songwriting partner, Lyricist Bernie Taupin, were both inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1992, but only Elton John was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. This does not make any sense whatsoever. If there had not been a Bernie Taupin, there would not have been an Elton John and vice versa. Their music was a collaborative effort. Bernie Taupin should have been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame back in 1994 as a Lyricist in the Non-Performers category, the same year that Elton John was inducted in the performers category.

Bernie Taupin didnt just write lyrics exclusively for Elton John. Bernie Taupin also wrote the lyrics for songs recorded by Ringo Starr, Rod Stewart, Kiki Dee, Cher, Alice Cooper, Robert Palmer, Melissa Manchester, Rick Derringer, The Hudson Brothers, Olivia Newton John, The Motels, Starship, Heart, Animotion, Stray Cats, John Waite, Martin Page, Peter Cetera, Bryan Ferry, Tammy Wynette, Little Richard, Marianne Faithful, Courtney Love, John Anderson, Willie Nelson, Teddy Thompson, Emmylou Harris, Lee Ann Womack, Toby Keith, and Brian Wilson, as well as for his own singing career, both as a solo artist and as a member of his own late-1990s Country-Western band, The Farm Dogs.

Elton John and Bernie Taupin comprise one of the longest running and most successful songwriting teams of all time. Bernie Taupins 40 years of collaborative work with Elton John alone should qualify him for the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame. Please induct Lyricist Bernie Taupin into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in the Non-Performers category. His induction is long overdue.

Chicago was the number one charting band of the 1970s.
Elton John was the number one charting artist of the 1970s overall.

The Top 2 Charting Artists On The Billboard Top 40 Albums Chart Of The 1970s:

01. Elton John
02. Chicago

The Top 5 Charting Artists On The Billboard 200 Albums Chart Of The 1970s:

01. Elton John
02. Elvis Presley
03. Neil Diamond
04. Barbra Streisand
05. Chicago

The Top 5 Charting Rock And Roll Bands Of All-Time On The Billboard 200 Albums Chart And The Billboard Top 40 Albums Chart:

01. The Beatles
02. The Rolling Stones
03. The Beach Boys
04. Chicago
05. The Grateful Dead

The Top 5 Charting Rock And Roll Bands Of All-Time On The Billboard 100 Singles Chart And The Billboard Top 40 Singles Chart:

01. The Beatles
02. The Rolling Stones
03. The Bee-Gees
04. Chicago
05. The Beach Boys

Chicago is the only band on those lists who is not in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. INDUCT CHICAGO ALREADY!

The Chantels truly represent the best of early rock and roll with those ballads of amazing harmonies that soared through our transistor radios and transported us to a state of dreaminess. I would love to see them inducted and feel it would be a travesty for them to be overlooked. They were a big part of my coming of age and I know all my friends from when I was a teenager feel the same way because I just celebrated my 45th high school reunion and when “Maybe” was played, the women all started singing in unison and remembered every word and who was their boyfriend when the song was popular. In fact some of those boys were right there in the room–what a great moment. I love the Chantals. Honor them. Thanks.

I grew up listening to The Chantels and think they should be inducted in 2010. When I listen to there songs now it brings back such great memories.

ABBA for sure!
KISS
Donna Summer
Genesis
and
the Red Hot Chilli Peppers.

I dont know anyone more deserving than Laura Nyro to be elected into the hall of fame. Her singular unique voice, innovative music style and passionate poetic lyrics are unmatched. She influenced such legends as Elton John and Joni Mitchell and changed the face of popular music for her time. And still, 40 years later, has an incredible following. She rocks!

There simply are too many worthy acts out there for all of them to be in the Hall yet. Twenty years later, and theyre still catching up. The Beatles and Rolling Stones didnt even make it in the first two years of nominations.

My personal pick this year is Genesis. Their career spanned more than two decades, was as cutting-edge innovative as it gets, spawned solo acts Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel (not to mention other side projects), transformed from prog rock to pop, helped drive the MTV revolution, and packed stadiums. Their influence is undeniable, especially when considered as the aggregate of their work both individually and together. How can they NOT make it? This still may not be their year, but if it takes another 20, then I start throwing shoes.

Unfortunately I think The Chantels are being overlooked because theyve been ROCKIN for 52 YEARS and no one thats commenting is old enough to understand their historic significance. AND the fact that they are STILL out there rockin today!

Every great artist had their path paved by lesser known artists. For my generation these are The Chantels. Sure we all know The Supremes, but would they have made it if The Chantels hadnt paved the way?

Look back in music history. These women were the PIONEERS and They are still thrilling audiences NOW, way after many of their peers are enjoying retirement. As active members of the music industry, and ladies with voices of gold, we MUST recognize their contribution to American Music History.

INDUCT THE CHANTELS in 2010 please!

bon jovi what else can be said

The Chantels should be nominated. This group was
performing before the Supremes and are still performing after 50 years with original members!!
Their music has been
used in many movies such as
Goodfellas, Satisfaction,
Look whose talking, and many more. They have earned the right to be in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

Definitely the Chantels!! I have spent many an hour dancing and listening to their music. Such a group! Just their name brings back such memories. To think that a female doowoop group could inspire so many others that followed. Definitely put them in the hall of fame!

When you think of the roots of Rock and Roll you Must think of the Chantals!! They set the scene for subsequent female groups and set the bar high with their true musicality. Their harmonies are delicious and are a part of our generations musical history.
I actually had the opportunity to hear the current configuration of the group several years ago and theyve still got the magic. Please give them the recognition they deserve.

Hearing the song “Maybe” always brings back such wonderful memories of my high school years. They were a group that always had grace and class. I think they should be inducted into the R&R Hall of Fame so that they can be honored. I saw them perform a short time ago with other friends from high school and we were spirited back to 1958. Please induct them!!

Laura Nyro. The first female singer songwriter to break out of the pop mold and blend jazz, broadway, soul... and a remarkable heartbreaking live performer, not to mention everyone covered her songs from Babs on... Without her there would be no Joni Mitchell, no Carole King, no Carly Simon, no countless other women singer/songwriters.

It is past time for the Chantels to be elected to the Hall of Fame . What enjoyment they have provided. Went to a concert recently . Brought back wonderful memories. Please honor them in 2010.

When is Rush going to be considered?So many albums!!!So influential to so many people and musicians.They have been my favorite since I was 14.Im almost 40,that is along time to be captivated by 3 very talented men.Geddy,Alex,and Neil are the greatest at what they do.Their lyrics can not be touched by anyone.

THE HOLLIES!!!!!!!!!

Hollies for sure they were extremely underated in North America but even then had big U.S. hits including look through any window, Bus Stop, Stop, Stop, Stop, Carrie Ann, On A Carousel,He Aint Heavy, Air that I Breathe and Long Cool Woman to name only the most popular. Fantastic vocalists and talented musicians. If you ever saw them in concert their live performances were amazing.

The Talking Heads.

Kiss
Kiss
Kiss
Genesis
Abba
RHCP
Donna Summer

The band ‘AMERICA should most definitely be nominated and inducted. They have had many hits, have been around a long time, and are still going strong. They were and are a GREAT band and really deserve to be in the Hall.

kiss!!!! there the only real ROCK N ROLL BAND ON YOUR LIST!!!

if its the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame how duz ll cool j and abba get on this there not rock music

and show some love to Alice Cooper and to the 80s glam METAL like twisted sister,Quiet Riot,RATT ,Mötley Crue,W.A.S.P.,Bon Jovi,Cinderella,Def Leppard,Firehouse,Guns N Roses,Icon,Keel,King Kobra,L.A. Guns,Night Ranger,Nitro,Poison,Pretty Boy Floyd,Roughhouse,Sammy Hagar,Skid Row,Slaughter,Stryper,Tesla,Tigertailz,TNT,Vain,Vinnie Vincent,Warrant,Whitesnake,Scorpions,Winger,Yngwie J. Malmsteen

KISS,KISS,KISS,KISS!!!!!!!!
ITs ABOUT TIME 36 years of the greatest American band EVER!

RHCP. Theres not a weak link in the band. Anthony, John, Flea, and Chad are the best combo since Zeppelin. Not to mention they seem to have the biggest appreciation for music as an art. After reading “Scar Tissue” by Anthony Kiedis and watching their interviews, they are much more than a rock band. Do your homework folks, they deserve it!

Thank you for including Laura Nyro in your list of nominees for 2010. All are worthy. However, she is a great song writer but often overlooked is that she is also a powerful singer with tremendous range and unbelievable phrasing. I hope that of the 500 voters who dont know her, take a listen, they will be hooked. Her words and music will live on even if not inducted because she is well loved by many but it would be wonderful for her to receive this honor. Thank you–
Laura Nyro rocks!!!!!!!!!!

CHANTELS !!!!!! Maybe is the best... most young girls can identify!!!!

The Chantels were a great female singing act. They gave many of us from the era of the 50s joy and entertainment. Lets see them inducted ASAP.

Kiss, Rush, Metallica, Cheap Trick-
Please, please keep it Rock n Roll do not cheapen the the Rock and Roll hall of fame- no rap-rap is not rock.

I would to see The Chantels inducted. And Miss Darlene Love, the voice of the Wall of Sound!

Rock & Roll is about the whole movement of Rock...the fans, the music, wanting to share your stage with others! Its about playing for 2 hours and giving your fans their moneys worth..not playing your music exactly as the album..why go see a band if they are not going to recognize the fans?? KISS has done that and more, they have influenced groups not even in Rock!(Garth Brooks) SHOUT IT OUT LOUD!!! VOTE KISS!!!

For 2010, Abba, Darlene Love, Donna Summer, Hollies..

its clear that it doesnt matter whether an artist is REALLY a Rock and Roll performer or not.. But, it seems to be important that whoever gets to nominate and vote,must think they are?
Laura Nyro was a great artist but, SHEs NOT a rock and roll performer! much like many previous inductees, too numerous to mention.. If you include Laura , then you must also include Barbra Streisand and, while Barbras talent is way over Lauras, should she not be inducted first? But, these are not rock performers just great artists!

But, hey, how about Neil Diamond for petes sake.. Neil was a icon of the rock era in the 60s and just on that body of work should be a automatic inclusion.. Why not?

Very much underrated and not included are Tommy James and the Shondells. Again a top tier group of the 60s era, with many top 10 hits and longevity..

Unfortunately,there are far too many artists who deserve induction into the Hall but, have not yet been tapped for whatever reasons? Some of the previous inductees are suspect? Miles Davis was a icon JAZZ PERFORMER, not a rocker!

If this trend continues the Rock and Roll HOF will not be much more endurable than Playboy magazines annual list of Great Jazz artists published years ago..But, it wasnt much more than a popularity contest..

Rush...Rush...Rush...and oh yeah, how about RUSH!!!!! This is long overdue. They should have been inducted years ago. There are many artists in the hall have openly listed Rush as an influence. It is only right that they be inducted.

i would put the hollies, ll cool j, and the red hot chile peppers, i picked thesse cuz they good at wat they do

I would choose ll cool J. Heeeeeeeeeee is sooooo finnne. i also would love to see kiss in there. o yeah and The Red Hot Chili Peppers

i think that they should put boston in me and my mom like listenin to them

Kiss
LL Cool J
ABBA

I would pick
kiss
abba
the red hot chill pepers

LL Cool J

I would pick
LL Cool J
&
Kiss

ll cool j, red hot chili peppers, and KISS

Panic at the disco

i think that Boston should be inducted theyre an awesome band

ll cool j, red hot chilli peppers, and kiss

ll cool j and kiss

Red Hot Chili Peppers

LL Cool J♥♣☻☻♣♥M♥♥♥♥♥ loovee him

absolutely the Chantelles should be admitted and recognized for their wonderful work and talent. there wonderful sound reminds me of my youth and young love, they are the best.

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LL COOL J, KISS, RED HOT CHILLIE PEPPERS♥

LL COOL J, KISS, ADA

ll cool j
darlene love
kiss

♥♥♥♥ LL C00L J

The five that should be inducted:

1)KISS
2)Genesis
3)Donna Summer
4)Laura Nyro
5)The Chantels

The five that will be inducted:

1)KISS
2)Genesis
3)ABBA
4)The Hollies
5)LL Cool J

Lastly,

What about Chicago, Rufus featuring Chaka Khan, WAR, LaBelle...

Just visited your museum in Cleveland, it was great! How about Petula Clark as an inductee??? Wow, in the 60s she was on the radio all the time, with great hits!

First and foremost - Genesis. If only because the band should go in before Peter Gabriel goes in for his solo work, which he should. How great would it be that the classic Genesis lineup of Gabriel, Banks, Rutherford, Collins and Hackett would perform together at the induction ceremonies. Open the ceremonies with the curtain going up and the band doing “Watcher of the Skies”?

From this years nominees, Id also like to see Kiss, Stooges, Laura Nyro and The Hollies. Would be a fun ceremony to watch.

My take on others who need to get their due:
Moody Blues
Chicago
Alice Cooper (talk about a pioneer)
Brian Eno
Yes
Tom Waits
Todd Rundgren

Genesis for certain. Yes would be great, as well as Chicago, Rush, ELP, Joe Jackson and Thomas Dolby.

Sideman? Producer? AL KOOPER

The Doobie Brothers....undoubtedly!

WARREN ZEVON

why is Rush not in yet?

I definately think The Chantels should be inducted. They are fantastic. It is about time they get the recognition they deserve. Induct THE CHANTELS!!!!

It boggles the mind why KISS wasnt in the Hall of Fame in the 1st place!!!

My vote: As I think the Chantels should be inducted...

1.Red Hot Chili Peppers: Simply the best band in the universe and need to be inducted, as well as get a star on Hollywood Blvd...Its about time! The hard thing is Guitarist John Frusciante (one of the best musicians alive) as well as the rest of the band have idolized the music of a lot of the competition...Its hard to place them in the same lineup, but this is a spot they rightfully deserve...
2. The Stooges...Iggy Pop and crew...simply iconic and well deserved spot.
3. Jimmy Cliff The Legend nuff said!!!
4.KISS well its Kiss...they need to be here.

5.Last would be a toss up between Genesis, and ABBA...both have had a huge impact on culture and Music History...and a career that catalogs a lot of great songs from their eras.

Great line up this year...wish there were more spots!!!

ABBA ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

KISS should have made it in years ago and LL Cool J isnt rock and roll and what about Rush?

People with a nostalgia for the world of the 1950s/1960s and for their own lost adolescence understandably love the Chantels. The Chantels were probably one of the first female singing groups to have nationwide success. They were definitely rock and roll pioneers and set the standard for other female singing groups from then on. The Chantels lead the way in class, grace and distinction and deserve to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Yes! Kiss is finally nominated.I have been waiting for that to happen since 2000.They should have gotten in with aerosmith.Rush and alice cooper too are way overdue

ABBA, Donna Summer, Genesis, KISS and the Hollies

Although everyone on the list should cause of their contributions to music but Donna entered a new era of music, besides electronics, disco, and united two genres like rock and dance; she together with Giorgio Moroder introduced the EP with Love to Love You Baby, also layed the foundation for other dance songs with I Feel Love. Donna has an amazing voice, and a ton of hits from dance, disco that she wants to stay away from-She is the true QUEEN of Disco, rock, pop and the beautiful gospel. Still holds the record for most double LPs one right after the other. She deserves this!

Just again heard a little piece of rock heaven called “Free” by a little crack outfit named Chicago. It reminded me once again how fine it was in days of old to hear those fresh and funky horns on long play FM radio circa 1970. 2011 isnt too far away!

R-U-S-H

ABBA - number one!!!!

WE WANT ABBA! WE WANT ABBA!

ABBA influenced so many, including punk and grunge movements, I cant imagine how theyre still not in the RNR Hall of Fame!

Surely it will be ABBA cause ABBA FOREVER!!!

ABBA and Genesis

The Chantells should be chosen

The Chantels should definitely be in the hall of fame, its long over due. They were the models for the girl groups that followed, such as the Ronettes, all the was to the Supremes.

Rush should be a shoe in!! 13 consecutive gold records, only 3 other Rock bands have more. 24 all together. and the same 3 members from 1974 till now! who else can say that!

The Top 5 Charting Rock And Roll Bands of all-time on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart:

01. The Beatles
02. The Rolling Stones
03. The Beach Boys
04. Chicago
05. The Grateful Dead

The Top 5 Charting Rock And Roll Bands of All-Time on the Billboard 100 Singles Chart:

01. The Beatles
02. The Rolling Stones
03. The Bee-Gees
04. Chicago
05. The Beach Boys

Chicago is the only band on those lists who is not in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! INDUCT CHICAGO NOW!

Terry Kath
Peter Cetera
Robert Lamm
James Pankow
Lee Loughnane
Walter Parazaider
Danny Seraphine
Laudir De Oliveira
Donnie Dacus
Bill Champlin
Jason Scheff

The Top 10 Charting Artists of All-Time on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart:

01. Elvis Presley
02. Frank Sinatra
03. The Beatles
04. Barbra Streisand
05. The Rolling Stones
06. Johnny Mathis
07. Elton John
08. Bob Dylan
09. Neil Diamond
10. The Temptations

Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Johnny Mathis, Neil Diamond still need to be inducted!!

Two rock groups that have been around for 30 to 35 years and still kick a** and have not made the hall of fame is RUSH and the Scorpions.

They should be Heavily considered for their contributions to rock n roll history!!!

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I think LL COOL J he is so freakin hot! and he can rap really good cool jay!

Red Hot Chilli Peppers should win the award and be the inducted in the hall of fame

i want LL Cool J to go (= hes a beast!!! after all he did.. he deserves it! (=

I think that LL Cool J should be inducted. LL COOL J is beast man:D

I think kiss should be inducted into the hall of fame because they made so many great songs

i think that every 1 should be inducted even me

i lubv LL cool J He is number 1 whoooooo!!!

i think kiss would get nominated. if not i will punch you

dude were is tha molley hatchet band they are beasting and of corse my vote goes to kiss but why are the red hot chilli peppers on there they blow. and you need to have more nominies. but HANDS down its KISSSSSSS

I would have to say that LL Cool J has Earned the right to get in the hall of fame same with aretha franklin and the red hot chili peppers.

LL cool J

LL COOL J SHOULD GET IT HE IS GREATTTTTTTT.....lol :0

Once again!! I have looked over all of the postings and I see allot of RUSH nominee requests. I do not understand! I do not want to take away from anyone else who has been inducted However come on!! “Rush” has been and will always be a hall of fame rock group even if the R&R hall of fame does not think so, they would rather induct rappers instead of an influential rock n roll group with 35 years and over 20 albums. Maybe it is because they are canadian! I am so disappointed with the R & R hall of fame committee....

okay so u wanna no who i think shud be put in the hall iof fame.... LL COOL J
hes way better than any one else on this list- hes barely rock and roll so yeash hes amazing.nd hes a very beautiful man!!

your truely
–peanut–

ABBA forever! i Love that\s groop. we want ABBA WE WANT ABBA!!!!!!

Am I seriously reading that GRAND FUNK RAILROAD is NOT? in the RN'R Hall of Fame?
I hope im wrong about that or that incredible oversight needs to be fixed! Please.
Russ

YES should have been in years ago. What is it that the committee has against prog rock.
Genesis is very deserving and should be in the HOF, but to snub YES once again ?????

The Chantels
Jimmy Cliff
Genesis
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Donna Summers

If I had two more picks I would add Kiss and LL Cool J

Darlene Love should get in after the Chantels and Kiss should be in after Alice Cooper, who was not nominated. Abba should be in because even though they are pop they had an R and B, rock and roll beat to most of their hits. Hollies someday. But there are only five votes.

The Stooges are loved by east coasters but they really were not that influential, third tier . Where are Moby Grape and other third tier groups from the West Coast. Look at the Voter list and you see it is very heavy east coast. They might get in but should they be.

Laura Nyro. I have three of her records but she is not a Hall of Fame Artist. Just like Leonard Cohen, She should not be there. The problem is that the category for them should be Song Writer or Influence. But the HOF only has an Early Influence Category and does not cover modern influences.

I would first of all have to say ABBA...the two men in that group are underrated musical geniuses...and long overdue for induction is Darlene Love...and I would have to say KISS...and the Hollies, of course...I dont think there are too many rap acts worthy of induction...RUN DMC is in there and the only other 2 I can think of are the Beastie Boys and Public Enemy

The Rush issue

All Canadians and some US fans want Rush in. They Flood Every Web site with the request.

The Problem with Rush and other Progressives is they tended away from the Rock and Roll beat. Album Rock Stations stared playing this style of music but this was Rock not exactly Rock and Roll. Rhythm and Blues actually was more like Rock and Roll than some of the Progressive, Album, Arena, Heavy Metal, Slasher etc...

Saying that, a lot of this stuff did have Rock and Roll beats in some of their material and Rush was one of the more Rock and Roll oriented of these groups. Rush should be in but they will probably have to wait for Yes and maybe Jethro Tull.

3 well deserving bands in no particular order...

Rush
Marillion
Genesis

ALICE COOPER DEFINITELY

KISS has been around since 1973 and have been eligible for more than 10 years now. To see some of the bands that have gotten in there in the past 10 years is unreal. It is a real shame that they had to wait all this time. What they have done for the music world is like no other. They have influenced so many people and have helped so many bands launch their careers. 37 years later, 40 albums, the largest fan base “KISS Army”, most tribute bands ever and so on... There are so so many things to say. Keep on rocking guys... See you later on this month in Philly!!!

Even though I am not a big prog-rock fan myself, I have to wonder about the seeming bias against the genre. Genesis should definitely be inducted, but so should Yes, Jethro Tull and Moody Blues.

ANTHONY KIEDIS
FLEA
CHAD SMITH
JOHN FRUSCIANTE
HILLEL SLOVAK
JACK IRONS
DAVE NAVARRO
CLIFF MARTINEZ
JACK SHERMAN

RHCP
MOST INFLUENTIAL BAND IN THE LAST 20 YEARS

IF I WERE PRESIDENT OF THE RRHOF...

I would induct at least 12 artists every year. Seriously!! Reading all these posts, it occurred to me that there are many overlooked artists like RUSH for example, that still need to be put in. The HOF needs to start catching up.

Last year, I watched the Class of 2008 being inducted on TV. There were 5 artists, I think 3 sidemen, and like 2 lifetime achievement people. I had to wait until close to 1 am to finally see Metallica get their due!! Ridiculous!!

This is what I would do. Like how sports do all-star weekends, the HOF should do the same. Do all the sidemen, builders, “Susan Lucci” agers, and all that crap on a Friday night, and then do 6 artists on the Saturday, and then 6 on the Sunday. This way, overlooked artists like RUSH can get in, and the HOF can still honour those artists who are eligible on their first try. I think Mr. Wenner should RUSH to it!!

Genesis, Kiss, The Stooges, and The Hollies should have been in long ago. The RHCP will probably get in, but Ive never been able to fathom their appeal.

Chicago why arent they in there?

as well as Rush, Grand Funk, Badfinger

Kiss and Genesis this year for sure.
Why not Alice Copper, Rick Springfield, Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, Scorpions they should be nominated next year.

tsk, tsk...still no rush.

Extremely pleased that the Chantels are nominated! On to their induction!

RUSH

Juno Awards:
1974 Most promising group of the year
1978 Group of the year
1979 Group of the year
1990 Artist of the Decade (80s)
1991 Best HardRock/Metal album - Presto
1992 Hard Rock album of the year - Roll the Bones
2004 Music DVD of the year - Rush in Rio

Grammy Nominations:
1981 nomination for Best Rock Instrumental Performance
1992 nomination for Best Rock Instrumental Performance
1995 nomination for Best Rock Instrumental Performance
2004 nomination for Best Rock Instrumental Performance
2008 nomination for Best Rock Instrumental Performance
2009 nomination for Best Rock Instrumental Performance

Miscellaneous Awards:
1990 - Won Mayors Award at the Toronto Music Awards.
1992 - Recipient of the Harold Moon Award by the Society of Composers, Authors, and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN).
1993 - Inducted into the Harvard National Lampoon and named “Group Of The Millennium”.
1993 - Recipient of the Toronto Arts Award.
1994 - Inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame
1996 - Lee, Lifeson, and Peart are made Officers of the Order of Canada, the first rock musicians so honored.
1996 - “Performance” magazine, a publication for the touring industry, nominated Rush as “Rock Act of the Year” for their 1996 Performance Readers Poll Awards.
1997 - The Foundation Forum and F Musicfest have announced Rush as recipient of the “Concrete/Foundations Outstanding Contribution to Music Award.
1999 - Inducted into Canadas Walk Of Fame in Toronto.
2000 - Topped JAM! Musics online poll, which determines them “Best Canadian Musicians of All Time”.
2003 - Inducted into the CMW Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame.
2008 - Selected by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
2009 - The song “Tom Sawyer” ranked number 19 on VH1s “100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs”.

Magazine Awards:
Geddy Lee -
Bass Hall of Fame - Guitar Player Magazine
6 time winner: “Best Rock Bass” - Guitar Player Magazine
1993 - “Best Rock Bass Player” Bass Player readers poll
Best Album for Bass (Snakes & Arrows) - Bass Player Magazine
“Coolest Bass Line In A Song” (for “Malignant Narcissism”) - Bass Player Magazine
Best 2007 Cover Feature” for “Northern Warrior” - Bass Player Magazine

Alex Lifeson -
Best Rock Talent” by Guitar for the Practicing Musician in 1983
“Best Rock Guitarist” by Guitar Player in 1984 and 2008
Runner-up for “Best Rock Guitarist” in Guitar Player in 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986
Inducted into the Guitar for the Practicing Musician Hall of Fame, 1991
Most Ferociously Brilliant Guitar Album (Snakes & Arrows) - Guitar Player 2007
“Best Article” for “Different Strings” - Guitar Player September 2007

Neil Peart -
Peart has received the following awards in the Modern Drummer magazine readers poll:
Hall of Fame: 1983
Best Rock Drummer: 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 2006, 2008
Best Multi-Percussionist: 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986
Best Percussion Instrumentalist: 1982
Most Promising New Drummer: 1980
Best All Around: 1986
1986 Honor Roll: Rock Drummer, Multi-Percussion
(As a member of the Honor Roll in these categories, he is no longer eligible for votes in the above categories.)

Best Instructional Video: 2006, for Anatomy of A Drum Solo
Best Drum Recording of the 1980s, 2007, for “YYZ” from Exit...Stage Left

Best Recorded Performance:
1980: Permanent Waves
1981: Moving Pictures
1982: Exit...Stage Left
1983: Signals
1985: Grace Under Pressure
1986: Power Windows
1988: Hold Your Fire
1989: A Show of Hands
1990: Presto
1992: Roll the Bones
1993: Counterparts
1997: Test for Echo
1999: Different Stages
2002: Vapor Trails
2004: R30
2007: Snakes and Arrows
2008: Best Recorded Performance

Peart has received the following awards from DRUM! magazine for 2007
Drummer of the Year
Best Progressive Rock Drummer
Best Live Performer
Best DVD (Anatomy of A Drum Solo)
Best Drumming Album (Snakes & Arrows)

Peart received the following awards from DRUM! magazine for 2008
Drummer of the Year
Best Progressive Rock Drummer (Runner-Up)
Best Mainstream Pop Drummer (Runner-Up)
Best Live Drumming Performer

Without the Hollies there would have been no Crosby, Stills and Nash. The Byrds have been inducted, and so have Buffalo Springfield. Come on - two time the great Graham Nash, do it for Allan Clarke and Tony Hicks — just do it.

Chicago!!!
Genesis and Kiss (should have been in there long ago–just get it over with, already). Red Hot Chili Peppers could wait a little while.

dont forget christopher cross

nooo ,rush and ironmaiden should be in way before kiss cmon voters look at the whole body of work

why hasnt Heart (the first real female rock band) been inducted into the Hall?

some of the nominees are great acts, but this isnt the rap or disco Hall of Fame.

Among that credible list of nominees is perhaps one of the greatest “girl” groups of all time, The Chantals. Without pioneering talents like theirs, Rock & Roll would not have many of the great female performers who came later. The Chantals deserve a place in the HOF!

ABBA, Donna, The Hollies, & Iggy & the Stooges should be slam dunks, but why hasnt the Hall considered ELO? I cannot, cannot believe they arent at least on this shortlist when they should already be settled in the Hall. P

KISS KISS KISS its about time they should have been inducted 10 years ago. They inspired a ton of kids to start bands, if not more than any other band in history.

The Hollies are an iconic band who not only dominated the sixties - Had more hits than The Beatles, toured every major city of the globe and were still most prominent in the seventies, eighties and beyond- After forty six years this amazing band are still going strong making new music and selling out gigs left right and centre - The Hollies definately deserve the sheer right to be inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame - Lets make it happen !!!!!

Johnny Maestro should be in the Hall of Fame. Hes been part of Rock and roll for fifty years and sounds better than ever.

The Hollies need to be in for the same reason that The Byrds and Buffalo Springfield are in...Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. Genesis should most definitely be in the hall . The Stooges! Without them alternative rock doesnt happen. RHCP have been a main stay on the rock charts and need to be honored. The last spot should be for Rush but will probably go to Donna Summer or ABBA who dont deserve it in the slightest.

RUSH SUCK

Kiss should have been inducted a long time ago. Bob marley has been on the list for ever and he isnt even a rock artist. Y has it taken so long to induct kiss? Also you should induct the animals, but I mite have just overlooked their name when I was looking through the list. INDUCT KISS!!!!!!!

GENESIS > OF COURSE

I REALLY THINK ITS A SHAME THAT SOME GREAT ROCK N ROLL BANDS AND NAMES HAVE NOT BEEN PUT INTO THE HALL AND SOME NOT SO GOOD BANDS AND NAMES HAVE BEEN PUT IN AHEAD OF THEM. I KNOW THE LIST IS LONG, BUT I THINK CHICAGO, YES, RUSH, JETHRO TULL, STYXX, REO SPEEDWAGON, HEART, DEREK AND THE DOMINOS, FOGHAT, MARSHALL TUCKER, OUTLAWS,ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA, EMERSON LAKE & PALMER, BLUE OYSTER CULT, ROBIN TROWER,DAVE MASON, STEELY DAN, DEEP PURPLE. THANKS FOR LISTENING TO MY RANTING. RUSTY CLAUS LONG LIVE ROCK AND ROLL.......

Guns N Roses should be on the list!

ABBA....still the largest selling and most influential group since the Beatles.

And KISS. The boys can rock! And also because Gene Simmons was once quoted as saying the only thing he didnt like about ABBA was the fact he couldnt have the girls!

THE HOLLIES

ABBA should have already been inducted. Its the greatest band of all times. most of their songs are so beautiful and the way the girls sing, divine! They have wriiten a lot of rockn roll songs as watch out, tiger, on and on and on, rock me,man in the middle, hole in your soul, does your mother know,king kong song, so long, bang a boomerang and so on... So, please, stop saying that ABBA is a disco/pop band!!!
Viva ABBA!

Interesting to see how every fan has their own unique agenda as to who should be in or not...though I never thought the likes of Chicago would have such passionate defenders! Since I firmly believe the old timers deserve to get their due before any younguns (age/rage before beauty and all that, even if the comparative younguns here are all getting on in years themselves), my personal choices from the list would include the Chantels, Darlene Love, Laura Nyro, the Stooges, and above all, THE HOLLIES! Reasons for the Hollies criminally long-overdue inclusion are numerous...others have listed them far more articulately than I ever could here:
<a href="http://www.futurerocklegends.com/artist.php?artist_id=The_Hollies" rel="nofollow">http://www.futurerocklegends.com/artist.php?artist_id=The_Hollies</a>

The Chantels truly represent the best of early rock and roll with their classics of amazing harmonies. They were one of the first female R & B vocal groups to have nationwide success. The Chantels are also considered by many to have been one of the best female singing groups of all times. They were definitely pioneers in the rock and roll era. I would love to see the Chantels inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and feel it would be a travesty for them to be overlooked.

RUSH!!!!!
BEST rock band EVER!

SPINAL TAP!!!

I was just there yesterday (first time) and was amazed that Peter Gabriel was NOT inducted. Good to see thats about to change. I assume you will induct the entire “original” Genesis with Peter, not just the pop-version in later years.

What about “Yes”??? Todd Rundgren? Prog Rock is under represented!

Anyone who has the taste level, and hasnt, should definitely check out Laura Nyro. This woman not only wrote scads of wondrous songs, but performed them to a level beyond belief. This girl could blow a song at her piano, dude. She sang her guts out. Hers was some of the most haunting, emotional, miraculous music Ive ever heard in any genre. So those of you who have an ear but havent heard, are in for a very special musical gift.

I think that The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame have forgotten a lot of Bands.

Im not saying that the nominees for this year are not bad, but your missing out great bands like Iron Maiden, Motorhead and Rush. Those bands brought rock to a new level, and they deserve to be in The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Whether you love them or you hate them, they are some of the greatest bands in the world.

Of this List, I would only vote for Genesis. The deserve to be in the Hall since 1992 (25 years after their first release), but better late than never.
I would also induct Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins as solo artist.
Besides Genesis, maybe Kiss for creating their own style of Rock, but they deserve to be in the Fashion Hall more than in the Rock Hall...
Last, what the hell is the hall waiting to induct RUSH???? They deserve to be here more than metallica, ramones and talking heads, just to name a few... Dear Sirs, please induct Rush ASAP!!!! but for now, please make sure to induct Genesis!!!!!

The Top 5 Charting Rock And Roll Bands of all-time on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart:
01. The Beatles
02. The Rolling Stones
03. The Beach Boys
04. Chicago
05. The Bee-Gees
The Top 5 Charting Rock And Roll Bands of All-Time on the Billboard 100 Singles Chart:
01. The Beatles
02. The Rolling Stones
03. The Bee-Gees
04. Chicago
05. The Beach Boys
Chicago is the only band on those lists who is not in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.

Wheres ACCEPT????AND Quiet Riot????????? Thats Crazy

ABBA for sure ... one of the most successfull music group ever.

i vote for the chantels. the BEST!

The Chantels are long-overdue for induction to the RRHF!!! They paved the way for the later female R&B groups and still sound as wonderful as they did in the late 50s, early 60s!

The Stooges. After 30 years apart upon reforming as the Stooges (not Iggy &, but the Stooges) in 2003 the band were having some of the most exuberant and wide spread success of their career. Unfortunately, this exuberance would be short lived when the sudden and tragic death of the beloved Ron Asheton shocked us all. A devastating blow that would have in all likelihood derailed this glorious reunion if suffered by lesser bands. However, we are not talking about weaklings, we are talking about “a most powerful band, the Stooges.” With a fortuitous move almost no Stooge fan saw coming Iggy invited James “the Skull” Williamson to rejoining the band. The man that had helped to reshape the Stooges sound for the Raw Power album would be returning and the dream that so many Stooges fans had seen at last fulfilled in 2003 would not die with Ron. With the Stooges recent nomination for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, the announcement of dates for 2009s ATP and a 2010 tour being planned along with recent releases of both Robert Matheus book titled “the Stooges: An Authorized and Illustrated Story” and Easy Action Records exquisite “You Dont Want My Name...You Want My Action” box set there seems to be quit a large buzz not only on the web, but also in the mainstream media. Its about time. If they are not induced this time the Hall and its supporters should be ashamed of themselves.

I appreciate that we finally are accepting progressive rock as a for of music with the nomination of Genesis. I truly believe that when you look at classick rock thru a progressive lens you need to look at the band Yes. They are still touring today. They have created music that has inspired people for over 40 years. Please open up your ears and eyes to this iconic band.

what i dont understand is why ALICE COOPER hasnt been inducted yet?! KISS is a nominee for 2010? Without Alice Cooper thered be no KISS!

i think that KISS is the one that deserves to be in the rock n roll hall of fame, come on guys KISS is one of the bests bands of all time their show is awesome and their make up mke history.}

LL cool J.....come onnnnn.....get serios.....what about the real deal: Neil Diamond, Tina Turner...people....please

As long as Laura Nyro gets in, Ill be happy. This great, one of kind singer/songwriter is long overdue. For anyone who doesnt agree with me, I suggest going to YouTube and watching her live 1969 TV performance of “Save the Country.”

laura nyro has been deserving for years. it would be a great mistake if she is ignored again

The Stooges deserve to be inducted. Its long overdue

What about The Band Jethro Tull or Band member Ian Anderson??

Im thrilled to see Genesis, Steve Hackett is a god..
I cant believe Rush has been overlooked again...
LL Cool J??
Moody Blues!

Yup, I heard ya the first time. But sales statistics, while an important factor, arent everything. For me personally, Chicago lack a certain legendary oomph/je ne sais quoi quality that the other four groups in those top-five lists possess–but hey, to each his own. Dont worry, theyll get in someday...time to concentrate positivity on the ones slated for nomination now.

It is time for The Chantels, a courageous Bronx group whose wonderful harmonies paved the way for other “girl groups”, to be recognized for their musical contributions. Hearing The Chantels sing brings back great memories. For those of you who cant remember back that far, listen carefully. Savor the music, consider the genre and context.

CHICAGO!!!

Glad to see Genesis finally get nominated, but what about Yes, ELP, and The Moody Blues.

CHICAGO!!!!!!!!!!!

where is heart? that band has long been eligble

I believe that there arent enough nominees on these lists. Plus if you could, nominate in catergories like, Top 10 rock bands, 10 singing groups, 10 solo artists, and 10 personalities. If you vote 3 to 5 nominees of each catergory there certainly would be less argument. I have quite a list of my own I wish who could be nominated. Just the 10 rock/metal bands themselves... Rush, Thin Lizzy, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Deep Purple, J.Geils Band, Boston, Heart, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, or even Chicago. And theres so many more. I would even suggest to add genre wings to the Hall... The Heavy Metal wing, The Hip Hop wing, The Disco wing, The Blues wing, and even a Gospel wing.
I am certainly planning a visit to the Hall sometime. I believe those that have earned recognition, deserve recognition.

KISS, The Stooges, Genesis, Donna Summer and RHCP. I dont know if LL Cool J should get in but not because hes a rap artist. As long as your favorite band gets in get over what constitutes “rock”. Could the hall have a different name? Yeah maybe but get over it.

GENESIS should have been inducted already, when does JOURNEY go in?

The Chantels deserve to be in the R&R Hall of Fame because of the beauty of their sound and the grace and elegance they have shown over the last 50 years. We saw them recently in Naples, Florida and they were just as smooth and polished as they were when they first started their careers. The best thing about them is that they have all continued to be clean living, non-drug abusers and professional artists and will represent the prestige and honor the Hall of Fame stands for. They are long overdue... By recognizing the Chantels you will be giving them the tribute and honor they deserve especially for those who know how Rhythm and Blues and now Pop music first started. They were the first female group who crossed over from R & B to Pop very easily and without any big deal. They are still giving their audiances the same harmonic sounds and vocals that keep the fans wanting more. I would give them more votes if I could. Honor their efforts at pleasing us through the years by inducting them into the R & R Hall of Fame in 2010.

A different way to approach this may be what would be the best show from a ratings stand point.

Red Hot Chili Peppers and LL Cool J would draw the most young viewers.

Genesis is the old school type Super Group and probably has the most sales except maybe Donna Summer.

Abba is at the top of a rebirth because of Mama Mia.

Kiss is also in vogue because of Celebrity Apprentice and Gene Simmons Reality Show.

But then again you dont want to put all of your eggs in one basket because next year you are also going to need some star power.

To make a good show I think I would put

Red Hot Chili Peppers
Abba
LL Cool J
The Chantels
Genesis

Laura Nyro–NOW!!! How is she just now being nominated? You should be ashamed of yourselves!
Oh, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Next year-

Chicago
Jethro Tull
Al Kooper
Paul Butterfield
Johnny Winter
Paul Rodgers
John Cipollina (hey, I tried)

This is not rock and roll hall of fame
this is, anything hall of fame
if ABBA, Donna Summer, LL Cool J is nominated in the ROCK and ROLL hall of fame
dont forget to include:
Barry Bonds,
Michael Jordan,
Jack Nicholson,

Laura Nyro and Kenny Rankin are Soulmates. They dont want to be alone!! They should be inducted as such -together. And Why not?

Genesis must be an Inducted to the RARHOF. They are an art masters.

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS FOR SURE because they are amazing & John Fruciante is a damn madman!!!

KISS cuz im STILL surprised they arent in there yet...

and LL Cool J cuz...mamma said knock you out...L-O friggin L

Anyone who says no to Laura Nyro doesnt know who she is or is stupid. Period.

The Hollies and the Stooges are obvious picks and its about damned time theyre up there.

RHCP, sure, why not.

P.S., pardon the strong words. Im just adamant about Laura getting her due, even in death. Shes beyond earned a place in the Hall of Fame.

Cheap Trick. Influential on others growing up at the time. Also KISS and Rush...agree with those.

Agree that KISS, Genesis, & the Chantelles make it in.

ABBA???

Kiss
RHCP
ABBA
and 2 of the last 3

But where is Tom Waits!!!!

Singer-Songwriter and Pianist Elton John and his songwriting partner, Lyricist Bernie Taupin, were both inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1992, but only Elton John was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. This does not make any sense whatsoever. If there had not been a Bernie Taupin, there would not have been an Elton John and vice versa. Their music was a collaborative effort. Bernie Taupin should have been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame back in 1994 as a Lyricist in the Non-Performers category, the same year that Elton John was inducted in the performers category. Bernie Taupin didnt just write lyrics exclusively for Elton John. Bernie Taupin also wrote the lyrics for songs recorded by Ringo Starr, Rod Stewart, Kiki Dee, Cher, Alice Cooper, Robert Palmer, Melissa Manchester, Rick Derringer, The Hudson Brothers, Olivia Newton John, The Motels, Starship, Heart, Animotion, Stray Cats, John Waite, Martin Page, Peter Cetera, Bryan Ferry, Tammy Wynette, Little Richard, Marianne Faithful, Courtney Love, John Anderson, Willie Nelson, Teddy Thompson, Emmylou Harris, Lee Ann Womack, Toby Keith, and Brian Wilson, as well as for his own singing career, both as a solo artist and as a member of his own late-1990s Country-Western band, The Farm Dogs. Elton John and Bernie Taupin comprise one of the longest running and most successful songwriting teams of all time. Bernie Taupins 40 years of collaborative work with Elton John alone should qualify him for the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame. Please induct Lyricist Bernie Taupin into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in the Non-Performers category. His induction is long overdue.

Let me think here......
KISS
KISS
KISS
KISS OH AND DID I MENTION KISS?
RHCP WELL...OK
DONNA SUMMER & LL COOL J??
NOT EVEN ROCK AND ROLL
THE STOOGES...COOL
BUT DEFINATELY KISS!!!!!
HEART NEEDS TO BE IN THERE TOO

The nominees are:
ABBA
The Chantels
Jimmy Cliff
Genesis
The Hollies
KISS
LL Cool J
Darlene Love
Laura Nyro
Red Hot Chili Peppers
The Stooges
Donna Summer

Ok who should be inducted based on REAL talent, culture and music contribution to genre and history. The real hall of famers are:

1.Kiss
2.Donna Summer
3.Genesis
4.The Stooges
5.ABBA

I do think LL Cool J have stood the test of time, but as for quality his contribution “I Need Love” that was really it for him, he put out a lot of crappy songs just like RHCP. I mean truly there people that should be on this list instead of them, like Tina Turner, Pat Benetar, Heart,Annie Lenox or Eurithmics...

I not sure what the criteria for being nominated but it looks more less like quotas they are trying to fill as oppose to REAL ART, TALENT, AND CONTRIBUTION.

KISS should definitely be inducted - heck they have been eligible for 11 years. They have been snubbed too long. You Wanted the Best, You Got the Best - now induct the Best!

CHICAGO. 40+ years of great rock n roll. This band still tours and still sounds amazing! An American band that has written the soundtracks to our lives. PLEASE induct CHICAGO in 2010. It is an honor that is WAY overdue. CHICAGO CHICAGO CHICAGO

Please induct Chicago in 2010. This band deserves it more than any other.

NEIL DIAMOND
JAN & DEAN
CHICAGO
THREE DOG NIGHT

Wow The stooges def. Me always did like iggy pop and ron ashton wow a legend gone too soon.Kiss Hell yeah.Genesis about damn time please induct with phil collins and peter Gabriel.Red hot chili peppers definetly.The next um eithe Jimmy cliff,thats it no othe ones I like in the nominess.Hey about the cars,Alice cooper,Stevie Ray Vaughn,Deep purple,Warren rezvon for damn sure,how come you havent inducted them in yet hall of fame are you scare of them or something?Plus what the beep is rap and madonna and abba doing in here,they should get their own museum,instead of here.

How can you even consider inducting ABBA, Donna Summer, LL Cool J, and Red Hot Chili Peppers, and still claim to be the Rock N Roll Hall of fame. I have visited the museum 2 times and I enjoyed it thoroughly but I cannot keep my frustration from boiling over any longer. My definition of Rock N Roll does not include the bands I mentioned above. I find that you credibility is seriously on the line due to the fact that you refuse to consider the following legendary bands:
1. RUSH
2. Deep Purple
3. Black Sabbath

These are legendary bands were very influential and I cannot believe that they are passed over year after year. I do agree that a band like ABBA was both influential and very successful BUT THEY ARE IN NO WAY A ROCK AND ROLL BAND.

Thank you,
Elio DiMeo
A concerned Rocker!

Its time to honor Motorhead, Rush, Iron Maiden and Judas Priest.

The Marshall Tucker Band

Kenny Rankin!!!!!
The Ides of March 2010
Simply Perfect.

will any members of guns n roses ever be entered, especially slash.

LINK WRAY!

ABBA??? Rock ‘N Roll...I dont think so...LL COOL J....Please dont insult my intelligence!!!!

ONE WORD: JOURNEY!!!!!!!!!!!

RHCP ALL THE WAY BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Then KISS, ABBA, DONNA SUMMERS, AND GENESIS!

KISS, Genesis, ABBA, The Stooges, The Hollies, and The Chantels

I would like to see motorhead in there or at the very least the legend that is Lemmy. Without Lemmy there would of been no Motorhead which in turn means there would of been no metallica as well as other metal bands.

Addendum: Jimmy Cliff, yes. But he wont get in.

Would love to see KISS, ABBA and Donna Summer all inducted. As for the future: Elvis Costello, Rickie Lee Jones and Oingo Boingo <img class="wp-smiley" src="http://www.rockhall.com/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />

Rock and roll as Steven Tyler put it makes you play it too loud, make your parents angry and piss off your neighbors. Well folks KISS does that. Although their guitar riffs are weak they are rock. Some of those other bands are not rock music. Crap ooops rap raeggae dance music pop music is NOT NOR EVER WILL IT BE ROCK. Van Halen is rock and so is AC DC. Too this I add my boy Stevie Ray Vaughan has a spot for him. As he cut his owm niche out. Oh yeah if you dont like him try listening to him cover Jimis stuff. He did it better than anyone. Bon jovi def belongs also. Is Albert King in here?? as he influenced a generation of great guitarists. He ahs been imitated by alot of players as is SRV

The Smiths. Is it that hard to put these guys on the ballot or is it because Morrissey would probably snub the ceremony?

Red Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chili Peppers.!!!
They are divine !!
I love them
You should choose them ! <img class="wp-smiley" src="http://www.rockhall.com/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />

I just have one name to say....Stevie Ray Vaughn.He needs to be inducted if not this year next year for sure.

Some good suggestions in the blog:

RUSH...no brainer
HEART..no braner
SRV...no brainer..
KISS...finally

The most obvious oversight in my mind is Paul Rodgers. He is my favorite singer and he makes everyones list of greatest rock singers. I would like to see Bad Company as well as FREE in the Hall. Rodgers career is awesome. The Firm albums w/Page are great. Recently Paul received some much needed pub singing with Queen. who is one of Brian Mays favorite singers, P Rodgers.

Until Paul is in the “Hall”, Ill be disappointed.

KISS

I cannot beleive they arent in already. The 800 pound Gorilla of stage shows and have influenced so many in the Hall of Fame already.

They are LONG OVERDUE

HALL & OATES, the greatest duo of all time?

You wanna know who belongs in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Ive got one band and one band only, Pantera. If Metallica can get in so can Pantera. Ill put Panteras best anyday against Metallica.

Definitely ABBA. Its about time.

If Everyone would just admit the Truth....KISS has made a HUGE impact in the world of MUSIC. Everyone from Lenny Kravitz to the late Dimebag Darrell has been influenced by THEM!! but Bono and Springsteen along with others will never accept them because of their Music.

i think its gonna be rhcp kiss genesis the stooges....still sad that iron maided hasnt been nominated yet

Genesis, especially Peter Gabriel, is way way way way overdue! I defy you to go see a Musical Box re-creation of their early 70s concerts, when they were all in their early 20s, creating such a mindblowing meld of classical and hard rock with Gabriels creative, storytelling lyrics, and still deny their innovative genius.

If Abba, LL Cool J and Donna Summer get in before Genesis, it will be a travesty & a joke... who would be next, Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince? Ace of Base?

Seriously I think they all need to be in the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame but they forgot one major group of the 60s.

I strongly feel that The Royal Guardsmen should have been nominated for the Hall Of Fame.

Lets not forget them, who could forget Snoopy Vs. The Red Baron or Baby Lets Wait. These guys are still out there making great music go to their website and see. <a href="http://www.theroyalguardsmen.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.theroyalguardsmen.com</a>

Thanks

Grand Funk Railroad

I was wondering why Jethro Tull hasnt been considered.?

KISS have to be included in the hall of fame.
what else do you want of them.
its a scandal they are overlooked by everyone from mtv to the hall of fame.
maybe if they solved the middle east problems ?!!

We are talking about Rock and Roll not “Rock”. Some maybe too young to remember the real rock and roll groups. Chantels were great. Lets stick to the title of the Hall of Fame.

What in the #!*& will it take to get John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers in the R&RHoF?!?

Together in various lineups over 40 years, either launched or help launch the careers of EC, Mick Taylor, John McVee, Mick Fleetwood, Peter Green, Jack Bruce, Buddy Whittington and a host of lesser-knowns. No Mayall - then probably no Cream, no Fleetwood Mac, no EC solo career (he first sang on “The Bluesbreakers Featuring Eric Clapton” at Johns insistence!), and many, many wannabe/copycats over the years.

And most of the above and others still come back to play with John for special events, check out his 70th birthday DVD! Does he have to die to be considered?

Bill

“HALL & OATES, the greatest duo of all time?”

Justin, please... Great, yes, of all time? The Everley Brothers, The Righteous Brothers, Sam & Dave, Simon & Garfunkel, Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell...

John and Daryl definitely deserve to join the class, but at the head of it? Dont think even they would agree with that.

Bill

Yes - Moody Blues!

the chantels were the forerunners to groups like the Supremes. They should be recognized

Whoever nominated ABBA is out of their freakin mind.Read my lips:ABBA IS NOT ROCK.I think that the inductees should be KISS,Genesis,and Red Hot Chili Peppers.I have been a KISS fan for years.

I think that Steve Perry former journey lead singer should be in the Hall of Fame.

2010 Lets nominate Steve Perry the Golden Voice of Rock & Roll.

Como everyone lets get Steve Perry in the Rock and roll hall of fame. He is more then deserving of it. He Earned it.

If Brenda Lee and Jackson Browne-two great artists are in the R & R hall of Fame , where is Neil Diamond? He has entertained millions for over 40 years and has written some great music. I find it puzzling that he was not inducted 20 years ago. Thank You

I am constantly baffled. No offense, but 3 or 4 of these folks are definitely not household names. Where is Journey, Bad Company, Peter Frampton, Jim Croce etc... Confused!

perhaps one that has been overlooked too long is
Steve Miller.........

Of course its got to be Genesis the Worlds best band ever. Rush comes in a close second but a band that has been around for even longer than these who i think need a mention is Barclay James Harvest.

KISS!

then ..

the chili peppers
the stooges
genesis
abba

The Stooges should definatly get in, I was hoping after Metallica got inducted this year that they would start accepting heavier music because Iron Maiden and Judas Priest deserve to be in well before Kiss in my opinion, what is Kiss going to be inducted on? A good stage show? I thought this was about music.

Lets not neglect the Chantels. If you have not heard them, listen up. They are still around and they started back in the late 50s. They should be recognized for the part of history they play in laying the foundation of a girl band crossing over from R&B to Pop. They deserve a nod this time around.

In the beginning...(pun intended), there was only one word and group–GENESIS!

There is so much about the rock and roll hall of fame that I find objectionable. First off....I think it should be call the Musicians hall of fame, since they include acts that are not really rock and roll...by their OWN admission. I fully believe acts like Run D.M.C. and Parliment-Funkadelic should be in the hall of fame...but it is NOT rock and roll. Secondly...since it opened back in 1986 they have not really done a good job of inducting artists that were relevant and influential. I mean....Opening year...how can you NOT induct the Beatles....I mean COME ON! They waited THREE YEARS before they inducted them. They waited NINE YEARS to induct Led Zeppelin. and TEN YEARS to induct Pink Floyd. The travesties about induction can go on and on. The fact that in the beginning they were nominating between 8 to 15 artists and now they are down to five or six is also a joke. There are so many acts that are deserving that are not in when acts that HAVE been inducted cite ones that arent in as major influences on their music.
That being said....I have to say....It is ABOUT TIME that KISS has been nominated for this honor. There are SOOOOOO many bands that owe KISS their own success in rock and roll. I am also a strong supporter of the nominations for the stooges, Genesis. They are all deserving of this. I am a huge fan of the Red Hot Chili Peppers as well.
That being said.....the list of artists who have not made it in that should WITHOUT A DOUBT be in the Rock & Roll Hall of fame are:

Alice Cooper - long career and TONS of influence on artists.

RUSH - There are not enough words to say why they should be in.

Moody Blues - LONG overdue

Heart - without a doubt a great artist that has done much for female artists.

ELO - Yeah...another one who has been grossly overlooked.

I am sure that their are other artists that I could list that I am just not thinking of at the moment. I gave long thought to including Boston in my list....but to be honest, their music....great as it was didnt have a major impact on rock and roll overall. Bands that are inducted should have done something important for the industry or music in general and not just have had a few great songs or one great album.

Just my opinion....

Oh my...

Cant believe I forgot to include journey on that list....they SO deserve to be in. I mean Steve Perry WAS the voice of the 80s!!

I hope her induction will allow many to come to know and love Laura Nyro, prolific songwriter and singer, whose powerful, magical lyrics and vocals made her a true original.

once again hall of fame,you dummies please accept my nominees,Id be so freaking glad,They truly deserve it.If you dont then wth would be called the RNR hall of fame??????Plus if you liked my other nominees suggestions like cars,Alice cooper,Deep Purple,Warren Revon,stevie ray Vaughn and oh yeah Steve miller band,theres alot of nominees people suggest to you like YES and Rush,Why the heck not???

i dont know how you over look kiss for so meny years. kiss should have been in the hall of fame a long time ago.some others bands need to be in the hall are.

motley crue
rush
deep purple
cheap trick
def leppard
bon jovi
the cars
journey
judas priest
iron maiden
and more...

uh Iggy will always be the starter of punk and a true Michiganer like me,so its def. his year,RHCP,great band,I work at the SPCA and Anthony Kieldes has wolves over their and I grew up listening to them,KISS hell yeah,they would be good,the 1st makeup rock band right here,Genesis def. Phils the man and I dont rather care for Peter Gabriel.and finally but not the least Jimmy Cliff,If you have Bob Marley in here,then why not hes a bigger reggae star and he actually helped him to become the star he was destined.Please dont denied me,A true Michiganer Rocker.

why havent you people inducted mark knopfler

Madonna and Elvis Costello BOTH sampled from ABBA and theyre in and ABBA is not?

Led Zeppelin and the Sex Pistols were huge ABBA fans — and yet ABBA is not?

Come on, drop the pretense. ABBA deserves to be in.

KISS, KISS, KISS, KISS. Theyve been passed up for way too many years. its a shame that it toook this long to get nominated but they induced a bunch of rappers already. I thought it was called The Rock Hall Of Fame. Not the rappers hall of fame. Get your own hall.

The Chantels ...how can they NOT be voted in. Ground breaking group...just LISTEN to them!!!!

The Moody Blues...what the hell is wrong with the nominating committee?
Put them in there!

I understand that Bruce Springsteen has been inducted as a member of the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame, but what about the E Street Band!!!. I mean without them, Idk if Bruce would have been as big. I would like to see all those guys get the recognition they really deserve. Thats pretty much all I got.

Are you kidding me? Stevie Rays not even nominated....guess I wont be watching again this year! Patti Smyth is in the Hall and RUSH isnt even nominated?? WTF....RRHOF going the way of the Grammys......

The Chantels are Pioneers in the world of music. They open the door & paved the way for Female groups.They are singing & the sound is just as sweet.

Darlene Love...She has sang on more records than we really know. Grate voice.Sang with “The King- Elvis”. If she was good enough for him...She should be in the Hall of Fame!!!!!!...We Love Darlene Love.

GENESIS
Its about time the got the critical recognition they deserved.
‘Suppers Ready to ‘No Son of Mine - its all awesome

Genesis Genesis Genesis! They are such an Amazing band and totally underrated!

The Chantels “Maybe” was #1 on the charts in the 50s, thier sultry voices made you fall in love. For the foundation to neglect them, would be like losing a piece of History. Before Diana Ross and The Supremes, Martha Reeves and The Vandellas and all the other girl groups there were the Chantels. They deserve this and more. Lets not overlook them, I know I wouldnt.

For my husbands sake, I have to say Kiss

My picks would be Genesis, Kiss, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Donna Summer.

I wish they would put Pat Benatar on there because she DID influence a lot of artists that are out now

and whoever said Madonna should NOT be on there should look at all the achievement she has made in Music today.....

Peter Gabriel & Genesis - have to be in here

The Chantels deserve to be recognized for breaking barriers and proving that an all female group can make it in the music industry. Their talent, courage, hard work and persistence set the bar for all who came after them and their legacy to this day serves as an inspiration to aspiring musicians striving to break new ground. They are an important part of music history and should be honored appropriately.

The Chantels - Im so surprised that they are not already in the Hall of Fame. It is long overdue. They are originators and they are still singing strong.

Genesis is a must. Prog rockers need to be recognized. If Grand Master Flash and Run DMC can get in, why cant bands like Genesis, Yes, Rush and ELP? Would also like to see Bad Co. get a nomination, but lets at least get Genesis in this time around.

laura and donna,cool jay

I would agree that Heart needs to be in the Hall of Fame, as does Paul Revere & The Raiders! Both great bands of successive eras in Rock & Roll! Give these people their due!

ronnie james dio,bow to him hall of fame.

NIRVANA should be inducted =]they were amazing and i listen to them daily

Its about time the Rock Hall nominated KISS. These greats of Rock and Roll have been overlooked and passed over for 12 years. This is the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame”, right? Why are all the choice spots being filled with Rap and R&B artists?? Theyve got their own Halls... KISS and Moody Blue... Maybe next year the MB will get their well deserved nomination

JAN @ DEAN!
What a story! ABC thought so whenever they made the TV. movie “Dean Mans Curve” Back in the late 70s

I cant believe that Bon Jovi is going another year not nominated!!! They have been in music for over 25 years and still have hit songs on the radio!!!!! who deserves it more than that?”

COME ON

KISS hands down! They should have been inducted years ago!

LAST TIME GUYS: Rcok and Roll is a general term for MUSIC!!! So if the artist plays disco, rap, Blues, new wave,, etc...it doenst matter. It what they they have accomplished in that field of music. Question: HOw do you determine if it is rock or not?? By a guitar??
Just like the Football Hall of Fame, it includes more than just the NFL!! It includes ALL porfessional fottball, including the new United Football League, the first coin that was flipped just went into the Hall even though the league may only last a few years!!
Maybe they should change the name to the “Music Hall of Fame” saw all you ignorant people will understand!!!

No joke, ABBA rules. I love ABBA ever since god knows when. My grandparents love them, my parents love them, and I certainly do love them. ABBA had some R&R songs, listen. They not only have disco, pop, etc, but they had rock too.

definately want to see Pearl Jam and Scorpions in

the hollies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......and laura nyro

Its about time Kiss is on the ballot. when such rockers as Blonde & Run DMC are already inducted.

Oh yeah.....Wheres Iron Maiden !!!!!

Bon Jovi? How many albums do you have to sell before you are nominated? How embarrassing?! LL freaking Cool J?? Are you kidding me??

Its about time that they included KISS in the list, they should have been in the Hall years ago.

What the ????. WHERE THE HELL IS MOTLEY CRUE?? Why have they not been nominate to date? They were far more influential to date than any of the other bands on the list but KISS who I would consider 2nd to Motley as they were an influence on Motley. But the KISS stage show is always the same, where as Motleys is different each tour.
These people who make the list each year need to pull their heads out. Maybe then they will see that Motley needs to be in the Hall of Fame. It would be nice to have that happen while theyre all still alive!!!!!!

Its about time that “KISS” finally gets in the Rock and Roll Museum. My vote is for them. Their music has been there for me in the worst and best times of my life.
Thank you “KISS” for all that youve done for me through your music.

With Respect,
Robert “RedBeard” Treat

Warren Zevon

This guy was so totally original and one of the all time greats. I dont think he ever made a music video but damn what a songwriter.

Where is Stevie Ray Vaughan?

Rappers continue to be nominated because funky, danceable RnR (trace it back to Little Richard thru James Brown and Chic, etc.) formed the basis for Rap (another reason why CHIC should be nominated again - but inducted next time). Also, ALICE COOPER has been rockin since the late 1960s (over 40 years) and has influenced numerous rock bands. KISS started in the early 70s but finally are being recognized.

Rappers continue to be nominated because funky, danceable RnR (trace it back to LITTLE RICHARD down through JAMES BROWN and CHIC, etc.) formed the basis for Rap music (another reason why CHIC should be nominated again - but inducted next time).

ALICE COOPER has been rockin since the late 1960s (over 40 years), has influenced numerous rock bands, but has NOT gotten in the hall yet (go figure).

Of the nominees, KISS started in the early 70s but are long overdue for recognition. PETER GABRIELs early GENESIS should get in (GABRIEL himself is reason enough, although his solo work is not being nominated here.) DONNA SUMMER, LL COOL J, and the HOLLIES (maybe STOOGES) will probably also get in.

Some people dont understand the breadth of Rock n Roll music. They have too narrow a definition. Funky R&B/Rock n Roll (i.e. Little Richard) was key in the development of Elvis (rnr), James Brown (r&b/rnr/funk), Otis Redding (soul/rnr), disco, rap/hip-hop, conteporary Christian music, etc. We should not be surprised to see a variety of different artists nominated.

KISS, KISS, KISS!!! I DONT CARE WHO ELSE AS LONG AS KISS GETS WHAT THEYVE BEEN ROBBED OF FOR YEARS!!! THEY CREATED THE ORIGINAL ROCK & ROLL ANTHEM!!! THEYRE LONG OVERDUE & SHOULD HAVE ALREADY BEEN IN THERE!!!
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, YES!!! THEY DESERVE IT TOO FOR PUTTING OUT HIT AFTER HIT FOR YRS!!! MY KIDS LOVE BOTH OF THOSE BANDS AS MUCH AS I DID WHEN I WAS A KID!!! 2 GREAT ROCK & ROLL BANDS!!! WANNA LOT OF WATCHERS THE NIGHT OF THE ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME? PICK KISS & THE CHILI PEPPERS & SEE HOW MANY VIEWERS YOU GET!!!
STOOGES, IVE NEVER BEEN A BIG FAN BUT FROM WHAT IVE HEARD THEY HAVE MANY FOLLOWERS...
WE HOPE FOR KISS & THE RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS!!! WOW WHAT A GREAT HALL OF FAME THAT WOULD BE!!!

OUR 2 PICKS ARE KISS ABSOLUTELY & THE RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS!!!

I WONT EVEN WATCH IT IF ABBA IS CHOSEN OVER KISS OR THE CHILI PEPPERS!!! UGH!!! ID RATHER SEE DONNA SUMMER THAN ABBA ANY DAY!!!
PLEASE DONT CHOOSE ABBA? ABBAS JUST WRONG & ANNOYING!!!!!

THE CHANTELS...GREATEST FEMALE GROUP AND STILL SINGING AND SOUNDING FANTASTIC!!!!! LONG OVERDUE

I pick:
Kiss!!!! 100%!!!! Finally!!!!
Red Hot Chili Peppers!!! Yes!!!
Genesis!!! Yes!!!
Stooges!!! Yes!!!
As I read a comment earlier, whoever put Abba in, what are they thinking? Terrible idea to put Abba in the Hall of Fame! I cant stand listening to that whatever they call singing! Its made for maybe a movie soundtrack, if you can handle that even! Not a Hall of Fame! I got sick of hearing the commercial for Momma Mia because of Abba! Wouldnt even see the movie for fear of hearing Abba, lol!! I would change the channel every time that commercial came on it got on my nerves so bad!
I also read that Iron Maiden hasnt been in the Hall of Fame? Wow! They deserve it too same as Rush!!

Paul,Gene,Ace&Peter deserve it. Rock and roll all nite in the Hall of Fame...

Greetings from Holland

“THE CHANTELS” DESERVE TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE HALL OF FAME. THEY WERE GREAT WHEN THEY BEGAN IN THE 50′S AND THEY ARE GREAT TODAY. THEY PUT ON A GREAT SHOW WITH THAT GREAT “CHANTEL” SOUND LAST NIGHT IN SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA. THEY STILL HAVE IT!!!

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GENESIS!!

I THINK ITS ABOUT TIME THE CHANTELS ARE NOMINATED.
HOW DO I VOTE?

Ok, why is Jethro Tull ignored? And, come the hell on people, what about Deep Purple?! They are pretty damn epic, dont you think? Along with Rainbow (Its all Ritchie Blackmore and Ronnie James Dios doing!)

And I suppose we have to wait 2 more years for Guns NRoses..their debut was in 1986..

KISS KISS KISS KISS. I think it is ludacris that “KISS” hasnt already been inducted! Its “KISS” all the way this year people ! wether your a fan or not, lets give credit were credit is due! KIss is the band that should be in this year. If not,...the “R&R Hall of Fame” will mean nothing to most real R&R fans. Atleast as far as Im concerned without “KISS” R&R Hall of Fame will have “NO” valid credablitiy !!!! KISS LIVES

KISS KISS KISS KISS KISS KISS KISS! JUST GIVE CREDIT TO THE BAND THAT INFLUENCED SO MANY OF THE BANDS YOUR LISTENING TO TODAY ! WHAT THE F*#@ ?!!!

of the nominees, only KISS and Genesis...what about Jimmy Buffett, Hall & Oates, Chicago, Rush, ELO???? among others...

The Chantels have had a tremendous impact on music as we know it today. My only question is why they have not yet been inducted!

The Chantels have had a tremendous influence on music as we know it today. My only question is why they havent been inducted yet!

My TOP 3: RHCP, KISS, JIMMY CLIFF!!!

How has the Chantels been overlooked all these years? They were one of the first “Girl Groups” of Rock ‘N Roll. Lets take care of the “beginnings” before we go on to the future.

i cant believe journey has not been nominated again this year, it is a rock and roll travisty that this great band that is still making a musical difference in this day in age is being constantly overlooked!!

What about the Electic Light Orchestra? What about Jeff Lynne? I think they deserve some consideration for the musical gift they gave us. They mixed Rock and Roll with Classical instruments and added a true new idea to the musical world.

The Chantels Yes Yes YES!!!!!

I just read that John Lennon was playing Donna Summers “The Wanderer” LP a great deal just prior to his death, and Springsteen long ago understood, even writing a song for her. Before she got the label Queen of Disco, she was labeled the Queen of Sex Rock. Her fusion of rock and electronic paved the way for new wave and techno. Her songs have been covered by Blondie, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Heart, to name a few. Most early punk groups that moved toward new wave credit her “I Feel Love” single and other electronic tracks as the reason. She was erotica long before Prince.

Tracks to listen to: Cold Love, Nightlife, Our Love, Hot Stuff, Looking Up, Running for Cover, I Feel Love, My Baby Understands, and Love Will Always Find You.....and Rumor Has It - rock tracks all recorded before 1980. Rock purists dont like to hear it, but she is the most influential artist - along with The Stooges - on this years list. Listen to any new music on the radio, and youll hear more Donna Summer influence than Kiss, Darlene Love, et al.

With the exception of The Beatles, no other band has had a influence on other bands like Kraftwerk, the fathers of electronia. Without these innovators, we would not have the music we have today.

What about Alice Cooper, Grand Funk, Heart, Chicago and Bad Company all 70s band being ignored by The Hall. Holy crap Rod Stewart and The Bee Gees are already there!

The Chantels should be in the top five list. They have been around a long time and bring what music is all about. My top five pick list are
The Chantels
Donna Summer
LL Kool Jay
Laura Nyro
The Red Hot Chili Peppers

The Chantels should be inducted into the RocknRoll Hall of Fame. Their voices send me a chill. Its just wonderful that we can support those icons that we grew up with throughout the years . Where does time go. Just went to a show Saturday evening (10/10/09 at the White Oak American Legion and their performance was awesome. Please support the “girls”.

Hall & Oates should be nominated...eligible for almost 10 years, theyre the most successful duo EVER in the rock era! I dont get how the nominees are picked. Makes no sense to me.

Why in the world isnt MOTLEY CRUE inducted yet??? They have been just as influential as KISS has!!The other nominees should be RUSH, DEEP PURPLE, SCORPIONS, BON JOVI, HEART, ALICE COOPER, BAD CO., IRON MAIDEN, JOURNEY, JUDAS PRIEST, BLUE OYSTER CULT!!! These bands are so deserving of being inducted!! Many of theme have been able to be inducted for many many years now!!!! I think they should at least get nominated, make them feel like they were an important part in the history of rock and roll and in the history of this country, because they were!!

KISS! Loud and proud and in your face! Their show is what Rock N Roll is all about. Taking the world by storm on their current tour 35 years and still going strong. Some of these acts didnt even last half that time, let alone still be touring successfully...VERY SUCCESSFULLY!Wringling Brothers has it all wrong. Every show you see with the big stage, lights, smoke, pyro, amps, loudness...KISS pioneered that over the top level. Paul is the most underated singer of all time. Every member sings...the Beatles are the only other band that did that. KISS hands down. Cant wait to see who inducts them and the performances in their honor. God willing = KISS!!!!

whatever happen to groups like: three dog night,mitch rydell,iggy pop,alice cooper,joe cocker,john mayall,leon russel,stevie ray vaughan,donovan,john winter,linda ronstadt,moody blues & grand funk ?

LAURA NYRO was an astounding songwriter and singer. Hits like Elis Coming by Three Dog Night, And When I Die by Blood, Sweat & Tears & Stoned Soul Picnic by the 5th Dimension were top ten smashes while her albums hit new and great artistic standards. She was inspired by John Coltrane and wrote pop songs that changed time signatures. Her album “New York Tendaberry” is often cited as a groundbreaking recording. She has inspired a number of artists from Tori Amos to Suzanne Vega. Her death from cancer prematurely ended the life of this great artist at age 49. She would be my #1 choice!

I CAN”T BELIEVE PAT BENATAR HASN”T BEEN NOMINATED - SHE HAS PAVED THE WAY FOR FEMALE ARTISTS TODAY!

My suggestions for 5 votes:
Genesis - masters of many styles of music with dominating chart success. Hard to ignore how Phil Collins owned the airwaves in their prime and how Genesis took that popularity to higher musicianship and showmanship level.
The Hollies - Brought signature close harmonies to excellent songwriting with strong chart success.
ABBA - assuming the disco era as a bona fide “rock & roll” output, nobody put more fun in a more commercial package than ABBA did.
KISS - It pains me to consider them since the musicianship was so poor, but they put R&R back on the map during the disco era with 100% effort, unabashed entertainment and show effects that have influenced every rock, pop, dance and country act since. You got your moneys worth at their shows.
The Stooges - created the roadmap and gave license to the later punk and alternative movements.

The number one inductee from the 2010 nomination list should be KISS.
If not for KISS, a lot of bands (including past inductees Metallica) would not even exist.
Second from the above contenders, The Stooges. Iggy Pop is long overdue! Who would of even heard of the Red Hot Chili Peppers without him!
Now just some shout outs to other long overdue acts; RUSH, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Alice Cooper, The Misfits, Motorhead, Thin Lizzy, Heart....I could go on for days!

KISS

My 5 from eligible bands would be:
1. Rush
2. Genesis
3. The Cars
4. Yes
5. The Cure/ Jethro Tull

The Chantels should absolutely be inducted. Their classic,”Maybe,” has endured for over 50 years - until this day! Beautiful and powerful contribution to the music scene. Lets never forget these women- they most certainly deserve the honor.

Um Elizabeth heress something you gotta understand,its not Nirvanas time yet,there too young to be in here,you gotta have an album that is at least 25 years old,No but I have no doubt when that time comes,they will be in here.Please dont ignore my comments Rock N Roll hall of fame,please Ive cast my ballots please get on with the show,cant wait.

Laura Nyro, a musical genius who composed, arranged,and often accompanied herself on piano, should top the list for her transformational work which spanned four decades.

Gordon Lightfoot.
His albums are always good, even after all these years.
Thank you

I have been waiting 25 years for ABBA to be nominated. The fact that Journey has not been inducted yet is just a travesty of justice that needs fixing immediately.

What about the Guess Who??????????????????????????????????

the red hot chili pepppers deserve to be in the rock hall of fame theyre the only good rock band on the 2010 list

kiss ,with out dout

My 5 to get in:
1. Link Wray (look him up): Influenced almost every rock band / guitarist already in the hall.
2. KISS: Its about f***ing time.
3. Rush: Do the hall voters have something against this band?
4. Red Hot Chili Peppers: They should get in based on their earlier cutting edge stuff with Hillel Slovak (RIP).
5. Motorhead: Any questions on Lemmys influence of heavy metal? Didnt think so...

The 5 who will probably get in:
1. Genesis
2. Red Hot Chili Peppers
3. KISS
4. The Stooges
5. Donna Summer

I cant believe the moody blues arent in the hall.

I hope that the Red Hot Chili Peppers be inducted into the rock hall, because I fell very close to their music and simply I am in love with it.
(Sorry if I have mistakes because I dont speak english very well, Im from Spain).

I hope that the Red Hot Chili Peppers be inducted into the rock hall, because I feel very close to their music and simply I am in love with it.
(Sorry if I have mistakes because I dont speak english very well, Im from Spain).

I find it hard to understand why it has taken so long for KISS to even make the ballot. They have sold more records worldwide than about 75% of the “artists” that find themselves in this hall of fame. They have more gold records than any other American Band... Ever, thats Ever. They do this day can still sell out concerts anywhere in the world. I would like to see the sex pistols, the ojays or steely dan do that. All of which are taking up space in the hall of fame. But for some unknown reason only known to the people in charge of this hall of fame KISS has had to wait along side some other very deserving artists such as RUSH, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Alice Cooper, Journey, Pat Benetar and many, many others.

So I thank who ever decided to get it right this year but there is still a great deal of work to do to make things right.

Thats assuming KISS even gets in. I am still not sold that will happen. They should be but I have a bad feeling that somebody high up nin this hall of fame will find a way to keep them out.

Rock and Roll All Night.... I hope people remember thats what its all about

Hands down and way overdue:

1. Kiss
2. Genesis
3. The Stooges
And while were on the subject of overdue:
Rush, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Alice Cooper.

Get with the program. ABBA? Donna Summer? LL Cool J?

John Mayall! Please!

KISS should decline entry & start their own hall of fame...they would do it bigger and better & only allow real rock and roll bands not some of the other travesties allowed in before them.

The Chantals must be in this list, followed by Jimmy Cliff, Laura Nyro and Donna Summer

abba - Had hits, but I question their influence? Mama Mia is not enough for me to vote them in.

darlene love - Just misses the cut. She was all over rock and roll, but not enough to justify her entry. The Industry knew her, but the fans werent as aware of all of her contributions. Too behinds the scenes.

donna summer - the queen of disco should be in as should Chic.

genesis - Peter Gabriel needs to be in and some of his best work started here. Despite some of Phils trangressions in his solo career, his work here was pretty stella pre-Chester Thompson. Plus there are lots of post infuences here. IF they only open the door for Rush & Yes, then its worth it.

jimmy cliff - Bob Marley yes, Peter Tosh yes, even Desmond Dekker, but I have to say no to Jimmy.

kiss - Starts among stars, how can you say no?!?

laura nyro - More of a side person I say no. NO Carol King or Carly Simon. Good but not great enough.

LLCool J - Rap Innovator for many of Raps incarnations and styles.

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Popularized ghetto metal to white audience even if Fishbone & the Funkadelics were before them.

the chantels - Good, but not great. Not the Supremes or Shirelles or even the Ronettes. Sorry Ladies. Not enough hits, not enough influence..just not enough.

the hollies - Not the Beatles nor the Dave Clark 5. Graham is in and thats where Id stop. Maybe Hermins Hermits...maybe

the stooges - Iggy alone could carry them in. Along with the MC5, yes, the stooges should be in!

Well, I believe that being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a very important and unique award. What I qualify as to who should be inducted our artists who not only shaped music, but who have artistically expanded the limits of music never thought possible. The inductees for this year include ABBA, Darlene Love, Donna Summer, Genesis, Jimmy Cliff, KISS, Laura Nyro, LL Cool J, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Chantels, The Hollies and The Stooges. I believe that The Stooges, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Chantels, Jimmy Cliff, and The Hollies.

KISS is worthy of the hall of fame hands down! They have never gotten the respect of radio, but have always given “you wanted the best, you got the best!” from their ocean of fans and worldwide students of ‘the best rock and roll! Nobody in the music industry can ignore the truth, musical mastery, and longevity, not to mention worldwide fan base and pure genius of the original lineup of Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss as a totally viable, and influential classic band to todays up and coming musical acts. It will never be equaled again in rock history. They deserve to walk the halls of rock elite and history and influence.

The stooges,wow theyve snubbed so many times,which generally ticks me off,I mean seriously Iggy Pop and them pretty much influence everything from sex pistols-Nirvana and Soundgarden,Plus I do agree Kiss been snubbed so many times too,Plus I do agree genesis should be here,cause i feel like theyve been snubbed too and RHCP why the heck not,and Jimmy cliff,personally because that guy always puts so much soul into his songs,um come people are mentioning bands that are already in here,Black Sabbaths already here,Talking Heads too and plus I read a comment on their youtube channel saying that Jimi Hendrix wasnt in here,he is too.Wow you mustve been to this museum,I never did either,but I look them up on the inductees list,they are all here,so dont worry folks.

Iron Maiden
Up the Irons!!!

I would have to agree with most of you but if aerosmith can get in as one olf americas greatest rock and roll bands then so can Bon Jovi. Their first album released in 84 and they dont make the final cut and Abba does? There is no justice in the world

My choices which may be very likely to come true

Genesis
Red Hot Chilli Peppers
LL Cool J / ABBA
The Stooges
Jimmy Cliff

Its hard to debate between LL and ABBA because they both possess immense popularity and influence in the music. Jimmy Cliff will be the underdog. Genesis!!! Need I say more. Red Hot Chilli Peppers will be the unanimous in terms of which first year eligibility nominee they decide to induct. The Stooges have been nominated many many times. Their recognition has been long overdue.

Now the reason I did not put KISS was because they have always been a product commercialized band as well as big concert sellers. Odds are they will be snubbed by the Hall of Fame such as they have been in the past. The Hollies, The Chantels, and Laura Nyro are simpily not as recognized as the other nominies. Darlene Love is not as famous as a solo artist. Donna Summer is subjectable because she might or might not have had a significant influence on pop music. It is hard to say for sure. But there you go.

It is about time KISS is finally nominated. They have been a HUGE infleunce on rock and roll.Im pretty sure a large number of people already inducted would name kiss as a MAJOR influence.Also if you go by record slaes,I bet you could combine the total sales of all the other nominees and not equal the sales of kiss records. So come on hall,get it right and induct one of the MOST influential bands in history. KISS!!!!

I have counted the Hall of Fame as irrelevant because I have had to stand by and watch as they took in Prince, Grandmaster Flash and Earth, Wind & Fire (all NOT rock and roll) while they totally dismissed KISS. Its about damn time, people! Now maybe you wont be a Mistake on the Lake any longer. KISS changed the way music is marketed, and like their music or not, you have to appreciate a band that cuts so much new ground between music, promotion and fan participation (the KISS Army is still the best-known fan club out there and “still a million strong”).

One of the greatest guitarists in rock history is going to be in Cleveland tonight (10/14/09) , and I was surprised to not see him as an earlier inductee. The Rock and Roll hall considers Donna Summer next year, but not Ritchie Blackmore or Deep Purple?

I vote for the Chantels to be inducted into the RRHF - they made great music, were a class act during a time when ALL people needed to see that Black American young women were capable of doing great music and presenting themselves as lovely respectful people. They were role models even before the SUPREMES!!! Please lets do this - The Cantels are the right choice.

Where the heck are The Moody Blues? They should have been inducted years ago - long before you ever entertained the thought of Donna Summers or ABBA.

CHICAGO AND BERNIE TAUPIN

Singer-Songwriter and Pianist Elton John and his songwriting partner, Lyricist Bernie Taupin, were both inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1992, but only Elton John was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. This does not make any sense whatsoever. If there had not been a Bernie Taupin, there would not have been an Elton John and vice versa. Their music was a collaborative effort. Bernie Taupin should have been inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame back in 1994 as a Lyricist in the Non-Performers category, the same year that Elton John was inducted in the performers category. Bernie Taupin didnt just write lyrics exclusively for Elton John. Bernie Taupin also wrote the lyrics for songs recorded by Ringo Starr, Rod Stewart, Kiki Dee, Cher, Alice Cooper, Robert Palmer, Melissa Manchester, Rick Derringer, The Hudson Brothers, Olivia Newton John, The Motels, Starship, Heart, Animotion, Stray Cats, John Waite, Martin Page, Peter Cetera, Bryan Ferry, Tammy Wynette, Little Richard, Marianne Faithful, Courtney Love, John Anderson, Willie Nelson, Teddy Thompson, Emmylou Harris, Lee Ann Womack, Toby Keith, and Brian Wilson, as well as for his own singing career, both as a solo artist and as a member of his own late-1990s Country-Western band, The Farm Dogs. Elton John and Bernie Taupin comprise one of the longest running and most successful songwriting teams of all time. Bernie Taupins 40 years of collaborative work with Elton John alone should qualify him for the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame. Please induct Lyricist Bernie Taupin into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in the Non-Performers category. His induction is long overdue.
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The Top 5 Charting Rock And Roll Bands Of All-Time On The Billboard 200 Albums Chart:
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01. The Beatles
02. The Rolling Stones
03. The Beach Boys
04. Chicago
05. The Bee Gees
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The Top 5 Charting Rock And Roll Bands Of All-Time On The Billboard 100 Singles Chart:
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01. The Beatles
02. The Rolling Stones
03. The Bee-Gees
04. Chicago
05. The Beach Boys
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Chicago is the only band on those lists who is not in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.

Museum is GREAT, Hall losing focus? Is Cohen, M Davis, P Funk, GM Flash, Dmc rock? Without BiG Bopper, Chubby Checker, S R Vaughn, Chicago. Deep Purple, M. Blues, Jerry Butler, Buddy Knox in..

Chili peppers all the way!

KISS souldnt be in... THE MUST BE IN!!!!

My vote is for the Chantels. This is the music I grew up with. Real talent and harmony.

How RUSH is not already inducted is beyond me. For me or anyone to try and justify their worthiness to be inducted is beyond ridiculous and a waste of time. RUN-D-MC is getting in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame before Rush? And because they covered another bands song? I am not sure the R&R Hall is so prestigious afterall.

Seriously, are you going to wait until the year 2112 to nominate Rush or what?

The Chantels deserve to be inducted!! Lets Go Chantels!!

The Chantels should be inducted into the 2010 Hall! Good luck Chantels!!

Good Luck Chantels! You deserve to be inducted in 2010!!

From the 2010 list, I think it is obvious that we can expect KISS, and Genesis to be inducted.

...and the question comes again, what about RUSH?

>JOHN, in your entry(October 2, 2009) you may have a point. But looking at the list of past inductees makes me think the people making these nominations dont have a clue.

Rock and Roll hall of fame, please do your homework! it is a shame that a lot of the bands already mentioned by other bloggers are not in yet.

Progressive Rock & Jazz Fusion - A Short History
Written by Alan Williams & Tania Arrais
Monday, 27 September 2004
Progressive Rock is an elusive term applied to that type of rock music that went beyond the simple 4/4 back beat found in most rock music in the late sixties. Progressive rock, or PROG as it is called today, had its early beginning with the music of the BEATLES, perhaps the most important group in all of rock history.

Albums such as Abbey Road, The White Album, and even Sgt. Pepper & His Lonely Hearts Club Band utilized the techniques that would later be used by the giants of the PROG movement; bands such as Genesis, YES, Emerson Lake & Palmer, Jethro Tull & Pink Floyd all openly pay tribute to the genius that was the BEATLES.

Jazz Fusion, on the other hand, is something of a misnomer, as Jazz Music itself is a fusion of a host of different styles, from Swing to Blues, from Gospel to Bebop, from Cool to Electronic.

For the purpose of this article, Jazz Fusion refers to that music from the late sixties to the early seventies that used synthesizer technology with traditional instruments, to create a new sound, much like Progressive Rock did.

Both genres experienced raid growth at the same time, propelled by the new sound of instrument like the MOOG synthesizer, the Mellotron, the ARP synthesizer, as well as using tape delay, layering, inventive use of the Hammond B-3 Organ, and sometimes just plain distortion.

The MOOG synthesizer was brought to popular attention in the late sixties by Walter Carlos, with the best selling album, SWITCHED ON BACH, which took classic Bach compositions, and redid them using the MOOG.

This album caused a sonic revolution, which gave birth to a plethora of bands like The Nice, King Crimson, the Moody Blues, Pink Floyd, The Strawbs and The Mahavisnu Orchestra.

This later band was interesting, as it was composed of both Jazz and Rock musicians. At the same time, bands such as Chicago, Blood Sweat & Tears, Lighthouse, Cold Blood were exploring jazz-rock Fusion, with successful and popular results.

The first use of synthesizers in Jazz Fusion came about with the Miles Davis Quintet, featuring Wayne Shorter, Tony Williams, Miles Davis, Ron Carter and keyboardist Herbie Hancock.

Hancock would later go on to a solo career in the early seventies with some groundbreaking albums such as Chameleon and Man Child. His technique actually changed, utilizing a rock approach to jazz improvisation.

Likewise, Keith Emerson, formally of the Nice, and later Emerson Lake & Palmer, was the first rock musician to use the MOOG synthesizer in a rock composition, LUCKY MAN.

When Robert MOOG, the creator of the MOOG, heard the piece for the very first time, he was excited and stunned. Even he did not realize the power of the instrument he created. Emerson used jazz improvisational techniques in his classical rock compositions, such as KARN EVIL 9, TRILOGY & TARKUS.

Before the age of digital technology, Emerson created sounds by using banks of analog synthesizers that had to constantly be adjusted during live performances.

He would play three keyboards simultaneously, in front of crowds of 250,000 people (Isle of Wight Festival, Cal Jam, US festival, etc.), as lightning speed and finesse. To this day, no other keyboardist has matched these feats, even with the more accessible, user friendly, digital technology.

Rick Wakeman, keyboardist for the band YES, was a close second in technique and power. His use of classical technique gave YES a unique sound that no one else in rock music had.

Albums such as Fragile, Close to the Edge & Tales from Topographical Oceans used madrigal harmonies, deeply rich synthesizer and guitar passages, as well as futuristic and fantasy styled lyrics to suggest other worlds and realities.

His successor in YES, Swiss born Patrick Moraz, went a step farther, creating the first Jazz Rock Brazilian fusion album.

The period from 1970 to 1974 was perhaps the most exciting an experimental period in both Jazz Fusion and Progressive Rock. The breakup of the BEATLES, as well as the Miles Davis Quintet, signaled an open season in free musical _expression.

In Jazz, labels such as CTI and Blue Note were allowing musicians to explore the new technology and freedom. In Rock, musicians had far more creative control to experiment with song length, production, tempo, lyric content, and even album cover art.

Bands like Pink Floyd created sonic masterworks like DARK SIDE OF THE MOON, still the best selling rock album of all time. Their follow up album, The WALL, is still our personal favorite album. It is the most introspective of progressive rock albums.

Around the same time (1974), the band Weather Report, featuring ex Miles Davis alumni Joe Zawinul and Wayne Shorter, created a third world style of jazz, funk and Prog, with albums like Heavy Weather & Mysterious Traveler.

The use of African and Caribbean rhythms, sparse synthesizer tracks, and of beat time signatures reinvented the Jazz-fusion genre.

What may be the most rock-oriented album of that same year in Jazz-fusion, was the masterpiece ROMANTIC WARRIOR. Made up of Chick Corea (also from the Miles Davis group), guitarist Al Dimeola, bassist Stanley Clarke and drummer Lenny White (who had played with the rock group Frank Zappa), ROMANTIC WARRIOR took fusion to new level of power and speed, not unlike what Progressive Rock groups like Rush, ELP and YES were doing.

The difference was that rock had lyrics and vocals, while jazz-fusion usually did not. The musical styles of the two genres seemed to merge at this point.

The same year, the band Genesis released its finest album; The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway. This 2 record set explored the world of a teenager named Raol, who lived in New York City, and who came of age.

Similar in theme to the Who’s Tommy, this record used dissonant tonalities, thundering arrangements and constantly changing tempos. Peter Gabriel, the lead singer for Genesis, would wear over six costumes on stage while performing Lamb.

His use of outrageous costumes rivaled everyone in the rock field, even that of his contemporary and friend David Bowie. Gabriel quit Genesis after the final show of Lamb, and after a 2-year hiatus, went on to a successful solo career that is still active.

He was on lead vocals replaced by drummer Phil Collins, who kept the spirit of Prog alive with the follow up albums the Trick of the Tail & Wind and Wuthering. The band changed it style after that, to become more pop oriented. The group recently united to re-create the last section of Lamb for the box set, Genesis, Volume 1.

Jethro Tull explored darker themes in music, with the album Passion Play (1973), a story about the devil and temptation. Incorporating childrens nursery rhymes, rich guitar passages, and tempo changes, this was an entire concept album from start to finish, one continuous piece of music.

Such was the freedom in professional music at the time, where artist themselves could dictate to the studios what they wanted to produce, unlike today. Yes’s Close to the Edge featured an entire side, 26 minutes in length, with one piece.

Their follow up album, Tales, featured four compositions, each an album side in length, exploring the Book of Life. It was a bit much for critics to digest, who dismissed the band as pompous and pretentious.

It was in fact rock criticism itself that brought about the demise of Progressive Rock as a viable genre. Dubbed Dinosaur Rock, critics constantly lambasted all the key bands of the genre, all the while touting Glam Rock as the next big thing, or later Disco, then Punk and New Wave.

The vast majority of rock criticism truly had it in for Prog. The rise of corporate radio in the mid seventies, along with the demise of free style programming, doomed any sort of experimentation, beyond that which was socially accepted by the radio station and their advertisers.

Long tunes like Tales, Passion Play, Lamb, Tarkus, would never be played on radio again. This cut into sales, which affected the artists chance to experiment.

The groups were still able to perform their longer work to the live audiences, but as far as the radio was concerned, they were locked out forever. Like the dinosaurs they were named after, they perished or faded in to oblivion.

Or did they? With the rise of the baby boomer market, and the desire to see old bands perform again, a resurgence of Prog happened, thanks primarily to the Internet.

Fans were able to talk to each, organize concerts, tours, and reunions. A horde of new bands appeared world wide, in countries like Sweden (The Flower Kings), Italy (Banco), Brazil (Tempus Fugit), and elsewhere. Concert gatherings like Prog West, Baja Prog, and others were held in all over the world.

While the USA seemed bored with the genre, the rest of the world did not. Band such as Spocks Beard, which we have seen a few times, play to crowds of 500 people here, can perform to thousands of fans in Europe, and are as popular over there as Rap is over here.

In Brazil, Rush played to widely enthusiastic sold-out performances in Rio (RUSH in RIO), Sao Paulo, & Florinapolis. Brazil currently host one of the largest Progressive Rock Festivals annually in Sao Paulo.

And what of Jazz Fusion? After the ground breaking of Chick Corea, Weather Report, Herbie Hancock, Miles, et al. the sound became pasteurized and homogenized.

It became the status quo of jazz, becoming what is referred to as WAVE music. Musicians such as Spyra Gyra, Kenny G, and Grover Washington, Jr., made fusion easy listening music. The fire was gone.

That period, from 1970 to 1975, from the end of Beatles to the birth of Disco, still remains the most experimental and challenging period of pop and jazz music, thanks to technology and opportunity, creative freedom and fan enthusiasm. Progressive Rock and Jazz Fusion pushed the limits of what was possible.

With outstanding laser light shows, inventive stage design, state of the art electronic musical instruments and coliseum-sized crowds, Progressive Rock challenged the senses.

Even the most popular band of today have borrowed from the same techniques pioneered by ELP, YES, RUSH, GENESIS, FLOYD, etc.

These bands still perform today; still produce new work, thought admittedly not as profound as their earlier masterworks. That task is left to the younger generation of progressive music.

I believe that Jimmy Cliff, The Hollies, The Chantels, The Stooges, and Red Hot Chili Peppers deserve to be inducted.

KISS
Kiss you want the best = you got the best!

Chicago. After 40+ years of fantastic American music why havent they been inducted? Please put them in! The fans want it!

KISS is so deserving its hard to know where to begin to support my argument. The band is a juggernaut whose contribution to rock and roll is unique. Not only do they have great material and a 35 year songbook, they put on the best show in the business bar none!! They are so very very worthy.

I think all of the nominees are great. My choices are Donna Summer, Darlene Love, LL Cool J, The Chantels, Jimmy Cliff, ABBA, Laura Nyro.
Thank You

I think Eddie Trunk said it best.

Rush!!!Been around over 30 years and not even one mention of induction.Its ridiculous.

LAURA NYRO
STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN

genesis

3 are a given....GENESIS, KISS, and the CHILI PEPPERS...The rest have no merit,exception being STOOGES and JIMMY CLIFF... While some think this is a good inductee class, I think it really falls short...HOF needs to make up its mind on term ‘ROCK & ROLL with inductees such as ABBA, LL COOL J (which I do like), etc... Where are ROCK Standards such as RUSH, MOODY BLUES, THE CARS, etc...I use to get excited when the inductee list was announced; the past couple of years I have just took a big ole YAWN!!!

Stooges - No way - stop nominating them
Abba needs to get in they should have been in years ago. Kiss absolutely. Genesis - no Phil Collins destroyed that band. Laura Nyro - irrelevant. Darlene Love and the Chantels are a definite reach. I can see Jimmy Cliffs significance. Hollies - no. Donna Summer ok LL Cool J no way. Deserve to get in: Yes, Jethro Tull, Neil Diamond and STeppenwolf.

You guys ever hear of a band named Bon Jovi? 120 million + albums sold, already inducted into The UK Rock Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame. Played over 2600 concerts to morew than 35 million people in 50 countries and they are still enjoying an extremely successful career after 26+ years.

Regardless if they didnt write any of thier hit songs, Three Dog Night are more than a deserving band. More top 40 hits between 1969-1974 than any other band, ushered in the modern age of stadium concerts with the use of jumbo-trons, have sold to date nearly 100 million records!!! Who doesnt know Jeremiah was a bullfrog??? (Joy to the world) So many timeless songs that were a true part of Americana.. Come on RNR HOF, give the dogs thier day!!!

my vote would be for Ted Nugent hes played over 6,000 shows. or how about Anvil theyve been around for 30 years and theyre finally starting to get the respect they deserve and for them to get in the rock n roll hall of fame would be so badass.

The Chantels, they were the real rock n rollers, the pioneers, that paved the way for all the rest that came after them.Paying Your Dues back then took courage and persistence back in the 50s and early 60s. They were the sound of the music that the baby boomers danced to. They were the inspiration of the future performers who were yet to be.

THE CHANTELS,THE CHANTELS, THE CHANTELS, THE CHANTELS, THE CHANTELS, THE CHANTELS,THE CHANTELS, THE CHANTELS, THE CHANTELS, THE CHANTELS,THE CHANTELS,THE CHANTELS, THE CHANTELS, THE CHANTELS, THE CHANTELS, and Oh yes..did I mention The Chantels..AT LAST!

The Hollies have alaways been an “Underated” group. They deserve to be placed in HOF. Who else had the ability to use 3 Vocalists with that kind of quality sound and harmony.

Miracles of Motown

KISS should already be in the Rock ‘n Roll hall of fame. Several of the bands already in there at one point in time opened for KISS. It is time to put them in.

The Chantels should finally be inducted to the HOF. Their contribution to the history of music led to the future formation of many female groups including the Shirelles and the Supremes. They were the pioneers back in the 50s. Its time to honor them. In fact, its way over due.

What about POCO?

They started from the ashes of Buffalo Springfield. Had Richie Furay, Rust Young, with members along the way, including Randy Meisner, George Grantham, Joe Messina, Paul Cotton, Tim B. Schmidt. These guys have set the stage for Country Rock back in the late sixties and early seventies. They are still playing today and recording. They have had several hits. Before LL CoolJ we should consider POCO

Genesis!

Do i really have to explain that?
They sold in total ( inc. all members ) about 500 million albums.
And all albums are classics. They dont miss one!

Richard Thompson should be inducted without further delay. He has been a folk and rock guitarist without peer for 40+ years. And, his catalog of great songs exceeds that of 90%+ of all current inductees.

But, you need not take it from me. Poll the living inductees; they will tell you the same.

Come on, how long do we have to wait before the late great Stevie Ray Vaughan is nominated??? I dont even watch anymore because it seems you no longer need talent
to get in. Madonna, that was a joke. Her best talent is marketing herself, and dont get me wrong, I like some of her stuff, but hall of fame? Please.
Lets get Stevie in where he belongs.

For the future the following are worth your concideration:

Joe Cocker
Yes
Jethro tull

For the future the following would be worth you concideration:

Joe Cocker
Michael McDonald
Yes
Jethero Tull

How is KISS not already in there? An Bon Jovi. Seriously

kiss should be in the rock and roll hall of fame years ago.why the hell are they not in the rock and roll hall of fame. hell run dmc got in before they did that is sad

It was just brought to my attention that Chicago has not been inducted. How can that be?

rhcp is an awesome band who have done many great things. honestly though kiss should have been in already

JOAN BAEZ HAS NOT BEEN INDUCTED; THIS IS A TRAVESTY.

KISS and Rush are just no brainers! I mean arent KISS already in?

Is there any rock trios in history that have the unbelievable musical skills of Neil Peart, Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee? How many rock stars have been influenced by these men?

Whoops...meant to say WHY arent KISS already in?

Although one of the above comments refer to a brief history of Rock, the fact remains that Rock and Roll was a term created by Mr. Allen Freed, who by the way had the Chantels on tour with him in the late 1950s. The Chantels were on tour with legends such as Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper and Johnny Vallens. They knew and worked with them all. So when people talk about the history of music and the Rock and Roll hall of fame, know the facts about where the name came from and who was there before Rock and Roll was invented. The Chantels were indeed there when Rock and Roll was invented because they were part of the history of Rock and Roll. The Chantels represent the sweet side of the music. Their soft harmonic sounds and smooth rendition of the many songs they sing still hold their audiences spellbound as they perform. The Chantels represent the best of Rock and Roll and they deserve to be there with the best of them all. Know the History and wish them well.

MoodyBluesMoodyBluesMoodyBluesMoodyBlues

Bill Withers

I think that if he hasnt been already, then Slash should be put into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Him and “Weird Al” Yankovic.

Moody Blues and Jethro Tull.

Come on, guys. You cant put Genesis in before these two bands.

Since everybody is writing in their own candidates...How about Yes, The Moody Blues, Tommy James and the Shondells, The Guess Who, Todd Rundgren, Jethro Tull, America, Chicago, The James Gang, T Rex, Al Kooper, Michael Bloomfield, Deep Purple, Donovan, Linda Ronstadt, King Crimson, Jim Croce, Cat Stevens, Mott The Hoople, Gerry and the Pacemakers and Grand Funk Railroad!!!

KISS should be in the Hall of Fame. KISS should have been in years ago. KISS has influenced me to every Rock and Roll degree as well as an Army of KISS fans including well known rock groups. KISS has so many hits, and just released Sonic Boom.

How could I forget? Alice Cooper, Johnny Winter, ELP, Peter Frampton, Joan Baez, Kiss and Edgar Winter!!!

KISSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

THE STOOGES, THE STOOGES, THE STOOGES, IGGY and the STOOGES, and THE STOOGES should have been inducted a looong time ago. I will continue to boycott Cleveland until this injustice is remedied. Without the Stooges, the Ramones never would have even considered becoming a band and singing about teenage lobotomies. NO punk rockers should have gone in before the groundbreaking Stooges, but since they did, FIX IT!

should win ABBA!!!

KISS has to get in after all these years, some of the others do not have anything to do at all with ROCK AND ROLL. I mean take a look at the name of the hall......

The Chantels have been one of the most consistent groups in years. There vocals are clear and distinct. There songs have with stood the test of time. They are role models for young women seeking to enter the entertainment business. They are classics.

[...] Fans are invited to comment on the nominees here. [...]

Rush

The Cure

Len J - Are you serious?

How about some Grand Funk?

Journey? REO Speedwagon? Rush? Where are they?

ABBA are surely due the recognition they deserve.

you should induct def leppard

Rush possesses 24 gold records and 14 platinum (3 multi-platinum) records.According to the RIAA, Rushs sales statistics also place them fourth behind The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Aerosmith for the most consecutive gold or platinum albums by a rock band. Rush also ranks 78th in U.S. album sales with 25 million units. Although total worldwide album sales are not calculated by any single entity, as of 2004 several industry sources estimated Rushs total worldwide album sales at over 40 million units.
one word RUSH

Gotta get KISS in !!!

35 years of showmanship and music that influenced everyone who got to see them live.

Lets put those 7-inch heal wearing Rock and Roll gods in the R&R HOF! Gene, Paul, Ace, and Peter!!!!!!!!!!!

GENESIS-would be a revelation
HOLLIES-pay back with interest
KISS-I want to hear it loud!
DARLENE LOVE-please come home 4-ever
CHANTELS-maybe

WE WANT ABBA! WE WANT ABBA! WE WANT ABBA! WE WANT ABBA!

1.KISS
2.Genesis
3.Stooges
4.RHCP
5.The Hollies

Next Year:
Alice Cooper
Bon Jovi
Ted Nugent
Deep Purple
Rush
Neil Diamond
Yes
Journey
and so many more......

KISS should be the ONLY act Inducted in this year. After being snubed for all these years they should not have to share the stage with anybody.

WELL IF YOU WANT MY TWO CENTS WORTH I THINK BOBBY VEE SHOULD BE INDUCTED INTO THE HALL. HE HAS BENN IN THE BUSBIESS OVER 50YRS NOW AND HAD CONTRUBITED MORE THAT ANYONE YOU HAVE NOMINATED . TO ME HE ONE OF THE PIONEERES OF ROCK N ROLL AND ONE OF THE BEST PERFORMERS THTA ARE STILL WORKING . HIS LIVE CONCERTS ARE SECOUND TO NONE AND HIS MUSIC IS STILL AS FRESH AND GOOD TODAY AS IT WAS WHEN IT WAS NEW IN THE 50-60′S . YES HE SHOULD BE INDUCTERD INTO THE HALL . IT WAY OVER DUE FOR HIM.THANK YOU FOR LETTER ME HAVE MY SAY .....KEN

How can Toto go this long without being considered for induction?

and again NO ALICE COOPER?????

Chicago (w/ special tribute to Terry Kath);Todd Rundgren; Grand Funk Railroad; Moody Blues; Yes; Deep Purple; Alice Cooper; Stevie Ray Vaughn....how and why these SuperStars arent in yet is a mystery to me....when some that are in before this group just doesnt make sence....and why did it take the 3rd year of inductions to get The Beatles in ??? They shouldve gone in on the first ballot!!!!!

Oh yeah....
THREE DOG NIGHT!!!!

Of all the possible inductees, you had to chose LL Cool J, whos not even associated with rock. COME ON!!!! ITS THE FREAKIN ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME!!! Not the Hip-Hop/Rap Hall of Fame. You guys should at least put in Guns N Roses (especially Slash), INXS, Iron Maiden, and Journey. You could even put in “Weird Al”, cause a lot of his songs are rock-oriented. BUT NOT LL!

KISS Forever!

ABBA of course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

KISS
KISS
KISS
KISS!!!

DARLENE LOVE for her many (and many uncredited) hits for Phil Spector, for her backgrounds for greats from Sam Cook to Elvis to Dionne Warwick and Cher, and for her continuous performance over more than 40 years continuing every Christmas with the best rock & roll Christmas song of all time: Christmas, Baby Please Come Home.

RCHP BEST BAND EVER!!!

What about the fabulous Bonnie Bramlett!!?

KISS———————-MY ASS

I CANNOT BELIEVE that the Moody Blues and Yes are bypassed again! And how bout the Doobie Brothers? That said, ABBA, GENESIS, the HOLLIES and KISS are deserving in their own ways. It is unfortunate that recently, 1 doo-wop and 1 rap/hip-hop act get in every year. The HofF should re-think its nomination and election rules.

The fact that “Yes” has again been completely snubbed and “Genesis” has received a nomination has me questioning who is actually doing these nominations and upon what criteria they are basing their decisions. I have read the stated criteria and cannot believe these are the same criteria being applied to the performers nominated. Until a more consistent, uniformly applied and visibly justifiable method of nomination and selection is implemented, I will not be spending any more of my time or money, nor be making any positive comments about the RRHOF. This is indeed unfortunate, as I have been a supporter of the Hall and its mission over the years. Hopefully, someone will take my (and the plethora of others) comment to heart and do something about this process. Maybe someone else will open a competing Hall with a more rational, fair, understandable, applicable process? (Sounds like an excellent idea to me!)

KISS, KISS, KISS, that all I have to say.

Kiss belongs in ,but what about jimmy buffet,rush,and the ramones.

i am happy to see abba and kiss nominated. I hope they are successful.

Genesis belongs
The Hollies belong
I agree that The Moody Blues should have been in years ago
What about KANSAS ?

When will the Moody Blues be recognized for their contributions to Rock & Roll. What gives????

M K
Beaver Dam, Wi

How is Jethro Tull not In?
Abba and LL Cool J are considered
before them!!!
What a joke

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Also, as for the remainder of the nominees;

Jimmy Cliff: Isnt he reggae?
The Hollies: Surprised they werent nominated and inducted already
The Chantels: Who?
Darlene Love: Who? What??????

Come on, get real. This list, with the exception of a few, is absurd.

Oh, and if you even put the pop group, Hanson, in as a nominee, anytime in the near future, you can forget about any true rock fan ever wanting to visit the HOF ever!!!!!!

Eurythmics of course! Annie Lennox! If musical talent, songwriting, extraordinary vocals, and live performance awesomeness have anything to do with it. And Dave Stewart!

Kiss should have been there already. Most of the acts in there now where influenced by them.

WHY ISNT ALICE COOPER ON THIS LIST?!?!

Im going to have to vote for Kiss!

First and foremost are The Chantels. Its about time they got the recognition they deserve as the greatest female group of all time. They set the professional and artistic standards by which an artist should be judged.

Laura Nyro was unique and influenced many other musicians. Listening to her music brings light to the soul.

BUFFY ST. MARIE!!! We need an AMERICAN INDIAN in the ROCK N ROLL hall of fame!!!!!

My identity is between emo and indie, but ABBA still is one of my most favorite groups. I love them from my schooldays and Im all for their being there, theyre really worth to be, arent they? Theyre really greatest group.

PS. Their music never was disco. They wrote just 8 disco songs. Their music is mix of sryles and genres!

KISS is regarded as one of the most influential rock and roll bands of all-time. Their career milestones are staggering. KISS holds honors as one of Americas top gold record champions, recording 36 albums over 32 years selling over 85 million albums worldwide.

Over thirty years of record-breaking tours around the globe include high-profile appearances at Super Bowl XXXIII, the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City and most recently, the 2005 Rockin The Corps concert dedicated to our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The KISS legacy continues to grow, generation after generation, transcending age, race and creed. The unparalleled devotion and loyalty of the KISS Army to the “Hottest Band in the World” is a striking testament to the bands unbreakable bond with its fans.

you guys keep on rockin. glad to see the museum is doing fine. just wondering when the hall is going to take a shot at brian epstein and sir george martin as
heavy influences. thanks for taking my comment.
wayne

JUDAS PRIEST

The Stone Roses should at least be looked at they created a whole new sound and influence alot of music around today.

what about SLAYER

Its a shame that almost fifty years have gone by and you are just getting to the Chantels, they are long long over due . They are pioneers in Rock and Roll

Kiss should go in for sure they have ruled with the kiss army backing them for more than 30 years,YOU WANTED THE BEST AND YOU GOT THE BEST THE HOTTEST BAND IN THE WORLD KISSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Please consider Grand Funk Railroad

Wheres Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble? What about Rush? I think both should definitly be in the rock and roll hall of fame. They are both amazing groups

Where the hell is RUSH? THeyve been eligible for ten years; at least a dozen less deserving bands have been inducted in front of them.

Hands down, The Stooges.

IGGY AND THE FREAKING STOOGES

The Hollies for sure, The Chantels,Jimmy Cliff. Where is Alice Cooper????? He should be there way before the clown princes-Kiss. ABBA is a shoe-in.

Dont forget Hall & Oates, and Linda Ronstadt!!!!

Well,i hoping for KISS or ace frehley in there one day,because KISS is my favorite band and it has to be in there,they waited so long and i think they got to the point where everyone is ill and tired of the wanted,we want the best in the rock and roll hall of fame...KISS FOR ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME 2010

and also,if it five gonna be in there,i hope it KISS and genesis...wait i know they will make it lol,congrats KISS and genesis

1. Heart
2. Heart
3. Heart

Rush has been long over do!!!!

Deep Purple.

Its been over 40 years since “Hush” and 38 years since the immortal riff was birthed (”Smoke on the Water”). They had ten big selling albums from 1968-1975, and their 1984 reunion was also a big album and tour. They continue to record and tour into the 21st century (even if US radio refuses to acknowledge it).

Whenever the birth of hard rock and heavy metal are discussed, theyre in the same breath as Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. Many inductees from the last few years cite them as an influence (ex. Metallica).

Without speaking negatively of the vast number of other artists (having only sold a fraction of DPs album numbers) who have been inducted in the last decade or so, why have they never been inducted? (Have they ever even been nominated?)

HALL and OATES

STEVIE RAY VAUGHN

DR. JOHN

It is about time the nominating committee overlooked their obvious grudge against KISS. Love them or hate them, you cannot deny that they have influenced an entire generation of Americans. Their fans have a passion unequalled in the music industry with large numbers. Over 80 million albums sold. KISS is American rock ‘n roll from the 70s and beyond. The creators of the theatrical stageshow with their band name in lights, blood, fire, risers, a whole circus rolled into one. Mostly more Vegas than Carnegie but their ability to entertain can not be denied.

Deep Purple, Thin Lizzy, Bad Company, Chicago (based on early fusion stuff), Pat Benatar, Rush, Yes, the list can go on... Why do those who nominate not look at some of the above artists. I am glad they have mentioned KISS, Genesis and the Hollies. However, some of the artist on the list are solid artist but are not Hall of Fame artists. It is unfortunate that many in the Hall are not Hall of Fame artists. I am fearful that this is not a ROCK hall of fame but a music hall of pretty good.

It still amazes me that Connie Francis is still not inducted! Whas there a time in the late 50s and 60s that she didnt have a song on the charts??

DEFF RHCP WILL MAKE IT

Is the nomination process random? What does it take to get the Moody Blues, Heart, and Frampton into the Hall? Ignoring these influential and legendary groups just diminishes the Hall Foundations credibility.

ITS TIME FOR KISS TO BE IN!...THEY SHOWED THE WORLD WHAT IS ROCK AND ROLL!..DONT MISS THIS CHANCE TO MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE...ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME...YES THEY DESERVE A PLACE IN IT!

kizz!

you should change the name to music hall of fame! LL cool j before kiss, the stooges and genesis?

This yr I say Red Hot Chilli”s,Genisis Kiss<the Hollies,id even say abba(lord Dont Strike me down)Iggy Pop shouldve got the nod last yr over Bobby Womack BUT YOUR MISSING THE MAN?GROUP WHO INSPIRED THE BANDS OF 80s and 90″s ALICE COOPER , so my 5th vote is The Stooges

NO QUESTION KISS SHOULD HAVE BEEN PUT IN A LONG TIME AGO.

Over 1200 people thought it was time for Tom Jones.

I think the Steve Miller Band is way overdue! Heart and The Moody Blues is also overdue. LL Cool J...I dont think so. All the above listed bands by other people that made comments...I agree with all of ‘em.

Wheres The Steve Miller Band, Heart, all the others that are listed above...some pretty great bands listed that arent in there yet!

What about Ian Anderson and Jethro Tull?Hes still touring and does a great show.

I think ABBA should win. I remember the height of their fame. What an honor it would be for them. Now thats an obvious choice for me also because Im Swedish <img class="wp-smiley" src="http://www.rockhall.com/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif" alt=":D" />

Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Agnetha Fältskog should be recognized for their extraordinarily beautiful voices.

barry white b4 donna summers.wierd al-think frank zappa,talking heads.jim croce-story song xtroadinaire.how bout rick james-p.funks there.chicago,doobie bros.,3dog night,hall& oates,grand funk and ive been convinced- rush

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ahem...
...Rush?

Love Kiss, should be in, but why hasnt Chere ever been considered? Shes a national treasure, should be in with Sonny, and by herself.

And while youre at it - THREE TIME Graham Nash. It would make up for not having the Hollies in for all this time.

I see no problem with any of the nominees but why isnt Rush in it yet? their musicianship is incredible and Neil Peart is arguably one of the greatest drummers of all time. Come on now!

KISS!!! It is ridiculous that they arent already in.

SQUEEZE!!!! Chris and Glen
Nick Lowe
please dont put Kiss in, as they SUCK

And Todd Rundgren

Bands that should never be inducted, for the crime of making shitty music:
Kiss, Chicago, Rush, Journey, Foreigner, Deep Purple, REO Speedwagon. Doesnt matter how many albums they sold, or how you have nostalgic feelings for them. If the music is crap, dont nominate them. This is a particularly piss poor year except for Iggy and Jimmy CLiff.

and you should induct Darlene Love and Laura Nyro.
Some hard choices in the next few years. Nominate Squeeze

KISS!!!! They deserve it!!!! James is right: they should have put in long long time ago... its a shame!!! They are rock and roll, come on!

The inclusion of ABBA is long overdue. More than 30 years after the height of their success they are still very much in the public consciousness the world over, thanks not only to the musical and the movie but the enduring quality of their music.
As for dubious ‘rock credentials, this hasnt been a barrier to existing inductees: The Drifters, The Beach Boys, Simon & Garfunkel, Gladys Knight, Bee Gees, Staple Singers or even Blondie for that matter (‘The Tide Is High?!).
Meanwhile they have been cited as influential by many of the Halls membership from Elvis Costello and the Sex Pistols to U2 and Madonna. If any musical snobbery is countered by the sheer volume of sales; it shouldnt be forgotten that ABBA are writers and performers that have managed to reach out from their native north European home to every corner of the globe. At the time of their international breakthrough it was highly unusual for a non-British or non-American act to be taken seriously. Its largely thanks to them that this is no longer the case.
So, they qualify both in terms of ‘rock and ‘fame but most of all in terms of their contribution to the musical landscape worldwide.
I would also hope that the 2010 list of successful inductees includes Red Hot Chili Peppers, Genesis, The Hollies and The Stooges.

Genesis is a difficult beast to grasp because of the huge change from beginning to end. They should be judged by the core three that was always there, and also much consideration of Peter Gabriel and Steve Hackett.
There is little doubt they are among the top three most influential rock bands technically and in terms of staging live shows. Even discounting the phenomenal music catalog, they deserve entry based on this alone. The band also consists of some of the most influential solo artists of the last century. Peter Gabriel the artist, Phil Collins the showoff and radio hit machine. The music catalog is brilliant, while representing a huge shift over time.
In my opinion, they should have been inducted back in the 90s when they were first eligible. Might as well do it now. Id suggest Peter Gabriel should be nominated next year (solo).

Who I like to see?

~ RAM JAM (Song BLACK BETTY)
~ Hollies
~ Nazareth
~ Alice Cooper
~ Deep Purple
~ Boston
~ Byran Adams
~ Creedance Clearwater Revival (or known as CCR)
~ Moody Blues
~ The Sweet (Ballroom Blitz)God, 2 of them have died now
~ Gary Glitter
And YES, even GARY GLITTER...it was his MUSIC that counts, not their personal life. Listen to ROCK n ROLL PART I and II, or I didnt know I loved you till I saw you Rock and Roll, or The Wanderer.....His music was old Glam Rock, with a beat.

MUSIC is MUSIC !!!

....also:

~ Neil Diamond
~ Tommy James & Shondells
~ Eagles
~ Fleetwood Mac
~ Led Zepplin
~ Righteous Brothers
~ The Animals (House of Rising Son)
~ Three Dog Night
~ Neil Young
~ Journey (Cant stop Believing)
~ ZZ Top

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What about Brad Delp. Surely a rockNroll legend

KISS! the hottest band in the world!!

My vote goes to The Hollies. A classic pop/rock band, as part of the British Invasion, that gave us “Bus Stop”, “Carrie Anne”, “On a Carosel”, He Aint Heavy, Hes My Brother”, “Long, Cool Woman in a Black Dress”, “The Air That I Breathe” and more. These songs are timeless and even through personnel changes, most notably, losing Graham Nash, this band remained reverent and prolific. Though not totally appreciated in the States, you just have You Tube some of their live performances to see their immense talent. Clark, Hicks, Elliot, Nash and co. deserve their due. Finally.

I feel that the recent groups shouldnt be honored til the olders groups are. For example jan and dean. Waiting 25 or more years since their first recording or some rule seems too long to wait.The older singers set the bar for the recent singers, so please recognize the singers who trailblazed first instead!!!!

How can Madonna be inducted but not Styx, Journey, Rush, King Crimson?

GRAND FUNK RAILROAD THEY BROKE RECORDS, SOLD MILLIONS, HAD SEVERAL HIT SONGS AND DID ALOT FOR THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME...?

WHY NEVER CHICAGO???? They have been performing for over 40 years. They are still performing as well now as they were in the beginnings. Such musical talent. Their writings of songs & performances make them LEGENDS!!

PAT BENATAR AND NEIL GIRALDO
WHAT ARE YOU GUYS WAITING FOR ?

What about Bon Jovi? They have been around for 25 years!!

KISS is way, way overdue to be inducted.

Hahahaha what?yet again folks are nomaniting bands and singers that already in here,seriously what the heck.Please Induct my nominees half of fame,good inductees they shall be, but seriously no Cheap Trick?WTF? No Yes? WTF? No The cure? WTF? Neil diamond,alas sadly not again,what about peter frampton,Warren zevon,Alice cooper,ted nugent,Chicago,nevr was abig fan of them but they have many hits and big fans around the world still and are still performing these days,No Cars,uh they were one of the biggest bands in their day,No Steve Miller,how the heck is not here,well I guess fly like an eagle or keep rocking in me arent classic songs to you guys,the heck is up with that??No stevie Ray Vaughan, thats sad the man was like the blues verison of Jimi Hendrix,seriously.No Heart,thats crazy stuff look on how many female rockers they help influence big time and they still are performing Today.Get more metal in please Motorhead,Judas Priest,Ronnie James Dio, and get in more Canadian bands like stepphenwolf,The Guess who and thus comes to Rush,geez you see how many fans they have,I guess Tom Sawyer or spirit of the radio arent classics to you. But ley me again start with my Inductees for next years List
The stooges
Geneis
Kiss
Jimmy Cliff
and
Red hot chili peppers
I really think its their time to sign.
So would you kindly induct them Please!!!

KISS should be in the hall and should have been a long time ago

oh yeah another candidate thatll be awesome blue ostyer cult,ha yep this place needs more cowbell and why not Tom Waits,a good choice for a nominee too.

deep purple also.

A good doo woo group that shoulve been here a long time ago,classics 4,how the heck does anyone here not talk about them at all, I guess spooky and stormy arent classics to you guys???come on rockhall you still need tons of more inductees in here that you have miss.

Who comes up with the nominees ???
So many should of been in long ago !!

ALICE COOPER !!!! Get his Azz in while hes still with us.
ZZ TOP !!
NEIL YOUNG !!
LED ZEPPLIN !!
Geeez....Come on....R U Kiddin me !!??

No Stevie Nicks,sadly it seems like everyone forgot about her on this board.

I agree with several more - how can these fringe “influence” groups be nominated and admitted but no Daryl Hall and John Oates. Real talent and real musicians. The oversight makes your whole operation look ridiculous... Just sayin

Iron Maiden needs to be inducted; they have influenced many of the best metal bands and they are the best metal band ever!

KISS. KISS. KISS. Holy shit. I saw them one week ago in Greenville, South Carolina, and at 60 (Gene) and 57 (Paul), they still kick mortal ass. How in the hell can a 60-year-old man can ride the fly up 50 feet to the top of the lighting and a 57-year-old man — with a body I wish I had at 45 — still rides a zip-line like he was 25? Only if its KISS — the greatest rock band EVER.

After viewing the list of 2010 nominees, I was very disappointed, along with millions of other Tom Jones fans, to see he is not included in this list. Of all the singers of this era, Tom Jones should be on the top of the list as a nominee for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

I trust the officers of this fine institution will think of Sir Tom the next time around...or is it too late to include him for 2010?

Thank you!!!!

What about Chicago, or Boston. Or What about some Megadeth or something. I mean, isnt this the rock and roll hall of fame.... then why do they have rap getting in it before these bands... that really retarded.

I think that Def Leppard need to be a nominee,they are still touring and kicking ass.

Its about time for the Hollies... and its a crime that the Moody Blues are still on the outside looking in.

I think its a crime that an influential band such as Depeche Mode, who not only was a pioneer in the electronic movement, but made it mainstream and for a 4 year period was along with Nirvana the reason music considered alternative was brought to the mainstream. Radio stations such as Z100 in New York switched formats around that time to jump on the popularity of Depeche Mode. They owned the music world in 1990 and 1993 when Violator and Songs of Faith and Devotion sold millions of copies. To me it is a travesty that they have not been nominated, since their first US single was People Are People in 1984. All these nominees who supposedly defined genres and no DM? Come on now. Give the guys from Basildon their just desserts.

ABBA gets in but not Ten Years After? Rock n roll, my ass.

Stupid me Stevie Nicks,shes already in here with Fleetwood Mac,silly me she was already inducted a while ago.

No Stooges means no Fun,I mean seriously you guys have missed all the time when their nominated,please let it Be Iggy Pops turn to be inducted,I mean sadly Ron Asheton sadly passed away Last year,he was one of the best guitarists in my opinion,Gettin a shout out to Kiss also,I mean how cannot be in here already and they still kick ass these days and Genesis for sure look at how many singles they popped out back in the day and look how many fans they still have,tho. many augre who was the better singer,Id have to say Phil Collins,sorry Peter Gabriel to me is to weird to be taken serious,shock the monkey LOL How the heck did that became a hit?While Phil Collins is one of best singers in all time to me,he just didnt sing,he also tried to help change the world.Plus RHCP let them in its their 1st year being nominated look at how many hit songs did have done,and last but no least Jimmy Cliff,hes one of the most influential reggae singers next to Bob Marley,how the heck is he not in already.so Im telling you again who I want in for next year,please get them inducted.

As Bob Dylan said,you should have to be dead for 100 years before they put you in a museum...

I would like to see KISS inducted. Its been a long time in coming and I really feel they deserve it.

It just boggles my mind that the Moody Blues have not been nominated and inducted. Whats with that?

i would love to see KISS in. They deserved it in the worst way. Also ABBA. No rapppers. That is not rock and roll. Also Genesis. Is is time for Journey to be considered yet?

I was recently informed by a buddy of mine that Chicago was in the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame. I refused to believe him. I guess I owe him an apology. I acknowledge the wonderful bands and artists that have been inducted, but I think it is an egregious oversight to not have included Chicago!!!! Please help me understand...but first, listen to their Original Greatest Hits album!

Actually, come to think of it. Why is there even a Rock n Roll Hall of Fame? Who needs it, I have the Albums. But Kiss?????? Ahead of Rickie Lee Jones, Chicago, Jethro Tull,Little Feet, Dire Straits, Genesis, Thin Lizzy??? There is really no way to take this seriously Folks!

Oh yeah...Stevie Ray and Rush???? I am logging out! LOL!

DARLENE LOVE for her great (and often uncredited) hits for Phil Spector,as the greatest backup of all time for everyone from Sam Cooke to Elvis to Dionne Warwick and Cher, for starring appearances on Broadway, and for 40 years of appearances continuing every Christmas with the greatest rock & roll Christmas song of all time: Christmas , Baby Please Come Home.

Run-DMC?? Are you KIDDING me?!! Lydon was right...

Roy Harper and Storm Thorgeson need to be on the ballot...

Kiss and Chili Peppers are in for sure but why are Rush and Slayer not in? SLAYER for god sakes!

LAURA NYRO. She was the originator of so much. KISS is nominated, great - Laura influenced them, too. Darlene Love? OK, she was good, however Laura took music, songwriting, poetry, piano playing, and performance to a new and different level, influencing people for all these decades and still she is one red hot mama.

Styx needs to be inducted into the hall of fame!!! No doubt about it!

Chantels

Kiss Absolutly YES
and the Stooges (it is a Shame Ron is unable to see it)

Six From your list?: Genesis, KISS, The Chantels, ABBA, Donna Summer and The Stooges.

Urgent Real List:
ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA
RUSH
DEEP PURPLE
EMERSON LAKE & PALMER
YES
AND JOURNEY

I love music,listen to it every day, dont play anything but I would like to think Im a rock and roll hall of fame fan, i buy records, go to concerts, buy dvds I do my part as a fan, I just hope that the persons who vote could say the same, most of the rock bands and singers who have gotten in so far I have no real problem with, the thing i dont like and most agree is the list of bands and singers who are not in yet should of been way before some of the others who are in, I mean abba, darlend love, laura nyro stooges, not bad mouthing them but please I can name 10 others for each of them that should go first, I cant name all the bands and singers that should be in there already or will be soon but maybe someone can come up with a better plan
there should be 10 a yr, thats not to much and have people who know music vote and lets get people who really know music and most of all this should be a good thing every year but it seems to piss a lot of people off and we are the ones who bought all the records, maybe you should listen to us a little more like the saying goes if it aint broke dont fix it ‘, well its broke and not working at all this way with this bunch of people, its really simple lets try to fix it before no one cares any more about the whole rock and roll fame show, maybe djs should vote after all they are the ones who know music and put the bands on the air! thank you for letting me vent hope it helped tony

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I think that Iggy Pop & The Stooges should be inducted. You should also consider Bad Religion. They have been recording for the past 30 years, and are very important.

Thanx,
Danny Grier

Though none of the nominees deserve induction before The Moody Blues, I would suggest Jimmy Cliff and The Stooges as the most deserving of this years nominees. So help me God, if ABBA is inducted into the R and R Hall of Fame without ever having recorded a R and R song, I will have lost faith in just one more institution.

genesis, donna, iggy&stooges and of course. for all they done for the music, show bussiness, performances and for the fans...KISS
is KISSing time.
long live to gene, paul, ace & peter and rock and roll

KISS! the most epic band in the whole world.

once theyre in, itd be nice to see Rush in there.

Seriously???? ABBA? Theyre not rock n roll. Theyre pop. Madonna was a ridiculous choice last year (again, not rock n roll, totally pop.) At this rate, youll let Brittany Spears in and then the whole concept of a Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame will be completely bogus. Just say no to ABBA!

Just visited the Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland on Friday. Also wondered where is Stevie Ray? I believe his first album came out in the 80s. What about the B 52s?

ABBA is definitely rock and roll; if you didnt grow up in the 70s you wouldnt know. KISS, too, should be inducted along with Genesis. If ABBA isnt rock and roll, how can LL Cool J be nominated?

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS!!!!!! they truly deserve it!!!!!!

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS!!!!! they truly deserve it!!!!

KISS ,KISS, KISS KISS, this is rock n roll hall of fame no pop .
And the next , Alice Cooper , Great influence in rock .

When is the R and R HOF going to wise up and induct RUSH???????

The Hollies,Kiss,The Stooges,Genesis,and last but certainly no lest the greatest name in dico singers Donna Summer.

Kiss all the way !!!!!

What is up with LL Cool J ? No Offense but that is Rap not Rock...As well as Abba that is not Rock....Gee how about nominating Alice Cooper, Moody Blues, Rainbow, and I could go on.

Abba is fun, Donna Summer is great, but Laura Nyro is phenomenal. Anyone who has taken the time to examine the body of work of Nyro, would not hestitate for a moment in making the right decision. And since most of those voting know their s**t, I plan on being quite happy with their decision. Your life will never be the same after listening to Ms. Nyros material. Guaranteed.

Induct the STOOGES and the hottest band in the world-KISS!KISS Now!KISS in the past!KISS in the future!KISS for eternity!KISS!FOREVER!F#%K the fairy boy judges that vote the bands in, they dont pay to go to the concerts, they go for free!Ask someone who actually pays good money to see bands live and value what the fans say.I just saw KISS at Cobo Arena and it was killer, they could blow away the great majority of the bands on the planet any day, any place, any time,.By the way L.L. Cool J, and Madonna, and Simon and Garfunkel should not be in because they are not rock and roll.P.S. ABBA isonly for queers and faghags, it is definitely NOT Rock and Roll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What is this Ben Fonggggggg-Torres guy from Rolling Stone smoking because I want some?

Listen to Chicago Transit Authority, the first album. Listen to Terry Kath play guitar. Then tell me Chicago doesnt belong in the Hall of Fame....believe me...you wont.

I am surprised that Foreigner, Styx, Thin Lizzy, Bad Company, Kansas, Boston and Journey have not been inducted in the ‘rock and roll hall of fame

The whole place is invalid until KISS is inducted.

Kiss is going in, because they are Rock and Roll and they have the fame; period.

you induct metallica and not even consider Megadeth, Slayer, and Anthrax? LL Cool J isnt even rock! Hes rap!

I am amused by the absurdity of the question.
Stick to your word boys, and measure a band by its influence over others. That being said.....
Kiss
Genesis
and
Abba
If any of these three fail to get in...then you are exposing yourselves as anti-authorities. Do the right thing...

RCHP FOR SURE. r u kidding? its the biggest band walking in this planet this time speaking. with million of records sold especially after the release of stadium arcadium is sure to deserve a place in the fame. fellows,these guys are evolving every year and getting better and better year by year. their sound is so unique and melodic after turned soulful in the last 10 years. anthony is a great performer and vocalist while johns and fleas guitar and bass solos kicking as..es. not to mention the unbelievable passion they produce on stage.stunning live act.PEPPERS ARE HEAVEN!!!!!!
ANDOUBTLY IN ROCK FAME..............

Kiss and the red hot chili peppers. How about Jethro Tull someday?

RUSH RUSH RUSH RUSH RUSH! Theyve been around forever and made some of the best most influential music. People may not know them that well but thats because Rush shys away from the glam of rock and roll and focus on more of the creative genius and aspect of rock and roll. True rock genius and one of the greats <img class="wp-smiley" src="http://www.rockhall.com/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />

Dont you think its about time for Chicago? how about The Doobie Brothers, the Guess Who and Badfinger, these groups deserve it a lot more than just about all considered for 2010

No Neil Diamond...are people even aware that hes not in?

I cant believe you have some of the performers that are there before Johnny Rivers. I know of many people that love his music, please consider him as well.

How About Paul Schaffer in 2011 In his own right or at least for the Sideman award. He has played with thousands of great musicians over the years.

KISS does deserve their own museum! They should have been inducted years ago, “Its almost embarassing!” I do agree with prior post also, as to “RUSH” being inducted. How many Rock Bassplayers have been influenced by Geddy Lee? How many Rock drummers have been influenced by Neil Peart? Its also an embarassment that these guys havent been considered. Who is on this board? Anybody who knows anything about “Rock and Roll?”

You are making a joke of the Hall of fame by not even nominating RUSH and Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Every year I look for Cheap Trick. I know everyone has a favorite, but growing up in the midwest - there was never a band that rocked as hard as Cheap Trick - and you have to admit “I want you to want me” is a hell of a song. Id love to see them get in.

HALL&OATES

You know, I just read all the posts, and I was surprised to read that Nirvana and Husker Du were not in. I just assumed they were. Certainly Nirvana, Husker Du and Cheap Trick deserve it much more than ABBA. Im also partial to the late Warren Zevon, but I have come to terms that I wont see that one. Im not sure what the committee rules on for qualifications, but Rick Nielson is in his 60s - is a great spokesman for rock and all of us many “geek” guitar collectors - and lets face it, can kill almost any of these guys on guitar (and in pick throwing). I loved the Elvis Costello pick, never thought I would see that one....and I hate Rush, but understand everyones opinion about them.....but I would strongly recommend looking again at Nirvana, Husker Du and Cheap Trick, because....lets face it...Rock and Roll is supposed to be louder and mean more than an ABBA tune.

genesis
the stooges
Kiss
Red hot chili peeppers
and I changed my mind the Hollies should be in here,Ive listen to a couple of their songs what a wonderful band,sadly Jimmy cliff Id probably wait til next year for.I want the Hollies,stooges,kiss and RHCP.Please get them inducted next year.

oh yeah genesis too,forgot to write them,dumb comment post.

Half the bands listed do some or not even rock n roll but the band listed that should be #1 in the hall is the group that should have been inducted 15 years ago and thats KISS !!

KISS has more fans then any group joined together aka KISS Army

they are not only hall of famers but true rock n roll icons and legends !! Let them IN the Hall of fame as you should have 15 years ago !!

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LONG LIVE KISS !!

why isnt Stevie Ray Vaughan back on the list and further more why is he not in the Hall of Fame. He influenced so many great musicians in his short period of time as he came thru and just tore up his strat.

Answer this hall of famers

Which one of these groups has the MOST songs in movie sounnds tracks? KISS

Which one of these groups has the MOST songs listed in video games?? KISS

which one of these groups has the MOST songs listed as the top rock rocks ?? KISS

I say remove the non rock groups and let all the true rock groups thats listed in starting with the true hall of famers KISS !!

Donna Summer ?? come on thats a joke !! is there a Disco hall of fame cause thats where she should be !!

I want to know why the greatest Blues Guitarist is not on the bill for yet another year. Stevie Ray Vaughan Absolutly amazing that he is not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame yet. LL Cool J Seriously He did alot for rock didnt he Not!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RHCP.!!!!!!
BEST BAND OF ALL TIME.

The Marvelettes are long overdue.
They provided Tamla Hitsvillen(later Motown)with its first number 1 record. In addition they were the first female vocal group signed to Berry Gordy to have a million selling record (Please Mr. Postman).

KISS
KISS
KISS
KISS
KISS

With all the people being inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame without actually performing rock, its actually a crying shame Chicago hasnt been inducted. They have a very original sound, have tons of hits, and I saw them at the 2003 Macys day parade and they were still sounding good. Whats more is I cant think of any band that has ever inspired me more to start playing an instrument. The moment I heard “Make Me Smile” I knew I wanted to play saxaphone. All I have to say is if youre going to induct Madonna, a pop star not a rocker, then you should at least induct Chicago. im not the only one that thinks that way too, Mark and Brian at KLOS comment every year how its like someone on the inductee committee has it out for Chicago because theyve deserved to be on the nomination list for the past decade.

“CHICAGO” Simply the most Underrated band of our time. They proved themselves long time ago of producing the most memorable music of all time.

I agree with a bunch of the previous posters:

Stevie Ray Vaughn - the best Blues Rock Guitar ever
The Doobie Brothers - One of the best bands of the 70s and 80s
Chicago - staying power for 40 years

Stevie Ray Vaughan.

A briliant guitar player.
Beautifull music & solos.
Died before he could ever reach out to Europe. I think he would have concoured the world with his talents. Jimi Hendrix and Lonnie Mack can be found in his guitar playing, but he made his own twist to the art of playing Riffs and Solos on a Six-String.

Greetings from the Netherlands

They are called Deep Purple and they wrote the most played riff of all time.

Bonjovi should be in the rock and
roll hall of frame

BonJovi of course!!!

It is embarrassing to realize this is the 25th anniversary of RRHOF, and, THE HOLLIES have not been inducted yet. Thankfully, they are nominees for 2010.

“The Air That I Breathe” has to be in the top ten of the all time best...

YES - Im quite surprised this band has not been inducted.

Wny havent the Tubes ever been considered? Talk about rock videos done live every show! True innovators indeed.

Its got to be ABBA yet another generation enjoying their music, proves that it is timeless and their music is as intricate and stands up against anything

ABBAs time has come! Timeless, generation-transending & diversely innovative music, just like The Beatles! In fact, they are second to The Beatles in world-wide record sales (guess that means people LOVE EM...get used to that people). They are living legends and put Sweden on the music map alongside US & UK. Pop rock yes...but nonetheless...ROCK!

Yo La Tengo! A band like that, needs to be recognized.

Stevie Ray Vaughan (Magician on guitar)

Iron Maiden (Brought Rock/Metal all over the world, filling every stadion in the world)

Scorpions (They still rock)

Golden Earring (Rocking stil, and yes Radar Love is stil populair)

RUSH (3 very good musicians, and bringing the world some great music)

it should be the peppers, the stooges, and kiss. ABBA will prolly get in but they were prolly considdered the exact oppisite of the kind of bands that are sposed to be inducted

What about the Motor City Madman Ted Nugent?

1984..lets see..The Cars, The Eurythmics, Gary Numan, DEVO, Cyndi Lauper, THE POLICE. And Stevie Nicks could still be inducted for her solo career.

Oh, and PAT BENATAR!

AND people need to stop complaining about Rap and disco artists being inducted..they are both sub-genres of rock n roll..just like rock n roll came from the blues. They all tie in. If its not country or classical music, its rock n roll. And rap artists have had a lot of influence over rock across the past 20 years. Look at bands like Anthrax, Limp Bizkit, Slipknot, Beastie Boys...all rock/rap fusions.

While, I agree that most of the inductees are diserving, I find it very appalling that Ted Nugent, Grand Funk Railroad, Badfinger, ELP, & Chicago have not been inducted yet, and none of these diserving acts have not even been posted on the 2010 ballot!

How can you deny Chicago, one of the biggest selling if not the biggest selling American act in the seventies & eighties, with over forty top 40 singles, to their credit?

While, I agree that most of the inductees are diserving, I find it very appalling that Ted Nugent, Grand Funk Railroad, Badfinger, ELP, & Chicago have not been inducted yet, and all of these diserving acts have not even been posted on the 2010 ballot!

How can you deny Chicago, one of the biggest selling if not the biggest selling American act in the seventies & eighties, with over forty top 40 singles, to their credit?

Rush. No need to elaborate.

tommy james

J Geils Band belongs in the Hall NOW!

INXS have been around for thirty years. Theyve sold millions of records. Had Top 40 singles since 1982. They are long overdue. Michael Hutchence maybe gone. But, his brothers are still here and they deserve props.

I love to see KISS in the Rock ‘n Roll Hallo of Fame!
They have done so much for rock music and still doing so! Just listen to Sonic Boom.
Also the influence many nowadays artist!

What?!? No Neil Diamond!! Maybe next year. I vote for ABBA & the Hollies this year.

BADFINGER!

“No Matter What”
“Come And Get It”
“Day After Day”
“Baby Blue”
“Without You”
“Name of the Game”

...just to name a few!

RUSH

This list is missing The Moody Blues, Chicago, Rush and many more. On the other hand I am very happy that KISS is FINALLY on this list. I hope they get in.

Oh, and whats the deal with L L Cool J getting on this list BEFORE the Moody Blues or Rush?

Why hasnt the band Rush been nominated yet? Theyve only been putting out albums since 1974. Kudos finally for nominating Kiss. I guess Grand Master Falsh and the furious five have meant more to rock and roll than these two bands. The nominating commitee is really on top of their game....

KISS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!KISS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!KISS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If KISS is not elected to the Hall of Fame, it just shows what a joke they really are.

KISS should be in already!

Of course The Hollies without question should be in and long ago for that matter. They had more top hits in England in the 60s than ANYONE but the Beatles. Enough said. AND..The Stooges.. a great rock group. What about LOVE though!!!?

WHY IS NEIL DIAMOND BEING IGNORED??? HE FALLS INTO SEVERAL CATEGORIES, SONG WRITER, SINGER. HE IS A TOP GROSSER STILL. HE IS MORE TALENTED THAN MOST WHO ARE ALREADY IN THE HALL OF FAME.WHATS WRONG???

Most nominees were with no doubt a big influence in most bands in history, but i think that the greatest bands are the ones that are so good that they get to the ear of dose who dont even care for rock, meybe im wrong...but thats the way i think by now.
This year the winner should be Kiss (cause they are simply legends) or RHCP (cause they inspired so many people musicaly, self included).
I would also add the Stooges for they great punk, but i dont think they will get trough kiss and RHCP this year.

lol i got it wrong xD i meant to say kiss,RHCP,The Stooges,Abba,genesis

Heart
Grand Funk Railroad
Alice Cooper
Chicago
Rush
Todd Rundgren
Joe Walsh

Toto, Bon Jovi, Rush, Deep Purple

I AM SO SORRY, IM NOT SAYING CERTAIN ARTISTS IN ALL GENRES SHOULDNT BE AKNOWLEDGED FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO MUSIC IN GENERAL, BUT ITS CALLED THE “ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME”!!! WHY DO WE KEEP INDUCTING ARTISTS SOLELY FROM OTHER GENRES LIKE RAP/HIP-HOP, POP(all decades as far back as the “disco era”), ETC.?! AND DONT EVEN GET ME STARTED ON THE IDEA THAT THEYRE CONSIDERING ARTISTS/BANDS LIKE ‘RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS. IM NOT SAYING THEYRE NOT GOOD(while I dont think theyre THAT good) AND THAT I DONT EVEN LIKE THEM SOMEWHAT, I DO, BUT COME ON. IF NO OTHER POINT IS MADE, THE SIMPLE FACT IS THEY HAVENT MADE A BIG “IMPACT”, AND THEYRE NOT THAT OLD!! COME ON GUYS, LETS GET SOME REAL CLASSICS IN THERE. IT TOOK WAY TO LONG FOR SOME PEOPLE, LIKE LYNYRD SKYNYRD, TO GET IN, AND THERES PLENTY OUT THERE THAT EVERYONE KNOWS DESERVE IT. WE NEED TO SHAKE THINGS UP AND GET BACK TO BASICS!

Genesis for sure!!!

genesis rhcp stooges kiss tull alice cooper yes journey ufo thin lizzy motley crue bon jovi styx kansas elp srv whitesnake slayer megadeth motorhead heart boston rush guess who blue oyster cult ect. no rap crap they dont listen to rock.

CHUBBY CHECKER ! ! !
hard to believe hes not in !
pissed somebody off ??? gotta be a reason ? hes more of a rock n roller than james taylor

Definatly Kiss,and the Hollies,what about Alice Cooper?Its been too long,he should have been up a long time ago!!Thers been way too many real Rockers passedup for people like MILES davis,who is NOT rock-n-roll but Jazz,and Hip -Hop has its ow honors,and they are not rock-n-roll either!

KISS, definitely KISS.....hate Love ‘Em or Leave ‘Em, they have proven a consistent fan base, with good music forever (Including their latest release). Try talking to any well known guitarists, and very few wont mention Ace as a motivation...so come on...KISS in in or Kiss my....

KISS, definitely KISS.... Love ‘Em or Leave ‘Em, they have proven a consistent fan base, with good music forever (Including their latest release). Try talking to any well known guitarists, and very few wont mention Ace as a motivation...so come on...KISS in in or Kiss my....

Its about time for KISS. What else can you say.

Another thing...it took WAY too long for Skynyrd to get in, so it should be no surprise the def voters have excluded KISS for so long! I also agree with many other comments...it is SUPPOSED to be the ROCK-N-Roll Hall...not the Music Hall of fame...so, keep it real, keep it ROCK!!!!!!!!

Steve Perry is the best singer of rock he should be on that list

I would like to see as an old rock and roller:

Jimmy Cliff who in an envisionary.
Donna Sommers the reigning Queen of Disco.
Kiss should be inducted for entertainment purposes.
Laura Nyro, for her song-writing skills.
The Chantels who made it popular for the females with class to sing and sing it properly. The Chantels should have been inducted long ago. Their vocal sound can be heard in many of the female group in the past and present, like En Vogue, Supremes, Destinys Child etc.

I would like to see as an old rock and roller:

Jimmy Cliff who in an envisionary.
Donna Sommers the reigning Queen of Disco.
Kiss should be inducted for entertainment purposes.
Laura Nyro, for her song-writing skills.
The Chantels who made it popular for the females with class to sing and sing it properly. The Chantels should have been inducted long ago. Their vocal sound can be heard in many of the female group in the past and present.

MICHAEL JACKSON!!!! He revolutionized the music industry like no one else, and what better way to honor him than to indcut him into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. At least they should have considered The Jackson 5! Im all in favor of LL Cool J!!

RINGO STARR

How about Alice Cooper, Heart, Deep Purple, Rush, Bad Co. Stevie Ray Vaughn, Sorry, lost my mind, I bought a lot more Patti Page and Johnny Cash albums in the 70s than these guys....My bad!

So many are deserving.
KISS? How can you not include KISS in the Hall? Who else? Two Words..... CHEAP TRICK
Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame? Not yet!

When, of when, will the wonderful musicians and innovators of Jethro Tull get a nod?

One Word...

RUSH

Enough said

BON JOVI NEED TO BE INDUCTED SOON. ALSO THE SMITHS!!!

please induct rock band genesis because i think that they deserve an induction because they have been around for more than 40 years and i am a very big fan of genesis.

How about Motley Crue. Great rock and rollers. Thunderous sounds and shouldnt be left out. Thanks

“Fanny” The first all girl rock band to write & play their own music . Even David Bowie said that they havent gotten the reconition they deserve ! Fanny broke down the doors for all the women in rock , as well as opened them for the rest ! There would be no Bangles ,or Go Goes , ect. if, it werent for “Fanny” The R&R Hall needs to induct the people who should be there first ! The {newer} ones like Bon Jovi should just have to wait , & yes , they should be there some day , but others deserve to be inducted first !

Until the following seminal artists get consideration, I am boycotting the RORHOF:

Alice Cooper

Rush

The New York Dolls

The MC 5

Joan Jett

Again, No RUSH, ELP, Deep Purple, Yes, etc.... I would not really consider ABBA Rock n Roll more Pop, so this is really the Pop music HOF not the Rock HOF. How sad

What aboyt INXS?????? Michael Hutchence was one of the best performanc and INXS after almost 30 years since his first album is not on that list?? What a shame! Hope that changes.

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KISS, they have been rocking longer than many of these new bands and have more group history. their music is unprecedented and unchallenged. those that have said they suck, have been proven wrong, time and time again. the greatest band and the greatest show anyone will ever see!!!

I believe that jim Steinman and Meat Loaf should have been inducted already but have not been. wrote one greatest albums ever, the bat out of hell saga is triology of albums.

KISS definately should have been unducted years ago. Bon Jovi should have been nominated also. This is after all, the ROCK and Roll Hall of Fame.

yeah I def. do like my nominees,put them in please.

the stooges are long overdue and i supose genesis deserves a spot too

All of you young punks out there need to respect your elders and wait your dam turn!

1. Genesis
2. The Stooges
3. Kiss
4. The Hollies
5. The Chantels

While not a KISS fan, its uncomfortable to realize Kiss was never nominated before now. Even I must question that. Crazy.

kiss for sure but also journey chicago and styx

i cant wait five more years and than maybe green day will be a nomininee!!!

Rush!!

They should have been inducted years ago!!

Rediculous

As for the orginal question:

Kiss, Genesis, The Hollies and Chilli Peppers for sure.

The rest are pretty silly for entry into R&R HOF. How about Chicago or Hall & Oates or Journey??

From this list, in order of merit and influence:

1. Jimmy Cliff
2. The Stooges
3. Genesis
4. The Hollies
5. KISS
6. RHCP
7. Donna Summer

For future lists:
Stevie Ray Vaughan
B-52s
Dire Straits
The Cure
The Specials
Roxy Music
Richard Thompson
Moody Blues

INXS, must be and deserve stay on the fame forever

How about nominating Rush? They have influenced several generations of musicians. They can still sell out concert halls after 35+ years.

Stevie Ray Vaughan should be nominated as well.

Rap should not even be considered as Rock ‘n Roll.

Most deserving on list: The Hollies and The Stooges.

Long overdue: Alice Cooper, Todd Rundgren, Cheap Trick (no particular order here - all of them deserve it).

You BonJovi “lobbyists” (I like them myself, mind you) will probably get your wish next year, but those more deserving and overdue should come first.

what the hell!!!!LLcool Jay this is the rock and roll hall of fame not the rap hall of fame. outside of Kiss and peppers and stooges the rest is a joke. dont get me wrong the rest had good music. but doesnt deserve a place in the hall of fame.bands that should be in Triumph, Boston,Styx, Journey, Quiet Riot, Motley Crew, Whitesnake, ETC. Not LLCoolJay....

I saw kiss at the verizon center not to long ago and they deserve this.

I think that Def Leppard should be inducted. They have been together since 1977, have not broken up, survived every tragedy that has been thrown at them and came out stronger.

What took the Rock ‘n Roll hall of fame so long to nominate Genesis? Theyre an awesome band!

Get The Monkees into the Rock and Rol Hall of Fame. It is long overdue. They sold over 65 million records and it does not matter if they were manufactured. They eventually became a real band over time and inspired other musical groups that are in the hall right now. Wake up and smell the coffee Jann Wenner!

I really hope that KISS gets into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!! <3

Deep Purple.

Agree with the Moody Blues but also what about Neil Diamond? That guys was a very inspiring songwriter and hit maker.

How the hall of fame even cosiderate Kiss and ABBA? Kiss is so sold-out, they even have coffin of kiss for god sake, and ABBA is something entirelly different from rock n roll, they should consider more influential artist like Stevie Ray Vaghaun

Heart, Rush, and The Moody Blues again. To me, the RRHOF is a joke without these three. Whats the point of the Hall of Fame if you dont have influential, successful and talented ROCK bands like these?

Get it right....KISS

Chicago!!!!! They should have been in years ago. But if I had to pick from this years list it would be Genesis. But why no nomination or previous induction for Chicago?????

Many of the hits we all love were written and performed by Laura Nyro. Stone soul picnic,Elis coming, when I die, Wedding bell blues, sweet blindness, and stoney end sung by Streisand. She definitely needs to be inducted.

Laura Nyro write Stone Soul Picnic,Wedding Bell Blues,when I die, Elis coming, Sweet Blindness,and Stoney end and so many more performed by her and Streisand,fifth dimension,3 dog night and blood sweet and tears. Oh course she should be inducted. It is way overdue.

Genesis with Gabriel. This organization should also nominate Jethro Tull, Gentle Giant, Camel, Caravan, Curved Air, XTC, Squeeze, Talk Talk, Tom Waits, Banco Mutuo Soccorso, PFM, le orme,Roxy Music, King Crimson, and the Moody Blues. Stop being pedestrian in your musical knowledge!
Laura Nyro only Joni Mitchell better.
Maybe Jimmy Cliff.
no one else.

DONNA SUMMER!!!!!!! The Queen is Back and should be so honored ABBA!!!!!!! Dancing Queen,Fernando, Mama Mia. What more is there to say?... At last.

You Wanted The Best...You Got The Best! The hottest bad in the world...KISS!!!

How can there be a Hall Of Fame without KISS in it? KISS should have been the Original Inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame. The Hall Of Fame should have begun with Elvis, The Beatles and KISS. Period. The rest are mere mortals compared to these legends.

Please make up for something that should have been done long ago: Place KISS in the Hall Of Fame!!!

You Wanted The Best...You Got The Best! The hottest band in the world...KISS!!!

How can there be a Hall Of Fame without KISS in it? KISS should have been the Original Inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame. The Hall Of Fame should have begun with Elvis, The Beatles and KISS. Period. The rest are mere mortals compared to these legends.

Please make up for something that should have been done long ago: Place KISS in the Hall Of Fame!!!

And leave the NON-Rock and Rollers out of the Hall of Fame.

KISS

How about Boz Scaggs? Hes a legend to me.

How is it possible to keep Chubby checker out of the HOF? He was as popular as any entertainer of his day. His music is still played at Weddings, parties, etc. Who did he Piss Off?

Darlene Love & Donna Summer are long overdue for induction. The Chili Peppers would also be an inspired choice and a step forward. L.L. Cool J & Genesis hav certainly earned it. So have The Stooges. As for the rest, I have no strong feelings. Isnt it high time the Hall took a good look at Linda Ronstadt and Pat Benatar?

There are lots of posers in that group and only one outstanding MUSICAL talent- Laura!

PLEASE LET IT BE ABBA THEY ARE THE BEST GROUP OF ALL TIME.

Induct Red Hot Chili Peppers, please.

KISS should have been in the Hall of Fame many years ago. They influenced Artist from Garth Brooks to Motley Crue.They have performed in front of countless millions since 1974,and still continue to sell out arenas worldwide.

KISS!!!

Finally kiss has been nominated, but come on! RHCP! Dont get me wrong but they need to wait. Where is Thin Lizzy, Alice Cooper, Deep Purple, RUSH. Come on rock hall, are you kidding me!

Why hasnt Alice Cooper been inducted yet? He is an innovator both in style & music and he was an early user of video with his Welcome to My Nightmare film. He is rock & roll and still performing. Many of your inductees are hip hop and other genres, definitely not rock & roll.

Why hasnt Roxy Music or Bryan Ferry been inducted yet. They were one of the most influencial groups of the 70s. Glam Rock, New Wave, what ever you want to call it, Roxy was the leader.

The Guess Who should be in the Hall of Fame!!!

Couldnt be an easier decission, Richie Blackmore!

The Chantels should absolutely be in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame! They paved the way for many other women in the music industry. Best of the 50s!

why hasnt Journey/Steve Perry ever been inducted

I was at the Rock Hall a couple of
weeks ago and saw the movie about the Hall of Fame inductees. It seems like there were a lot of “one hit wonders inducted, and yet a
great band like Dire Straits is still on the outside. The lead guitarist, Mark Knopfler is as great a guitar player that I have ever heard. Why arent they in the Rock Hall??

Deep Purple, Elo, Traveling Willburies, Montrose, Journey, Joe Walsh (James Gang, Eagles, and so forth). Donnie Iris, Bad Company, 38 Special, The Runaways, Joan Jett, Lita Ford, Ted Nugent. Come on now Roy Orbison, and George Harrison deserve to be in with Bob Dylan, Tom Petty,and the other guys. What about the AmboyDukes?

Steve Perry and Journey

Kiss should be inducted, they deserve it. Critics have said wrong things through all the years, I may only be 16 but all I listen to is the classics, in my opinion sorry but I like Abba and Donna Summer but really how are the rock and roll? Kiss puts on the greatest stage shows ever, the Kiss Army is very dedicated and diehard. Kiss has stayed strong for over 30 years now, even with different members. They inspire me a lot and they really need to be put in this time and hopefully this time they win the spot. There new album Sonic Boom, first album in 11 years has been getting great reviews, most bands probably wouldnt be able to do that, come on that album reached to #2 on Billboard Top 200 and #1 for Hard Rock Albums. All there albums/songs are amazing they are true talents and thats why I think Kiss should get a spot since they really deserve it and im pretty sure a lot of people like me think the same.

Chicago......cmon!!!!!!

I love the Chantels. They bring me back to that era as soon as I hear the first words. Fabulous!

Hubert Sumlin should be at the top of this list.

Youre right, Hubert Sumlin should have been inducted years ago!!!!

Hubert Sumlin should have been in years ago!!!

KISS - hands down. LONG overdue. Look beyond the makeup, voters. QUALITY music, have outlasted so many other bands and have influenced the bands and artists we have today.

Lets get Alice Cooper in there too!!!

no one ever mentions journey lol....why not!?!?!....anyways CHICAGO PLEASE...SVR...Bon Jovi should if U2 is there lol (b/c of the similiarity amount of time theyve both been on top of the charts. and both actually have more than one or two hits unlike some bands in the hof)......rap/hip hop is not rock and roll...wake up R&R HOF and get the real bands/artists/songwriters/producers/R&R people in there

I cannot beleive Paul Rogers of Free, Bad Company and other great rock acts has not been inducted into the Hall of Fame. One of the greatest vocalists of all time.

Im not a rap fan, but I respect RunDMCs contribution to the genre. But considering a band like them can get into the Hall...

It is astonishing to hear that true rock acts go unnoticed.

Especially when pioneers of rock are completely overlooked where generic artists can get in.

I dont listen to Stevie Ray Vaughn but I know enough to understand that he is a pioneer of rock. How are they overlooked???

Truthfully, the list is losing credibility when such obvious inclusions are ommited.

Paul Rodgers should be inducted. It is a travesty that he is not

I think its about time Toto were inducted into the Hall of Fame because their contribution to music collectively & individually has been fenominal over the years, they had some great hits such as Rosanna & Hold the line which are classics and are still played today, they deserve the recognition that has eluded them all these years.

LL Cool J what!!! this has to be a f****n joke, whats Rap got to do with Rock n Roll! who are these people who choose who goes in, TOTO, CHICAGO, RUSH should all be in there!

I like the Chantels. Their music is so the 60s and so many memories surround you when you listen to it.

What about Alice Cooper??? To me, Kiss seems to have been inspired by A.C.

It doesnt get any better than Johnny Rivers,go see him.He is at the top of his game totally unbelievable,best ive seen in a long time! would like to add RUSH and SRV,these 3 need in,they dont need you,you need them!

X should be a nominee before the RHCP...
The RHCP and other Los Angeles bands owe to X for building the scene they emerged into.

The Hollies should be inducted into the Hall of Fame! They have been performing for over 45 years consistantly, have released over 20 albums, more singles than I can count and there songs have been used in movies. I dont know how they havent been even nominated (till now)and when I see whats been inducted over the years it amazes me.

My selection(s) for induction are :
Neal Schon
Journey....This should be immediate if not sooner.....Whats the hold up?

Bon Jovi has been rockin for a long time they deserve to be in the hall of fame...

HEART !
of course, first rock band with female band leaders Ann an Nancy Wilson.

Why havent the Moody Blues been inducted? They have plenty of talent and are way overdue. Must
be political.

Why exactly should Neil Diamond be inducted into the hall of fame...he is not and never will be one of the heavy weights...his fan base says it all...and needless to mention, they become livid that he isnt inducted, and then bash the RRHOF saying it isnt worth shit, then whine and crab because poor, poor Neilo isnt a REAL rocker..he has seen his day, he caters to old and boring fantisizing women, and I hardly call that shaking things up.

i hope that at least RHCP and Kiss are going to be inducted! but my personal nominee is RUSH!!!

I agree with all the outrage concerning the exclusion of the Moody Blues and Yes (is someone behind an outrageous joke?,but let us also consider Taj Mahal who has added nothing but taste and great roots music via each and every release.

ABBA
The Hollies
Donna Summer
Kiss
GENESIS! (By the way, Alex McQueen, youre an idiot)

And Ill give you five more acts who shouldve already been in as well:

Chicago
Heart
Pat Benatar
Rush
Yes

Love how people dont know the difference between Rock & Roll vs Rock. Two different things. Rock & Roll takes in all forms of popular music, rock, blues, country, pop, disco, rap, r&b, ect. Rock is rock. That being said, everyone on the list deserves to be in, and many others who are not (Cmon: Heart, Rush, Yes, Moody Blues, Neil Diamond, where they at?)

Kiss & The Stooges are WAY past due, neither will get it (to the eternal shame of the actual voters)

So I think:
Genesis, ABBA, The Hollies, The Chantells, and “maybe” The Peppers. Really a travesty those that havent gotten in, let alone nominated.

Blue Cheer

peppers, genesis, and kiss are good choices. everyone else blows. there are a lot of fucking kickass bands that arent inducted, including: SLAYER!, IRON MAIDEN!, stevie ray vaughan, guns n roses, journey, motley crue, ozzy, rush, thin lizzy, jethro tull, dave matthews band, styx, JUDAS PRIEST!, motorhead, ufo, scorpions, michael angelo batio, joe satriani, alice cooper, bad company, depeche mode, the cure, DEAD KENNEDYS!, heart, neil diamond, willie nelson, tony bennett, jimmy buffett, bon jovi, nine inch nails, cheap trick, blue oyster cult, MISFITS!, janes addiction, beastie boys, ted nugent, kansas, deep purple, and steve miller band. NEED I SAY MORE??!!

Kiss should have been inducted a LONG time ago. This group has been performing since 1973. Ah...hello, it is 2009(almost 2010) and this group is still performing and selling out their shows.Many bands were influenced by Kiss by their stage style and performance. Their songs are still influential today...Rock N Roll all night (and party every day)!!! These gentlemen are in their 60s and are still kicking butt in their music and on stage!! Come on R & R Hall of Fame/Foundation....Give the band what they deserve! Give them their spot! It is long over due!!!

Wheres Eddie Money?????? 150 to 200 shows a year!!!!! Two Tickets to Paradise, Baby Hold on! The stations all still play his music on a daily basis... come on man...

WAAAAAAAAY overdue:
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Jethro Tull (eligible since 1993!)
Moody Blues
Boston
Chicago (2nd best selling American band of all time!)
Ted Nugent (”Stranglehold” is reason enough)
Rush
Yes
Heart
Toto
Deep Purple
ELO
Peter Frampton
Genesis
Dire Straits
Joe Cocker (eligible since 1994!)

Future Inductees:
Gunsn'Roses
Radiohead
Coldplay

Future Inductees if the Commitee keeps choosing randomly from non-rock genres without any consideration:
Britney Spears
Jonas Brothers
Tim McGraw
Selena Gomez
Miley Cyrus

i think that jimmy cliff, kiss, rhcp, abba, ll cool j, and the stooges should be inducted. each of these artists helped bring a new style of music out. cliff helped with the reggae revolution in the 1970s with his role in “The Harder They Come.” kiss, if you look, at it, was one of the creators of metal, but still kept their music mellow with “Beth”. RHCP were one of the primary bands when it cam to alt rock in the early 90s even though they fought through drug addiction. without abba, Sweden would not be known as a place for pop music. ll cool j put rap music into the mainstream with “Mama Said Knock You Out” and his use of turntables for music, much like run-dmc. And the stooges were one of the fathers of modern punk rock. im suprised that theyre not in the hall already.
if they do induct one more group, i would like to see the hollies. they were the fathers of modern garage rock

This years list of nominies is awful. Other than the Stooges who should have been in eons ago. The following artists should be in the hall of fame.

The Stooges
Lou Reed (solo)
Sonic Youth
Yo La Tengo
Jethro Tull
Morrissey/The Smiths

Just for the record, just cause something sold a lot doesnt make it good or influential. Kiss is more a freak show as a band I have never heard any musician talk about how Kisses music changed thier life or music. Well at least Patti Smith got in!

Kraftwerk, their influence on music is grossly understated. Their beats along with James Browns were practically the foundation of hip hop. Thats not to mention that they are also the Grandfathers of electronica, new wave, synth, etc.

Without a doubt - RUSH !!!

Who I think should be the inductees (in order):
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS
ALICE COOPER (Thats right)
KISS
THE STOOGES

*Abba doesnt rock

CORRECTION:
and last but not least:
LL COOL J

LAST TIME:
and GENESIS

Why hasnt Rick James & Teena Marie been considered. Both pioneers in the funk & R&B genres. Both need to be seriously looked at for their contributions to the music world!

Why havent the Moody Blues ever been nominated?

Why hasnt Janet Jackson been nominated? She has contributed so much to the music industry. Or how about Stevie Nicks as a solo artist she should be nominated as well

Since 2000 the Committee to Honor Buddy Deane has been nominating and renominating Baltimore DJ and TV Dance Show Host, Buddy Deane, for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the non-performer category. The Buddy Deane show which aired on WJZ-TV in Baltimore was the basis for the John Waters musical movie HAIRSPRAY. The thousand plus who have signed the petitions over the years have been patient for a decade and hope that 2010 will be the year for Buddy.

i think Kiss Should have been in way long ago. The Stooges Should Be in also. ABBA As well because of their music. LL Cool J Can Wait A Few Years cuz he will be alive for alot longer that the other artists. i think everyone except cool j should be in because the artists may not be alive to see them being inducted

How about 1 of the biggest Brit acts of the 90s and 00s.
Oasis

Red Hot Chili Peppers, ABBA, and KISS. All have influenced music for years and have stood the test of time.

I really hope ABBA is inducted this time, they are in the top three of all time sales behind the Beattles. They deserve this.

Oh wow still what a long wait to come.
Come on get with my inductees
Iggy Pop and the stooges,deserve it for such a long time way overdue.Genesis,way over long due too,the same with Kiss.RHCP should be in there its the 1st yearto be inducted,last but not least dont put any more pop or rap artists,they dont belong here,thats complete bullcrap.So my 5th 1 either goes to Jimmy Cliff or the Hollies,Thank you,have a good night Rock Hall.

RUSH!!! Where are they?? Theyre still together kicking ass as usual with one of the worlds greatest drummers.

I believe the band “YES” is LONG overdue for consideration!!!!!!!

genesis, 3 dog night, jethro tull, chicago, elo, kiss-not in yet.
What & who has influenced those with the power to nominate the groups over the past few years?

I do believe that ABBA should be inducted...10 years late....but, better late that not at all. Definitely joining a team of musical acts that have spanned fans from a few generations.

Wheres the original bad boy of rock n roll the spawn of side show rock Mr Alice Cooper

Among this years group I only have real issues with llcool j and donna summer. As for those not in the list includes SRV, HEART,PAT BENATAR, TED NUGENT and that;s just off the top of my head.

I think ALICE COOPER should be in!!!!!!!!!!!

TOM WAITS are you guys crazy?? Who cares about ABBA I could sing those songs, you cant touch Tom Waits, a true innovator of rock and roll.

This year, it should be The Stooges, Genesis, and the Peppers for sure. Then The Hollies and Donna Summer. But for God sakes, for the future, please induct the following artists:

RUSH!!!!!
IRON MAIDEN
DEEP PURPLE
STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN

If Bon Jovi ever gets in, especially before the aforementioned 4 artists, Ill slit my wrists!!

Kiss, Kiss, Kiss, Kiss, Kiss.

Thats my five

My choices are:
KISS
Genesis
KISS
The Hollies
KISS

Kiss is long overdue to be in the hall. Why hasnt Journey been nominated yet? Their music is still being played all over the world and more kids are now listening to their music than ever before!

RUSH
Alice Cooper
Deep Purple
Judas Priest
Kiss
Genesis
Yes

THE RRHOF does not exist until these bands are in

KISS should be in without a doubt! It is TIME to let “The Hotest Band in World” in the HOF......

OMG!!!! How can this group miss RUSH & Deep Purple AGAIN!!!!
KISS is the class on this list with Jimmy Cliff....But MY GOD how in the world can we not have Rush, or heck even AC/DC on that list!!

there are a lot that deserve in
alice cooper
kiss
moody blues- scorpions- styx
steve miller band- judas priest
elo- bon jovi- rush - iron maiden
foreigner- boston- thin lizzy
pat benatar- the cars
heart - motley crue - stevie ray
It would be nice if they would put in real rock-n-roll instead of some of these. Cant they have a pop music hall of fame for Madonna,MJ,Prince, and all these Motown groups. Guess rock-n-roll means different things to different people

Kiss - Yes
Genesis - Yes

LL Cool J? I dont think so. Not when the likes of The Moody Blues, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Rush, Neil Diamond, and the legendary duo Hall & Oates are left out. Please get it right one of these years. You should also consider YES, Grand Funk, The Replacements, and Judas Priest. Thank you.

STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN
If LL Cool J gets in before him then I will be done with the RnR hall..Was planning on a visit there in 2010 but only if SRV is inducted...Not to take anything away from LL but there are so many ROCK bands they should be in before him..YES,RUSH and so on..
SRV should have been in last year...

Kiss baby... the rest can KISS their ***es goodbye!

1. Emerson, Lake and Palmer
2. The Moody Blues
3. Eurythmics
4. Jethro Tull
5. Yes
But if I have to pick from your list (who makes these lists anyway?!), The Hollies, Genesis,KISS,RHCP, Laura Nyro. LL Cool J?!?!?! Really? Everyone on my list should have been in LONG ago.

Here”s who I think should also be inducted:
Rush
Chicago
Styx
Hall & Oates
Pat Benatar
Bad Company
Heart
Doobie Brothers
Journey
Why arent they enshrined? Im glad for Genesis and KISS, but these choices have the right to be in there also.

what about SICK RICK AND THE PUKES????? they rock and rule

this is about as important as the Grammys

The Cure needs to be in the Hall of Fame.

1. journey
2. the cure
3. journey
4. the cure
5. journey

OMG... ABBA, Darlene Love, Donna Summer, Genesis, Jimmy Cliff, KISS, Laura Nyro, LL Cool J, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Chantels, The Hollies and The Stooges?

Not one of these nominees are more deserving than the Moody Blues!

I dont dislike any of them, but come on! The Moody Blues should be in the R&R Hall of Fame before any of them.

Its a no-brainer: STEVE PERRY & JOURNEY....Steve is a vocal ICON!

Steve Perry...please consider this guy. His voice is what single-handedly drew me to LOVE rock music!

THE STOOGES.

Donna Summer should definately be inducted. She was a trail blazer in the 70s and has proven herself throughout her more than 30 years of recording that she can do and sing just about anything and better than anyone. GO DONNA GO!

KISS better get in there this is their time.

Why arent there any Canadian inductees as Rock and Rock music is international. Rush, The Guess Who, April Wine, Bryan Adams are icons in not only Canada, but the USA and around the world

LONG overdue for the R&R Hall of Fame:

Rush
Jethro Tull
Yes

KISS!!!!!!

wow, im amazed at the sheer number of stupid people who post on blogs.. they asked for opinions on THIS YEARS nominees, not potential nominees 10 years from now, frick! Journey will get in someday, Im sure the Moody Blues will too, maybe even Rush, but are they on THIS YEARS list? Noooooo...so stop your whining! The cream of the crop this year has to be Kiss and Donna Summer. Kiss because they influenced 70s rock like no one else and Donna because she influenced 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s dance like no one else. Thats my opinion, feel free to discuss amongst ya.

Here is my vote for the Doobie Brothers. This band went thru major changes twice ,has Grammy awards but no RRHOF nomination.
Im dont get it.

What about Carly Simon? Shes had way more songs than James Taylor, her ex. And for Gods sake, what about the Moody Blues?

the cars new wave icons
its about time get with it

wierd al

Two for the Future:
1). Vanilla Fudge. Come on...huge influential group in the 60s..Tim Bogart,Carmine Appice, Mark Stein, Vince Martell
2). Chicago...Absolutely no reason on earth why this groundbreaking band isnt in....

The Skatalites defined the genre of Ska, and are at the roots of all musical forms to come out of Jamaica since. ...Bob Marleys original band - internationally, The Clash, Madness, The Specials, punk rock, etc. all owe a huge debt to them.

Others shamefully left off the inductee list: Rush, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Journey, Jethro Tull, Doobie Brothers, America, Chicago, The Cure, Yes, many others. I think this rock n roll hall of fame is a sham.

I thin that the stooges should had been in a long time ago. the chili peppers should totaly be in cause they have inspired so many young people to start bands. and KISS should get in if Paul, Gene, Ace, and Peter preform together on stage. not the new line up but the classic

I was just listening to afterglow by genesis and was thinking how come these guys arent in the Hall yet? Bout time they got nominated. They deserve it. Come to think of it, Peter Gabriel should be in a solo artist too. Here are some missing from the Hall that should be Rick Rubin, Rush, Yes, King Crimson, Jethro Tull, ELP ..Come one you have to get all that 70s Rock n Roll into the hall!! Steve Ray should be in NOW. Donna Summer before any of the above is a Travesty...

Darlene Loves spot in the Rockn'Roll Hall Of Fame is looooong over due. She and Brenda Lee are the female voices of rockn'roll, period. Ive seen both of them perform in recent years and either one of these women could overtake any rockn'roll stage fronting and rockn'roll band. While Brenda concentrated on country material after her heyday, its clear in her live performances that she is still a rocker chick at heart–even into her 60s. Darlene is the same, absolutely. She has a voice bigger than divinity and sounds as relevent today as she does on her Wall Of Sound recordings. Its a shame that theres little recorded material from her in the 70s & 80s, opportunities missed. As far as Donna Summer, shes an utterly underrated artist and influence. “I Feel Love” is the basis of every electro track that came after it, right up through today. Before Madonna, there was Donna Summer. Donna is still one of the few artists who can repackage her material and provide a fresh perspective for a younger generation without camp or nostalgia. And Laura Nyro...its obvious why.

Sid Bernstein 91 should be honored for his accomplishments.

Sid Bernstein should... be inducted to the Rock-N-Roll Hall Fame in ‘10!

Its fitting if Paul McCartney nominated him.

Sid Bernstein single handedly started the British Invasion and helped start the careers and promoted of some of the biggest names in entertainment.

ROCK HALL - Do the right thing!

Induct Sid Bernstein

THE GODS OF ROCK...KISSSSS DESERVES IT..35 YEARS OF PURE GREAT ROCK..I CANT BELIEVE KISS HASNT BEEN INDUCTED ALRDY..ONE OF THE GREATEST ROCK BANDS OF ALL TIME..THEY DEFINE ROCK..THEY DESERVE IT WAY MORE THAN THE NOMINEES...U WANTED THE BEST U GOT THE BEST THE HOTTEST BAND IN THE WORLD KISSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!

i really think Journey should be in the hall. theyve done great things that no other bands have done.
Dont Stop Believin =
#1 DOWNLOADED SONG ON ITUNES!! WOOT!

to be honest, people look at Journey as “the band who wrote ‘Dont Stop Believin”. they need to realize that there many other songs from them that dominated the radio.

Just to name a few:

Whos Crying Now
Any Way You Want It
Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)
Wheel in the Sky
Lights
Open Arms
Faithfully
Stone in Love
Only the Young
Still They Ride
Stay Awhile
Never Walk Away
Keep On Runnin

Yeah, just a few.

Where is Depeche Mode, The Cure, Roxy Music, The Smiths, Chicago, Warren Zevon?

Donna Summer was rock? ABBA was rock? Sorry! LL Cool J is NOT ROCK! Perhaps we need a Popular Music or Rap Hall of Fame for these people.I know that there are thousands of more deserving musicians who could be inducted, some of whom are still playing in bars and garages across the continent. Id rather undergo invasive procedures at the hospital than listen to any of ABBAs, Donna Summers or LL Cool Js CDs!

joan jett

How could John Prinebe left out of the RR hall of fame?

john prine !!!!!

And KISS is going in? KISS ugh.

How could John Prinebe left out of the RR hall of fme?

My opinion of the projected nominees in 2010:

Kiss: travesty
Laura Nyro: wonderful ******
Genesis: inspired *******
Abba: great pop nostalgia **

The Hollies, RHCP, LL Cool J, who cares.

And I forgot,

Jimmy Cliff: excellent ******

KISS - should have been in years ago!

KISS!!

ABBA......................yes
The Chantels..............no
Jimmy Cliff...............no
Genesis...................no
The Hollies...............yes
KISS......................YES!!!!
LL Cool J.................NO!!!
Darlene Love..............no
Laura Nyro................no
Red Hot Chili Peppers.....no
The Stooges...............no
Donna Summer..............no

Leon Russell!!!!
Why hasnt he been inducted???
Songwriter, performer, producer etc.
I mean come on! He is a living icon of
talent. Tightrope, Hummingbird, Song for You,
Stranger in a Strange Land, Delta Lady.......
Amazing artist. No one deserves it more!

This is awesome!!!!
KISS:KISS has been here for years just kickn ass all over the world, God bless the kiss army!!
RHCP:All four present members have made a great name for themselves. Charities, appearences, other projects(Chad Smiths Bombastic Meatbats, Chickenfoot..)
THE STOOGES:If you dont like the stooges its because you havent heard their music
GENESIS:Phil Collins is indeed, the shit. To bring them into the RNR Hall of Fame would outstanding
THE HOLLIES: You cant get anymore classic than the Hollies,

For this year, please let the Hollies and Kiss in.
For next year Rush, Framton, Heart, Alice
Cooper, Moody Blues, Deep Purple, and Chicago.
Abba, Donna Summer, and Run DMC ARE NOT ROCK AND ROLL.
Deinduct Madonna...not rock and roll.

I think it is time for Daryl Hall and John Oates to be nominated. They rock.

Ms. Clark
Cartersville, GA

Genesis — of course. Lots of great albums, great survival/renewal story.

Stooges — yep. Very influential.

Kiss — OK, yes. Cultural icons.

The rest dont rate as high. But, Id go Donna Summer and Darlene Love.

Link Wray.

I really hope my nominees get in,so that I can show my friends and little cousins,just how important these bands are for ROCK N ROll.
SO get on the show,quit nominating stupid bands and singers that arent even Rock,Get Iggy Pop and the stooges,theyre are a must,The same for Kiss and Genesis,all 3 of them shouldve been shrined long time ago.I would like to see the chili peppers,get should get it.And last but not least the hollies or Jimmy Cliff.Screw all the other inductees.I wony pay my mind and money to listen to that crap in here.So lets face it,those are the best nominees for next year.

Warren Zevon.

Steve Perry and journey are about due dont you think.

Why in the world is Hall & Oates not in there!?? I assumed they were already inducted and am amazed that they arent! ABBA???? ..how boring. Daryl Hall is one of THE MOST talented song writers/singers anywhere EVER, with hit after hit.

What about Styx. Look at their body of work. The records they set. The number of albus they have sold.

Or how about Alan Parsons Project.

Kings X deserves to be in the Hall. Most underrated yet influential bands to constantly make music for their pure love of music. They absolutely deserve to be recognized for over 25 years of music!

K I S S !

The Red Hot Chili Peppers have my vote, all the way!!! I am a huge fan. I have loved them for so long I cant even imagine them not getting in to the Hall of Fame! Hugs & Kisses to all the RHCP fans of the world!

I was shocked when I heard thatKiss was not in the hal of fame they should have been in ages ago. However I think there is a huge list of who is not in, and should be. Remember it is the rock and roll hall of fame. So lets rock.Leave the disco R&B and rap out. Here is a list of forgotten, who should be in, Alice Cooper
Pat Benatar
Heart
Journey
Stxy
Def Leppard
Deep Purple
Reo Speedwagon
Jim Croc
38 Speicial
Bad Company
Chicago
Forienger
Neil Diamond
Doobie Brothers
Scorpions
Peter Frampton
Steve Miller
Cars
Elo
Johnny Rivers
I dont know who does the voting but somebody needs to wake up

Journey anyone?

Abba ? Ya gotta be kidding. Why not some of the great ROCK acts such as Steppenwolf,Paul Revere & The Raiders,Three Dog Night,Alice Cooper and Rush. Genesis inducted BEFORE The Moody Blues ? Guess the nomination comittee has eith forgotten or doesnt know rock history.

Well, I think ABBA should get in 2010.
But i want to see Deep Purple, Ted Nugent, Zakk Wylde, Dimebag Darrell, Blue Öyster Cult, Yngwie Malmsteen, Guns ‘n Roses and Lamb of God. It would be nice if the new generation could get is as well as the old generation.

Seriously...no Moody Blues?? Do we need to get ACORN involved??!!!!

I have been waiting a long time to opine on this very subject, so this will probably be long-winded: While the contributions of R&B (and later rap), blues, and even country music cannot be ignored, I have been disappointed for years with some of the elections to the R&R HOF over actual great ROCK acts.

Where is Yes? Moody Blues? Rush? Chicago? JOURNEY? How great is it that young people today still know and like “Dont Stop Believing”? Not to mention, why is Pat Benatar being ignored? She IS R&R! Blondie and (gag) Madonna are in over Pat? Sacrilege!

But I am not a “rock music snob” that thinks the likes of Run DMC, Donna Summer, ABBA, etc. have no place in the R&R HOF. Its just that Im getting a little tired of actual ROCK acts getting the short shrift.

With that said, this years inductees should be:

Genesis - criminally ignored for years.
KISS - whether you like the music and crass commercialism or not, their influence on music CAN NOT BE IGNORED! Everyone from Lenny Kravitz to Nirvana to Garth Brooks, plus nearly every metal act of the last 30 years admires/respects KISS. Quick aside, where is Alice Cooper?
Stooges - definitely influential
RHCP - although a ‘newer band, they merged soul, rock, and punk together in a hodgepodge before almost anyone else did, and they did it well.
Last slot - may as well throw a bone to Donna Summer, who has been on the list for years, or ABBA, who are still popular, but hardly groundbreaking or influential. Sure “Dancing Queen” still holds up, but how different is their sound from, say Ace of Base? Not trying to be rude, honestly. Both Donna and ABBA are popular, but are they deserving of being in the R&R HOF?? Not sure...

Alternate: Darlene Love is deserving too. Long career, and very versatile (singing and acting).

You need to start adding ROCK groups not RAP groups
Please add YES, Rush, Moody Blues, ELP, Doobie Brothers, Chicago, Blood Sweat and Tears, Tower of Power...the list goes on and on

Why in the world has the foundation never recognized Hall and Oates as potential nominees? Seriously, the best duo in pop history and no mention of a nomination. Who creates your nominee list? If Madonna can make it in, surely H&O is a no brainer. Wake up people!

Genesis, Rush, Yes, Kiss, Alice Cooper, Thin Lizzy, Deep Purple, Journey, Chicago, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, Cheap Trick, Ronnie Dio, Peter Frampton

Please tell me why Bon Jovi is good enough to have had memoribilia in the HoF for the last 10 years, but cant get inducted? Selling 120 Million records isnt good enough? WTF?

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS

KISS
KISS
Then hopefully next year BON JOVI.

I would like to see the founding members of Blue Oyster Cult in the Hall of Fame. Also, the Cars. Patti Smith (well deserved) is in the H.F., and she actually co-wrote some of their albums. Their best work spanned multiple decades, and they have left a legacy of unique work which has yet to be emulated, and is still awe inspiring to even very young modern listeners.
Lets forget about how dark their offerings were, and focus on the highly-original aspects of their music.

Ive been waiting a long time for KISS. Im one of those kids who wound up picking up a guitar (or in my case, a bass)because of them and have been playing for 30 years.

I would like to see RHCP, The Hollies, and Genesis get in this year.

im so excited that abba is finally getting its due. ive loved them since the 1970s. i know they are bubblegum, but the music was so great to dance too. ever since the play “mamma mia” and the movie of the same name was released their popularity has risen and come more to the forefront. congratulations to abba for their nomination.

ABBA..Really?!WTF?
MOTLEY CRUE NEED TO BE IN ! PUT THEIR NAME IN THAT SLOT....OTHERWISE CALL YOURSELF
BUBBLEGUM POP HALL OF FAME.!

AND MR.ALICE COOPER NEEDS TO BE THERE AS WELL......WHILE WE ARE AT IT....JUST TAKE OUT EVERYONE NOT ROCKNROLL,MAKE A PLACE FOR THEM.LEAVE THE ROH TO THE ROCKERS,WASNT THAT THE REASON IT WAS FORMED?STOP WITH THESE SILLY ASS NOMINEES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kiss!!

These artists should be slam dunk inductees:

Emerson, Lake & Palmer
The Moody Blues
Yes
Ted Nugent
Jimmy Buffet
Deep Purple
Bad Company
Jethro Tull
Chicago
Blood Sweat & Tears
Alice Cooper

It is inconceivable to me that the Moody Blues are not in the rrhof. The body of quality work alone blows away many of the bands that are already in. What does it take?

RUSH - STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN - KISS
Cmon guys. You talk about influencing Rock and Roll. LL Cool J? Seriously?

Rush

Hall and Oates........again why havent you guys nominated them!!!!!!

KISS should definetly make it this year, but I agree also with another comment posted eariler, RUSH, RUSH, AND RUSH!!! The thinking mans band.

I think Pat Benatar should have already been put in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame....

The Smiths should be there too.

K so does anyone know whyy DAVID GILMOUR is not here?? casue idfk, hes teh best all round musician ever so like idk .

WHY ISNT MOTORHEAD ON AS A THERE YET COME ON THE FOUNDER OF THRASH METAL ROCK NOT IN THERE ARE YOU SERIOUS???

Laura Nyros visionary artistry, rooted in R&B, Gospel, Jazz and Folk, embodied the very essence of American music for many decades. Her prolific body of work includes hundreds of extraordinary, complex and compellings songs, some recorded and made famous by artists such as Three Dog Night, Blood Sweat and Tears, and The Fifth Dimension. Joni Mitchell has said she was inspired to write and perform on the piano due to Lauras influence. In the late 60s/early 70s, we flocked to the Fillmore East in the Bowery to see and hear not only The Who, The Dead, and The Airplane, but the funky lady in the long black dress who whispered and wailed with exquisite harmony and soul-stirring melodies: Laura Nyro. She stands with Janis and Joni and all the pioneering women who made Rock and Roll the universal musical pheonomenon that it is. Its about time we recognize and applaud Lauras powerful, unique and long-lasting contributions to the world of music by inducting her into the Rock and Rock Hall of Fame.

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Pat Benatar, RUSH, Heart, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble

Though Laura Nyro is not as well known as some of the other rock and rollers, she has my vote. Did you know that she was, (with Joni Mitchell, a R&R Hall of Fame Inductee), credited as being one of the first female singer/songwriters?

That in Nov., 1969, three of her compositions–”Wedding Bell Blues”, sung by the 5th Dimension, “And When I Die”, released by Blood, Sweat and Tears, and “Elis Coming”, released by 3 Dog night,–were all on Billboards Top 10?

I recently produced a 7-hour radio program on her life and music. If you would like a copy, please contact me at <a href="mailto:jonohohoho@yahoo.com">jonohohoho@yahoo.com</a>.

Joann

GENESIS
Lets start honouring people while they are still alive and sound to appreciate it.

SLAYER!

GENESIS

The E-Street Band, man.

CHICAGO
RUSH
BON JOVI
The DOOBIE BROTHERS
E.L.O
JIM CROCE

Shouldnt Jack Nitzsche be in the hall for all of his behind the scenes achievments? From The Wrecking Crew to the Stones, and Neil Young.

My nominees are:
Genesis
The Hollies
Darlene Love
Red Hot Chili Peppers
The Stooges

Richie Havens - you have quoted him on the walls of your exhibition spaces, now it is high-time he was inducted.

Cant believe some of the female singers mentioned for consideration. Most multi-talented of them all, bar none, is the great Linda Ronstadt...where is she on such lists? Up there with Aretha in the pantheon of greats.

I honestly think the chili peppers should get in! They have overcome so much to get where they are today!

i believe that the hollies , kiss red hot chilli peppers and jimmy cliff and genisis should be in..can somebody please tell me why tom waits and cheap trick are not?

I am wondering why STEVE PERRY alone or with JOURNEY hasnt been inducted. Steve is one of the best vocalist in the world.He belongs there.

Do you think once KISS gets in (and they will!) that it will open the doors potentially for Motley Crue and — maybe, just maybe — Poison?

What about Hall and Oates

Genesis,ABBA,The Hollies,KISS,Donna Summer

the red hot chilli peppers should get in, in my opinion

btw smashing pumpkins rule

Genesis is a perfect nominee!! Genesis falls under the “Its About Time” category. They made a huge impact on rock from the 1970s to today. Other nominees should include:

*Yes - The leaders of Progressive Rock
*The Electric Light Orchestra - Brilliant using classical music to mix it with rock
* Ringo Starr - He influenced many drummers, i.e. Max Weinberg
* Chicago - Incredible and brilliant mixing jazz and fusion with rock

I dont understand why Conway Twitty hasnt been inducted as yet for his contribution to Rock and Roll. He was definately one of the rockers back in the 1950s and scored huge with “Its Only Make Believe”, staying on the chart for a year or so, and of course there were many others within the rock field as well before he went on to become a Country music legend.
There are those already inducted that havent come anywhere near to Conways accomplishments, and
yet he has yet to be inducted, why?

I think the RHCP deserve this. Ive read Anthony Kiediss book, and they have gone thru alot, like losing their first guitar player to drugs. But what about great metal bands that are just as influential. When is IRON MAIDEN gonna get in? or Judas Priest? or Slayer or Anthrax?

i agree. Rush should definitely get in. But the RHCP are a very influential band and they have gone through alot. What about some good metal bands? IRON MAIDEN deserves to be in the rock and roll hall of fame. So does Judas Priest, Slayer, and Anthrax.

I can think of 2 that are overdue for induction. Todd Rundgren and Hall & Oates. Cant believe that they arent inducted yet!!!!

I forgot to mention that Laura Nyro was one of the greats of our time. She is so deserving. Who knows what she would have accomplished had she not passed away so young. Her music will live on and on. Thank you Laura, RIP!

Why is llcoolj an inductee and not Stevie ray vaughn are nuts llcoolj isnt even rock

Pat Benatar..most dominating female of rock n roll from 1979 through 1986

The hottest American rock act KISS has remained a pop culture institution for over 3 decades!
ACE is on The Bronx walk of fame.
They define what rock n roll is all about! Their new disc “Sonic Boom” is on par with 1975s “Dressed to Kill”. My number 1 pick to enter the hall.

My other picks for 2010:
ABBA Super pop group. Timeless. The only reunion tour we cannot get:(

Darlene Love & Donna Summer Enormous influence on danceable rock acts.

Red Hot Chili Peppers Blended rock/punk/rap in the best possible way. Stadium Arcadium is the best rock record of this decade!

The Stooges best NYC punks! Influenced everyone.

Genesis Best prog rock ever! Legends. How many bands get a Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel?

For 2011: CHEAP TRICK
R U S H
Iron Maiden
Judas Priest
Joan Jett
Motley Crue
STYX

kiss and abba for sure

KISS! Its about damn time. Also, where the hell is Thin Lizzy at? I wouldnt have never picked up a instrument if it wasnt for Phil

Bands that were also very influential, and will never even get a sniff at the Hall, include:

Joy Division/New Order
The Cure
Siouxie and the Banshees
Depeche Mode
The Smiths, as mentioned before.

WTF?? How is zz top nd METALLICA In But Not KISS the hottest greatest band in the flippin world wat the hell!!!!!!

The Marshall Tucker Band

Genesis is such a polarizing band. Those that only know “Invisible Touch”-era would consider it a crime that they are nominated. Those of us that familiar with their entire career, are deeply grateful that they are being recognized. Many people dont realize the immense influence that Peter Gabriel had in getting “World music” heard in the West. And love him or hate him, Phil Collins helped define the sound of the 80s. And Im all for KISS getting the nod too. Let the others chips fall where they may.

I think Steve Perry of Journey must have been included among the nominees for 2010 induction. Also Journey as a band should have been included. Thanks.

kiss, its about time they were nominated. most influential rock band of our time. ask anyone who grew up in the 70s. the greatest rock concerts ever performed. with or without make up we want KISS!!!
genesis should be in. i like the phil collin era myself.

And you have another category, dont you? Seriously — think about one of Clevelands local boys, Larry Saltis, the heart, soul and voice of Tower City, as a producer and studio musician. If not now, someday.

Im still hoping you do a good turn by dear old Graham and his Hollie mates at last, of course.... *S*

Genesis: The ultimate stage “show” and talented musician should have been in before

yes king crimson

WHERE THE HECK ARE HALL & OATES....SOMEONE IS DEFINATELY ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL!!!!

I posted my selects here on OCT. 23/09.

Again I will say, WHY NOT???

~ RUSH
~ NEIL DIAMOND
~ ALICE COOPER
~ RAM JAM (BLACK BETTY)
~ THE SWEET — For GODS SAKE, two of them in the band have passed away. *eg BALLROOM BLITZ)
~ DEEP PURPLE

(ETC...) see my post of Oct.23.

There are so many bands being ignored for the hall of fame. They WERE that back bone of Rock and Roll. Did someone miss the 70s? Not me. I even feel Gary Glitter as one (screw the comments) look at the MUSIC, the BEAT. The NHL still plays his music (Rock n Roll Part 1) at games to get the FANS moving in there seats. JUDGE BY MUSIC, not a persons faults. It is the ROCK and ROLL HALL OF FAME!!

My list goes on....

without the shadow of a doubt, Laura Nyro should be inducted in 2010. Her profound talent brought us pop hits like “Stoned Soul Picnic” and “Save the Country” and for the long and deep river of her devoted fans - albums like “Christmas & the Beads of Sweat” and “Smile” are rich from start to finish with the brilliance of a masterful songwriter and musician. She is the singers songstress, the musicians musician, and the idol for ever adoring fan. This induction is already decades too late so please dont delay another second and show Laura the accolades she so deserves.

5.5 MILLION HITS on Youtube:
RAM JAM - BLACK BETTY

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That was the 70s — it is there DUE time.

Donna Summer and ABBA...

journey foreigner def leppard guns n roses all of these bands shouls be in or at least nominated

also cheap trick and scorpions and kansas and mary wells

Laura Nyro had more influence on musicians and singers than anyone else on the current list. Her creative songwriting, dramatic concept albums and triple threat (writer, singer, pianist) should place her in the Hall of Fame!!

and again no RUSH why is that, is there an explination for that. who decides who gets in and why cant the publics vote also be considered
when nominating. I have to agree LL COOL J is not even rock,there are alot of other deseving groups that should be considered as well
JOURNEY,CHICAGO,THE DOOBIE BROTHERS,HEART,STEVIE RAY VAUGHN,DEF LEPPARD,YES,TED NUGENT, i could go on.

Steely Dan
Stooges
ELO

A shame they leave bands like the Moody Blues, Jethro Tull, Marshall Tucker Band,Alice Cooper, and Ram Jam

Is it a Pop Hall of Fame or is it a Rock Hall of Fame?
The American Rock Band of all time is:
KISS

So get them in!

GENESIS!!!

And for the Halls consideration next time, these magnificent bands who are also long overdue for induction:

Chicago
The Moody Blues
Jethro Tull
Yes
Procol Harum
King Crimson
Supertramp
Renaissance
The Call

And also....

The Alan Parsons Project
Emerson Lake & Palmer
Rush

Billy Squier should be in.

Bon Jovi should be inducted man. Do you know what it means to have sold over 120 million albums worldwide and have performed more than 2,600 concerts in over 50 countries for more than 34 million fans. Now thats hall of fame material

rhcp
kiss
abba
genesis
donna summer
agregate bon jovi barry white phil collins

Chili peppers all the way!!!
Flea and John are musical geniuses and are probably some of the best musicians alive. and with keidis energy it makes them the best choice...easily............LL cool J ??? Why do rappers get into the RnR hall of Fame?

Hmm Rush, Ted Nugent, Alice Cooper and The Moody Blues. Kiss deserves it I guess

Jimmy Cliff definitely deserves induction, for bringing an entire genre of music to the U.S., and setting off influences that reached well into rock, new wave, etc.

KISS definitely deserves to be here. Despite critics who dismiss the band as crass commercialism, they play pure, hip-driven rock and roll, with influences felt in the entire swath of “shock” bands that followed.

Genesis, although not my first choice in the prog category (nor even my fifth), will be inducted based on their innovative stage show and longevity. If were talking about prog, then King Crimson, ELP and RUSH are long overdue.

The Hollies personified the garage rock revolution coming out of the U.K., and should have been inducted years ago.

The Stooges. Itll finally happen this year, much to late for Ron Asheton, who should have been recognized when he was alive. I saw these guys a couple of years ago, and they still put on a better, more energetic show than most bands a third their age. Punk lives because of these guys.

Why hasnt Bon Jovi been considered for nomination? It is difficult to understand why the critics are so separated from the millions of fans who have loved Bon Jovi over the last 26 years.

The Hollies have the full resume... hits, influence, longevity... but unfortunately they dont have the “cool cache” or the PC value of some of the others. I think the 5 should be:
The Hollies
Genesis
KISS
ABBA
RHCP

But I believe well see:

ABBA
KISS
The Stooges
2 of Chantels/Cliff/Summer/LL

They Monkees & Journey should be in long before The Stooges ever warranted an nomination.

please consider norman whiteside for the next nomination to be inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame to a lot of people he was known as a musical prodigy and his music should still live on. He was in the group WEE and has written and produced the album you can fly on my aeroplane which was also a famous single in columbus ohio. his music has suffered from being in prison for 25 years. he will be released by the end of this year and i feel this will make him proud and know people will still remember him and his music

Pete Townshend

You have to induct Kiss, Genesis, RHCP, LLcool J and Donna.

Ya wanna tell me, however, why YES and the Cars keep getting overlooked ?

Why do you shun “The Moody Blues”? What does it take to get a band on the ballot?

Genesis certainly deserves this recognition. Not only has their career spanned 40 years, but the group has produced chart-topping talents as Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford (Mike + The Mechanics). Genesis has always been about ‘the song first, but also showcased great musicianship. In this instance, I hope nice guys finish first!

ABBA, Genesis, Donna Summer should be in there!

This is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - not rap, R & B etc. These bands/performers have been ignored for too long:

KISS
Rush
Deep Purple
Alice Cooper
Thin Lizzy
Foreigner

And if The Red Hot Chili Peppers get in, bands like Motley Crue and Def Leppard deserve to be in.

Red Hot Chili Peppers(:

The Moody Blues deserve to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

How about some rockers such and Thin Lizzy and Ted Nugent being inducted sometime soon !!!

Yes, Supertramp, The Moody Blues, Jethro Tull, Chicago, RUSH !!! , The Doobie Brothers,........Come on!!!

Thin Lizzy — should be in the Hall of Fame. No question. A very underrated band. Just check out the bands they influenced.

It is great to see Kiss,Genesis and The Stooges nominated,and hopefully they get in.What about Alice Cooper,the man who invented theater rock,recorded countless great singles and albums,was a major influence for Kiss and many other artists and is still putting on great shows to this day!Deep Purple,Rush,Judas Priest and Joan Jett are also long overdue to be nominated for induction.

red hot chili peppers!!!!!

red hot chili peppers!!!!

I think the most over looked bands ever is Grand Funk Railroad and Rush, they have contributed more to rock music than alot of the bands that are in, that and when you think rock and roll is ABBA the first thing that comes to mind?

KISS has been long been overlooked and due. Gather the the KISS ARMY for a troop movement to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

KISS and its about time!
also the following bands are as deserving as they come:
RUSH
JUDAS PREIST
IRON MAIDEN
MOTLEY CRUE
UNCLE TED “THE MOTOR CITY MADMAN”

Ive been waiting for this day for quite some time. Ive always wanted to visit the R n R Hall of Fame, but I absolutely will not come until KISS is in where they should have been a decade ago!

ABBA, no question about it.
2nd most selling band after the Beatles and their music is absolutely timeless.

I vote for The Stooges, Kiss and Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Maybe Next Years:

50s :
Link Wray and His Ray Men ; surf rock pioneer, power chord creator and great guitarist.

Johnny Burnette Trio

60s : The Sonics and The Mc5 obviously for the same reason as The Stooges ( Punk Origins )

Dick Dale : Surf Rock and Guitar Prodigy

70s : Rush, Boston, Sweet and Alice Cooper.

80s : Guns N Roses , Joy Division and The Melvins.

Definitely KISS!!!!! Their nomination (& hopefully induction) is long overdue. Now if the Rock Hall will recognize ELO, Styx, Grand Funk Railroad, Deep Purple, Three Dog Night, The Doobie Brothers, Neil Diamond, The Monkees, Yes and Don Kirshner. Just to mention a few.

Tim,
Great call on Don Kirschner, Yes, Grand Funk Doobies and ELO! I am not a fan of all of these bands but they deserve to be in.

Add to my list:
Ted Nugent
Judas Priest
Sweet
Chicago (not a fan but they deserve to be in)
Moody Blues (again, not a fan but they should be in)

Peace out.

what about Cheap Trick!? some clowns in here at the hall and these guys are not? wow

bout time KISS gets a nomination

I beleive WAR is way past due

It would be a travesty if ABBA were not inducted this year. The brilliant compositions, the superb vocal harmonies, the flawless engineering of each album make the four Swedes the best of all the nominees. With album sales exceeding 380 million and their songs crafted to perfection, ABBA deserves a place in the Hall of Fame.
All this fantastic success amidst two important facts — Benny and Bjorn still to this day cannot read music and they performed and wrote in English when it was not their native language. That alone should put fresh perspective to their amazing talent.

Genesis, KISS, and The Hollies should get elected.

One of the forgotten I forgot is Bryan Adams. Can he get some support?

The HOLLIES should be inducted in 2010!

2 that i sincerely hope will get nominated and inducted in the near future are ‘Stevie Ray Vaughan and the band ‘AMERICA. They deserve to be in there.

KISS, Genesis,
BUT ALSO
Styx
E.L.O.
Journey
Chicago
Warren Zevon,
and did I already say...

STYX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

KISS! THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN A LONG TIME AGO.

Why hasnt Bon Jovi been nominated? They have proven to be one of the best bands in the world. Jon and Richie have been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the band should at least get a nomination. Since, Jon is now running the company, not only is he making music, he is changing lives using his “celebrity status” to give back to the world. Using the Philadelphia Soul as a base for philanthropy and not to mention helping rebuild New Orleans. This is more than a Rock Band singing some anthem based songs, they are making the world a better place. Please consider them. Thank you.

Lori A. Lippa
Rochester, NY

RHCP They are one of the most influential, creative and recognizable bands of all time!!!

It should be:

Kiss, ABBA, Genenis, The Stooges, and The Hollies.

But I fear the ABBA haters will win again and not let thenm in.

The Hollies should go in without a vote,they should have been voted in in long ago.
also Darlene Love for all the phil spector groups she sang for all those hits.
Jimmy Cliff,Genesis,then a crap shoot abba sold millions but to pop to sweet,RHCP,ok i like that,donna summer disco is not rock n roll.stooges everyones darlings but to narrow in popularity and influence,llcool j,see again not rock,laura nyro for songwriting ok,the chantels probably deserve it,and of course Kiss,hated ‘em,but im sure they will get the nod.
also i see no mention of ELO,they certainly deserve it there best of album speaks for itself

Deep Purple. Its mind blowing to me that the riff that every guitar player learns in the first week of playing isnt in the Hall.

I cannot believe that Alice Cooper (the band and the man) have not been chosen! Whats up with that? Totally ignored and thats a sin!

ALICE COOPER!

I think KISS should be. But when are we going to get RUSH nominated?

Surely you should induct DARYL HALL AND JOHN OATES...THEY ARE LEGEND!!!!!

KRATFWERK! KRAFTWERK! KRAFTWERK!
Think OUTSIDE the box/USA (for once) people!

Grand Funk Railroad, Alice Cooper, KISS, Ted Nugent, Bad Company.

RUSH!

Hall & Oates, Pat Benatar, and Huey Lewis & the News should be elected within the next few years.

Bon Jovi!! It should be a given

Bon Jovi

The exclusion of the Moody Blues from the Hall speaks to the politicization of the entire process. A group that has produced quality live and recorded music for over 40 years. A group that essentially pioneered the notion of Classical Rock. This is a joke.

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The spice girls!!!!!

KISS KISS KISS KISS KISS... enough of the political BS - put in KISS

Sid Bernstein. changed the way we look at our cultural world.

Sid had a tremendous impact along cultural and racial lines by promoting performers like Ray Charles, James Brown and many Latin performers into mainstream venues such as the Garden. Sid was also the first to bring Rock to Carnegie Hall.

Many people for a very long time have been wanting to see Sid Bernstein inducted into the Rock Hall.

We should handle with care and consideration the people who gave and helped bring wonderful music and joy to our lives while they are still with us.

I could not begin to think of what the rock landscape would have been like without Sid Bernsteins vision by starting the British Invasion as well as promoting the careers of some of the biggest names in our industry.

In this list you can see how many performers lives Sid has influenced.

The short list: Judy Garland, Tony Bennett, James Brown, Ray Charles , John Denver, Joan Baez, Miles Davis, The Rolling Stones, Hermans Hermits, Moody Blues, The Young Rascals, The Beatles , Eric Burdon and The Animals, Lenny Kravitz , Tito Puente, Janis Joplin, The Dave Clark Five , Marvin Gaye, Grand Funk, Jimi Hendrix, The Kinks, KISS , Elvis, Frank Sinatra and many others...

Sid was also the booking agent for the 1960s show Hullabaloo and gave a TV stage for Woody Allen, Gerry & The Pacemakers ,The Zombies, Paul Anka, Lesley Gore, The Cyrkle, Peter & Gordon, The Lovin Spoonful, The Righteous Brothers, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, The Everly Brothers, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels, The Animals, Marvin Gaye and others.

Sid Bernstein is now 91. He should be honored for his accomplishments, he paid his dues and should be inducted to the Rock-N-Roll Hall Fame in 2010 in the non-performer or the lifetime achievement award category.