Five Reasons Lionel Richie Should Be in the Rock HallFive Reasons Lionel Richie Should Be in the Rock Hall"All Night Long" singer is an eyebrow-raising nominee for purists, but he deserves induction. Gary GraffGary Graff
Five Reasons a Tribe Called Quest Should Be in the Rock HallFive Reasons a Tribe Called Quest Should Be in the Rock HallThe question was never if hip-hop acts are "rock 'n' roll." Of course, they're not.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Five Reasons Eminem Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of FameFive Reasons Eminem Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of FameThe best-selling rapper of all time is a perfect candidate.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Five Reasons Rage Against the Machine Should Be in the Rock HallFive Reasons Rage Against the Machine Should Be in the Rock HallFew rock bands of the past 30 years have had as much success, influence and cultural cachet.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Five Reasons Duran Duran Should Be in the Rock HallFive Reasons Duran Duran Should Be in the Rock HallInduction would be the cherry (... ice-cream smile) on top of a 40-plus year career.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
Five Reasons Carly Simon Should Be in the Rock HallFive Reasons Carly Simon Should Be in the Rock HallShe was one of the era's most confessional, candid and passionate artists.Allison RappAllison Rapp
Five Reasons Dolly Parton Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of FameFive Reasons Dolly Parton Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of FameCountry star earned her "Legend" status decades ago. Your move, HOF.Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
The Case for All 16 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame CandidatesThe Case for All 16 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame CandidatesThey're all worthy, but in the end only a select few will make it in.Allison RappAllison Rapp
5 Reasons Kate Bush Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame5 Reasons Kate Bush Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of FameHer influence spans generations and genres, so why isn't this trailblazer in the HOF?Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
5 Reasons Fela Kuti Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame5 Reasons Fela Kuti Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of FameHis sharp mixture of traditional West African sounds, soul, R&B and jazz formed the foundation of Afrobeat. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
5 Reasons Iron Maiden Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame5 Reasons Iron Maiden Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of FameThey're not going to show up, but they deserve the accolade anyway. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
5 Reasons Tina Turner Should Be in the Rock Hall of Fame5 Reasons Tina Turner Should Be in the Rock Hall of FameShe's already in the HOF for her groundbreaking work with ex-husband Ike Turner, but this powerhouse deserves solo induction, too.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski