5 Reasons Soundgarden Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame5 Reasons Soundgarden Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of FameThe Seattle grunge band helped define a sound in the '90s.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
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
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 the Spinners Should Be in the Hall of FameFive Reasons the Spinners Should Be in the Hall of FameSilky-smooth purveyors of '70s soul have been nominated four times. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Five Reasons Willie Nelson Should Be in the Rock Hall of FameFive Reasons Willie Nelson Should Be in the Rock Hall of FameAnother candidate with Dolly Parton's canny blend of crossover fame and frisky rebelliousness.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
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 Joy Division/New Order Should Be in the Rock HallFive Reasons Joy Division/New Order Should Be in the Rock HallTheir shared history was formed in a crucible of loss after Ian Curtis' suicide.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Five Reasons Cyndi Lauper Should Be in the Rock Hall of FameFive Reasons Cyndi Lauper Should Be in the Rock Hall of Fame'She's So Unusual' made her a star, but her influence goes way deeper than that 1983 classic.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
Five Reasons Missy Elliott Should Be in the Rock Hall of FameFive Reasons Missy Elliott Should Be in the Rock Hall of Fame"Queen of Rap" is a deeply innovative songwriter, producer and music video maker.Allison RappAllison Rapp
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