Hall of Fame Reasons

All the nominees are deserving, but they can't all get in this year.

As if Lemmy Kilmister wasn’t all the reasons ever needed.

The singer was a pioneer for female artists and a powerhouse hitmaker.

They've dominated the fan-ballot voting. But that's not the only reason this group should get in.

They've had huge hits and health issues, breakups and hiccups, and seemingly countless comings and goings, then reunion and triumph.

The Seattle grunge band helped define a sound in the '90s.

Phil Lynott and his colleagues brought a new level of storytelling to heavy music, and deserve to be honored for it.

Trent Reznor pioneered industrial rock into the mainstream, but his accomplishments extend far beyond that.

Each artist nominated for next year's class deserves induction.

Legendary soul/funk singer Chaka Khan, who got her start in Rufus, deserves to be honored with the greats.