Hall of Fame Reasons

Silky-smooth purveyors of '70s soul have been nominated four times.

Another candidate with Dolly Parton's canny blend of crossover fame and frisky rebelliousness.

Their shared history was formed in a crucible of loss after Ian Curtis' suicide.

'She's So Unusual' made her a star, but her influence goes way deeper than that 1983 classic.

"Queen of Rap" is a deeply innovative songwriter, producer and music video maker.

Nomination for the duo came sooner than expected, but they're certainly worthy.

From being Michael Jackson's backing singer to a nine-time Grammy winner, singer-songwriter has proven her status as a rock 'n' roll star.

After nearly three decades of eligibility, the late singer-songwriter earned his first nomination in 2023.

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

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

She's already enshrined as a member of Fleetwood Mac - but Stevie Nicks deserves her own place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

For the first era of its existence, critics' darlings pretty much had the run of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but a growing group of fan favorites have taken their place among the inductees.