Hall of Fame Reasons

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

Their true legacy lies not in the singles, or even the distinctive videos, but in their tireless search for the new.

"All Night Long" singer is an eyebrow-raising nominee for purists, but he deserves induction.

There was time when an all-female group didn't write its own songs or play its own instruments.

She's already in the HOF for her groundbreaking work with ex-husband Ike Turner, but this powerhouse deserves solo induction, too.

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.

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

Eligible for induction since 2004, they were a finalist once, in 2012.

They're influential, artsy and one of the most visual bands on the planet. Why haven't they been inducted yet?