Every Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee, Ranked
Vote up your favorite Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees.
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A complete list of bands and artists inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, ranked in order of preference by music fans. For a list of artists who deserve to be inducted but haven't been yet, check out this guide to Artists Who Belong in the Rock Hall of Fame. And be sure to vote down all the artists you don't think belong in the Hall of Fame!
The Rock Hall of Fame - located in Cleveland, Ohio - was established in 1986 and is dedicated to preserving the rich heritage and memorabilia associated with rock music. Each year, a list of bands and artists is nominated to join the pantheon of all-time greatest musical acts in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Out of these nominees, only a handful are then chosen as actual Hall of Fame inductees. To be eligible, a musician or band must have released their debut album at least 25 years previously. (This eliminates flash-in-the-pan or "fad" artists from getting through, leaving the honor of joining the Hall of Fame open only to those artists who have made a lasting impact on rock music.)
2012's inductees are Guns N' Roses, Beastie Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Laura Nyro, Donovan and The Small Faces. Nominated acts that were not selected this year include Eric B. & Rakim, Heart, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, The Spinners, Donna Summer and War. The Rock Hall of Fame decision-making process has been criticized frequently, for collecting all the power in the hands of a few individuals, and for ignoring genres that are not considered "purely" rock (such as hip-hop.) As well, some critics cite the numerous classic, iconic artists who are eligible but have not been inducted. These include Hall & Oates, Yes, Chicago, The Doobie Brothers, Rush, KISS, Sonic Youth, and other members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
- Inducted in 1988. Inducted Members: George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr.
- Inducted in 2001. Inducted Members: John Deacon, Brian May, Freddie Mercury and Roger Taylor.
- 1A Night at the Opera1,059 Votes
- 2Sheer Heart Attack892 Votes
- 3A Day at the Races788 Votes
- Inducted in 1995. Inducted Members: John Bonham, John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page and Robert Plant
- Inducted in 1996. Inducted Members: Syd Barrett, David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Roger Waters and Rick Wright.
- Inducted in 1989. Inducted Members: Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Keith Richards, Ian Stewart, Mick Taylor, Charlie Watts, Ronnie Wood and Bill Wyman.
- Inducted in 1992. Inducted Members: Jimi Hendrix, Mitch Mitchell and Noel Redding.
- Inducted in 1990. Inducted Members: Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle, Keith Moon and Pete Townshend.
- 11Inducted in 2003. Inducted Members: Phil Rudd, Brian Johnson, Bon Scott, Cliff Williams, Angus Young and Malcolm Young.
- 1Highway to Hell1,778 Votes
- 2Back in Black1,810 Votes
- 3Let There Be Rock1,509 Votes
- Inducted in 2006. Inducted Members: Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne and Bill Ward.
- Inducted in 1993. Inducted Members: John Densmore, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek and Jim Morrison.
- Inducted in 1993. Inducted Members: Doug Clifford, Stu Cook, John Fogerty and Tom Fogerty.
- Inducted in 2002. Inducted Members: Tom Petty, Ron Blair, Mike Campbell, Howie Epstein, Stan Lynch and Benmont Tench.
- Inducted in 2006. Inducted Members: Bob Burns, Allen Collins, Steve Gaines, Ed King, Gary Rossington, Billy Powell, Artimus Pyle, Ronnie Van Zant and Leon Wilkeson.
- Inducted in 1998. Inducted Members: Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, Peter Green, Danny Kirwan, John McVie, Christine McVie, Stevie Nicks and Jeremy Spencer.
- 1Superstition572 Votes
2Isn't She Lovely431 Votes- 3Sir Duke430 Votes
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- 1Drain You115 Votes
- 2In Bloom122 Votes
- 3Lithium129 Votes
- 28Inducted in 1993. Inducted Members: Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce and Eric Clapton.
- Inducted in 2007. Inducted Members: Michael Anthony, Sammy Hagar, David Lee Roth, Alex Van Halen and Eddie Van Halen.
- Inducted in 1988. Inducted Members: Al Jardine, Mike Love, Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson and Dennis Wilson.
- Inducted in 2003. Inducted Members: Stewart Copeland, Sting and Andy Summers.
- Inducted in 1990. Inducted Members: Mick Avory, Dave Davies, Ray Davies and Peter Quaife.
- Inducted in 2001. Inducted Members: Tom Hamilton, Joey Kramer, Joe Perry, Steven Tyler and Brad Whitford.
- Inducted in 1998. Inducted Members: Don Felder, Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, Randy Meisner, Timothy B. Schmit and Joe Walsh.
- Inducted in 2009. Inducted Members: Cliff Burton, Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield, Jason Newsted, Robert Trujillo, and Lars Ulrich.
- 39Inducted in 1998. Inducted Members: Carlos Santana, Jose Chepito Areas, David Brown, Mike Carabello, Gregg Rolie and Michael Shrieve.
- 43Inducted in 2004. Inducted Members: Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard.
- Inducted in 1994. Inducted members: Eric Burdon, Chas Chandler, Alan Price, John Steele, and Hilton Valentine.
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- 1Sheila E.302 Votes
- 2The Time270 Votes
- 3Morris Day276 Votes
- Inducted in 2003. Inducted Members: Terry Chimes, Topper Headon, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon and Joe Strummer.
- Inducted in 2011. Inducted Members: Alice Cooper, Glen Buxton, Michael Bruce, Dennis Dunaway and Neal Smith.
- Inducted 2012. Inducted Members: Steven Adler, Duff McKagan, Dizzy Reed, Axl Rose, Slash, Matt Sorum, and Izzy Sradlin.
- Inducted in 1989. Inducted Members: Dennis Edwards, Melvin Franklin, Eddie Kendricks, David Ruffin, Otis Williams and Paul Williams.
- Inducted in 1991. Inducted Members: Gene Clark, Michael Clarke, David Crosby, Chris Hillman and Roger McGuinn.
- 58Inducted in 2005. Inducted Members: Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen.
- 1Pride (In the Name of Love)26 Votes
- 2I Will Follow34 Votes
- 3Gloria22 Votes
- 59Inducted in 2010. Inducted Members: Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks, Phil Collins, Steve Hackett and Mike Rutherford.
- Inducted in 1996. Inducted Members: Marty Balin, Jack Casady, Spencer Dryden, Paul Kantner, Jorma Kaukonen and Grace Slick.
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Crosby, Stills & Nash
Inducted in 1997. Inducted Members: David Crosby, Steven Stills, and Graham Nash - Inducted in 1992. Inducted Members: Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Chris Dreja, Jim McCarty, Jimmy Page, Keith Relf and Paul Samwell-Smith.
- Inducted in 1995. Inducted Members: Duane Allman, Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, Jai Johanny Johanson, Berry Oakley and Butch Trucks.
- Inducted in 1998. Inducted Members: Denny Doherty, Cass Elliot, John Phillips and Michelle Phillips.
- 71Inducted in 2006. Inducted Members: Debbie Harry, Clem Burke, Jimmy Destri, Nigel Harrison, Frank Infante, Chris Stein and Gary Valentine Lachman.
- Inducted 2015. Inducted Members Joan Jett, Gary Ryan, Lee Crystal and Ricky Byrd.
- Inducted in 1990. Inducted Members: Tom DeVito, Bob Gaudio, Nick Massi, and Frankie Valli.
- 77Inducted in 2002. Inducted Members: Dee Dee Ramone, Joey Ramone, Johnny Ramone, Marky Ramone and Tommy Ramone.
- Inducted in 1988. Inducted Members: Florence Ballard, Diana Ross and Mary Wilson.
- Inducted in 2015. Inducted Members: Stevie Ray Vaughan, Chris Layton, Tommy Shannon, Reese Wynans.
- Inducted in 1986. Inducted Members: Don Everly and Phil Everly.
- 87Inducted in 2007. Inducted Members: Bill Berry, Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Michael Stipe.
- Inducted in 2010. Inducted Members: Bernie Calvert, Allan Clarke, Bobby Elliott, Eric Haydock, Tony Hicks, Graham Nash and Terry Sylvester.
- 94Inducted in 1997. Inducted Members: Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb and Robin Gibb.
- Inducted in 2001. Inducted Members: Walter Becker and Donald F*gen.
- Inducted in 2002. Inducted Members: David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison and Tina Weymouth.
- 100Inducted in 1990. Inducted Members: Renaldo "Obie" Benson, Abdul "Duke" Fakir, Lawrence Payton and Levi Stubbs.
- Inducted in 1994. Inducted Members: Tom Constanten, Jerry Garcia, Donna Godchaux, Keith Godchaux, Mickey Hart, Robert Hunter, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh, Ron McKernan, Brent Mydland, Bob Weir and Vince Welnick.
- Inducted in 1997. Inducted Members: Richie Furay, Dewey Martin, Bruce Palmer, Stephen Stills, and Neil Young.
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Alice Cooper(Band)
- Inducted in 2000. Inducted Members: Philip Bailey, Larry Dunn, Johnny Graham, Ralph Johnson, Al McKay, Fred White, Maurice White, Verdine White and Andrew Woolfolk.
- 118Inducted in 1994. Inducted Members: Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel and Robbie Robertson.
- Inducted in 2003. Inducted Members: Bobby Hatfield and Bill Medley.
