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Musicians Who Belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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Each new crop of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees brings with it with it a good share of controversy. Who is most deserving of being in the Rock Hall of Fame? Vote for the bands and musicians that you think most belong in the Rock and Roll HOF, or make your own ranked list of the rockers who have been left out of the Rock Hall

This list collects artists that Ranker voters and listers think belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but who are not currently inducted. Remember, bands and musicians are only eligible for induction 25 years after the release of their debut album, so popular acts from the late '80s, '90s or '00s would not yet be eligible. Don't suggest them!
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    Ronnie James Dio

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    1. Harry
      Musicians Who Belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at 4/13/2012 4:17 PM
      What about Stevie Ray Vaughn?
    2. Anonymous
      Musicians Who Belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at 4/13/2012 3:42 PM
      Where is Journey on this list? Steve Perry is THE VOICE and Neal Schon can stand toe-to-toe with any guitar player in the business! Not to mention they are one of an elite groups with a Diamond Award CD.
    3. sarcasmo65
      Musicians Who Belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at 4/12/2012 11:38 AM
      JOAN JETT. How is she not on this list? Huge fail. She's way overdue for the recognition she's earned.
    4. sophillyjimmy
      Musicians Who Belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at 1/25/2012 5:40 AM
      It is unbelievable that the Music H of F didn't add Johnny Maestro yet. This man had the most beautiful voice of all time in R&R and had hits with both The Crests and the Brooklyn Bridge.
      He passed away over a year ago and up until his death he was still performing live with the Brooklyn Bridge to sell out crowds and on PBS fund drives to a standing ovation.

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