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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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Patricia Mae Giraldo (née Andrzejewski; born January 10, 1953), who goes by the stage name Pat... more on Wikipedia4,5471,9762
Boston is an American rock band from Boston, Massachusetts, which had its most notable... more on Wikipedia4,8032,5363
Styx is an American rock band from Chicago that formed in 1972 and became famous for its... more on Wikipedia4,2572,2164
Foreigner is an English–American rock band, originally formed in New York City in 1976 by... more on Wikipedia4,4512,4165
Bad Company are an English hard rock supergroup formed in Westminster, London, in 1973 by... more on Wikipedia3,5702,1706
Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band formed in Leyton, East London, in 1975 by bassist... more on Wikipedia5,2942,8127
4,5112,244voting closed at #7
The Cars
The Cars were an American rock band that emerged from the new wave scene in the late 1970s.... more on WikipediaInducted in 2018.
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REO Speedwagon (originally styled as R.E.O. Speedwagon) is an American rock band from... more on Wikipedia2,7381,6829
Brian Douglas Wilson (born June 20, 1942) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and... more on Wikipedia81242410
Jethro Tull are a British rock band formed in Blackpool, Lancashire, in 1967. Initially... more on Wikipedia4,0842,59811
William Michael Albert Broad (born 30 November 1955), known professionally as Billy Idol, is... more on Wikipedia2,5101,66612
John Robert Cocker (20 May 1944 – 22 December 2014), better known as Joe Cocker, was an... more on Wikipedia2,6401,82113
The Guess Who are a Canadian rock band from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Initially gaining recognition... more on Wikipedia2,4821,69614
Grand Funk Railroad, sometimes shortened as Grand Funk, is an American hard rock band popular... more on Wikipedia2,4211,56715
The Monkees are an American rock and pop band originally active between 1966 and 1971, with... more on Wikipedia2,6892,02416
Joseph Fidler Walsh (born November 20, 1947) is an American rock singer, guitarist, and... more on Wikipedia1,21946917
Bachman–Turner Overdrive, often abbreviated as BTO, is a Canadian rock group from Winnipeg,... more on Wikipedia2,0761,27118
3,9772,587voting closed at #18
Dire Straits
Dire Straits were a British rock band formed in London in 1977 by Mark Knopfler (lead vocals... more on WikipediaInducted in 2018.
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Blue Öyster Cult (often abbreviated BÖC or BOC) is an American rock band formed on Long... more on Wikipedia3,1072,33820
5,0322,396voting closed at #20
Def Leppard
Def Leppard are an English rock band formed in 1977 in Sheffield as part of the new wave of... more on WikipediaInducted in 2019
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Three Dog Night is an American rock band. They formed in 1967 with founding members consisting... more on Wikipedia2,3611,79122
Judas Priest are an English heavy metal band formed in West Bromwich in 1969. They have sold... more on Wikipedia4,0722,33523
Peter Kenneth Frampton (born 22 April 1950) is an English rock musician, singer, songwriter,... more on Wikipedia1,6321,18924
Scorpions are a German rock band formed in 1965 in Hanover by Rudolf Schenker. Since the... more on Wikipedia3,1942,45725
Motörhead () were an English rock band formed in June 1975 by bassist, singer, and songwriter... more on Wikipedia3,0342,359