The Case for All 17 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame CandidatesThe Case for All 17 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame CandidatesThey're all worthy, but only a select handful will make it in.Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
Five Reasons Judas Priest Should Be in the Rock Hall of FameFive Reasons Judas Priest Should Be in the Rock Hall of FameIt's time the metal legends assume their rightful place.Gary GraffGary Graff
Five Reasons Duran Duran Should Be in the Rock HallFive Reasons Duran Duran Should Be in the Rock HallInduction would be the cherry (... ice-cream smile) on top of a 40-plus year career.Annie ZaleskiAnnie Zaleski
The Case for All 16 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame CandidatesThe Case for All 16 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame CandidatesAll the nominees are deserving, but they can't all get in this year.Dave LiftonDave Lifton
5 Reasons Pat Benatar Should Be in the Hall of Fame5 Reasons Pat Benatar Should Be in the Hall of FameThe singer was a pioneer for female artists and a powerhouse hitmaker. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
5 Reasons Soundgarden Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame5 Reasons Soundgarden Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of FameThe Seattle grunge band helped define a sound in the '90s.Ryan ReedRyan Reed
5 Reasons Thin Lizzy Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame5 Reasons Thin Lizzy Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of FamePhil Lynott and his colleagues brought a new level of storytelling to heavy music, and deserve to be honored for it.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
5 Reasons Yes Should Be in the Hall of Fame5 Reasons Yes Should Be in the Hall of FameYes' intricate, thrilling musicianship should have been enough to get these prog forefathers into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame long ago. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
5 Reasons Journey Should Be in the Hall of Fame5 Reasons Journey Should Be in the Hall of FameJourney have been eligible for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 2000, but didn't earn their first nomination until 2016. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
5 Reasons the Cars Should Be in the Hall of Fame5 Reasons the Cars Should Be in the Hall of FameWe offer several good reasons why the Cars belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.Jed GottliebJed Gottlieb