Hall of Fame Reasons

They're all worthy, but only a select handful will make it in.

It's time the metal legends assume their rightful place.

Induction would be the cherry (... ice-cream smile) on top of a 40-plus year career.

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.

The Seattle grunge band helped define a sound in the '90s.

Phil Lynott and his colleagues brought a new level of storytelling to heavy music, and deserve to be honored for it.

Yes' intricate, thrilling musicianship should have been enough to get these prog forefathers into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame long ago.

Journey have been eligible for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 2000, but didn't earn their first nomination until 2016.

We offer several good reasons why the Cars belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.