It’s a new year, which means there’s a fresh batch of nominees vying for induction in the prestigious Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
This year, the legendary acts that are in contention are: Jay-Z, Foo Fighters, Carole King, Rage Against The Machine, Tina Turner, Mary J. Blige, Kate Bush, Devo, The Go-Go’s, Iron Maiden, Chaka Khan, Fela Kuti, LL Cool J, New York Dolls, Todd Rundgren and Dionne Warwick.
As always, the eligibility criteria requires an artist or band to have released their first commercial recording 25 years ago or more.
A couple of these acts have been nominated in previous years, but there are some notable newbies, like Jay-Z, Foo Fighters, Dionne Warwick, Iron Maiden and more.
Of course, fans cast their votes over at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s website. These votes contribute to who is inducted, but don’t dictate the final decision.
2020 saw the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induct Nine Inch Nails, Whitney Houston, Depeche Mode, Notorious B.I.G., T. Rex and the Doobie Brothers through a virtual ceremony.
Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2021 Nominee List
Mary J. Blige
Kate Bush
Devo
Foo Fighters
The Go-Go’s
Iron Maiden
JAY-Z
Chaka Khan
Carole King
Fela Kuti
LL Cool J
New York Dolls
Rage Against the Machine
Todd Rundgren
Tina Turner
Dionne Warwick
