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Metallica, Run-D.M.C. Lead Rock Hall Nominees

Metallica, Run-D.M.C., the Stooges, War, Bobby Womack, Jeff Beck, Chic, Wanda Jackson, and Little Anthony and the Imperials are the nine Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2009 nominees, it was announced Monday. Of these nine, ultimately five will be chosen for induction. The 24th Annual Induction Ceremony will take place on April 4th in Cleveland (in a first, tickets for the ceremony will be available to the public).

Eligibility for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame dictates that the artist's recording career began at least 25 years prior to the year of nomination. Thus, this year's nominees must've all released their first recording by or before 1983. Last year's winning class included Madonna, John Mellencamp and Leonard Cohen.





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HOW CAN THERE BE A HALL OF FAME WITH OUT JOHNNY(PLEDGEING MY LOVE ) ACE

February 15 2010 at 4:26 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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September 22 2008 at 11:28 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
slvrnblk369

Hey chill out.. Run DMC got to deserved it!!!! cuz they end up with rock n roll era thats why they called are themselves as "king of rock" and look out all those rappers represented as today of rap world !!!

September 22 2008 at 11:02 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Micheal

Looks like the committee are the same 'with it folks' that nominate for Rock Album grammy awards as well

September 22 2008 at 7:46 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Frank

Rock & Roll Criteria ? I'm embarrassed for my hometown (Cleveland, Ohio). How in the world can this committee disregard Alice Cooper's accomplishments once again ? The standards he set, and the countless bands he's influenced are immeasurable ! Approximately 70 million records sold, with his first being released in the early 60's. They can't be serious with the Run-D.M.C. nomination ? What an insult to the Rock & Roll community !!! I hear the committee is leaning towards Slim Whitman, Zamfir, and Boxcar Willie for 2010 nominations.

September 22 2008 at 6:19 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply