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Bon Jovi, Alice Cooper, Neil Diamond Lead 2011 Rock Hall of Fame Nominees

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Time for the annual griping and debating among the rock-fan masses -- the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2011 nominees for induction.

Among the 15 artists, first-time nominees include Bon Jovi, Tom Waits, Neil Diamond, Donovan and Alice Cooper. Previously nominated artists include rockers J. Geils Band, rap stars LL Cool J and the Beastie Boys, New Orleans legend Dr. John, disco queen Donna Summer, R&B act Chic and singers Laura Nyro, Darlene Love, Chuck Willis and Joe Tex.

The inductees will be announced sometime in December, with the official ceremony and concert being held at New York City's Waldorf Astoria on March 14. Last year, the Stooges, Genesis, the Hollies, ABBA and Jimmy Cliff made the cut.

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drandkids771

where is kiss...what a joke

July 12 2011 at 8:03 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Roy

THE TOP 5 CHARTING ROCK AND ROLL BANDS OF ALL TIME ON THE BILLBOARD 200 ALBUMS CHART

01. The Beatles
02. The Rolling Stones
03. The Beach Boys
04. Chicago
05. The Bee Gees

THE TOP 5 CHARTING ROCK AND ROLL BANDS OF ALL TIME ON THE BILLBOARD 100 SINGLES CHART

01. The Beatles
02. The Rolling Stones
03. The Beach Boys
04. Chicago
05. The Bee Gees

INDUCT CHICAGO ALREADY!!

CHICAGO BAND MEMBERS WHO CAN BE INDUCTED

01. Walter Parazaider (1967-Present: saxophone; clarinet; flute; songwriter)
02. Lee Loughnane (1967-Present: vocals; trumpet; flugelhorn; songwriter)
03. James Pankow (1967-Present: vocals; trombone; songwriter)
04. Robert Lamm (1967-Present: vocals; piano; keyboards; songwriter)
05. Terry Kath (1967-1978: vocals; guitar; songwriter)
06. Peter Cetera (1967-1985: vocals; bass guitar; songwriter)
07. Danny Seraphine (1967-1991: drums; songwriter)
08. Laudir De Oliveira (1973-1980: percussions)
09. Donnie Dacus (1978-1980: vocals; guitar)
10. Bill Champlin (1981-2009: vocals; keyboards; guitar; songwriter)
11. Jason Scheff (1985-present: vocals; bass guitar; songwriter)
12. Tris Imboden (1990-present: drums)

CHICAGO BAND MEMBERS WHO WILL BE INDUCTED

01. Walter Parazaider (1967-Present: saxophone; clarinet; flute; songwriter)
02. Lee Loughnane (1967-Present: vocals; trumpet; flugelhorn; songwriter)
03. James Pankow (1967-Present: vocals; trombone; songwriter)
04. Robert Lamm (1967-Present: vocals; piano; keyboards; songwriter)
05. Terry Kath (1967-1978: vocals; guitar; songwriter)
06. Peter Cetera (1967-1985: vocals; bass guitar; songwriter)
07. Danny Seraphine (1967-1991: drums; songwriter)
08. Bill Champlin (1981-2009: vocals; keyboards; guitar; songwriter)
09. Jason Scheff (1985-present: vocals; bass guitar; songwriter)

CHICAGO BAND MEMBERS WHO MIGHT BE INDUCTED

01. Laudir De Oliveira (1973-1980: percussions)
02. Donnie Dacus (1978-1980: vocals; guitar)
03. Tris Imboden (1990-present: drums)

CHICAGO BAND MEMBERS WHO CAN’T AND WON’T BE INDUCTED

01. Chris Pinnick (1980-1984: guitar)
02. Dawayne Bailey (1986-1994: guitar)
03. Keith Howland (1995-present: guitar)

December 14 2010 at 7:21 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Paul Mosenson

Let me see.

Paul Revere & Raiders
Monkees
Moody Blues
Yes
Rush
Stevie Ray Vaughan

Hello?

November 04 2010 at 9:53 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Anne

Bon Jovi! They're the only ones that are still rockin' with new material every 2 years and are still doing concerts. No contest!!!

October 18 2010 at 3:57 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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kristi

YES, IT IS ABOUT TIME. BONJOVI DESERVES IT. I LOVE THEM

February 05 2011 at 1:25 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Pat

Alice Cooper should win, I have been to alot of concerts and he is the best.He still makes great songs and is dedecated to all his fans. Alice you are a winner no matter what happens.
Sincerely,
Ms. Cooper

October 04 2010 at 3:47 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
rockininwpg

How's about The Guess Who from Canada? You can't dent their success - they outsold The Beatles at mutual times over their careers - yet not even a nomination? What's wrong with this process?

September 29 2010 at 8:19 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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rockininwpg

Sorry, I meant to say "you can't deny their success".

September 29 2010 at 8:43 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Megan

Alice Cooper!! He has influenced so many, and paved the way more than most will ever know.

September 29 2010 at 12:38 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Shiloh

It's about time Darlene Love was nominated.

September 29 2010 at 12:35 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Roseohope

The Goo Goo Dolls should be nominated!

September 29 2010 at 9:54 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Craig Nelson

Some I never heard of. Some are definitely way overdue. But Donovan? Just proves if you've been around long enough, sooner or later you get nominated, and if you get nominated often enough, you get in. Yes, sometimes this IS a freakin' joke.

September 29 2010 at 9:09 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply