40 Artists Who Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (UCR)

As another group of inductees marches into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, let’s pause for a moment to recognize the many artists who’ve yet to be recognized. Along the way, the Rock Hall’s induction committee has gotten plenty right; no offense to anyone already in, or going into, the hall. But there should have already been room made for influential acts like Deep Purple and Yes, as well as for big names like Judas Priest, the Doobie Brothers, Iron Maiden and Cheap Trick.

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Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Fall Out Boy To Induct Hall of Famers (Rolling Stone)

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced presenters for this year's ceremony: Paul McCartney will induct Ringo Starr, Stevie Wonder will speak on Bill Withers, Patti Smith will intro Lou Reed, Peter Wolf will show praise to the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Fall Out Boy will discuss Green Day, John Mayer will pay tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble and Steve Cropper will extol The "5" Royales. Organizers have yet to announce who will induct Joan Jett & The Blackhearts.

Read more @ Rolling Stone: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/paul-mccartney-stevie-wonder-fall-out-boy-to-induct-hall-of-famers-20150318#ixzz3UlhRuvSb