Take a look into the future....
Remember, artists are eligible for the Rock Hall 25 years after the release of their first record (LP, EP or single), but the induction ceremony itself takes place the following year. The following is a list of potential future nominees. Click on any year to see more artists, or click on any artist to express your opinion on their chances for the Rock Hall.
The following artists have recently been overlooked by the Rock Hall in their first eligible year:
| 2009 | | Nick Cave, The Flaming Lips, Whitney Houston, ... |
| 2008 | | The Smiths, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Bon Jovi, ... |
| 2007 | | Janet Jackson, Violent Femmes, Sonic Youth, ... |
| 2006 | | Depeche Mode, The Replacements, Hüsker Dü, Mötley Crüe, New Order, ... |
| 2005 | | Ozzy Osbourne, INXS, The Go-Go's, ... |
| 2004 | | Iron Maiden, Def Leppard, The B-52's, Lucinda Williams, ... |
| 2003 | | Dire Straits, The Cars, The Cure, Joy Division, Devo, ... |
| 2002 | | Cheap Trick, The Jam, Motörhead, Peter Gabriel, Iggy Pop, ... |
| 2001 | | Heart, Boston, ... |
Some other notable omissions:
Lou Reed, Tom Waits, Roxy Music, Kraftwerk, Deep Purple, Alice Cooper, Rush, Yes, Cheap Trick, New York Dolls, Steve Miller Band, Judas Priest, KISS, Chic, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beastie Boys, King Crimson, LL Cool J
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