Uncovering the Next Generation's Hall of Fame

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Top 9 Artists Who Released their Debut Recording in 1951
These artists released their first recording in 1951. They have been eligible since the first Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 1986. Artists aleady inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame are highlighted in orange.
| 1. | Howlin' Wolf |
| 2. | Big Mama Thornton |
| 3. | Elmore James |
| 4. | Sonny Rollins |
| 5. | Chuck Willis |
| 6. | Pete Seeger |
| 7. | Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys |
| 8. | Joao Gilberto |
| 9. | Perry Como |
Essential Debut Songs from 1951
| Songs (?) | Wikipedia | |
| Elmore James | Dust My Broom | ☆ |
| Howlin' Wolf | How Many More Years | ☆ |
| Jackie Brenston | Rocket 88 | ☆ |
| Johnnie Ray | Cry | ☆ |
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