Announced today were the nominations for one of the biggest honors in music, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Notable first time nominees include Jay Z, Iron Maiden, Foo Fighters, and Mary J. Blige. Other artists on the ballot this year include Rage Against The Machine, Kate Bush, Devo, The Go-Go’s, Chaka Khan, Fela Kuti, LL Cool J, New York Dolls, Todd Rundgren, Carole King, Tina Turner, and Dionne Warwick.
Last November, the Cleveland, Ohio based institution welcomed the Notorious B.I.G, Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode, the Doobie Brothers, Whitney Houston, T. Rex into their 2020 class. Fans will be able to participate in the selection process this year alongside the body of music journalists, producers, and industry experts. After the initial announcement, the overwhelming amount of voting crashed the site, so it might not be available as of this time. The link to vote can be found here, and will be open through April 30. Enjoy!