The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its inductees Thursday, adding Steve Miller, Cheap Trick, Chicago, Deep Purple, and N.W.A. But it has been accused of snubbing some artists for years, which is often the subject of heated debate and controversy. Check out some of most notable Rock and Roll Hall of Fame snubs.
Devo
Number of Years Eligible: 12
Bon Jovi
Number of Years Eligible: 6
The Monkees
Number of Years Eligible: 24
Kate Bush
Number of Years Eligible: 12
Kraftwerk
Number of Years Eligible: 20
The Cars
Number of Years Eligible: 12
Motörhead
Number of Years Eligible: 13
Willie Nelson
Number of Years Eligible: 28
Yes
Number of Years Eligible: 21
The Doobie Brothers
Number of Years Eligible: 19
Whitney Houston
Number of Years Eligible: 5
Judas Priest
Number of Years Eligible: 16
Slayer
Number of Years Eligible: 7
The Smiths
Number of Years Eligible: 6
Dick Dale
Number of Years Eligible: 28
Journey
Number of Years Eligible: 15
Pixies
Number of Years Eligible: 2
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