The 17 Biggest Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Snubs

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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

Devo
Ebet Roberts—Getty Images

Number of Years Eligible: 12

Bon Jovi

Bon Jovi
Paul Natkin—Getty Images

Number of Years Eligible: 6

The Monkees

The Monkees
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

Number of Years Eligible: 24

Kate Bush

Kate Bush
Angelo Deligio—Mondadori Portfolio/Getty Images

Number of Years Eligible: 12

Kraftwerk

Kraftwerk
Koh Hasebe—Getty Images

Number of Years Eligible: 20

 

The Cars

The Cars
Chris Walter—Getty Images

Number of Years Eligible: 12

Motörhead

Motorhead
Estate Of Keith Morris/Redferns Getty Images

Number of Years Eligible: 13

Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson
CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images

Number of Years Eligible: 28

Yes

Yes
Michael Putland—Getty Images

Number of Years Eligible: 21

The Doobie Brothers

The Doobie Brothers
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

Number of Years Eligible: 19

Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston
20th Century Fox/Getty Images

Number of Years Eligible: 5

 

 

Judas Priest

Judas Priest
Paul Natkin—Getty Images

Number of Years Eligible: 16

Slayer

Slayer
SlayerChris Walter—Getty Images

Number of Years Eligible: 7

The Smiths

The Smiths
Brian Rasic—Getty Images

Number of Years Eligible: 6

Dick Dale

Dick Dale
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

Number of Years Eligible: 28

Journey

Journey
JourneyChris Walter—Getty Images

Number of Years Eligible: 15

Pixies

Pixies
Clayton Call—Getty Images

Number of Years Eligible: 2

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