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# The 17 Biggest Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Snubs

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## Kenneth Bachor


Dec 17, 2015 10:30 PM UTC

by 

[Kenneth Bachor](https://time.com/author/kenneth-bachor/)


## Kenneth Bachor


Dec 17, 2015 10:30 PM UTC

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](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt758efb57d1a01866/698875be3c163973c745b3ae/devo-band.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

Devo photographed at Dr Stotsky's chemistry lab at New York University in New York on January 2, 1979\. (Photo by Ebet Roberts/Redferns) Ebet Roberts—Getty Images

**Number of Years Eligible:** 12

### Bon Jovi

![Bon Jovi](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt8acce0d1b77d7f4e/698875bd0b72e353b66e74ee/bon-jovi.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

Portrait of American rock band Bon Jovi backstage before a performance, Illinois, early March, 1987\. Pictured are, from left, David Bryan, Tico Torres, Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, and Alec John Such. (Photo by Paul Natkin/Getty Images) Paul Natkin—Getty Images

**Number of Years Eligible:** 6

### The Monkees

![The Monkees](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt29263fb5a75a80e6/698875c2196cf44426039819/the-monkees.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

UNSPECIFIED - JANUARY 01: Photo of Monkees (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

**Number of Years Eligible:** 24

### Kate Bush

![Kate Bush](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blta5b8c5cce7425ccd/698875c0e20a87a3c7a8eb0a/kate-bush.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

The British singer Kate Bush poses for a photo shoot. Great Britain, 1980 (Photo by Angelo DeligioMondadori Portfolio via Getty Images) Angelo Deligio—Mondadori Portfolio/Getty Images

**Number of Years Eligible:** 12

### Kraftwerk

![Kraftwerk](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt8e921c2faa03069a/698875c10a4a22c9ca9c78bf/kraftwerk-band.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

Kraftwerk in front of world time clock in Keio Plaza Hotel, Tokyo, September 1981\. (Photo by Koh Hasebe/Shinko Music/Getty Images) Koh Hasebe—Getty Images

**Number of Years Eligible:** 20

### The Cars

![The Cars](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltfc6cd27a04930a60/698875c22dce012d819e6fbf/the-cars-band.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

The Cars 1978 Greg Hawkes, David Robinson, Ric Ocasek Benjamin Orr and Elliot Easton (Photo by Chris Walter/WireImage) Chris Walter—Getty Images

**Number of Years Eligible:** 12

### Motörhead

![Motorhead](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt7ef71e1df9fd9490/698875c12dce0120c89e6fbb/motorhead-band.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

British heavy rock band Motorhead, London, 1978\. Left to right: drummer Phil 'Philthy Animal' Taylor, guitarist 'Fast' Eddie Clarke and bassist and singer Lemmy (Ian Kilmister). (Photo by Estate Of Keith Morris/Redferns) Estate Of Keith Morris/Redferns Getty Images


**Number of Years Eligible:** 13

### Willie Nelson

![Willie Nelson](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt325b3176bb21a6c1/698875c30a4a22220e9c78c7/willie-nelson.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

American country and western singer Willie Nelson, 1986\. (Photo by CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images) CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images

**Number of Years Eligible:** 28

### Yes

![Yes](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltcfee3e054897fb8a/698875c4e20a877062a8eb0e/yes-band.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

English progressive rock group Yes, United Kingdom, circa 1975\. Left to right: singer Jon Anderson, Swiss keyboard player Patrick Moraz, drummer Alan White, bassist Chris Squire and guitarist Steve Howe. (Photo by Michael Putland/Getty Images) Michael Putland—Getty Images

**Number of Years Eligible:** 21

### The Doobie Brothers

![The Doobie Brothers](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltcfd23b0159a4aa6f/698875bfe20a87be42a8eb01/doobie-brothers.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

1976: (Clockwise from bottom left) Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, John Hartman, Patrick Simmons, Keith Knudsen, Tiran Porter and Michael McDonald (center) of the rock and roll band "The Doobie Brothers" pose for a portrait in 1976\. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images


**Number of Years Eligible:** 19

### Whitney Houston

![Whitney Houston](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt45601399048aa0f1/698875c38e0601eadd463cde/whitney-houston.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

American singer and actress Whitney Houston (1963 - 2012) in a publicity still for the film 'Waiting to Exhale', 1995\. (Photo by 20th Century Fox/Getty Images) 20th Century Fox/Getty Images

**Number of Years Eligible:** 5

### Judas Priest

![Judas Priest](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt62ea8ebd774d3ca7/698875c0428a9e69f6cd09e3/judas-priest-band.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

Judas Priest on 7/28/80 in Rockford, IL (Photo by Paul Natkin/WireImage) Paul Natkin—Getty Images

**Number of Years Eligible:** 16

### Slayer

![Slayer](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt0f415444bf1cc868/698875c1196cf46f9a039815/slayer-band.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

Slayer Chris Walter—Getty Images


**Number of Years Eligible:** 7

### The Smiths

![The Smiths](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt7e3d3f45a43e17e8/698875c3bc6cfc130c3dae1f/the-smiths.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

Morrissey And Johnny Marr of The Smiths, Morrissey And Johnny Marr (Photo by Brian Rasic/Getty Images) Brian Rasic—Getty Images

**Number of Years Eligible:** 6

### Dick Dale

![Dick Dale](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt5c8b2eb4d2e2dcab/698875bef887dc38a0e93c6e/dick-dale.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

UNSPECIFIED - CIRCA 1970: Photo of Dick Dale Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

**Number of Years Eligible:** 28

### Journey

![Journey](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltf8ace56bdc0e8343/698875bfe20a87e4d7a8eb05/journey-band.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

Journey Chris Walter—Getty Images


**Number of Years Eligible:** 15

### Pixies

![Pixies](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltb1b682fe31a5e5e1/698875c13c1639004445b3b8/pixies-band.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp)

SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES - APRIL 16: Kim Deal, Joey Santiago, Frank Black (aka Black Francis) and David Lovering of The Pixies posing for a group portrait backstage at the Warfield Theater in San Francisco on April 16, 1992\. (Photo by Clayton Call/Redferns) Clayton Call—Getty Images

**Number of Years Eligible:** 2

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