& Yet, They Have Already Inducted Madonna

There are a few names on here that I am not familiar with. (They are: The Smiths [have heard of member Morrissey], Television [yes they are a band], MC5, New York Dolls) But for the most part, I agree with the list. Esp that Weird Al should be inducted.

Readers’ Rock List: Who Should Be Nominated For the Hall of Fame?

9/28/09, 1:11 pm EST
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Last week, after revealing that Kiss had finally been nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, we asked our readers what other acts have been overlooked by Rock Immortality. We expected Rush to dominate this poll, but it was the fans of “Weird Al” Yankovic who came rushing to Rolling Stone, demanding that the king of musical satire get a HOF nod. Frustrated fans of the Smiths, Tom Waits and Television also had their say, as did those who felt Lou Reed should be recognized for his solo works.

For the full Readers’ Rock List, check below:

1. “Weird Al” Yankovic

2. Rush

3. The Moody Blues

4. The Smiths

5. Alice Cooper

6. Television

7. Beastie Boys

8. Deep Purple

9. Lou Reed

10. Jethro Tull

11. MC5

12. New York Dolls

13. Roxy Music

14. Tom Waits

15. Sonic Youth