Regardless, they deserve it. The same lineup for all these years, plus some of the best musicians in the world in their respective fields.
Heck, Iron Maiden hasn't yet been inducted into the R&R Hall of Fame, and they inspired an entire generation of metal bands almost single-handedly. Without Maiden, there's no Helloween; without Helloween, there's no power metal. Likewise, without Dream Theater mixing Rush and Iron Maiden as influences, there's no progressive metal.
A huge, huge part of rock would not exist today without Rush.
Add Stevie Ray Vaughan to one who needs to be in the RNR Hall of FAme
I have to agree with Ian Astbury. Eddie Trunk was giving his usual rant about the Hall, and Astbury said (basically), “Who gives a ——? It’s an honor NOT to be inducted.” I don’t understand why Eddie on the one hand says it’s a joke and on the other hand complains about bands that haven’t made it. I know—he’s saying they could have credibility if they inducted these bands. But, it’s yet another den of leftist buffoons, worthy only of the snub response Axl Rose recently offered them.