Scraping the bottom of the barrel now.
I used to live in Cleveland and I will never understand why anyone would pay $15 to smell Grace Slick's boots.
I had no doubt that REM, Red Hot Chili Peppers, or U2 would get in the Hall. I am surprised to see REM as the first nominated from that group.
Musically I don't care about any of them (all were considered "underground" initially but have been considered mainstream acts since 1988 and yet they STILL try to play up the "indie" sound label). But for sales and lasting ability, I knew they'd all get in.
What other acts from the past 25 years (1981-now) will get first round nominations? Pearl Jam and Nirvana (as their time comes) MAYBE the Butthole Surfers. But I don't see much else modern stuff getting a nod. There are worthy acts but they won't get noted.