The Smiths, Lou Reed, Kraftwerk, Nine Inch Nails, Green Day, N.W.A. Nominated For Rock Hall of Fame

The Smiths, Lou Reed, Kraftwerk, Nine Inch Nails, Green Day, N.W.A. Nominated For Rock Hall of Fame

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced nominees for the 2015 induction, including Green Day, Kraftwerk, N.W.A., Nine Inch Nails, Lou Reed, The Smiths, and others. (Lou Reed is already a Rock Hall member as part of the Velvet Underground.) Check out the list below.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2015 Nominees:

The Paul Butterfield Blues Band
Chic
Green Day
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
Kraftwerk
The Marvellettes
N.W.A.
Nine Inch Nails
Lou Reed
The Smiths
The Spinners
Sting
Stevie Ray Vaughan

In order to be eligible for induction, artists need to have released their first single or album 25 years ago (no later than 1989). Fans can cast their vote over at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s website, or via RollingStone or USA Today. The top five artists selected by the public will make up a “fans’ ballot” that will be tallied with other votes from an international voting body. Inductees will be announced in December.

Last year, Nirvana, Peter Gabriel, Kiss, Hall and Oates, Cat Stevens, Linda Ronstadt, and Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band were inducted.

Listen to music from the Smiths, Lou Reed, Nine Inch Nails, Green Day, N.W.A., and Kraftwerk, below.

The Smiths – “How Soon Is Now?”

Nine Inch Nails – “Gave Up”

Lou Reed – “Walk on the Wild Side”

Green Day – “American Idiot”

N.W.A. – “Straight Outta Compton”

Kraftwerk – “The  Robots”

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