5 Reasons Def Leppard Should Be in the Hall of Fame5 Reasons Def Leppard Should Be in the Hall of FameThe veteran rockers are nominated for the first time in 2018. Their enshrinement is long overdue. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
5 Reasons Judas Priest Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame5 Reasons Judas Priest Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of FameJudas Priest has released a string of classics while becoming a sturdy influence on legions of acts.Michael ChristopherMichael Christopher
5 Reasons Why Dire Straits Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame5 Reasons Why Dire Straits Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of FameIf it were up to us, Dire Straits would be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next April. Dave SwansonDave Swanson
5 Reasons Bon Jovi Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame5 Reasons Bon Jovi Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of FameFor the first era of its existence, critics' darlings pretty much had the run of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but a growing group of fan favorites have taken their place among the inductees.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
5 Reasons Why Joan Baez Should Be in the Rock Hall5 Reasons Why Joan Baez Should Be in the Rock HallJoan Baez had an impact on everyone from Bob Dylan to Judas Priest, while remaining steadfastly true to the '60s activist spirit. Dave SwansonDave Swanson
5 Reasons Yes Should Be in the Hall of Fame5 Reasons Yes Should Be in the Hall of FameYes' intricate, thrilling musicianship should have been enough to get these prog forefathers into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame long ago. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
5 Reasons Journey Should Be in the Hall of Fame5 Reasons Journey Should Be in the Hall of FameJourney have been eligible for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 2000, but didn't earn their first nomination until 2016. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
5 Reasons the Cars Should Be in the Hall of Fame5 Reasons the Cars Should Be in the Hall of FameWe offer several good reasons why the Cars belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.Jed GottliebJed Gottlieb
5 Reasons Steppenwolf Should Be in the Hall of Fame5 Reasons Steppenwolf Should Be in the Hall of FameDespite decades of inductions, it’s not getting any easier to get into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Bryan WawzenekBryan Wawzenek
5 Reasons the J. Geils Band Should Be in the Hall of Fame5 Reasons the J. Geils Band Should Be in the Hall of FameHere's our list of five reasons we'd like to see the J. Geils Band up at that podium next April.Jeff GilesJeff Giles