*Nirvana* -- No. Too early for them. Their albums are barely 20 years old. *Linda Ronstadt* -- She'll get in because of longevity and her health. *Peter Gabriel* -- I say no, but I think he'll get in on the strength of his two big albums So and Us, and his humanitarian work. *Hall & Oates* -- Yes. A bit lightweight, but they had a shitload of hits for 10 years straight... and they wrote 'em. *The Replacements* -- From Minneapolis. Started out as a punk band and ended up a Westerberg vehicle. I have all their albums. They haven't had any hit songs, but are very influential within the industry (ala Big Star). I say no. *Yes* -- Of course. *Link Wray* -- Yes! *The Zombies* -- Yes. *KISS* -- Not really a fan, but yes. Few hit songs, but very influential for bands and as far as concert productions go. Saw them in 1977, 19th row, on acid. It was fuckin' awesome! *LL Cool J* -- Yes. He's a pioneer of the genre. *N.W.A.* -- No. *Cat Stevens* -- No. Never been much of a fan... especially now. "Wild World," "Peace Train" and "Moon Shadow" are his biggest hits, and they scored within a two year period 40 years ago. That's it and nothing since. *Deep Purple* -- No. Had one huge album in Machine Head. Their first album with Coverdale and Hughes - Burn - is good but holds no status, unlike Machine Head, and the Tommy Bolin version of Deep Purple was a drug-addled, one-album wonder. *The Meters* -- Personally, yes. Very influential and long lasting. Will they get in? No. *Paul Butterfield Blues Band* -- No. Not a chance. This nomination seems almost gratuitous, to show that the Rock Hall is hip. *Chic* -- No. Few hits and no influence. Just another group looking to be the next disco hit.
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