Top 10 Most Inappropriate Inductees of the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame

Madonna

Madonna Louise Ciccone, known professionally as Madonna, is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. She has influenced many artists, including Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Beyoncé Knowles, and Britney Spears. Often referred to as the "Queen of Pop," she has played a significant... read more

It makes me upset she's in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but several true and great rock musicians aren't and probably never will be.

Madonna does not deserve to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. For one, she is not rock. Secondly, she is teen pop and does not have any meaning in her lyrics whatsoever except love and partying.

Michael Jackson

Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009) was an American singer, dancer, and songwriter. He passed away from cardiac arrest caused by acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication, which was ruled a homicide. Jackson is widely regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures... read more

Michael Jackson does not deserve to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the same reason as Stevie and Madonna: he is just not rock. The only thing he ever did that was even close to rock was his collaboration with Eddie Van Halen. Even then, that's just one song.

Michael Jackson never made rock music. He's also the King of Pop. How is he in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

Tupac

Tupac Amaru Shakur, also known as 2Pac, was an American rapper and actor born on June 16, 1971, in East Harlem, New York. Tupac sold over 75 million records worldwide and has been referred to in multiple major publications such as Rolling Stone as one of the greatest music artists of all time. 2Pac was... read more

If your body of work has nothing to do with rock 'n' roll, go play in the Hip Hop Hall of Fame.

He's terrible, and he isn't rock in the slightest.

Not much of a rock star, but a good rapper.

N.W.A

N.W.A was an American hip hop group from Compton, California. They were among the earliest and most influential figures in the gangsta rap subgenre, widely regarded as one of the most seminal groups in hip hop history. Their 1988 album Straight Outta Compton played a pivotal role in shaping the sound... read more

Aretha Franklin

Aretha Louise Franklin (March 25, 1942 - August 16, 2018) was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. She began her career as a child singing gospel at New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan, where her father, C. L. Franklin, was minister.... read more

Aretha does not belong in the Hall of Fame for doing nothing for rock and not being rock.

The most overrated female singer ever.

ABBA

ABBA were a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1972. The group consists of Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad.

ABBA became one of the most commercially successful acts in the history of popular music, particularly during the 1970s and early 1980s.

Don't get me wrong, I love ABBA, but they are only the greatest pop group ever, not rock.

Stevie Wonder

Stevland Hardaway Morris, known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist. He was a child prodigy and signed with Motown's Tamla label at age 11. Wonder has won 25 Grammy Awards and is known for hits like Superstition and... read more

It's a wonder... I wonder if Stevie wonders why he's there too. I like him, but you're right, he doesn't quite belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I might push for myself to become an inductee too. I have as much right as he does.

Stevie Wonder does not deserve to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, just like #1, because he is not rock. However, he's at least a better songwriter than Madonna, so he's lower on the list.

The Jackson 5

The Jackson 5, also known as the Jackson Five and later as The Jacksons, is an American popular music group. The group was formed in 1963 under the name the Jackson Brothers. The founding members were Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon, with Michael Jackson joining shortly afterward to complete the classic... read more

The Jackson 5 are nothing but funk, pop, and early disco. They have nothing to do with rock.

Public Enemy

Public Enemy is an American hip-hop group founded by Chuck D and Flavor Flav. The group was formed in Roosevelt, New York, in 1985. It is known for its politically charged lyrics and its 1988 album It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back.

Yup, a hip hop band is there, but Iron Maiden isn't... Shame.

Red Hot Chili Peppers

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are an American funk-rock and alternative rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1982. The current lineup includes Anthony Kiedis, Michael "Flea" Balzary, Chad Smith, and John Frusciante.

They're considered one of the most influential funk-rock bands, achieving mainstream... read more

I like this band, but they are not worth being in the Hall of Fame. In my opinion, they did not do anything good enough to be in there.

Rock artists deserve this induction.

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LL Cool J

James Todd Smith, known professionally as LL Cool J, is an American rapper, actor, author, and entrepreneur from Queens, New York. He gained fame in the 1980s with hits like I Can't Live Without My Radio and Mama Said Knock You Out. LL Cool J has also starred in television shows such as NCIS: Los Angeles... read more

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Jay-Z

Shawn Corey Carter, known professionally as JAY-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and investor who was born on December 4, 1969, in Brooklyn, New York. He's best known for influential albums such as Reasonable Doubt, The Blueprint, and The Black Album and is widely regarded as... read more

Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer known for her innovative music, socially conscious lyrics, and elaborate stage shows. She gained prominence with her third album, Control (1986), and has since sold over 100 million records worldwide. Jackson is also recognized as... read more

I honestly think the only reason she was even considered was because they needed a big name to draw in tickets for the ceremony. Her music style does not draw from rock at all.

Donna Summer

LaDonna Adrian Gaines (December 31, 1948 to May 17, 2012), known by her stage name Donna Summer, was an American singer, songwriter, and painter. She gained fame during the disco era of the late 1970s with hits like Hot Stuff, Last Dance, and Bad Girls. Summer was often referred to as the Queen of Disco... read more

Green Day

Green Day are an American pop-punk and punk rock band formed in East Bay, California, in 1987. The core members are Billie Joe Armstrong on vocals and guitar, Mike Dirnt on bass, and Tré Cool on drums, with Jason White often performing live on guitar. They blend punk rock, pop-punk, and alternative rock... read more

Run-D.M.C.

Run-DMC was an American pioneering hip hop group consisting of Joseph Run Simmons, Darryl DMC McDaniels, and Jason Jam Master Jay Mizell. They were formed in 1981 and disbanded in 2002 after Jam Master Jay was murdered. Run-DMC were among the first hip hop acts to gain mainstream popularity and were... read more

Laura Nyro

Laura Nyro was an American singer-songwriter and pianist. She earned critical acclaim for her original albums, especially Eli and the Thirteenth Confession and New York Tendaberry. Her work also achieved commercial success through hit versions of her songs recorded by artists such as Barbra Streisand... read more

Metallica

Metallica is an American heavy and thrash metal band formed in 1981. The original lineup included James Hetfield (vocals and rhythm guitar), Dave Mustaine (lead guitar), Lars Ulrich (drums), and Ron McGovney (bass). They first gained mainstream fame with their 1991 self-titled album (The Black Album... read more

Metallica does not deserve to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for being sellouts and for the lack of talent presented in their music.

The Beatles

The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. The group comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. They are regarded as the most influential band of all time and were integral to the development of the 1960s counterculture and the recognition of popular... read more

The Beatles were a pop band, not a rock 'n' roll band.

Maybe overrated but very influential too.

Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23, 1949) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and humanitarian. Known as "The Boss," he's the leader of the E Street Band.

He's celebrated for his poetic lyrics, working-class themes, political messages tied to his native New Jersey,... read more

Radiohead

Radiohead are an English rock band from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, formed in 1985. The band consists of Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Philip Selway, and Ed O'Brien.

Known for their experimentation and sonic evolution, they rose to international prominence with OK Computer and continued... read more

Whitney Houston

Whitney Elizabeth Houston was an American singer, actress, producer, and model. Guinness World Records recognized her as the most awarded female artist of all time, with 411 career awards as of 2006, and named her the most awarded female act in 2009.... read more

Bob Marley

Robert Nesta "Bob" Marley was a Jamaican reggae singer, songwriter, musician, and guitarist who achieved international fame and acclaim. He was a pioneering figure in reggae music and is considered one of the genre's most influential artists. His work with The Wailers helped popularize Jamaican music... read more

KISS

Kiss, commonly stylized as KISS, is an American rock band formed in New York City in 1973. The original members were Paul Stanley on vocals and rhythm guitar, Gene Simmons on vocals and bass guitar, Ace Frehley on lead guitar and vocals, and Peter Criss on drums and vocals. Known for their face paint... read more

KISS does not deserve to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for not being talented and having really bad instrumentation and lyrics.

Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five

A Tribe Called Quest

A Tribe Called Quest was an American hip hop group formed in 1985, composed of MC and producer Q-Tip, MC Phife Dawg, and DJ and producer Ali Shaheed Muhammad. Jarobi White was an original member but left after the first album. They are regarded as pioneers of alternative hip hop, especially for their... read more

"Scenario" does not sound like a rock song, if you ask me.

Queen

Queen is an English rock band formed in London in 1970. The original lineup was Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), Roger Taylor (drums, vocals), and John Deacon (bass guitar). Before Queen, May and Taylor had played together in a band named Smile. Freddie Mercury, a fan... read more