By Carlos Passage, U.S editor in chief
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a foundation and museum located in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, USA, on the shores of Lake Erie. The museum documents the history of rock and the artists, producers, engineers, and other personnel who have influenced its development.
The Hall was created by industry executive Ahmet Ertegun in 1983.
This year’s nominees:
New Edition
Billy Idol
Pink
INXS
British bands Joy Division/New Order
Southern rock band The Black Crowes
The late Los Angeles session musician Jeff Buckley
Luther Vandros
Sade
Shakira
Rappers Wu-Tang Clan
Former Fugees member Lauryn Hill
Mariah Carey
Iron Maiden
64-year-old Kansas singer and guitarist Melissa Etheridge
Oasis
Phil Collins
Carlos Passage