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Rob Halford Says Rock Hall Is Ready for a ‘Blast of Metal’Rob Halford Says Rock Hall Is Ready for a ‘Blast of Metal’Judas Priest singer dishes on all things Hall of Fame in new and exclusive interview. Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
Mikkey Dee, Phil Campbell Added to Motorhead’s Rock Hall of Fame NominationMikkey Dee, Phil Campbell Added to Motorhead’s Rock Hall of Fame NominationSurviving members thank fans and voting panel for update.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Pat Benatar, Doobie Brothers Lead First Rock Hall Fan VotePat Benatar, Doobie Brothers Lead First Rock Hall Fan VoteMore than one million votes have already been cast in the opening week. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
5 Reasons T. Rex Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame5 Reasons T. Rex Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of FameMarc Bolan kick-started British glam rock, but that’s not the only argument in his favor.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Motorhead’s Campbell, Dee Skipped in Rock Hall Nomination: ‘Pure Wrong’Motorhead’s Campbell, Dee Skipped in Rock Hall Nomination: ‘Pure Wrong’Guitarist and drummer played on the majority of the group's 22 studio albums. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Nominees: Our Writers Answer Five Big QuestionsRock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Nominees: Our Writers Answer Five Big QuestionsThe Class of 2020 is coming into focus. Which nominee was the biggest surprise? And who's actually getting in?Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
Doobie Brothers, Judas Priest, Soundgarden Lead New Rock Hall NominationsDoobie Brothers, Judas Priest, Soundgarden Lead New Rock Hall NominationsThe 35th annual induction ceremony will be held May 2, 2020 at Public Auditorium in Cleveland, Ohio. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Induction to be Broadcast LiveRock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Induction to be Broadcast LiveNew chairman John Sykes says he wants to “expose as many people as possible to all the incredible music that surrounds us.”Martin KieltyMartin Kielty