The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2010 nominees for induction, and Dr. John is among them. Also nominated for the first time are Bon Jovi, Donovan, Alice Cooper and Neil Diamond. The Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, Chic, Darlene Love, Donna Summer, Laura Nyro, Joe Tex, Chuck Willis, the J. Geils Band and Tom Waits have been nominated again and round out the list.
The inductees will be announced in December. Let the kibitzing begin; I’ll take the first shot:
Should be: Dr. John, Alice Cooper, Neil Diamond, LL Cool J, Chic, Joe Tex and Tom Waits
It will be: Bon Jovi, Donovan, Neil Diamond, Laura Nyro, Chuck Willis and Tom Waits