The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its 19 nominees for the class of 2018, nine of which are receiving first-time nods. Classic Rockers are once again well represented; Bon Jovi, The Cars, Dire Straits, J. Geils Band, Judas Priest, Moody Blues, and The Zombies.
Here's the complete list (in alphabetical order - * = 1st time nominee)
Bon Jovi
Kate Bush*
The Cars
Depeche Mode
Dire Straits*
Eurythmics*
J. Geils Band
Judas Priest*
LL Cool J
The MC5
The Meters
Moody Blues*
Radiohead*
Rage Against the Machine*
Rufus featuring Chaka Khan
Nina Simone*
Sister Rosetta Tharpe*
Link Wray
The Zombies
As in the past, the Hall will offer fans the opportunity to vote for their favorites at rockhall.com/vote the voting ends at 11:59 p.m. EST on Dec. 5, 2017.