Notorious B.I.G., Whitney Houston & More Nominated For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
Late musical icons the Notorious B.I.G. and Whitney Houston are among 16 major acts nominated for the 2020 class in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The list of nominees include Dave Matthews Band, Motorhead, Pat Benatar, Soundgarden, The Doobie Brothers, T.Rex and Thin Lizzy. Nine Inch Nails, Judas Priest, Rufus featuring Chaka Khan, Depeche Mode, Kraftwerk, MC5 and Todd Rundgren. The official inductees will be announced in January.
Each year, 5 -7 acts are inducted into the Rock Hall following a vote by 1,000 people, including performers, music historians and industry experts. Loyal fans are allowed to vote online, as well. The 35th annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on May 2, 2020, at the Public Auditorium in Cleveland, Ohio.