The nominees for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame have been announced. They are:

Alice Cooper

Beastie Boys

Bon Jovi

Chic

Neil Diamond

Donovan

Dr. John

J. Geils Band

LL Cool J

Darlene Love

Laura Nyro

Donna Summer

Joe Tex

Tom Waits

Chuck Willis

What do you think? Should Donna Summer be included in the “Rock and Roll” hall of fame? What about the Beastie Boys — they play rock instruments sometimes — or LL Cool J? Neil Diamond?

I think the definition of rock has gotten to be somewhat all-encompassing, but it seems more like this is becoming a “music” Hall of Fame — more than just a rock one.

This article appears in Sep 28 – Oct 4, 2010.

Jeff Hahne became the music editor for Creative Loafing Charlotte in March 2007. He graduated with a degree in journalism and minor in Spanish from Auburn University in 1997. Since then he has worked for...

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  1. I absolutely think that Donna Summer should be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year. Her contribution to the world of music is phenomenal and timeless.

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