The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced nominees for the 2016 induction, including N.W.A., Janet Jackson, Nine Inch Nails, the Smiths, and Chic. Check out the list below.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2016 Nominees:
Chicago
Cheap Trick
Deep Purple
The Cars
Chaka Khan
Chic
The JB's
Janet Jackson
Los Lobos
Steve Miller
N.W.A.
Nine Inch Nails
The Smiths
The Spinners
Yes
Nine Inch Nails, the Smiths, and Yes are picking up their second nominations; Deep Purple, the Spinners, N.W.A., and Chic have previously been nominated multiple times.
In order to be eligible for induction, artists need to have released their first single or album 25 years ago (no later than 1990). Fans can cast their vote over at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's website. The top five artists selected by the public will make up a "fans' ballot" that will be tallied with other votes from an international voting body. The inductees will be announced in December.
Listen to music from N.W.A., the Smiths, Nine Inch Nails, and Janet Jackson, below.
N.W.A. - "Straight Outta Compton"
Janet Jackson - "Control":
The Smiths - "How Soon Is Now?"
Nine Inch Nails - "Gave Up"
