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And the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2018 Includes…

‘Tis the season, innit? After a bunch of hype and a fan voting procedure that really doesn’t count for shit, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its inductees for 2018.

Bon Jovi

The Cars

Dire Straits

The Moody Blues

Nina Simone

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The induction ceremony itself will take place on April 14 in Cleveland. Details here.

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2 thoughts on “And the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2018 Includes…

  • I’d agree with all five of those inductees. Disappointed Judas Priest didn’t get the nod.

    And I’m still upset that Depeche Mode didn’t get in last year.

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  • No Radiohead? Blasphemy!

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