Hall of Fame Reasons

They're all worthy, but in the end only a select few will make it in.

There was time when an all-female group didn't write its own songs or play its own instruments.

She's already been inducted with ex-husband and onetime creative partner Gerry Goffin for songwriting, but she deserves to be in for her own achievements, too.

After already getting inducted with Nirvana, Dave Grohl looks for his second HOF enshrinement.

As if Lemmy Kilmister wasn’t all the reasons ever needed.

They've had huge hits and health issues, breakups and hiccups, and seemingly countless comings and goings, then reunion and triumph.

Phil Lynott and his colleagues brought a new level of storytelling to heavy music, and deserve to be honored for it.

Bryan Ferry and company arrived as the patchouli-oiled '60s faded, with a look and feel like no one else.

Journey have been eligible for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 2000, but didn't earn their first nomination until 2016.