All About Jazz — Like the various sports halls of fame, the one devoted to rock and roll also announces a long list of nominees from which are culled the eventual inductees. This year's honor roll of 15 artists vying for a place in the Hall of Fame includes nine retu... more info

All About Jazz — By Mark Saleski OK, so let's get the list over with quickly. Here are your 2011 nominees for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Alice Cooper, Beastie Boys, Bon Jovi, Chic, Neil Diamond, Donovan, Dr. John, J. Geils Band, LL Cool J, Darlen... more info

All About Jazz — By Mark Saleski OK, so let's get the list over with quickly. Here are your 2011 nominee's for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Alice Cooper, Beastie Boys, Bon Jovi, Chic, Neil Diamond, Donovan, Dr. John, J. Geils Band, LL Cool J, Darle... more info

Metalsucks — Okay, let’s imagine you’re at a party on the beach, and as you’re packing a fourth slice of pizza into your face, you overhear someone state unequivocally that Bon Jovi and The Beastie Boys are more important than Rush. You’d grimace, but, he... more info

Perez Hilton — Pretty impressive! The list of 15 artists nominated to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 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,... more info

Guardian Music — Bon Jovi and Beastie Boys are also on diverse shortlist including Donna Summer and Neil Diamond, with Chic nominated for the fifth timeAlice Cooper, LL Cool J and Tom Waits are among the nominees for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2... more info

Topix — Those nominees along with Chic, Donovan, Dr. John, J. Geils Band, LL Cool J , Darlene Love, Laura Nyro, Donna Summer, Joe Tex, Tom Waits and Chuck Willis were announced Tuesday. more info

Pop Crunch — The nominees are in for the 2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees. Bon Jovi, Alice Cooper, The Beastie Boys, and Neil Diamond are among the music lumanaries who have landed hat tips to be inducted into the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame i... more info

Topix — In this June 7, 2010 file photo, from left, guitarist Richie Sambora, keyboardist David Bryan, lead singer Jon Bon Jovi and drummer Tico Torres pose during a photocall. more info

Undercover, Australia — Fifteen acts have been nominated for inclusion in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. more info