All About Jazz — Originally formed as an offshoot of John Lurie's band The Lounge Lizards, The Jazz Passengers grew into a concern of their own in the 1990's by recording and touring widely. They have been less active lately, and this marks their first album in over ... 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

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

ContactMusic — BEASTIE BOYS and TOM WAITS are among a new batch of nominees announced for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, reports BBC News. The eclectic list also includes the rockers BON... 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

NME — They join the previously nominated LL Cool J and Beastie Boys on the list more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — The roster -- eclectic, centerless, open to many interpretations -- seemed very much like an iPod playlist. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — When the list arrived of this year's nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the first thing that occurred to me was a very current cliche. The roster -- eclectic, centerless, open to many interpretations -- seemed very... more info