USA Today Music — Janet Jackson is also heavily favored online for 2017 induction.             more info

Consequence of Sound — Another round of nominees has been announced for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — and here’s hoping Depeche Mode, Journey, and Janet Jackson finally get in this year — yet with it comes all the huffing and puffing … more info

New York Post — The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its nominations for 2017 on Tuesday, and it seems the boomer-rock-obsessed institution might finally be modernizing. A little. Included on the ballot this year are Bad Brains, Chaka Khan, Chic, Depeche Mode, Ele... more info

MSN Music — The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced Tuesday morning the nominees for its 2017 induction ceremony. This year’s nominees include Tupac Shakur, Chaka Khan, Pearl Jam, Bad Brains, Janet Jackson, and more. This year marks the first year of eligibil... more info

Idolator — Nearly two dozen acts are nominated, but only five will be inducted. more info

Time — Only five of the 19 nominees will be inducted next year more info

Consequence of Sound — Depeche Mode, Janet Jackson, Journey, and Bad Brains are among the other finalists. more info

411 Mania — – According to , here are the 2017 nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The 2017 inductees will be announced in December[.........] more info

Reuters — NEW YORK (Reuters) - Slain rapper Tupac Shakur, pop star Janet Jackson and protest singer Joan Baez were among 19 musicians nominated on Tuesday for induction in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. more info

E! Online — The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has released its list of nominees for induction in 2017—meaning it's time once again for rejoicing that some of the world's most... more info