Chicago Sun-Times, IL — NEW YORK (AP) — The late rapper Tupac Shakur and Seattle-based rockers Pearl Jam are among the first-time nominees on the ballot for induction next year into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Nine of the 19 acts nominated are on the ballot for the fi... more info

USA Today Music — Other first-timers up for induction include Depeche Mode, ELO and Joan Baez.             more info

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

USA Today Music — Journey, Pearl Jam, Depeche Mode and Tupac Shakur are among this year's nominees.             more info

Stereogum — We recently had fun guessing who’d be nominated for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this year, but now we can put an end to the speculation. The Rock Hall’s annual list of nominees has arrived. Five artists from the list will be inducted into the ... more info

USA Today Music — The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announces nominees for 2017 induction, including first-timers Tupac Shakur, Pearl Jam, Journey, Jane's Addiction, Electric Light Orchestra, Depeche Mode, Joan Baez, Bad Brains and Steppenwolf.         ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Pearl Jam and Tupac Shakur are nominated in the first year that they're eligible. Continue reading… more info

USA Today Music — Other first-timers up for induction include Depeche Mode, ELO and Joan Baez.             more info

New York Times — Of the 19 nominees, 9 were getting their first nods, including Pearl Jam and Mr. Shakur in their first year of eligibility. 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