Another important Punk band from Los Angeles, Bad Religion achieved the rare feat of selling multiple records without losing their status in the Underground scene. Always evolving, Bad Religion would always flirt with other musical styles though keep them in Hardcore Punk setting. Bad Religion could squeak into the Hall in years to come as they have a representation of Punk and Los Angeles and could potentially overtake a slot that could be earmarked for earlier L.A. bands.

One of the top Soul artists during the first half of the 70’s, Bill Withers wrote and sang many songs that have stood time’s ultimate test. His heartfelt music was among its genre’s best but barring a couple of minor hits his run seemed to evaporate after 1974. Having said this, the somewhat controversial induction of Percy Sledge can easily justify an induction for Bill Withers.

Predating Krautrock and the mass manipulation of music electronically, Silver Apples late 1960’s experimentation foreshadowed what many forms of music would lean to. It was an ominous combination of Psychedelic, Space Rock and synthesizers and they very well of gained more disciples than album sales. Time has shone a more giving light on the influential New Yorkers and though induction is likely impossible their mysterious legacy continues to grow.

As debates continue on this list as to varying genres, the respected Jazz genre is always a befuddling one to Rock aficionados and its place within the guitar driven circle. Ornette Coleman initially bewildered many of those in the Jazz circle as his push towards Free Jazz and music based on varying emotions were not considered conventional at the time. Still pushing boundaries and presently revered for his lifetime achievements in Jazz, Coleman is a potential candidate should the Hall look to induct another Jazz star.