Already inducted into the Hall as a member of the Impressions, Jerry Butler picked up where his former group left off and created a very solid solo career of his own. Butler’s solo career generated a long string of R&B hits, and was a big part of establishing the Chicago Soul scene. Still performing and still a huge part of Chicago, Butler has carved a solo career that could be considered Hall of Fame worthy, though the fact that he has received no nominations may indicate that the Hall feels they have paid the “Ice Man” his due.

Far more than just the Andy Warhol endorsed ingénue who collaborated with the Velvet Underground, Nico had a very successful solo career of her own which helped push the boundaries of Experimental Rock and proved to be quite the musician in her own right. As she did not get in with the Velvets, it is probably unlikely that she will ever get into the Hall on her own, but she may deserve at least a look.

Often in the shadow of Elvis Costello (and to a lesser extent, Graham Parker) Joe Jackson was among the wave of stylish New Wave artists who were also accomplished songwriters. Jackson showed throughout his career that he was capable of manipulating any genre, and likely sacrificed album sales to pursue music that he found gratifying. It may have also hurt his chances for a Hall of Fame induction too.

She may not have had the Soulful sound of the girl groups that populated the airwaves during her run, but Lesley Gore didn’t need to have it. What she did do was speak for a generation of young suburban white girls with her Quincy Jones produced sleek Pop songs. It may not have been Rock with attitude, but her place in Rock and Roll history is undeniable.