A very polarizing band even in Progressive Rock circles, the Alan Parsons Project certainly had its share of fans who loved their science fiction based artistic brand of music. Those who disliked the Project found them pretentious and overproduced. They were however unique, and likely deserve better than to have their string of success be reduced to the opening entrance (Sirius) to Sports franchises.

Hawkwind has been called a Progressive Rock Band, A Psychadelic Band, A Heavy Metal Band, A Space Rock Band and a Hard Rock Band. All designations seem right yet wrong at the same time. It could be this confusion about a very unique somewhat science fiction inspired band that although found many fans, likely befuddled even more. Having said that, if you ever felt the need to listen to a band with strobe lights on, this is the band for you!

Considered one of the biggest icons of British Blues, John Mayall may be revered far more as a mentor than as a performer. The large string of British Blues Rock stars that were inspired or taught by Mayall is an endless one. John Mayall and his Bluesbreakers certainly recorded a lot of material, but he will likely go down in history for those he discovered rather than his own ability.

Probably symbolizing American Blue Collar Rock and Roll better than anyone else, Eddie Money carved out a very solid career pounding out songs that remain on Classic Rock stations today. With a straight up Rock sound and a subtle sense of humor, he was an “approachable” Rock Star which only helped appeal to the Blue Collar set. Although he was successful, he probably lacked the innovative nature that the Hall looks for.