On paper, System of a Down has all the intangibles that should make them a Hall of Fame inductee. They have acclaimed records, Grammy Awards, a legion of fans and a unique sound. The band successfully merged Metal, Rock, Experimentalism and the Middle East and should make the Hall of Fame’s influence quotient. Yet, there are bands like this that Cleveland tends to ignore, and something tells us that System of a Down could be one of those groups. We hope we are wrong, but they have to knick another album out if the park to make sure.

They may have formed in Scotland, but Snow Patrol is arguable the most important band to come out of Northern Ireland in the last twenty years. Achieving International success with their brand of Alternative Power Pop, they may have been at their best when they focused on introspective songs of a melancholy nature. Their Hall of Fame chances will likely be based on how much continued success they have in North America.

They did not become as successful as some of the Emo bands they inspired, but Saves the Day had a decent career in their own right. A very energetic band, the New Jersey group may not have been darlings of the critics but their fans were not exactly the type who cared less.

In terms of lineage, Rufus Wainwright was born to be Singer/Songwriter and he has not disappointed. He churns out beautiful album after beautiful album and though the world hasn’t completely took notice, those in the musical know have. Any chance he has for the Hall of Fame though greatly depends on whether some of the legendary songwriters of the past get in first.