Lostprophets were able to sell quite a bit of albums in the United Kingdom, where the Welsh band’s brand of Nu-Metal was well received.  Unfortunately, we know that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which does love the United Kingdom, but only when they make an impact in the United States.  Beyond a couple songs on the U.S. Alternative charts, that didn’t happen here.

A unique mix of Punk Rock and Electronica, the Brooklyn based Liars took what bands like A Certain Ratio and Gang of Four did to another level.  Creating a more danceable Punk, or at least a more layered version of it, Liars have always been interesting, though not necessarily rich from sales, as this is not a band that not many people are aware of.

It can be argued that Josh Groban has one of the most incredible voices ever heard.  That being said, does being an Adult Contemporary star, even one with a voice as strong as his, make one a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer?  No, probably not.

Jack Johnson was at one time a competitive surfer and based on the music he did, he did his best channel Pop/Rock meets the beach.  Johnson would become classified as a Soft Rock superstar and one that has a sizable niche in that field.  Multiple Singer/Songwriters have entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and though he has sold a lot of records, is he “serious” enough to garner attention?