It is impossible to think of 70’s Funk without thinking of the George Clinton led groups.  This may not be the origin of Funk, but Parliament-Funkadelic was clearly its zenith.  This also is the only “hybrid” induction of two different bands in the Hall.

It was a pleasant surprise to see Patti Smith inducted as she was certainly not catering to any mainstream Rock ideal.  Still, as the Punk poet of her generation and an icon for female rockers, Patti Smith has to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Hugely successful with the Beatles; hugely successful with Wings, hugely successful on his own.  Paul McCartney is a living legend; enjoy him while we can.

Many have said that Paul Simon really shone as a solo star apart from Art Garfunkel and considering the vast success he had it is hard to completely counter that point.  Simon is a dual inductee and is equally deserving of both accolades.