The first real Heavy Metal band in the Hall could very well be the most important. Sabbath took music to dark pounding places and they helped to propel the genre to new heights. Although they are in the Hall, they should have been a first ballot inductee easily.
Inducted in 2006. From Birmingham, England
Bob Dylan could be the greatest songwriter ever. Nothing more needs to be said here.
Inducted in 1988. From Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.A.
He was called the “Originator” and no other nickname could have been more accurate for Bo Diddley. He was the key man in incorporating Blues to Rock and Roll and his guitar patterns influenced multiple artists that followed. His signature song featured his own name and usually when an artist does that it seems arrogant. It isn’t arrogant when you can back it up, and Bo Diddley backed up that swagger every time.
Though some of labeled Blondie nothing more than a Disco and/or New Wave band, they were incredibly versatile and they had an incredible range. The technically proficient band was propelled by the looks of their lead singing siren, Debbie Harry and though she got them attention, their skills kept them in the spotlight.