Billy Joel may be among the most revered Rock singer and songwriters of all time.  With a blend of classical, R&B, and Roots Rock, Joel has a very broad appeal and a huge amount of hits to his credit.

One of the first true stars of Rock and Roll, Bill Haley could have made a case for entry just on the strength of “Rock Around the Clock”.  There can be much debate as to whether Haley was Rock’s first star (which some have  called him) but his impact can not be debated.

Though they were best known as the Disco superstars behind the Saturday Night Fever Soundtrack, the Bee Gees were Pop superstars who constantly reinvented themselves running the Pop gamut of Psychedelic, Folk and Blue Eyed Soul.  Through out it all, the brothers Gibb were always showcasing rich harmonies that showcased their exceptional singing ability.  Their pre Saturday Night Fever career alone would make a case for the Rock and Roll Hall.

An early figure in Jump Blues and Rock and Roll’s early progression, Big Joe Turner should be in the Hall, but perhaps it should be in the Early Influences category instead.