Some artists on this list we expect will get into the Hall. Some we, feel has no realistic chance. In some ways, we almost felt the Electric Light Orchestra is a rare act that kind of felt like they belonged in both categories.

Surprisingly, it is not uncommon for a musician to have their biggest hit after they passed away. We wonder if the Zombies could identify on some level, as they achieved their biggest success after they disbanded.

You would think that if you were at one time the biggest star on the Motown label, you would be a lock for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame spot. With Mary Wells, we find that is not necessarily the case.

The consummate mechanic in the ring, few (if any) made Professional Wrestling look more fluid than “Cowboy” Bob Orton.  If given the opportunity, Orton would have the longest and best match on the card and could make any opponent look like a million dollars.  Bob Orton did not win a lot of titles, but with this role, he didn’t have to.  Despite being the father of current WWE Superstar Randy Orton, this is a very legitimate induction and likely would have happened regardless of Randy’s success.