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The Chemical Brothers were amongst the first to pioneer the Big Beat genre and push the boundaries of what people thought Electronic music should be.  The genius of what they did was take the Dance music phenomenon and alter it to appeal to the Rock and Rap set.  This allowed them to reach a huge audience (they were among the first Electronic acts to play a stadium) without the perception that they sold out to any audience.  They did crack the American audience and with a lot more music in them they could make a surprise run to the Hall.

The ongoing muddled history of the Brian Jonestown Massacre (so named in homage to Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones), saw forty different members pass through their ranks.  The BJM usually implores a Garage based Neo-Psychedelic sound though their penchant for experimentation has always shown through.  They had no trouble showing a fascination for the dark side of humanity as many of their music does show a interest to cults (their band name even implies it) and to cult like figures.  Still recording and touring, the Brian Jonestown Massacre may expand their legacy and discography, but not their induction chances.

380. Super Furry Animals

From Wales, the talent and overall ability of Super Furry Animals in unquestionable. 

Sugar Ray

Sugar Ray started out as a Funk Metal/Alternative Metal Band, but their true success was when they created a slickly produced Alternative blend of Pop.  Their songs were a little gimmicky, but it worked for them.  Sugar Ray had enough Alt appeal to work for some of that group, and the pretty boy good looks of lead singer Mark McGrath gave them an instant female fan base.   They scored two number ones and if they can gain a career renaissance in the next decade they could be a Hall surprise.