While some would classify the Mars Volta as Progressive Rock, many viewed the band from El Paso as “Experimental Rock”. 

Arguably, the Libertines have already established themselves as an important cog historically on the English musical scene.  In the mid 2000’s, they were huge stars in the U.K. and their style of Garage Rock was clearly influenced by their British predecessors from the decades before.  The band’s leaders, Pete Doherty and Carl Barat became musical icons in England and they became certifiable superstars.

The Early November were one of many Emo Rock bands to come up in the 2000’s and while they had some success, they disbanded at their peak, thus thwarting their momentum.  This being said, if Drive-Thru Records have their own Hall of Fame, they could be candidate for it.  

The Devil Makes Three has established themselves as one of the most fun American Bluegrass bands in years yet all the while maintaining exceptional grit to their music.  While that is fine praise this is a genre that (especially now) that will not receive any consideration for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.