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.

If this band has to be explained, then this is not the website for you.

Inducted in 1988.  From Liverpool, England 

George Harrison (guitar, sitar, vocals), John Lennon (guitar, keyboards, vocals), Paul McCartney (bass, guitar, keyboards, vocals), Ringo Starr (drums, percussion, vocals)

With rich vocal harmonies and a sound rooted in California surf music, the Beach Boys were easily among the most successful American bands of the 1960’s.  Their basic formula has been copied endlessly and there seems to be no evidence of this changing.  Should anyone ever dismiss them as fluff a listen to their masterpiece, Pet Sounds should put that criticism to an end.

Originally the backing group for Ronnie Hawkins, than Bob Dylan, the Band came by their name naturally as they were often the band that was backing up other stars.  When they struck out on their own they created the best Roots Rock of their day (or any other day) and their first two albums (Music Form Big Pink & The Band) are enough to warrant their induction.