We have been working hard on our lists, updating our lists, and multiple projects, but we have a minor update on our initial core list, the Notinhalloffame Rock 600, where we rank the eligible acts who are not yet inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Weeks before the Hall is likely to announce the finalists, we have finally reached the point where we can input the new artists who are eligible starting in 2026.

The third act that we have included is the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, who debuted at #79.

Look for more throughout the week, and thank you for your support of Notinhalloffame.

The Yeah Yeah Yeahs emerged as the explosive, art-punk heartbeat of the early 2000s New York City rock revival. Formed in 2000 by the iconic frontwoman Karen O, guitarist Nick Zinner, and drummer Brian Chase, the trio quickly distinguished themselves from their leather-clad peers with a sound that was simultaneously "trashy, punky, and grimy." Their 2003 debut album, Fever to Tell, became a definitive record of the era, blending raw garage-rock aggression with danceable rhythms. While they shared stages with The Strokes and The White Stripes, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs stood out for their avant-garde edge and Karen O’s feral, unpredictable stage presence, which often involved high-concept costumes and chaotic, beer-soaked performances.

The band’s cultural impact is perhaps most encapsulated by their crossover masterpiece, "Maps." While the rest of their debut was defined by serrated guitars and screaming vocals, this vulnerable, tear-streaked love song proved that the band possessed a profound emotional depth and pop sensibility. Its success not only earned them Grammy nominations but also fundamentally influenced the trajectory of modern pop and indie music.

Beyond their initial success, the importance of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs lies in their restless evolution and status as icons of authenticity and diversity. Over two decades, they shifted from the lo-fi punk of their origins to the shimmering, synthesizer-heavy disco of It's Blitz! (2009), before returning with the atmospheric, environmentally-conscious Cool It Down in 2022. As a biracial woman leading a male-dominated rock scene, Karen O became a foundational figure for a new generation of artists—including Japanese Breakfast and St. Vincent—who look to her as a blueprint for unapologetic femininity and creative independence. Their legacy is one of constant reinvention, proving that a band can maintain "New York cool" while growing into a transcendent, globally respected institution.

As always, we try to expand here at Notinhalloffame.com.



In approximately six weeks we will have our Notinhalloffame.com Rock and Roll list updated, which countdowns the top 500 plus acts that deserve Rock and Roll Hall of Fame consideration.



As always, the revisions take out those who were just inducted, adds the new eligible artists worthy of the list and adjust rankings based on your votes and comments.

In the meantime, we have expanded our Futures section to include those musicians who are eligible for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2027.

The entire group can be found here.  However the quick list of who are featured are:


Above & Beyond
Adam Green
Alexisonfire
Athlete
Audioslave
Avril Lavigne
Black Lips
Breaking Benjamin
Cee Lo Green
Coheed and Cambria
Darius Rucker
Dirty Projectors
Fall Out Boy
Flight of the Conchords
Fucked Up
Girl Talk
Hilary Duff
Hot Chip
Iron & Wine
Jason Mraz
Justin Timberlake
Killer Mike
Kylesa
LCD Soundsytem
Maroon 5
mewithoutyou
My Chemical Romance
P.O.S.
Peter Bjorn and John
Rihanna
Simple Plan
Sirenia
Something Corporate
Stone Sour
Taking Back Sunday
Talib Kweli
The All-American Rejects
The Black Keys
The Darkness
The Decemberists
The Devil Makes Three
The Early November
The Libertines
The Mars Volta
The Raveonettes
The Used
The Walkmen
Theory of a Dead Man
Thirty Seconds to Mars
Trapt
UnderOath
Vanessa Carlton
Xiu Xiu
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Young Knives


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Take a look at this group of 2027 eligibles and let us know who should be considered for Cleveland!

In 2003, Yeah Yeah Yeahs were definitely the “it band” and the buzz around them was electric.  While that has certainly cooled off, this a very respected group with a strong female lead, Karen O that made people harken back to groups like Blondie and The Pretenders.  Should the Hall look at Art Rock a little more an acclaimed group like this could have a shot.