Jimmy Reed was one of the more revered Blues men of the 50’s and his crossover appeal made him one of the more famous ones too.  Multiple legends cite him as an influence and his spot in the Hall is definitely earned.

A Blues Legend from the heart of Mississippi Delta, John Lee Hooker’s Boogie brand of Blues combined a spoken word and Electric element that made him unique and influential.  Hooker is a certifiable pioneer and belongs in the Hall.

A Proto Rap and Soul star, Isaac Hayes became best known to the current generation as the voice of “Chef” from South Park.  Hayes was a lot more than Chef and Shaft and a look at his overall career would show a musician that has earned his place in Hall.

As one of the links between 50’s R&B and 60’s Soul, the Impressions were almost a pre-All Star vocal group that boasted some of the finest voices of the business.  Their blend of beautiful music and social consciousness rendered them as legends.