Likely the closest thing a pure Gospel group in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Staple Singers meshed Gospel and Soul and left behind a surprising amount of hits behind. They have been called “God’s Greatest Hitmakers” and this is one of those rare musical statements that rings true.
The Stooges were almost the Susan Lucci of the Rock Hall as they were constantly nominated but never inducted. They were finally inducted recently after numerous attempts and the reality is that the Proto Punk pioneers had the influence to have been nominated on their first try.
From child prodigy to adult superstar to living legend, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame can not exist without Stevie Wonder.